Head-to-head · Best Pressure Cookers

Breville Fast Slow Pro BPR700BSS 6-Quart Multi-Cooker vs Presto 01362 6-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

Breville Fast Slow Pro BPR700BSS 6-Quart Multi-Cooker and Presto 01362 6-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker score essentially the same (4.4 vs 4.4). Pick the one whose trade-offs match your priorities — the strengths and watch-outs below are where they actually differ.

Ranked #4 in Best Pressure Cookers

Breville Fast Slow Pro BPR700BSS 6-Quart Multi-Cooker

4.4

3 sources2 derived$329.95as of Jul 3

Pressure-cooker precision without losing programmable convenience is what the Fast Slow Pro sells at the high end. Dual sensors hold target pressure within a tight tolerance, and eight selectable pressure levels plus three auto-release modes give recipe-grade control no budget multi-cooker offers, in a brushed stainless build that suits the price. TechGearLab ranked it their pick for cooking performance and meat preparation; Consumer Reports tested it against multi-cooker peers across pressure, slow, rice, steam, and saute modes.

Strengths

— Dual top-and-bottom sensors monitor temperature and pressure for tighter operating control than single-sensor multi-cookers
— 11 pressure cook settings and 8 selectable pressure levels (1.5-12 psi) for fine-grained recipe control
— Hands-free auto steam release with Quick, Pulse, and Natural modes — no need to manually toggle a valve

Watch-outs

— Premium price — roughly triple the cost of a mainstream electric multi-cooker like the Cosori 6-Qt
— Lid spills condensation when opened, a recurring complaint in long-term ownership reviews
— 1-year warranty is short for a premium-priced appliance

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Ranked #5 in Best Pressure Cookers

Presto 01362 6-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker

4.4

2 sourcesall derived$98.99as of Aug 1

The Presto 01362 is the value workhorse stovetop pressure cooker, the answer when you want a real stainless-steel induction-ready pot at one third the price of a European premium. Its tri-clad base heats evenly on any cooktop including induction, and the cover-lock and overpressure-plug safety architecture is the same one modern American canners rely on. Presto's 12-year warranty and a well-stocked replacement-parts ecosystem make long-term ownership easy. A 91% recommend rate across 27,000+ Amazon reviews is the loudest signal of how reliably this pot handles everyday pressure cooking.

Strengths

— Tri-clad stainless base with aluminum sandwich delivers even heating across gas, electric, smooth-top, and induction ranges
— Best-selling Presto stovetop model — 27,000+ Amazon reviews with a 91% recommend rate
— Cover-lock indicator visually confirms pressure status; over-pressure plug provides automatic relief

Watch-outs

— Single-pressure operation at 15 psi only — no low-pressure setting for delicate foods
— Cooker ships unassembled — both handles attach with a Phillips screwdriver out of the box
— Plastic handles feel functional rather than premium next to Kuhn Rikon's all-metal design

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Derived means the reviewer published no score, so one was inferred from their written verdict. Everything else is a number the publisher printed. How we rank.

How they stack up

Breville Fast Slow Pro BPR700BSS 6-Quart Multi-Cooker

Premium counterpart to the Cosori 6-Qt Electric Pressure Cooker — both are 6-quart electric multi-cookers but the Breville costs roughly three times as much. The Breville earns the premium with dual sensors, eight selectable pressure levels, hands-free auto steam release, and brushed stainless build. Versus the stovetop premium tier — the Kuhn Rikon Duromatic Inox 5L Side-Handle Pressure Cooker — the Breville trades heirloom durability for programmable convenience, and trades induction independence for plug-in countertop simplicity. For serious canning the All-American 921 Cast Aluminum Pressure Canner is the architecturally correct choice; the Breville is a cooker first.

Presto 01362 6-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker

Direct value-tier alternative to the Kuhn Rikon Duromatic Inox 5L Side-Handle Pressure Cooker — both are 5-6 qt stainless cookers but the Presto runs roughly a quarter the price. Trade-offs: the Kuhn Rikon's spring valve is quieter and the build is heirloom-grade. Versus the Cosori 6-Qt Electric Pressure Cooker (same 6-qt capacity, similar price), the Presto offers faster cooking and induction independence, but no programmable functions or hands-off auto-release. The Breville Fast Slow Pro BPR700BSS is the high-end electric upgrade if you want recipe-grade pressure control with programmable convenience.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Breville Fast Slow Pro BPR700BSS 6-Quart Multi-Cooker	Presto 01362 6-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker
Capacity	6 quarts	6 quarts (5.7 L)
Type	Electric multi-cooker (pressure / slow / steam / sear)	Stovetop, jiggle-top weighted
Pressure Levels	8 selectable (1.5-12 psi)	—
Programs	11 pressure cook + slow cook + steam + sear/sauté + keep warm	—
Steam Release	Hands-free auto (Quick, Pulse, Natural)	—
Sensors	Dual top-and-bottom temperature + pressure	—
Material	Brushed stainless body, ceramic-coated inner bowl (PFOA / PTFE free)	Stainless steel with tri-clad aluminum sandwich base
Dimensions	12 W x 12 D x 13 H in	9.12"D x 17.31"W x 8.75"H
Weight	12 lb	—
Warranty	1-year limited	12-year limited
Wattage	700 watts	1000 watts
Voltage	220 volts	—
Pressure	—	15 psi (single)
Heat Source	—	Gas, electric, smooth-top, induction
Safety Features	—	Cover-lock indicator, pressure regulator, removable overpressure plug
Country of Manufacture	—	USA (Eau Claire, Wisconsin)
Includes	—	Cooking rack and instruction/recipe book
Jar Capacity	—	6 quarts (5.7 liters)
Inner Pot	—	Stainless steel with tri-clad base

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