Best Multi Cooker 2026: 10 Pressure and Multi Cookers Ranked

This is the machine that made the category, and it is first because it genuinely does the most. It pressure cooks up to 70 percent faster than the hob, then, with a swap of the lid, air-fries and crisps using Ninja's TenderCrisp technology, so you can braise a joint under pressure and finish it with a crackling top in the same pot. Nine functions cover pressure cook, air fry, slow cook, steam, bake, sear, grill, yoghurt and dehydrate.

The 7.5L capacity feeds up to six people, the non-stick pot and parts are dishwasher safe, and 4,900 ratings at 4.7 stars is by far the strongest evidence of any true multi cooker on this page. A two-year guarantee on registration backs it.

The catch is price and size. At GBP 199 it is one of the most expensive here, and at nearly 10kg with a tall lid it takes real cupboard space. If you will not use the air-frying, you are paying for a feature you do not need — the Cosori below pressure cooks just as well for a third of the price.

If you want fast, sealed pressure cooking without paying for air-frying, this is the pick. At GBP 75.99 with 1,114 ratings at 4.7 stars, it matches the Ninja on customer satisfaction for a third of the price, pressure cooking up to 70 percent faster and doubling as a slow cooker, steamer, rice cooker, sauté pan and more across nine functions.

Its stand-out is the pot itself: an aluminium cooking pot with a ceramic, hard, non-stick coating that Cosori makes PFAS-free, which matters to buyers avoiding older non-stick chemistry. The stainless housing resists fingerprints, the lid and pot are dishwasher friendly, and it comes with a rice paddle, measuring cup, steam rack and ladle, plus a recipe book and app.

The compromises against the Ninja are that it does not crisp or air-fry, and the 5.7L capacity, while enough for most families, is smaller than the 7.5L Foodi. For a straightforward, well-rated, well-equipped pressure cooker at a fair price, it is the one to beat.

With 14,080 ratings at 4.7 stars, this has more happy owners than any other cooker on the page, and it is the one to buy if you do not want a pressure cooker at all. It is a large 6.5L open multicooker that sears, fries, slow cooks on high or low, roasts, steams, cooks rice and keeps warm from an LED panel, and the pot lifts out and goes straight to the table.

The appeal is simplicity. There is no pressure lid to lock, seal or vent — you cook the way you would in a big pan or slow cooker, just with the heat and timing handled for you. The aluminium non-stick pot, glass lid, spoon and steam rack are dishwasher safe, and at 1350W it browns properly rather than just warming.

The one thing to be clear about before you buy: it does not build pressure, so it will not give you the 70-percent-faster cooking of the Ninja, Cosori or Midea. If fast one-pot cooking is the point, choose one of those. If you want a versatile, hugely popular pot for slow, everyday cooking, this is the safest bet on the page.

This is the top of the Ninja range and the most capable cooker in the comparison. Its SmartLid combines pressure cooking and air-frying under one lid rather than two, so you do not swap lids as you do on the OP500 at the top, and it adds a digital cooking probe that monitors the temperature inside a joint and tells you when it is done. Fifteen functions cover pressure, air fry, grill, bake, dehydrate, prove, sear, steam, slow cook, yoghurt and more.

The 7.5L pot fits a 3kg roast or 1.8kg of chips, a two-tier rack lets you cook layers at once, and 2,856 ratings at 4.7 average put it among the better-evidenced cookers here. Ninja quotes energy savings against a conventional oven for the same dishes.

Two reasons it is not higher. At GBP 269 it is the most expensive cooker on the page, and at 15kg it is a serious lump of counter and cupboard space. It earns its place if you want the probe and the single-lid convenience; if you do not, the OP500 above or the Cosori do the core cooking for much less.

For batch cooking on a budget, the CleverChef is a strong option: GBP 64.99, a 5L pot, and 3,851 ratings at 4.4 stars. It has 17 preset programmes covering steam, stew, soup, roast, poach, bread proving, bake, rice and slow cook, so it covers most of what a family kitchen throws at it in one non-stick pot that wipes clean.

Like the Morphy Richards and Russell Hobbs, it is an open multicooker rather than a pressure cooker, so it is simple to use and there is no sealing lid to manage. At 860W it leans towards gentle, slow cooking rather than fast browning, which suits stews and soups.

It sits here rather than higher because its 4.4-star average is a touch below the top picks and its lower wattage means it is slower to get going than the 1350W Morphy Richards. Note that the inner bowl must sit directly on the heating plate to work, a common source of confused reviews. For cheap, generous batch cooking, it is good value.

At GBP 48.93 this is the cheapest cooker in the comparison that has a large, settled review count behind it — 2,216 ratings at 4.4 stars. It is a generous 6.5L open multicooker with eight functions: sear, roast, soup, slow cook and more, in a durable cast aluminium pot that takes wear well and lifts straight to the table.

Its neat idea is a removable control panel, so once the food is cooked you detach the electronics and carry the pot to the table like a casserole dish, which is genuinely handy for serving. A three-year guarantee on registration is more than most budget cookers offer.

Two things to weigh. It does not pressure cook, and at 750W it is the gentlest heater here, so it is built for slow, unhurried cooking rather than fast browning or searing. As a big, cheap, simple family pot for stews and slow-cooked meals, it is excellent value; if you want speed or pressure, look to the Midea or Cosori.

If you want a genuine pressure cooker for less than the Cosori, the Midea 6L is the pick. It runs an 80kPa high-pressure system that Midea says cooks up to 70 percent faster, with 14 one-touch presets across nine roles including slow cook, steam, rice, sauté and yoghurt, and a 6L pot that suits family meals and batch cooking. It has 400 ratings at 4.5 stars.

Safety is well covered with a ten-layer system — auto pressure release, a lid lock and overheat protection — and a 24-hour delay start lets you have dinner ready when you get in. The kit includes the inner pot, steam rack, measuring cup, ladle and spoon.

It ranks below the Cosori mainly on evidence and finish: a smaller review count and a slightly lower rating, and the ceramic PFAS-free pot of the Cosori is a nicer surface than the standard non-stick here. For a straightforward, cheaper pressure cooker with a proper safety design, it is a sensible buy, and the larger 8L version below suits bigger households.

This is the pick for a large household or anyone who batch cooks in bulk. At 8L it is the biggest-capacity cooker in the comparison, giving you room for a large joint, a full pot of stew or several days of meal prep in one go, and it works as a pressure cooker, rice cooker, steamer, yoghurt maker, slow cooker and sauté pan across nine roles with 12 to 16 presets.

It carries the same 4.5-star rating and Midea's ten-safety-feature design, with a 24-hour delay timer and a full accessory kit. The stainless build looks smart, and for the extra capacity over the 6L the price rise to GBP 91.99 is modest.

The considerations are the same as the 6L plus one: it is a large appliance to store, so only size up if you will use the capacity, because an 8L cooker holding a small meal wastes energy heating the extra space. Its rating pool sits close to the 6L Midea, so treat the two as siblings and choose purely on the capacity you need.

The Quest is a straightforward budget pressure cooker: a 6L stainless housing, 12 one-touch presets, an adjustable 40 to 120°C range and a 12-hour timer, for GBP 62.99. It locks and seals like the other pressure cookers here and comes with a measuring cup, spoon, steam rack and recipe book, so it does the essential fast one-pot cooking without frills.

For someone who wants pressure cooking cheaply and does not care about brand or extras, it covers the basics competently, and Quest is an established UK maker of budget kitchen appliances.

It sits at ninth for one reason: evidence. One hundred and one ratings at 4.4 stars is a much smaller and slightly lower-scored sample than the Cosori or Midea, so it is a reasonable but less proven choice. For a few pounds more, the Midea 6L has four times the ratings and a higher score, which is why it ranks above this one.