Pressure, and the eleven programs you will not use · review
A 6-liter electric pressure cooker that publishes the two figures this family is decided by: 1,000 W and up to 60 kPa, across three selectable pressure levels. Eighteen programs, a non-stick inner pot, more than ten stated safety systems, and — unusually — a printed multilingual recipe book rather than a PDF.
The net of it The one that shows its working. Two thirds of this family sells on the number of programs; Aigostar publishes 60 kPa across three levels and more than ten safety systems by name, which is what an electric pressure cooker actually is. The trade-offs are honest: 60 kPa is below the Midea’s 80, and the inner pot is coated rather than stainless — which matters because the pot is the part that wears out first.
Up to 60 kPa, across three selectable levels. That is the specification an electric pressure cooker is, and only half of this family publishes it — the Cosori and the Instant Pot publish none.
Three levels rather than one is the useful part: pressure is what changes cooking times, and being able to choose it is being able to choose the result.
Both published. Aigostar names eighteen programs on top, from pressure cooking to the usual list, and it is worth being clear about what a program is on any machine in this family: a pressure and a duration with a label. The pressure figure underneath is the real specification.
More than ten systems, and Aigostar names them rather than counting them: a pressure control valve, a lid lock, overheat protection. On a sealed vessel under pressure, a maker willing to list its interlocks is a maker that has them.
Non-stick coated, 6 liters. This is the part that wears out first on every machine in this family — coated or ceramic or stainless — and the question to ask before buying is whether a replacement pot is stocked in your country. Aigostar publishes no maximum fill line in the listing; every pressure cooker has one, and it is in the manual.
A color recipe book in several languages, in the box rather than as a download. A small thing, and the only appliance on this site that makes a point of it.
| Capacity | 6 L |
|---|---|
| Power | 1,000 W |
| Working pressure | Up to 60 kPa |
| Pressure levels | 3, selectable |
| Programs | 18 |
| Inner pot | Non-stick coated |
| Safety | 10+ systems — pressure control valve, lid lock, overheat protection |
| Supplied | Printed color recipe book, multilingual |
| Delay start | 24 hours, with automatic keep-warm |
| Cable length | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Dimensions | 29 × 33.5 × 33.5 cm (11.4 × 13.2 × 13.2 in) (W × D × H) |
| Weight | 5.5 kg (12.1 lb) |
| Amazon reference | B08FT5SJ6T (identical on 5 markets) |
| EAN | 8433325206994 |
It is the pressure above atmospheric that the cooker holds, and it is what changes cooking times against a normal pan. Of the four multi-cookers on this site, Aigostar publishes 60 kPa and Midea 80 kPa; Cosori and Instant Pot publish no pressure figure at all. Cooking times at a given pressure are the manufacturer’s to state.
It is the part that wears first in this family, whatever the coating. Aigostar states non-stick, Cosori states ceramic non-stick, Midea and Instant Pot state stainless. Before buying any of them, check that a replacement pot is listed for your country.
7.2/ 10
The one that shows its working. Two thirds of this family sells on the number of programs; Aigostar publishes 60 kPa across three levels and more than ten safety systems by name, which is what an electric pressure cooker actually is. The trade-offs are honest: 60 kPa is below the Midea’s 80, and the inner pot is coated rather than stainless — which matters because the pot is the part that wears out first.
A reference exists on these Amazon stores: France, Germany, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom. Listed is not the same as in stock — availability changes daily.
Details checked on August 23, 2026.
A first electric pressure cooker, with three pressure levels and something printed to read.
Specifications: the manufacturer sheet for kitchen appliances and the matching Amazon product page. Prices and availability: Keepa. Every figure on this page names its source.
5.7 L · ceramic pot · 14 programs
A 5.7-liter nine-in-one with a ceramic non-stick inner bowl, fourteen smart programs on an LED display, and twelve stated safety features — including a shut-off and release button placed away from the steam outlet. Cosori states cooking up to 70% faster than conventional methods.
Best for: A cook who cares more about the interlocks and the cleaning than about kPa.
1,200 W · 5.7 L · 10-in-1
The Instant Pot Pro: 1,200 W in a 5.7-liter stainless body covering ten roles — pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer, sauté pan, steriliser, yoghurt maker and sous-vide among them. Instant Pot states 20% faster preheating and up to 70% less cooking time, and that settings can be saved to one touch.
Best for: A cook who repeats recipes and wants the machine to remember them.
6 L · 80 kPa · stainless inner pot
The highest published pressure of this family at 80 kPa, in a 6-liter body with a stainless steel inner pot. Midea lists nine functions in the name and fourteen in the specification, covering yoghurt, rice, slow cooking, sous-vide, steaming and pasta, with keep-warm on top.
Best for: Anyone who would rather not own an inner pot with a coating on it.
