(checked 2026-10-10)Small sample (about 445 ratings), shared across color variants (PC201SP, PC201GY).
A new, streamlined Ninja that Serious Eats found sears deeply and is easier to use than an Instant Pot, but its ceramic-coated pot raises durability questions and it has little track record yet.
Top complaints
- Ceramic-coated pot durability
Serious Eats says the ceramic-lined pot is easier to clean than stainless but poses durability concerns, and you can't use metal utensils.
Source: Serious Eats (Pressure cookers) - Limited track record
It has only about 445 Amazon ratings, and Serious Eats is the only major expert test found, so long-term reliability is unknown.
What owners love
- Deep sear, strong pressure cooking
Serious Eats says it seared meat deeply and pressure cooked with the best, turning rock-hard beans tender. Amazon owners praise its cooking speed and sautéing.
- Streamlined controls
A control knob, clearly labeled buttons and a progress bar make it simpler than an Instant Pot's cluttered interface (Serious Eats).
Source: Serious Eats (Pressure cookers) - Safe venting, easy cleaning
A handle on the lid lets you vent safely, and the coated pot is easy to clean (Serious Eats).
Source: Serious Eats (Pressure cookers)
- You use metal utensils
- You want a proven multi-year track record
- You want an uncoated stainless pot
- Beginners put off by Instant Pot's busy panel
- Searing and browning in the pot
- Easy cleanup
Scores (tap for why)
What experts say
- Serious Eats: Best beginner-friendly electric pressure cooker (2026): easy to use and clean, with a deep sear; the ceramic pot raises durability concerns.