This pot is bigger than I expected! My fault for not interpreting the sizing well enough. For those of you like me who need a cookware for dummies class, fyi that this pot is bigger than your typical pasta pot (could hold at least 2 boxes of pasta), which also means the water takes a long time to heat up / boil. Even if you add less water to the pot, it will take longer due to the bigger size of the container. Great if this is the sizing you're looking for. Nonstick material seems standard compared to the other affordable options I've had and I've seen no issues after a few uses - haven't used it long enough to speak to its long-term wear.