If you don't have a pressure cooker yet, this is the model to make the leap. I retired an older cooker plus that served me well for at least five years and was still working. This has higher pressure, a pot that can be taken from stovetop and placed in there which is a huge timesaver depending on what cuisine you cook. Really happy with it so far. Take the time to understand all its features and read the manual to ensure safety especially if you have no prior knowledge about pressure cookers.