Fissler pressure cookers can help you get a meal on the table faster, and they have some impressive advantages over electric multi-cookers (like the Instant Pot). But is a stovetop pressure cooker the right choice for you?
We take a deep dive into the world of Fissler stovetop pressure cookers: how they work, how they compare to multi-cookers, safety issues, pros and cons, usability, and more. We also compare Fissler to some other brands so you can see how they measure up.
Fissler Pressure Cookers at a Glance
Fissler Vitaquick pressure cooker.
Fissler Vitavit pressure cooker.
Fissler makes two pressure cooker models: the Vitaquick® and the Vitavit®. Both come in several sizes and buying options, such as with or without steamer inserts and glass lids (for use as a regular sauce pan), as well as a few set options (pressure cooker sets are more common in Europe). Vitavit is the premium line. There are a few different Vitavit models, but only the Vitavit Premium is sold in the USA.
Vitavit has a yellow-green-red "traffic light" pressure indicating system, 3 cook settings (High/Low/Steam), a bumpy cooking surface for better browning ("Novogrill"), and a "safety loop" handle. Vitaquick has just High/Low settings and a less complicated pressure indicating system of one or two lines showing to indicate low and high pressure.
Here's a more detailed comparison table of the two models:
Feature | Vitaquick | Vitavit |
|---|---|---|
Basic Design | -18/10 stainless steel -Angled sides -2 pressure settings ( |