Updated 3 Nov 2026
Is the Sage the Fast Slow Pro worth it?
Yes — if you want the nicest pressure and slow cooker.
It pressure cooks and slow cooks in a 6-litre pot, with 11 pressure programmes, slow cooking for 2 to 12 hours on high or low, sear and sauté, and a custom mode. Three dials and a clear screen make it simple to set, it lets you pick how the steam is released, and it even adjusts for altitude. Testers got tender meat, quick soups and creamy risotto, and every part goes in the dishwasher. It costs more than an Instant Pot Pro, there's no air frying, it's bulky to store, and the recipe book skips the basics like how much water to use for rice.
Good to know
- The recipe book doesn't cover the basics, like water for rice.
- It's bulky to store.
- There's no indicator to tell you the sear setting is up to heat.
- Some custom pressure settings need adjusting before they come out right.
- 11 pressure and 2–12 h slow programmes
- Clear dials and screen
- Choose how steam is released
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Get it if…
- You want a pressure and slow cooker that looks good on the worktop.
- You like fine control over pressure and steam release.
- You batch cook stocks, stews and soups.
Skip it if…
- You want air frying: get the Ninja Foodi SmartLid.
- You want the cheapest way in: the Instant Pot Duo.
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How we reached this verdict
Trusted Reviews found it produces fantastic food, suits both beginners and experienced cooks and is easy to clean, though one custom steam test overcooked. GoodtoKnow calls it one of the most stylish and versatile slow cookers it has tested, with a very full recipe book. Science Focus got creamy risotto in seven minutes and fall-off-the-bone meat, but found the guide skips the basics and the cooker takes a lot of room. We haven't found enough verified owner reviews of it at the shops we read to give it a score yet.
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: Trusted Reviews, GoodtoKnow, Science Focus, Sage (specs), Breville (specs), Expert Reviews, T3, Ideal Home, TechRadar, manufacturer specifications.
Updated 3 Nov 2026How we decide