Updated 12 Apr 2017
Breville
the Fast Slow Cooker BPR650BSS
Snapshot: The Breville the Fast Slow Cooker BPR650BSS has a 6L stated capacity. How easy is it to use and how well does it cook?
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Test results
Overall score
Slow cooking performance
Ease of use
Slow cooking chilli beef & beans
Slow cooking lamb shanks
Good points
- Very good result for lamb shanks (pressure cooking).
- Excellent result for chilli beef (pressure cooking).
- Excellent result for brown rice.
- Very good result for jasmine rice.
- Excellent result for lamb shanks (slow cooking).
- Very good result for chilli beef (slow cooking).
- Very good for sautéing and searing.
- Very easy to use.
- Has very comprehensive instructions plus recipes.
- Has a timer.
- Has removable cord (so you can use the cooker as a serving dish).
- Has safety locking lid.
- Has steaming basket, trivet (to raise food out of liquid), rice measuring cup, serving spoon and spatula.
- Has removable condensation cup.
But
- Larger unit can be difficult to store and wash in the sink.
- Limited surface area for searing large cuts of meat.
- Steam release button may become hot during pressure cooking.
- No handles to remove cooking bowl.
- Food spills can become trapped around edge where lid locks in.
- Condensation can build up under lid and spill.
- Only has 6- and 8-hour settings for slow cooker.
- Must regularly replace silicone rubber gasket and clean out the steam-release mechanism.
How we test
Overall score includes:
Pressure cooking (36%): weighted equally on cooking lamb shanks, chilli beef and beans and brown rice.
Slow cooking (24%): weighted equally on cooking lamb shanks and chilli beef and beans.
Ease of use (40%): assesses how easy it is to assemble, clean and store the cooker, and use its controls.
Key data
Model
Avg price
Type
Multi-cooker test results (/10)
Pressure cooking performance
Pressure cooking lamb shanks
Pressure cooking chilli beef & beans
Cooking brown rice
Cooking jasmine rice
Specifications
Weight (kg)
Dimensions - WxHxD (cm)
Claimed capacity (L)
6.0
Shape
Features
Auto setting
Dishwasher safe
Sear
Steam
Warm
Pressure settings
Pressure-release valve
More Info
Availability
-
Running costs ($/year)
Slow cooking on “low”
Slow cooking on “high”
Pressure cooking
Member reviews
"A worthy replacement"
26 May 2018, Charles Lloyd
Product use: 1 - 3 months
Pros:
Our old pressure cooker's gasket failed and Farmers "don't stock parts" so we had to replace it (we couldn't get one from overseas either). We use both a pressure cooker and a slow cooker and this Breville model combined both methods. We were pleasantly surprised that it was very successful at both pressure and slow cooking and had the extra searing feature, all under the control of a timer. It is very easy to use (although the instructions left us a little puzzled on one occasion). It has become an indispensable kitchen implement.
Cons:
It is larger but it does fit one of our shelves and replaces 2 other items. A handle for the internal pot would be useful.
Recommend it?
Yes, I recommend this product.
"Best thing ever"
26 May 2018, Trisha N.
Product use: 6 months or more
Pros:
Versatility, easy to use, can brown off meat and veges without having to use a separate pan, if the slow cook wasn't quite enough can zap it with a pressure cook.
Cons:
Would like to have longer slow cook time
Recommend it?
Yes, I recommend this product.
"Loved it but it was not reliable"
10 Mar 2018, peter s.
Product use: 6 months or more
Pros:
I used this product almost 100% for pressure cooking and it does a wonderful job of searing first and then pressure cooking. Have to watch it on reheating as the bottom can catch. I would use it up to three times a week in winter and it rested in the cupboard over summer.
Cons:
I have had two of these. The first one was a bit temperamental on getting pressure up. Then after a year it died. Breville kindly replaced it. Then after a year the second one also died and Breville expected me to get it across the other side of Auckland so they could 'test' it (on a week day and I work full time - that's why I love a pressure cooker!) as it was 2 weeks out of warranty. So now I need a new one and don't know which brand to get. It won't be Breville.
Recommend it?
No, this product has too many drawbacks.
"Invaluable"
10 Feb 2018, Stephen E.
Product use: 6 months or more
Pros:
It is very versatile. The space issue is compensated by the fact that it is both a pressure cooker and a slow cooker, in one. We bought ours around 3 years ago and have not had to replace the silicone gasket yet, we do take care to clean it regularly though (not hard). Its easy to operate
Cons:
Searing suitable for a few pieces of meat only.
Recommend it?
Yes, I recommend this product.
"Great for quick and slow cooked meals"
14 Apr 2017, Elizabeth F.
Product use: 6 months or more
Pros:
I have used this cooker for about 5 years and have had no problems. For safety reasons, the company recently did a product replacement of the silicone ring which sits inside the lid - I had never experienced any problems with mine, but it is good to know they are proactive.. It is so good to be able to saute meat, etc and use same pot for either slow cook or pressure cook without having to clean it! The pressure cook function is very easy to use, and a great asset if a meal is wanted in a hurry
Cons:
Yes, does take up space, but then you don't need separate slow cooker and pressure cooker and fry pan for saute. The cooker doesn't emit the tantalizing smell of cooking like my previous slow cooker did - I miss that, but others mightn't.
Recommend it?
Yes, I recommend this product.
