Pros: Good price, good safety features, works on all stovetops and fantastic warranty.

Cons: Oddly, not marketed as a canner but it is set up as one and certainly has the capacity. Seals wear out.

Summary: Great price, warranty and safety features. The pressure system isn't the easiest to read, however.

Pros: Great for smaller canning jobs, works on all stovetops, fantastic safety system, good pressure cooker, too.

Cons: Seal is prone to failure, and some people might consider this to be too small to be a dedicated canner. Expensive, too.

Summary: High price, but great for smaller jobs and this is a very safe unit.

Pros: Decent capacity, good price, easy to use and it's even a good steamer and high capacity pressure cooker.

Cons: Seals tend to wear out; cooking on glass cooktops should totally be avoided with this one.

Summary: Great price and good safety features. Glass cooktops and pressure canners rarely mix, but this is rougher on those cooktops than most.

Pros: Huge capacity, good safety features, and solid construction. Priced at a considerable bargain.

Cons: Rubber seal is prone to failure, so keeping at least one backup around is necessary.

Summary: Easy to use, great price, and comes with a 12-year warranty. By far the best value for your money.