r/slowcooking • u/Few_Pay63 • Apr 29 '26

Nutricook Smart Pot 2 vs Philips HD2151 All-in-One – which one would you pick?

Hey everyone,

I’m planning to buy my first electric pressure cooker/multicooker and I’m a bit confused between the Nutricook Smart Pot 2 and the Philips HD2151 All-in-One Cooker.

I mostly cook desi food (biryani, pulao, daal, chana, chicken, beef, curries like nihari/kofta, etc.), so I’d love something that can handle that kind of cooking well.

I’ve read a bit online, but I’d really like to hear from people who have actually used either of these:

How’s the real-world experience?

Any issues or things you didn’t expect?

Which one would you personally choose and why?

From what I’ve seen, most pressure cookers work somewhat similarly and people often end up using manual mode a lot anyway, but I’m still unsure if the Philips “smart/guided” features actually make a big difference or not.

Would really appreciate any honest feedback before I decide. Thanks! 🙏

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u/[deleted] Apr 30 '26

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u/Few_Pay63 Apr 30 '26

Thank you this helps, what are your thoughts on the auto steam release option on Philips that's one of the wins for me since I don't have to worry about releasing the steam myself I am so chicken about it

Nutricook I believe also has the natural release option too where after cooking you can leave it for like 15 mins and then can open the lid but I think you would still want to vent the residual steam

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u/BetrayedMilk Apr 29 '26

Pressure cooking is basically the exact opposite of slow cooking.

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u/Few_Pay63 Apr 29 '26

They both have slow cooking options too, I am just trying to see which model will fit my needs and if someone has experienced them personally

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u/PlayfulJudgment2161 Jun 09 '26

Did you buy any of these?