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Our verdict
“Multi cooker” on Shopee means two different things: a ₱300 to ₱900 hot pot that boils, steams and cooks noodles, or a ₱4,000 to ₱9,500 electric pressure cooker. Decide which you want first. Of the six we scored, all from brand or long-standing shops, the Tefal Home Chef Smart (83/100, about ₱9,485) is the best documented pressure multicooker, the Astron MASTERPOT180 (80/100, about ₱379) is the best proven mini cooker, and the Simplus 12-in-1 (79/100, about ₱3,999) is the cheapest pressure cooker.
Instant Pot is sold on Shopee only through Singapore import shops at about ₱17,800 to ₱18,400, with no local warranty stated, so we left it out. Home cooking is not a health treatment: the claims we check are the specifications and the warranty. This is general information, not medical advice.
An electric pressure cooker seals the lid and cooks under pressure, which is faster for rice, beans and tough meat. A mini multi-cooker is a heated pot with a steamer, with no sealed lid. Shopee mixes the two under the same name, along with rice cookers, hot pots and air fryers. We kept to brand stores or long-standing shops, read each listing in full and compared what it states, claims, covers with a warranty and costs.
₱316 to ₱9,485
is the price span of the six we scored, from the Dreepor mini cooker to the Tefal Home Chef Smart. The cheapest states no warranty; the dearest states the full specification and a 12-month warranty.
| Best choiceTefal Home Chef Smart | Best value Astron MASTERPOT180 |  Simplus 12-in-1 |  Kyowa KW-3802 |  Astron INSTAPOT200 |  Dreepor mini | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 | 80/100 | 79/100 | 71/100 | 70/100 | 64/100 |
| Our rating | ||||||
| Best for | Family, pressure cooking | One to four people, budget | Family, lower price | Deep fry and slow cook | Two heat levels | Cheapest |
| Price | ₱9,485 | ₱379 | ₱3,999 | ₱1,630 | ₱926 | ₱316 |
| Type | Pressure | Hot pot | Pressure | Multi-cooker pot | Hot pot | Hot pot |
| Capacity | 6 L | 1.8 L | 6 L (4.8 L max) | 3 L | 2 L | 1.8 L |
| Power | 1090 W | 600 W | 1000 W | 1300 W | 300 / 600 W | 450 to 600 W |
| Presets / timer | 15 presets, 24 h delay | None | 12 presets, 24 h | Knob, no timer | Two heat levels | Two heat levels |
| Weight | 5.2 kg | Not stated | Not stated | 2.54 kg | Not stated | 750 g |
| Warranty | 12 months | 12 months | 12 months, replacement only | “12 months” and “No Warranty” | 6 months | Not stated |
| Listing problem | Wattage stated twice | Spec says “glass” | SIRIM: No; “-50%” list | Warranty contradicts | Does not pressure cook | Coating and box contents |
| Shop | Tefal Official Store | Astron Appliances PH | Simplus Official Shop | Houseware Express | Astron Appliances PH | Dreepor Official Store |
| Buy | Shopee | ShopeeLazada | Shopee | Shopee | Shopee | ShopeeLazada |
Using a multi cooker safely: what the evidence says
These points come from search summaries of university extension services (Clemson, Michigan State), a non-stick cookware maker’s support page and cooker manuals, not from the original USDA or FDA documents. Treat them as general advice.
- Do not leave a non-stick pot heating empty. Non-stick (PTFE) coatings can give off fumes if overheated, and breathing them can cause “polymer fume fever”, a short flu-like illness. A cookware maker says coatings do not break down significantly until about 600°F (316°C), though a dry pot can reach that quickly. Use low to medium heat, ventilate and stop using a pot with flaking coating. All six of these cookers have a non-stick or ceramic pot.
- Keep-warm is for holding cooked food, not cooking. Extension sources say the danger zone is 40°F to 140°F (about 4°C to 60°C), that a keep-warm setting should hold food at 140°F or above, and that cooked food should be refrigerated within two hours.
- Do not reheat leftovers in a slow cooker. Reheat on the stove or in a microwave to 165°F (74°C), per the extension sources.
- A slow cooker or multi-cooker that loses power while you are out can leave food unsafe. The extension advice is to discard it if you were away.
- Release pressure carefully. Manuals describe natural release, which can take 10 to 30 minutes or more, and quick release, which sends out scalding steam. Keep your hands and face away from the valve and open the lid away from you.
- Small hot pots are not pressure cookers. The Astron and Dreepor models have no sealed lid or pressure release, so use them for boiling, steaming and noodles only.
- Check the voltage and plug. The Philippines uses 220 V; we saw “110V American standard” cookers in the Shopee offer list.
What the claims on these listings actually mean
| Claim | What it covers | Key exclusion |
|---|---|---|
| “12-in-1”, “8-in-1”, “9-in-1” | A count of presets or functions | No standard; some count each preset separately |
| “70 kPa high pressure” | The cooker’s working pressure | Equals about 10 psi, typical of electric pressure cookers; check the manual for the rated limit |
| “80% faster than gas cooking” | A maker’s comparison | Against gas cooking, not against another pressure cooker |
| “Non-stick”, “ceramic”, “Teflon” | A coating on the inner pot | Different materials; replace the pot when scratched |
| “Dry-heat protection” | A shutoff or protection when the pot has no liquid | Not a reason to heat an empty pot |
| “1000 W” | Power draw | More watts mostly means faster heating, not better food |
| “50% off”, “-71%” | A discount against a list price | The list price may never have been charged |
| “100% Authentic”, “Original” | A Shopee Mall guarantee or seller statement | Check the shop name; the claim alone proves nothing |
Multi cooker listings we would be careful with
| Product | What we found | Our check |
|---|---|---|
| Instant Pot Duo Plus, ₱17,800 to ₱18,400 | Sold in our search only by Singapore import shops, with no local warranty stated. | Not scored |
| Tefal CY625 Smart Pro and some CY601 listings, ₱10,100 to ₱19,000 | Offered by import shops from Singapore and by other resellers at different prices from the Tefal Official Store. | Compare with the official store |
| “Philips” 3.5 L multi cookers at about ₱1,160 | Listings from small shops using the Philips name; the Philips Home Appliances shop in our search listed rice cookers (such as the HD4717 at ₱5,490), not these. | Unverified; not scored |
| 110V “American standard” cookers | Chinese-import listings in the offer list with a US voltage. | Wrong voltage for the Philippines |
| Unbranded dormitory cookers, ₱200 to ₱800 | Dozens of listings with long keyword titles, no brand, and prices that swing with the variant chosen. | Not scored |
| Olayks and other new brands at ₱22,000 | New-arrival listings at very high prices for generic 7-in-1 pressure cookers. | Not scored |
| Air fryers marketed as “multi-cookers” | Philips and others use the name for air fryers, a different product. | Outside this guide |
Our picks
Best documented pressure multicooker
1. Tefal Home Chef Smart CY601D65 Multicooker, 6 L (Tefal Official Store)
Shopee83/100
6 L, 1090 W
15 presets + sous vide
12-month warranty
About ₱9,485
| Specifications stated | 6 L bowl (12 cups); 1090 W; 220 V; 5.2 kg; 33 x 30.4 x 32.8 cm; non-stick coated pot; 15 presets plus 2 special functions; pressure cook, slow cook, saute, sous vide, bake; delay start up to 24 hours; keep warm; manual pressure release button |
| Warranty | 12 months (supplier warranty) |
| Claims | “Up to 80% faster than gas cooking” |
| Inconsistencies | The text says “1000 watts” and the specification says 1090 W; the “5+2 programs” and “15 presets” wording are not the same count |
| Seller | Tefal Official Store: 9 years on Shopee, 16.2K ratings, 144.5K followers; 4.9 stars from 118 ratings on this listing, 416 sold |
| Price | ₱9,485 after voucher |
The best documented machine we scored: size, power, voltage, weight, dimensions and the full function list are stated, with a warranty and a brand store with 118 ratings on this listing.
It costs about two and a half times the Simplus and over twenty times a mini cooker. The “80% faster” claim is the maker’s and compares against gas cooking, not against other pressure cookers.
Why it scored well
- Full specification and 12-month warranty
- Pressure cook, slow cook, saute, sous vide and bake in one machine
- Brand’s own store; 4.9 stars
Watch-outs
- About ₱9,485, the dearest here except imports
- Wattage stated two ways (1000 W and 1090 W)
- Large and heavy at 5.2 kg
80/100
1.8 L, 600 W
12-month warranty
10K+ sold
About ₱379
| Specifications stated | 1.8 L; 600 W; 230 V; non-stick inner pot; steamer; dry-heat protection; heat-safe outer layer; 17.2 x 14 cm |
| Warranty | 12 months (supplier warranty); the text says “hundreds of service centers nationwide” |
| Claims | “Boil, steam, make noodles, eat hotpot” |
| Inconsistencies | The specification lists the material as “glass” and the category as “Others”, while the text says non-stick inner pot |
| Seller | Astron Appliances PH: 8 years on Shopee, 610.8K ratings, 716.2K followers; 4.8 stars from 9.4K ratings on this listing, 10K+ sold |
| Price | ₱379 (list ₱399) |
A one-to-four-person hot pot cooker from a local appliance brand, with 9.4K ratings, 10K+ sold, a stated 12-month warranty and a service-center network, for under ₱400.
It is a simple heating pot, not a pressure cooker: it boils, steams and cooks noodles, and it does not hold pressure or slow cook. Check that the non-stick coating is intact before each use.
Why it scored well
- About ₱379 with 9.4K ratings and 10K+ sold
- 12-month warranty and service centers
- Dry-heat protection and heat-safe outer layer stated
Watch-outs
- No presets, pressure or timer
- Spec sheet says “glass” while the text says non-stick
- Small 1.8 L pot
79/100
Cheapest pressure multi-cooker
3. Simplus 12-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker 6 L, 1000 W (Simplus Official Shop)
Shopee6 L, 1000 W, 70 kPa
12 presets
12-month warranty
About ₱3,999
| Specifications stated | 6 L inner pot (4.8 L max line); 1000 W; 70 kPa; 12 presets; 24-hour smart preset; 1.5 mm non-stick inner pot; pressure release button; anti-overflow design; 33.7 x 32.3 x 29 cm |
| Warranty | 12 months (supplier warranty); the text says Simplus membership gives one year of “free replacement, no repair” |
| Claims | “Fall-off-the-bone tenderness”; “no burnt rice at the bottom” |
| Inconsistencies | The specification sheet lists “SIRIM Certified: No” (a Malaysian mark); the title says 12-in-1 while the text lists 12 preset menus |
| Seller | Simplus Official Shop: 5 years on Shopee, 494.1K ratings, 913.1K followers; 4.9 stars from 371 ratings on this listing, 1K+ sold |
| Price | ₱3,999 (list ₱7,989, shown as -50%) |
A full-size pressure multi-cooker at less than half the Tefal’s price, with a stated pressure, power, dimensions and a 24-hour preset, from a brand shop with 371 ratings on this listing.
The warranty is replacement only, with no repair, and the “50% off” is against a list price we cannot check. It does not list sous vide or baking, so it does fewer jobs than the Tefal.
Why it scored well
- 6 L pressure cooker for about ₱3,999
- Pressure, power, dimensions and presets stated
- 4.9 stars from 371 ratings; 1K+ sold
Watch-outs
- Warranty is “free replacement, no repair”
- Fewer functions than the Tefal
- The “-50%” is against a list price that may be inflated
71/100
Local brand, check the warranty
4. Kyowa KW-3802 8-in-1 Multi Cooker, 3 L, 1300 W (Houseware Express)
Shopee3 L, 1300 W
Stainless body
Deep fry, slow cook
About ₱1,630
| Specifications stated | 3 L; 1300 W; 230 V; aluminum inner pot with non-stick coating; stainless steel body; rotary temperature knob; tempered glass lid; thermal fuse; 2.54 kg; 30 x 37 x 42 cm; spoon, cup and steamer included |
| Claims | “8-in-1”: rice, steam, braise, deep fry, saute, hot pot, slow cook, stew |
| Inconsistencies | The specification lists “Warranty Duration: 12 Months” and “Warranty Type: No Warranty” |
| Seller | Houseware Express: 6 years on Shopee, 69.8K ratings, 129.7K followers, not a Mall shop; 4.9 stars from 219 ratings on this listing, 588 sold, 1 in stock |
| Price | ₱1,630 |
A knob-controlled 3 L multi-cooker from a Philippine appliance brand, sold by a long-standing houseware shop, with a thermal fuse and enough power to deep fry.
It is not a pressure cooker and has no timer. The warranty field contradicts itself, the shop is not an official store, and only one was in stock when we checked.
Why it scored well
- Thermal fuse; tempered glass lid; steamer included
- 4.9 stars from 219 ratings; 588 sold
- About ₱1,630 for 3 L
Watch-outs
- Warranty fields say “12 Months” and “No Warranty”
- Not an official Kyowa store
- Only 1 in stock when checked
70/100
Two heat settings, shorter warranty
5. Astron INSTAPOT200 Multi-Purpose Electric Cooker with Steamer, 2 L (Astron Appliances PH)
Shopee2 L, 300/600 W
Ceramic coating
6-month warranty
About ₱926
| Specifications stated | 2 L; 600 W with 300 W and 600 W settings; 220 to 240 V; ceramic non-stick coating; glass cover; steamer basket; dry-heat protection |
| Warranty | 6 months, with service centers nationwide |
| Missing | No dimensions or weight |
| Seller | Astron Appliances PH: 4.9 stars from 54 ratings on this listing, 184 sold |
| Price | ₱926 (list ₱975) |
The same brand and shop as the MASTERPOT180 with a ceramic coating and a two-level heat switch, so you can simmer at 300 W.
It costs about 2.4 times the MASTERPOT180 with a 6-month warranty instead of 12. Despite the name it is not a pressure cooker, so do not buy it expecting Instant Pot results.
Why it scored well
- Low and high heat settings; ceramic coating
- Steamer basket and glass lid included
- Service centers nationwide
Watch-outs
- 6-month warranty, half the MASTERPOT180’s
- About ₱550 more than the MASTERPOT180
- Name echoes “Instant Pot”; it does not pressure cook
64/100
1.8 L, 600 W
10K+ sold
No warranty stated
About ₱316
| Specifications stated | 1.8 L; 450 to 600 W; 220 V; 750 g; 20 x 18 x 15 cm; two heat settings; steamer included |
| Claims | “The cheapest price and best quality”; “360-degree heating” |
| Inconsistencies | The specification sheet lists the material as ceramic while the text says “Teflon non-stick liner”; the package list includes a “charging cable” for a plug-in cooker |
| Missing | No warranty |
| Seller | Dreepor Official Store: 5 years on Shopee, 372.9K ratings, 452.5K followers; 4.7 stars from over 10K ratings on this listing, 10K+ sold |
| Price | ₱316 for the 1.8 L (list ₱659); the larger sizes cost more |
The most sold item we found, at the lowest price, from a brand store with over 10,000 ratings.
The listing states no warranty, mixes up the coating (ceramic or Teflon) and lists a charging cable, which suggests pasted text. The ₱316 is the 1.8 L size, and 2 L to 3.5 L cost more.
Why it scored well
- About ₱316; 10K+ sold; 4.7 stars from over 10K ratings
- Two heat settings and a steamer
- Brand store
Watch-outs
- No warranty stated
- Spec sheet and text disagree on the coating
- Headline price is the smallest size
How to choose a multi cooker
- Decide pressure or no pressure. Pressure cookers cook beans, rice and tough meat faster; a mini hot pot only boils and steams.
- Match the size to your household. 1.8 L suits one or two people; 6 L suits a family of four or more.
- Look for a stated voltage, power, weight and dimensions. A listing with none of them tells you little.
- Check the warranty and the shop. Buy from the brand’s own or a long-standing shop, and note that “replacement, no repair” warranties are limited.
- Check the voltage and plug before you buy; the Philippines uses 220 V.
- Look for protections you can see: a pressure release button and a thermal fuse or dry-heat cut-off.
- Plan to replace a scratched pot. Ask whether spare inner pots are sold here.
How we researched this guide
We searched the Shopee affiliate offer list and Shopee search for multi cookers on October 15, 2026. The offer list was mostly unbranded cookers with no brand, some at 110 V, so we widened to Shopee search and brand searches and kept machines from the brand’s own store (Tefal, Astron, Simplus, Dreepor) or a long-standing houseware shop (Kyowa). We read six listings in full and scored them with an adapted version of our published rubric. Cookers are not in the FDA registers we use for cosmetics and supplements, so the first axis (25) scores provenance and compliance: the shop, the warranty and what the listing states. The other axes are disclosure of specifications (20), claims (20), consistency (10), seller record (15) and value (10). We did not cook with any machine.
The safety points come from search summaries of university extension services, a cookware maker’s support page and cooker manuals, not the original USDA or FDA documents. This guide is general information, not medical advice. It has not yet been reviewed by our health content reviewer, and we have not checked the Shopee affiliate programme’s rules for cookers.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best multi cooker in the Philippines?
It depends on the type. Of the six we scored, the Tefal Home Chef Smart (83/100, about ₱9,485) is the best documented pressure multicooker, the Astron MASTERPOT180 (80/100, about ₱379) is the best proven mini cooker and the Simplus 12-in-1 (79/100, about ₱3,999) is the cheapest pressure cooker.
What is the difference between a multi cooker and a rice cooker?
A rice cooker is built for rice. A multi cooker adds steaming, boiling and sometimes slow cooking, and a pressure multi cooker also seals the lid to cook under pressure. On Shopee the names are often mixed, so read the specification.
Is a pressure cooker worth it?
It is faster for rice, beans and tough meat, and it saves cooking time. For boiling, steaming and noodles for one or two people, a ₱300 to ₱400 hot pot does the job.
Is the Instant Pot sold in the Philippines?
We found it on Shopee only through Singapore import shops at about ₱17,800 to ₱18,400, with no local warranty stated, so we did not score it.
Are non-stick pots safe?
Used on low to medium heat, non-stick coatings are generally considered safe. Overheating an empty pot can release fumes that cause a short flu-like illness. Stop using a pot with a flaking or scratched coating.
Can I leave food on keep-warm overnight?
Extension sources say keep-warm should hold food at 140°F (60°C) or above and that cooked food should be refrigerated within two hours, so we would not leave it overnight.
Can I reheat leftovers in a multi cooker?
Extension sources recommend reheating on the stove or in a microwave to 165°F (74°C), not in a slow cooker.
Why does the Simplus warranty say "no repair"?
The listing says membership gives one year of "free replacement, no repair", so a faulty unit is replaced rather than fixed. The specification sheet separately says 12 months.
Is the Philips multi cooker on Shopee real?
We could not verify the "Philips 3.5 L" listings from small shops. Philips Home Appliances, the brand shop in our search, listed rice cookers rather than those models.
Do cookers need FDA registration?
We found no FDA registration category for them in the portal we use, so there is no FDA match to report. Look for the warranty and a verified shop instead.
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