Presto Pressure Canners Ranked

Last updated: November 4, 2026

7 Presto pressure canners ranked. Each one is scored and ranked against every brand in its size, so "#3 mid-size" means third of all mid-size pressure canners here, not third among Presto's own.

Presto makes 7 current pressure canners: 1 under 16 quarts, 3 16 to 22 quarts and 3 23 quarts and up. Prices run from $151.63 for the Presto 01755 16-Quart to $388.99 for the Presto 02153 23-Quart Digital. Its best-rated model in each size: the Presto 02144 12-Quart Digital (#5 of 5 under 16 quarts, rated 2.2), the Presto 01755 16-Quart (#1 of 6 16 to 22 quarts, rated 3.5) and the Presto 01784 23-Quart Induction (#1 of 3 23 quarts and up, rated 3.8).

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Presto pressure canners 7

  1. Presto 01784 23-Quart Induction
    #1 23 quarts and up3.8Full review

    For canning on an induction cooktop, at a few dollars more than the standard 23-quart.

    Amazon $189.99 eBay
    $189.99
    23 qt20 pintsDial gauge
  2. Presto 01781 23-Quart
    #2 23 quarts and up3.6Full review

    The default pick for a household that cans every season on a gas or electric range.

    Amazon $184.97 eBay
    $184.97
    23 qt20 pintsDial gauge
  3. Presto 01755 16-Quart
    #1 16 to 22 quarts3.5Full review

    For a first pressure canner on a gas or electric range, with room for seven quarts or ten pints.

    Amazon $151.63 eBay
    $151.63
    16 qt10 pintsDial gauge
  4. Presto 02153 23-Quart Digital
    #3 23 quarts and up2.7Full review

    For high-volume canning without watching a gauge, at roughly twice the price of a stovetop 23-quart.

    Amazon $388.99 eBay
    $388.99
    23 qt20 pintsDigital
  5. Presto 02154 16-Quart Digital
    #5 16 to 22 quarts2.5Full review

    For a mid-size electric canner that fits quarts and runs itself.

    Amazon $339.95 eBay
    $339.95
    16 qt10 pintsDigital
  6. Presto 02152 17-Quart Digital
    #6 16 to 22 quarts2.5Full review

    For canners who want a stainless pot and an automated cycle, and can live with a modest load.

    Amazon $378.99 eBay
    $378.99
    17 qt8 pintsDigital
  7. Presto 02144 12-Quart Digital
    #5 under 16 quarts2.2Full review

    For small batches when you want the canner to run itself, and the price per quart is a lesser concern.

    Amazon $368.81 eBay
    $368.81
    12 qt8 pintsDigital

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