While I have not used every feature this instant pot has, I do have to say the ones I have used have turned out perfect! I love the sauté feature so that you can literally make a one pot meal! I have made beef stroganoff with stew meat chunks, chicken paprikash, and beef tips and rice. The beef cut I get takes me at least 40 minutes to simmer for tender meat. This bad boy cut that time down to almost nothing! The food has always been amazing, and the insert is truly non-stick! Cleanup is a breeze, even when I left it on to test that. I do have to say there were a couple of times when the manual release valve didnt quite work, and took some playing with. It very well could have been operator error, which is why I have not given a lower rating. The lid stays locked in place until it is safe to open, which is a safety feature I LOVE! Overall, it cooks meat, egg noodles, rice, sautés garlic, meats, and onions perfectly and in a very short time! If you have been on the fence about getting an instant cooker, I do recommend this one! It is larger than I thought, a little bigger than a 5qt. Dutch oven and taller, so prepare space in your pantry or cabinets for it.