Which is better for canning quart jars?

The Presto 02152. Its extra-tall 17-quart body is built to hold quart jars; the CAREY's 9.5-quart pot is a tight fit for them.

Is the Presto worth the extra money?

If you can low-acid foods in large batches or want boiling-water canning, yes. At $368.77 versus $231.28 as of November 7, 2026, the CAREY is the better value for small pressure-only batches.

Can the CAREY do boiling-water canning?

No. It does pressure canning, pressure cooking, steam cooking and slow cooking. For jams, pickles and salsa in a water bath, the Presto has that mode.

Which is easier to lift and store?

The CAREY at 17.6 lbs is about 6.7 lbs lighter than the 24.27 lb Presto, and its pot is smaller.

Do both reach canning pressure?

Yes. Both list a 10–15 PSI range, and both include a high-altitude valve or altitude compensation for canning above sea level.

Which has the better track record?

The Presto has 4.7 out of 5 from 145 ratings. The CAREY's owners report it is easy to use with a small learning curve, but it has no comparable rating count here.

CAREY DPC-9SS Electric Pressure Canner vs Presto Precise 17-Quart Digital Pressure Canner

Buy the Presto 02152 if you can jars, especially quart jars or low-acid foods, and want the larger batch and the boiling-water mode. Buy the CAREY DPC-9SS if you want a smaller, lighter electric canner and the lower price. The CAREY is $231.28 at KITCHERA as of November 7, 2026; the Presto is $368.77 at Amazon as of November 7, 2026.

Today the CAREY DPC-9SS Electric Pressure Canner costs $137.49 less at its best price.

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