Masflex PC-7 24cm Aluminum Induction Pressure Cooker with Steamer, 7L
₱3,600as of Aug 12, 2026
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Masflex PC-7 review: best budget pressure cooker
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Seven liters and a steamer insert for around ₱3,600, with a bonded induction base that most aluminum pots lack, as long as you accept aluminum's reactivity and softness.
- Price: ₱3,600 as of Aug 12, 2026
- Biggest pro: 7L of capacity for the second lowest price here, the best liters-per-peso in the ranking
- Main catch: Aluminum reacts with acidic dishes like sinigang and can pick up a metallic taste over time
At a glance
| Brand | Masflex |
|---|---|
| Type | Stovetop pressure cooker |
| Price | ₱3,600 (as of Aug 12, 2026) |
| Owner rating | 5.0 ★ from 44 reviews |
| Shop | Masflex Cookware Kitchenware |
| Units sold | 144 |
Specifications
Specs per Masflex Philippines product documentation
| Type | Stovetop pressure cooker |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 7L |
| Diameter | 24cm |
| Material | Aluminum with an induction base |
| Safety features | Safety valve system |
| Stove compatibility | All heat sources including induction |
| Included | Steamer insert |
| Dimensions | 47 x 28.5 x 19.6cm, 2.03kg |
Pros and cons
✓ Pros
- 7L of capacity for the second lowest price here, the best liters-per-peso in the ranking
- Aluminum with a bonded induction base, so it still works on an induction hob
- At 2.03kg it is the lightest 7L pot here, which matters when you lift it full
- Steamer insert included, so it doubles as a steamer for siomai or fish
✗ Cons
- Aluminum reacts with acidic dishes like sinigang and can pick up a metallic taste over time
- Aluminum is softer than steel, so the rim and base dent and warp more easily
- One safety valve system stated, against four to six named features on the stainless pots
- Mirror polished aluminum scratches and dulls in a way stainless does not
The Masflex PC-7 is our Best Budget pick: 7L, a bonded induction base, and a steamer insert included, for around ₱3,600 as of August 12, 2026. It is aluminum, and that is the trade.
What do you get for the lowest real price here?
The most capacity per peso in this ranking.
7L for around ₱3,600 works out to roughly ₱515 per liter, the best in this ranking. The Supor gives you 7.2L for around ₱900 more. The 2L Chef’s Classics costs more than this for a fraction of the space.
You also get a steamer insert, so the same pot handles siomai, puto or fish without pressure. At this price that is close to two pieces of cookware.
And at 2.03kg it is the lightest 7L pot here, which you notice every time you lift it full.
What is the catch with aluminum?
Two things, and both are real.
It reacts with acidic food. Sinigang, anything tomato-based, and long simmers with vinegar can pick up a faint metallic edge, and the surface dulls over years. Stainless simply does not do this.
It is softer than steel. The rim and base dent and warp more easily, and a warped rim is where a pressure seal starts to fail. A stainless pot will outlive this one.
If sinigang is a weekly dish in your kitchen, spend the extra on the Asahi PR-71.
Will it work on induction?
Yes, and this is the reason it is the one aluminum pot we rank. Plain aluminum is not magnetic and will not heat on an induction hob at all. Masflex builds a bonded induction bottom into the PC-7, so it works on every heat source.
Is it sulit?
Around ₱3,600 as of August 12, 2026. Check the latest price on Shopee.
On day one it is the best value here. Over ten years it probably is not, because stainless lasts longer and does not react. Judge it on how long you expect to keep it.
Who should buy it
Buy this if you want the most pot for the least money and you mostly cook adobo, pares and bulalo rather than sinigang. It is the right choice for a first pressure cooker, or a second one for steaming. If acidic dishes are your staple, buy stainless.
See how it ranks in our best stovetop pressure cookers in the Philippines roundup, or read the aluminum versus stainless comparison in our stovetop pressure cooker buying guide.
Alternatives to consider
Want stainless for not much more? The Asahi PR-71 7L is around ₱4,300 with the same capacity and no reactivity worry. Want the cheapest stainless here? The Micromatic MPCS-24 is around ₱2,800 at 5.6L, with a published one-year warranty.
Compare Masflex PC-7 24cm Aluminum Induction Pressure Cooker with Steamer, 7L
See how it stacks up against our top pick in the head-to-head Supor 7.2L Explosion-Proof 304 Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker vs Masflex PC-7 24cm Aluminum Induction Pressure Cooker with Steamer, 7L, or browse the full stovetop pressure cookers comparison.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can an aluminum pressure cooker work on induction?
Only if it has a bonded magnetic base, and this one does. Plain aluminum is not magnetic, so an ordinary aluminum pot simply will not heat on an induction hob. Masflex builds an induction bottom into the PC-7, which is why it is the one aluminum pot we rank.
Is aluminum safe for cooking sinigang?
It is safe, but it is reactive. Acidic dishes like sinigang can pick up a faint metallic taste from an aluminum pot, and over years the surface dulls. If sinigang and tomato-based dishes are a weekly thing in your kitchen, spend a little more on stainless.
How is it so much lighter than the others?
Aluminum is simply lighter than steel. At 2.03kg this is the lightest 7L pot here, and that is a genuine daily benefit when you lift it full onto a counter. The flip side is that a softer metal dents and warps more easily.
What is the steamer insert for?
It lets the pot double as a steamer for siomai, puto or fish without pressure. That is real value at this price, since you are effectively getting two pieces of cookware and one less thing to store.
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