Full size thick heat disk on bottom for even heat distribution, heat retention (for searing) and efficiency. Easy to use. Nice straight up sides (easy clean up, no scorching, and even heat from disk rather than heat caught going up around sides), well constructed and handles can be re-tightened. Handles don't get hot. Capacity lines are a part of the steel so they won't rub off, and aren't indented or stamped (many come with no lines or cheaply printed lines). The most dishwasher safe pressure cooker I've looked into (though I don't have a DW and wouldn't bother to use one). The fairly wide base was not too wide, and worked fine for cooking a single serving of rice (1/2 cup dry rice). I feel totally safe using it with all it's safety features.