
Instant Pot
The Instant Pot RIO Wide Plus is a 7.5‑quart 9‑in‑1 electric multi‑cooker released in 2023, featuring a shorter, wider stainless‑steel pot with 35% more searing surface and Quiet Mark WhisperQuiet steam release. It targets families and batch cooks who need extra capacity and versatile cooking functions including sous vide.
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$163.95
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$175.92
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$134.96
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$199.95
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Expert Opinion
Professional reviewers commend the RIO Wide Plus for its 35% larger searing surface, tri‑ply stainless steel pot, and WhisperQuiet steam release, noting that the 7.5‑quart capacity makes it a strong upgrade over the Duo Plus for families. However, they caution that the wide‑shallow design may require recipe tweaks and that occasional lid or steam‑release issues could affect performance.
What Users Say
Everyday users praise the generous capacity, improved browning, and ease of cleanup, describing it as a reliable workhorse for batch cooking. Recurring complaints focus on the lid/steam mechanism being finicky and the need to modify standard recipes to suit the wider pot.
Common Complaints
Lid sealing and steam‑release mechanism challenges, requirement to adjust recipes for the wide‑shallow pot, and the unit's heaviness making it difficult to move.
What People Are Saying
“Wider pot enables better browning, larger items (e.g., 3 kg chicken, ribs)”
How It Compares
vs. Instant Pot Duo Plus (6 qt)
Advantages
Disadvantages
Choose Duo Plus for standard recipes and lighter weight; choose RIO Wide Plus for larger batches and better searing.
vs. Leading 8 qt Multi‑Cooker
Advantages
Disadvantages
Select the 8‑qt model for deep‑dish cooking; select RIO Wide Plus for superior searing and batch cooking.
vs. Instant Pot RIO (6 qt)
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Disadvantages
Opt for the 6‑qt RIO if space and weight are concerns; opt for the Wide Plus for larger families and advanced functions.