Rankings
The Instant Pot RIO Wide Plus is a 7.5-quart 9-in-1 electric pressure cooker featuring a wide tri-ply stainless steel pot and WhisperQuiet steam release, delivering strong performance and versatile cooking. Its large size and weight make it bulky and may require recipe adjustments, and the limited 1-year warranty could concern long-term owners. Ideal for growing families and batch cooks needing extra capacity.
The Instant Pot 7.5QT RIO Wide is a high-capacity 7-in-1 multicooker with WhisperQuiet steam release and extensive smart programs. Its size and weight make it less suitable for cramped countertops and it lacks Wi-Fi connectivity. Best for large families or batch-cooking enthusiasts who value capacity and safety.
The Instant Pot Duo Plus 8-quart model offers a quiet WhisperQuiet steam release and a robust set of 25 smart programs, making it highly versatile for family meals. Its large size, heavy weight, and all-plastic lid limit countertop space and induction compatibility. Ideal for households needing high capacity and quiet operation.
The Instant Pot Duo 8-quart model offers versatile 7-in-1 cooking with a large capacity and durable stainless-steel inner pot. Its size and weight make it less portable and it lacks smart connectivity. Ideal for families needing a single, all-purpose cooker.
| Attribute | | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
7.5 quarts | 8 quartsbest | 8 quartsbest | 7.5 quarts | |
| ↓ lower better | 8.096 kg | 4.6 kgbest | 8.936 kg | 8.095 kg |
1,400 Wbest | — | 1,200 W | — | |
120 Vbest | 120 Vbest | 120 Vbest | — | |
9best | 7 | 8 | 7 | |
9best | 7 | 8 | 7 | |
11best | 10 | — | 11best | |
| ↓ lower better | 34.5 cm | 26.4 cmbest | 38.1 cm | 29.2 cm |
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Power(1) | ||||
Power (Wattage) (W) | 1400 W | — | 1200 W | — |
Features(2) | ||||
Number of Functions | 9 | 7 | 8 | 7 |
Cooking Functions | 9 | 7 | 8 | 7 |
Safety(1) | ||||
Safety Features | 11 | 10 | — | 11 |
Connectivity(1) | ||||
Smart Programs | — | 13 | 25 | true |
Controls(1) | ||||
Control Type | — | — | Digital | Digital control with guided cooking progress indicator |
General(1) | ||||
Capacity (quarts) | 7.5 quarts | 8 quarts | 8 quarts | 7.5 quarts |
Build & Design(5) | ||||
Weight (kg) | 8.096 kg | 4.60 kg | 8.936 kg | 8.095 kg |
Height (cm) | 34.5 cm | 26.4 cm | 38.1 cm | 29.2 cm |
Width (cm) | 42.2 cm | 33.5 cm | 38.1 cm | 41.4 cm |
Depth (cm) | 44.5 cm | 37.6 cm | 43.7 cm | 39.0 cm |
Inner Pot Material | Stainless steel 18/8 tri-ply | Stainless steel | Stainless steel 18/8 tri-ply | Stainless steel tri-ply |
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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.
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.
“Wider pot enables better browning, larger items (e.g., 3 kg chicken, ribs)”
“won't have a permanent home on our countertop”
Professional reviewers commend the Duo Plus for its WhisperQuiet™ steam release, sleek digital interface and extensive program library, noting that it cooks up to 70 % faster than traditional methods. They also appreciate the dishwasher-safe components and sturdy stainless-steel construction, while pointing out the unit's bulkiness, all-plastic lid and lack of induction compatibility as trade-offs.
Everyday users appreciate the quiet operation, family-size capacity and easy cleanup, often highlighting the convenience of one-pot meals. Common complaints revolve around the appliance's large size and weight, making countertop placement challenging, and occasional frustration with the plastic lid and minimum liquid requirements.
