CHEF iQ Smart Pressure Cooker
Score: 84/100
Instant Pot Pro 10-in-1
Score: 80/100Rankings
The CHEF iQ Smart Pressure Cooker is a 6-quart Wi-Fi-enabled multicooker featuring a built-in scale and ten cooking functions. Its smart features add complexity and price, and occasional app issues can be frustrating. Best suited for tech-savvy cooks who value precise, guided cooking and have space for a larger appliance.
The Instant Pot Pro 6-quart delivers professional-grade performance with a 1200 W element, stovetop-safe pot, and quiet steam release. It is heavier and lacks built-in Wi-Fi, and cannot pressure can. Best suited for serious home cooks who value speed and versatility.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
6 quartsbest | 6 quartsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 4.717 kgbest | 6 kg |
1,000 W | 1,200 Wbest | |
120 Vbest | — | |
10best | 10best | |
10best | 10best | |
9best | 3 | |
| ↓ lower better | 33 cm | 32.5 cmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Power(1) | ||
Power (Wattage) (W) | 1000 W | 1200 W |
Safety(1) | ||
Safety Features | 9 | 3 |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (kg) | 4.717 kg | 6.0 kg |
Height (cm) | 33.0 cm | 32.5 cm |
Width (cm) | 33.0 cm | 32.3 cm |
Inner Pot Material | Aluminum with nonstick ceramic coating | Stainless steel |
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Professional reviewers commend the CHEF iQ for its integrated scale, Wi-Fi app with extensive recipe library, and premium touchscreen interface, calling it one of the smartest pressure cookers available.
Everyday users love the cooker's versatility, app-guided recipes, and the convenience of the built-in scale, reporting reliable results and easy cleanup.
“Versatility ("everything you can think of")”
“top device for quick, delicious stews like stoofvlees, with no disadvantages found yet and excitement to explore functions”
Professional reviewers praise the Instant Pot Pro for its powerful 1200 W heating element, stovetop-safe inner pot, quiet steam release and fast pre-heat, positioning it as a strong mid-tier multi-cooker that delivers pro-level searing and speed while offering a full suite of ten functions comparable to higher-priced models.
Everyday users report high satisfaction, highlighting the device's speed, ease of use and versatility for everyday meals; a verified 2026 purchaser called it a "top device" for quick, delicious stews and noted no disadvantages so far, though bulkiness is occasionally mentioned as a potential issue for small kitchens.
