CHEF iQ Smart Pressure Cooker
Score: 84/100
Instant Pot PRO Max
Score: 76/100Rankings
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 Max 6-quart model offers Wi-Fi smart features, 15 PSI pressure for canning, and a quiet WhisperQuiet steam release. Its large footprint, fixed cord, and occasional Wi-Fi issues can be drawbacks for smaller kitchens. Ideal for tech-savvy users who need advanced pressure capabilities.
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6 quartsbest | 6 quartsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 4.717 kgbest | — |
1,000 Wbest | — | |
120 Vbest | — | |
10best | 10best | |
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9best | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 33 cm | 32.5 cmbest |
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Display Type | Full-color LCD touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Height (cm) | 33.0 cm | 32.5 cm |
Width (cm) | 33.0 cm | 35.5 cm |
Depth (cm) | 33.0 cm | 35.5 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")”
“"excellent choice"”
“"big upgrade"”
Professional reviewers commend the Pro Max for its robust Wi-Fi connectivity, intuitive touchscreen, and 15 PSI pressure that makes canning easier, while noting its large size and fixed cord as trade-offs. Tom's Guide calls it an excellent choice for smart-home users but suggests cheaper alternatives for those who don't need the advanced features.
Everyday users love the device's versatility, app-guided cooking, and quiet steam release, highlighting time savings and batch-cooking convenience. The most common complaints revolve around its bulky dimensions, the non-retractable power cord, and occasional Wi-Fi hiccups.
