CHEF iQ Smart Pressure Cooker
Score: 84/100
Instant Pot Pro Plus
Score: 77/100Rankings
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 Plus 6-quart cooker features Wi-Fi connectivity, a premium 3-ply stainless steel pot, and 1200 W heating for fast, versatile cooking. Its sizable footprint and occasional connectivity issues may deter users with limited kitchen space. Best for tech-savvy families seeking guided recipes and a wide range of functions.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
6 quartsbest | 6 quartsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 4.717 kgbest | 7.115 kg |
1,000 W | 1,200 Wbest | |
120 V | 220 Vbest | |
10best | 10best | |
10best | 10best | |
9best | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 33 cm | 32.3 cmbest |
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Power(2) | ||
Power (Wattage) (W) | 1000 W | 1200 W |
Voltage (V) | 120 V | 220 V |
Display(1) | ||
Display Type | Full-color LCD touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Build & Design(5) | ||
Weight (kg) | 4.717 kg | 7.115 kg |
Height (cm) | 33.0 cm | 32.3 cm |
Width (cm) | 33.0 cm | 33.1 cm |
Depth (cm) | 33.0 cm | 33.5 cm |
Inner Pot Material | Aluminum with nonstick ceramic coating | 3-ply 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")”
Professional reviewers commend the Pro Plus for its comprehensive smart-home integration, powerful 1200 W heating, and premium inner pot that delivers even cooking and stovetop versatility. They also acknowledge its bulkier size and higher cost, suggesting that non-tech users might prefer more affordable, non-connected models.
Everyday users love the guided-recipe app, remote monitoring, and fast cooking performance, especially for meal-prepping families. Common frustrations revolve around initial Wi-Fi/Bluetooth pairing difficulties, the unit's large footprint, and occasional need to adjust water amounts for certain dishes.
