Cosori Pressure Cooker 6QT
Score: 87/100
Instant Pot PRO Max
Score: 76/100Rankings
The COSORI 6-qt Pressure Cooker is a stainless-steel multicooker offering 13 functions, rapid pressurization, and extensive safety features. It lacks smart app integration and uses an aluminum inner pot instead of stainless steel. Best for small families or individuals who value safety and function breadth without needing wireless control.
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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
6 quartsbest | 6 quartsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 5.4 kgbest | — |
1,100 Wbest | — | |
120 Vbest | — | |
13best | 10 | |
13best | 10 | |
12best | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 36.5 cm | 32.5 cmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Features(2) | ||
Number of Functions | 13 | 10 |
Cooking Functions | 13 | 10 |
Display(1) | ||
Display Type | Progress bar | Touchscreen |
Controls(1) | ||
Control Type | Touch and manual | Touchscreen |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 2 years | 1 years |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Height (cm) | 36.5 cm | 32.5 cm |
Width (cm) | 32.5 cm | 35.5 cm |
Depth (cm) | 32.5 cm | 35.5 cm |
Inner Pot Material | Aluminum | Stainless steel |
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Professional reviewers commend the Cosori multicooker for its premium stainless-steel design, intuitive preset labeling, rapid cooking times, and the breadth of its 13 functions-including sous vide and ferment -while noting the absence of smart app connectivity as a drawback compared to some competitors.
Everyday users appreciate the cooker's attractive look, straightforward touch controls, quick cooking results, clear progress display, and easy-clean accessories, with occasional concerns about overfilling and the lack of remote app control.
“beautiful stainless steel design”
“quick cooking (e.g., poultry in 20 minutes total)”
“"excellent choice"”
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.
