Instant Pot Duo Crisp
Score: 81/100
Cosori TurboBlaze 6 Qt Air Fryer
Score: 79/100Rankings
The Instant Pot Duo Crisp 8QT combines pressure cooking, air frying and ten other functions in a single 7.6 L stainless-steel unit. Its size, weight and sometimes confusing controls can be challenging for users with limited kitchen space. Best for families and meal-preppers who need a versatile, all-in-one cooking solution.
The COSORI TurboBlaze 6-Qt Air Fryer features a fast DC motor, nine cooking presets, and a premium ceramic coating for healthy, even results. Its trade-offs include a harder-to-clean coating and lack of manual fan speed control. Ideal for small-to-medium households seeking quick, versatile air-frying with advanced functions like proofing and dehydrating.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
7.6 Lbest | 5.7 L | |
1,500 W | 1,725 Wbest | |
232 °Cbest | 232 °Cbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 10.056 kg | 5.99 kgbest |
11best | 9 | |
120 Vbest | 120 Vbest | |
8best | 4 | |
— | 1 yrbest |
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Power(1) | ||
Power Wattage (W) | 1500 W | 1725 W |
Features(1) | ||
Number of Cooking Functions | 11 | 9 |
Design & Build(3) | ||
Product Weight (kg) | 10.056 kg | 5.99 kg |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 38.8×34.5×37.5 cm cm | 30.23×29.97×36.58 cm cm |
Primary Material | Stainless steel | ceramic |
Performance(1) | ||
Temperature Range (°C) | 21-232 °C | 32-232 °C |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Accessories | 8 | 4 |
General(1) | ||
Food Capacity (L) | 7.6 L | 5.7 L |
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Professional sources highlight the Duo Crisp's extensive functionality, emphasizing its 11 preset programs, EvenCrisp technology for low-oil frying, and the claim of up to 70% faster pressure cooking. The product is positioned as a space-saving solution that merges a pressure cooker and air fryer into one unit, targeting families and meal-preppers seeking versatility.
Everyday users commend the appliance for its ease of use, impressive air-frying results, generous 8-quart capacity, and consistent food quality. The most common criticisms revolve around its bulk, weight, and a button layout that some find unintuitive.
“best performer for the price”
“Crispy, even results on fries, steaks, frozen foods; versatile for reheating pizza or proofing dough without drying; fast cooking”
Professional reviewers praise the TurboBlaze for its generous capacity, large basket surface, and the combination of five high-speed fan settings with nine versatile presets, which together produce even, crispy results. The DC motor's claimed 46 % speed advantage over AC-motor models is highlighted as a key differentiator, though critics note the ceramic coating's cleaning difficulty and the absence of manual fan control.
Everyday users love the crispiness and speed, especially for fries, steaks, frozen foods, and reheated leftovers. The ability to proof dough and dehydrate jerky is frequently mentioned as a standout feature. Recurring complaints focus on the ceramic coating's upkeep, fixed temperatures on certain presets, and the unit's shape making storage tricky.
