Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in
Score: 78/100
Crock-Pot MultiMeal
Score: 77/100Rankings
The Instant Pot Duo Plus 8-quart model offers a quiet WhisperQuiet steam release and a robust set of 25 smart programs, making it highly versatile for family meals. Its large size, heavy weight, and all-plastic lid limit countertop space and induction compatibility. Ideal for households needing high capacity and quiet operation.
The Crock-Pot MultiMeal is a dual-pot multicooker offering 7.4 qt total capacity and five cooking functions, including bake and sear/sauté. Its size and weight, plus the need to hand-wash the ceramic pots, limit suitability for compact kitchens. Ideal for large families or meal-preppers who want to cook two dishes at once.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
8 quartsbest | 7.4 quarts | |
| ↓ lower better | 8.936 kg | 5.44 kgbest |
1,200 Wbest | — | |
120 Vbest | — | |
8best | 5 | |
8best | 5 | |
| ↓ lower better | 38.1 cm | 23.495 cmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 38.1 cm | 31.115 cmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Features(2) | ||
Number of Functions | 8 | 5 |
Cooking Functions | 8 | 5 |
General(1) | ||
Capacity (quarts) | 8 quarts | 7.4 quarts |
Build & Design(5) | ||
Weight (kg) | 8.936 kg | 5.44 kg |
Height (cm) | 38.1 cm | 23.495 cm |
Width (cm) | 38.1 cm | 31.115 cm |
Depth (cm) | 43.7 cm | 45.72 cm |
Inner Pot Material | Stainless steel 18/8 tri-ply | Ceramic nonstick |
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Professional reviewers commend the Duo Plus for its WhisperQuiet™ steam release, sleek digital interface and extensive program library, noting that it cooks up to 70 % faster than traditional methods. They also appreciate the dishwasher-safe components and sturdy stainless-steel construction, while pointing out the unit's bulkiness, all-plastic lid and lack of induction compatibility as trade-offs.
Everyday users appreciate the quiet operation, family-size capacity and easy cleanup, often highlighting the convenience of one-pot meals. Common complaints revolve around the appliance's large size and weight, making countertop placement challenging, and occasional frustration with the plastic lid and minimum liquid requirements.
“won't have a permanent home on our countertop”
Choose the Crock-Pot MultiMeal when you need two dishes cooked at once; choose an Instant Pot for a more compact, single-pot solution.
