Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in
Score: 78/100
Ninja Foodi Everyday Possible Pro
Score: 80/100Rankings
The Ninja Foodi Everyday Possible Cooker Pro is a compact 6.5-quart multicooker praised for its eight versatile functions and oven-safe pot. Its main trade-off is a cooler low-slow-cook setting and a narrower feature set versus larger models. Best suited for small families or meal-preppers needing a space-saving, all-in-one solution.
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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
8 quartsbest | 6.5 quarts | |
| ↓ lower better | 8.936 kg | 4.536 kgbest |
1,200 W | 1,400 Wbest | |
120 Vbest | 120 Vbest | |
8best | 8best | |
8best | 8best | |
| ↓ lower better | 38.1 cm | 35.702 cmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 38.1 cm | 20.803 cmbest |
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Power(1) | ||
Power (Wattage) (W) | 1200 W | 1400 W |
General(1) | ||
Capacity (quarts) | 8 quarts | 6.5 quarts |
Build & Design(5) | ||
Weight (kg) | 8.936 kg | 4.53592 kg |
Height (cm) | 38.1 cm | 35.7024 cm |
Width (cm) | 38.1 cm | 20.8026 cm |
Depth (cm) | 43.7 cm | 32.512 cm |
Inner Pot Material | Stainless steel 18/8 tri-ply | Stainless steel |
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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”
“compact, lightweight design and ease of use”
“Sear/Sauté function mimics stovetop browning”
Professional reviewers acknowledge the MC1101's impressive versatility, especially its sear/sauté and oven-to-table features, calling it an "epic" all-in-one solution. The primary criticism from experts is the cooler low-slow-cook temperature, which can lengthen cooking cycles, and the relatively limited function set versus larger Ninja models.
Everyday users overwhelmingly highlight the cooker's compact size, lightweight feel, and ease of use, noting its ability to handle family-size meals like rice, pasta, and roasts. While praise is strong, a few consumers echo the professional note about slower low-temperature cooking and express frustration over inconsistent weight and dimension data.
