Instant Pot Duo Plus
Score: 81/100
Crock-Pot Programmable 7-Quart
Score: 83/100Rankings
The Crock-Pot 7-quart Cook & Carry slow cooker combines sous vide precision, a large stoneware bowl and a lockable lid, delivering premium performance for family-size meals. Its sizable footprint and lack of smart features are trade-offs for the advanced functionality. Ideal for hosts and home chefs who value sous vide and portability.
The Instant Pot Duo Plus 6-qt combines nine cooking functions with WhisperQuiet steam release and 25 smart programs, offering quiet, fast, and versatile cooking. Its large size, heavy weight, and plastic lid reduce its premium feel. Perfect for families and apartment dwellers who prioritize quiet operation and extensive functionality.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
6 qt | 7 qtbest | |
1,000 W | 1,500 Wbest | |
— | 232.22 °Cbest | |
120 Vbest | — | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 5.58 lbbest | 15.8 lb |
| ↓ lower better | 12.76 in | 9.02 inbest |
| ↓ lower better | 13.35 inbest | 17.61 in |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Capacity & Servings(1) | ||
Capacity (qt) | 6 qt | 7 qt |
Features(1) | ||
Cooking Modes | pressure cook; slow cook; rice cooker; yogurt maker; steamer; sauté; sterilizer; food warmer | Sous Vide, Warm, Cook |
Power(1) | ||
Wattage (W) | 1000 W | 1500 W |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Inner Pot Material | stainless steel | Stoneware |
Lid Material | plastic | Glass |
Weight (lb) | 5.58 lb | 15.80 lb |
Dimensions(3) | ||
Height (in) | 12.76 in | 9.02 in |
Width (in) | 13.35 in | 17.61 in |
Depth (in) | 13.42 in | 11.74 in |
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Professional reviewers commend the Duo Plus for its WhisperQuiet steam release that stays under 75 dB, its rapid cooking speed that can be up to 70 % faster than conventional methods, and its extensive suite of 25 smart programs covering nine cooking functions. They also appreciate the anti-spin stainless-steel pot and the inclusion of extra accessories, while noting the unit's bulk and weight, the less premium feel of the all-plastic lid, and some inconsistency in the minimum liquid requirement as drawbacks.
Everyday users love the quiet operation, fast cooking for family meals, and the ease of cleanup thanks to dishwasher-safe parts. The step-by-step guides and versatile cooking modes receive frequent praise. Common complaints revolve around the heavy weight, large footprint, and concerns about the durability of the plastic lid and base, as well as the minimum liquid volume needed for certain recipes.
Professional editors emphasize the model's innovative blend of slow-cooking and sous-vide functions, its larger usable cooking volume compared with earlier Crock-Pot units, and the accuracy provided by the included temperature probe, positioning it as a premium upgrade over basic models.
Everyday users appreciate the easy programmability, large 7-quart capacity for feeding eight or more, the spill-proof locking lid for transport, and the unique sous-vide feature, while noting the unit's size and lack of smart connectivity as minor drawbacks.
