Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1
Score: 70/100
Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in
Score: 78/100Rankings
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 Instant Pot Duo 8-quart model offers versatile 7-in-1 cooking with a large capacity and durable stainless-steel inner pot. Its size and weight make it less portable and it lacks smart connectivity. Ideal for families needing a single, all-purpose cooker.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
8 quartsbest | 8 quartsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 4.6 kgbest | 8.936 kg |
— | 1,200 Wbest | |
120 Vbest | 120 Vbest | |
7 | 8best | |
7 | 8best | |
10best | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 26.4 cmbest | 38.1 cm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Features(2) | ||
Number of Functions | 7 | 8 |
Cooking Functions | 7 | 8 |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Smart Programs | 13 | 25 |
Build & Design(5) | ||
Weight (kg) | 4.60 kg | 8.936 kg |
Height (cm) | 26.4 cm | 38.1 cm |
Width (cm) | 33.5 cm | 38.1 cm |
Depth (cm) | 37.6 cm | 43.7 cm |
Inner Pot Material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel 18/8 tri-ply |
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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”
