Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1
Score: 70/100
Instant Pot PRO Max
Score: 76/100Rankings
The Instant Pot PRO Max 6-quart model offers Wi-Fi smart features, 15 PSI pressure for canning, and a quiet WhisperQuiet steam release. Its large footprint, fixed cord, and occasional Wi-Fi issues can be drawbacks for smaller kitchens. Ideal for tech-savvy users who need advanced pressure capabilities.
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 | 6 quarts | |
| ↓ lower better | 4.6 kgbest | — |
120 Vbest | — | |
7 | 10best | |
7 | 10best | |
10best | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 26.4 cmbest | 32.5 cm |
| ↓ lower better | 33.5 cmbest | 35.5 cm |
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Features(2) | ||
Number of Functions | 7 | 10 |
Cooking Functions | 7 | 10 |
General(1) | ||
Capacity (quarts) | 8 quarts | 6 quarts |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Height (cm) | 26.4 cm | 32.5 cm |
Width (cm) | 33.5 cm | 35.5 cm |
Depth (cm) | 37.6 cm | 35.5 cm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the Pro Max for its robust Wi-Fi connectivity, intuitive touchscreen, and 15 PSI pressure that makes canning easier, while noting its large size and fixed cord as trade-offs. Tom's Guide calls it an excellent choice for smart-home users but suggests cheaper alternatives for those who don't need the advanced features.
Everyday users love the device's versatility, app-guided cooking, and quiet steam release, highlighting time savings and batch-cooking convenience. The most common complaints revolve around its bulky dimensions, the non-retractable power cord, and occasional Wi-Fi hiccups.
“"excellent choice"”
“"big upgrade"”
