Instant Pot Pro 10-in-1
Score: 80/100
Instant Pot RIO Mini
Score: 76/100Rankings
The Instant Pot Pro 6-quart delivers professional-grade performance with a 1200 W element, stovetop-safe pot, and quiet steam release. It is heavier and lacks built-in Wi-Fi, and cannot pressure can. Best suited for serious home cooks who value speed and versatility.
The Instant Pot 4QT RIO Mini is a space-saving 7-in-1 multicooker that offers fast cooking and a dishwasher-safe stainless steel pot. Its small 4-quart capacity and occasional manual errors limit its usefulness for larger meals. Ideal for students, singles, or small families needing a compact, versatile cooker.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
6 quartsbest | 4 quarts | |
| ↓ lower better | 6 kg | 4.9 kgbest |
1,200 Wbest | 800 W | |
— | 120 Vbest | |
10best | 7 | |
10best | 7 | |
3best | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 32.5 cm | 25.6 cmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Power(1) | ||
Power (Wattage) (W) | 1200 W | 800 W |
Features(2) | ||
Number of Functions | 10 | 7 |
Cooking Functions | 10 | 7 |
General(1) | ||
Capacity (quarts) | 6 quarts | 4 quarts |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (kg) | 6.0 kg | 4.9 kg |
Height (cm) | 32.5 cm | 25.6 cm |
Width (cm) | 32.3 cm | 35.1 cm |
Depth (cm) | 33.0 cm | 31.8 cm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the Instant Pot Pro for its powerful 1200 W heating element, stovetop-safe inner pot, quiet steam release and fast pre-heat, positioning it as a strong mid-tier multi-cooker that delivers pro-level searing and speed while offering a full suite of ten functions comparable to higher-priced models.
Everyday users report high satisfaction, highlighting the device's speed, ease of use and versatility for everyday meals; a verified 2026 purchaser called it a "top device" for quick, delicious stews and noted no disadvantages so far, though bulkiness is occasionally mentioned as a potential issue for small kitchens.
“top device for quick, delicious stews like stoofvlees, with no disadvantages found yet and excitement to explore functions”
“Not only is it the perfect compact size for my apartment, but it is so multifunctional and works amazingly well”
“Super cute and bigger than the old Mini”
Professional reviewers commend the RIO Mini for its clever redesign-wider, shorter, and shallow-bowl-that makes sautéing easier, and for its compact 800-watt engine that delivers fast cooking in a small footprint.
Everyday users consistently praise the RIO Mini's compact size, multifunctionality, and easy-to-clean stainless steel pot, describing it as a perfect fit for apartments and small households.
