Instant Pot RIO
Score: 82/100
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 RIO 6-qt 7-in-1 multicooker delivers rapid cooking speeds and a sturdy stainless-steel anti-spin pot, packed with 13 programs for diverse meals. Its heavier build and limited warranty may deter some users. Ideal for busy home cooks seeking fast, versatile performance in a compact footprint.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
6 qt | 7 qtbest | |
1,000 W | 1,500 Wbest | |
— | 232.22 °Cbest | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 12 lbbest | 15.8 lb |
| ↓ lower better | 14.75 in | 9.02 inbest |
| ↓ lower better | 16.1 inbest | 17.61 in |
| ↓ lower better | 15.55 in | 11.74 inbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Capacity & Servings(1) | ||
Capacity (qt) | 6 qt | 7 qt |
Features(1) | ||
Cooking Modes | pressure cook; slow cook; sauté; steam; rice; yogurt; warm | Sous Vide, Warm, Cook |
Power(1) | ||
Wattage (W) | 1000 W | 1500 W |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Inner Pot Material | stainless steel | Stoneware |
Weight (lb) | 12 lb | 15.80 lb |
Dimensions(3) | ||
Height (in) | 14.75 in | 9.02 in |
Width (in) | 16.1 in | 17.61 in |
Depth (in) | 15.55 in | 11.74 in |
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Professional reviewers consider the RIO a revolutionary upgrade to the Duo, emphasizing its slimmer base, anti-spin pot, and modern aesthetics. They commend the significant cooking speed gains and energy savings, while noting the modest 1-year warranty as a potential drawback.
Everyday users generally express strong satisfaction, calling it the "best thing I ever bought" and praising its size, quieter venting, and ease of use. However, some concerns about weight, dimensions, and the limited warranty appear in the sparse feedback.
“best thing I ever bought”
“good Instant Pot”
“I love the larger size and quieter venting”
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.
