The most precise electric pressure cooker tested, with 8 adjustable pressure levels from 1.5 to 12 PSI and an altitude-adjust feature. Good Housekeeping named it best overall multi-cooker, and Serious Eats calls it the top pick for control freaks.
The beef stew we made (using both the pressure cook and slow cook settings) was very tender with perfectly cooked meat and vegetables. The broth was flavorful and rich in color. It excels at making rice too, not a mushy grain in sight.
This produced the most tender pressure-cooked stew out of all the machines we tested, leaving the meat and veggies perfectly cooked and the broth rich in color and flavor.
The fastest-pressurizing electric multicooker in testing, with 10 functions, a WhisperQuiet steam release, and a handled inner pot that works on any cooktop. Serious Eats and CNET both name it their top pick for experts.
Good Housekeeping's best overall pick and a top value in multi-cooker roundups, the Duo Plus adds a brighter display, mid-cook adjustments, and cake/egg settings over the base Duo. It's the easiest on-ramp to pressure cooking.
The #1 bestseller on Amazon with over 100,000 reviews averaging 4.7 stars, the Duo delivers reliable pressure cooking, slow cooking, and rice at under $110. CNET, Good Housekeeping, and Epicurious all recommend it as the best entry-level pick.
Epicurious's top pick over every Instant Pot tested, the Cuisinart outperformed on chicken, beans, and rice with an attached lid design that eliminates awkward maneuvering. Good Housekeeping also rates it best for slow cooking.