Side-by-side comparison based on expert reviews and community consensus.
Instant Pot Duo Plus 6-Quart Multi-Use Pressure Cooker
Best for BeginnersInstant Pot Pro 10-in-1 6-Quart Pressure Cooker
Best OverallPrice
$113-$160
$120-$170
Summary
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 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.
Pros
- Large, bright LED display is easier to read than the base Duo
- Can edit cooking time and pressure level mid-cook without canceling
- 25 customizable smart programs with step-by-step instructions
- Anti-spin inner pot design prevents rocking during sautéing
- Available in 6- and 8-quart sizes
- Pressurized faster than any other model in Serious Eats testing
- Handled stainless steel inner pot works on electric, ceramic, and induction cooktops
- WhisperQuiet steam release with diffusing cover for safe venting
- 28 pre-programmed settings including sous vide, sterilize, and cake
- 5 customizable programmable presets for your own recipes
Cons
- Natural pressure release is slow compared to other models tested
- Inner pot lacks handles, requiring it to cool before removal
- More expensive than the base Instant Pot Duo
- Sous vide function is less reliable than a dedicated immersion circulator
- Natural pressure release is slower than some competing models
- More expensive than the base Duo or Duo Plus
Our take
The Duo Plus is the sweet spot: more capable than the base Duo, cheaper than the Pro, and genuinely beginner-friendly with 25 guided smart programs. If you're new to pressure cooking, start here.
If you're buying one pressure cooker to do everything — sear, braise, slow cook, sous vide — the Instant Pot Pro is the one. It pressurizes faster than any other model tested and the silicone-handled inner pot is a genuinely useful upgrade over the base Duo.
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