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Instant Pot Duo Plus 6-Quart

The Duo Plus is the sweet spot between simplicity and features — it adds cake, egg, and sterilize settings over the base Duo, plus a bigger LED display and mid-cook adjustments. Good Housekeeping named it their top pick after testing eight models.

$107-$140
Pros
  • Adds cake, egg, and sterilize settings over the base Duo model
  • Larger, brighter LED display is easier to read than competitors
  • Can edit cooking time and pressure level while machine is running
  • 25 customizable smart programs with step-by-step instructions for beginners
  • Anti-spin inner pot design prevents rocking during sauté
Cons
  • More expensive than the base Instant Pot Duo
  • WhisperQuiet steam release still makes some noise in real-world use
  • Natural pressure release takes longer than some competing models
Why we recommend it

If you're buying your first Instant Pot or replacing an old one, get the Duo Plus. It does everything the bestselling Duo does but lets you tweak settings mid-cook — a small thing that makes a huge difference when you're learning.

What the experts said

It offers everything that the best-selling Duo does—and then some—without much additional cost.

Good Housekeeping · read full review →

The Duo Plus also lets you edit the cooking time and pressure level while the machine is in use (versus the Duo, which forces you to cancel the cooking program to change settings).

Good Housekeeping Institute · read full review →