# Instant Pot Duo Plus (6-Quart)

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/instant-pot-duo-plus-6-quart
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/multi-cookers
- Placement: #4 of 13 in Multi-Cookers, B tier
- Brand: Instant Pot
- LP on this board: 608
- Last researched: 2026-08-18T02:43:33.881Z
- Method: https://stierproducts.com/methodology
- Dataset: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22062813 - every board at once, one dated snapshot per release, same licence, prices and photographs left out
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## Verdict

Reviewed.com's top pick. Meaningful quality-of-life upgrades over the Duo with no smart-feature fragility added.

## For

- Reviewed.com co-top-pick
- Nicer display than the Duo
- Easier steam-release switch
- No smart-home fragility added

## Evidence

Consolidated from 22 cited sources across 20 outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| CartSmart | CartSmart | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z25HIpKsJqo | fetched and confirmed |
| Seriouseats | seriouseats.com | B | https://www.seriouseats.com/instant-pot-review-8692667 | fetched and confirmed |
| Chef Approved Tools | Scott Bradley | A | https://www.chefapprovedtools.com/reviews/instant-pot-duo-plus-6qt | fetched and confirmed |
| Thespruceeats | thespruceeats.com | B | https://www.thespruceeats.com/best-instant-pots-4173825 | fetched and confirmed |
| CNET | Sajani Jiji, Zainab Falak | B | https://www.cnet.com/deals/prime-day-instant-pot-deal-2026-6-27/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Instagram | - | B | https://www.instagram.com/p/DVdVrlll56b/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Good Housekeeping | Nicole Papantoniou | B | https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/appliances/multi-cooker-reviews/a25653352/best-instant-pot/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Powerelectra.com | Alex Reynolds | B | https://powerelectra.com/instant-pot-duo-plus-9-in-1-review-versatile-6-quart-cooker/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Cookinglife | Www.cookinglife.eu | B | https://www.cookinglife.eu/pages/how-to/het-verschil-tussen-de-multicookers-van-instant-pot | fetched and confirmed |
| Piping Pot Curry | Meeta Arora | B | https://pipingpotcurry.com/which-instant-pot-to-buy/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Reviewed | Monica Petrucci | B | https://www.reviewed.com/cooking/best-right-now/the-best-electric-multi-cookers-and-instant-pots | fetched and confirmed |
| HomeApplianceOwl | Owen Nash | C | https://www.homeapplianceowl.com/kitchen-gadgets/instant-pot-duo-vs-duo-plus/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Cooking and Calm | Cooking and Calm | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rh9_1Miyec | fetched and confirmed |
| Sofi's Tips English | Sofi's Tips English | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpWoefkBfXo | fetched and confirmed |
| Cooking and Calm | Cooking and Calm | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkUW6aZk8ec | fetched and confirmed |
| Kitchen Gadgets Zone | Kitchen Gadgets Zone | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3QAGOTel8w | fetched and confirmed |
| Kitchen Store | Kitchen Store | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GDaJTzF0vY | fetched and confirmed |
| Sofi's Tips English | Sofi's Tips English | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_F5Ob-6kqA | fetched and confirmed |
| Gear Nexis | Gear Nexis | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMCTNY53YNU | fetched and confirmed |
| Review Kitchens | Review Kitchens | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwAXiqbz6Qk | fetched and confirmed |
| Royal Kitchen TV | Royal Kitchen TV | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCGyhC_X7Qk | fetched and confirmed |
| tech savy | tech savy | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkCVd4NKt6Y | fetched and confirmed |

## Nearest alternatives on this board

| Rank | Product | Tier | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Instant Pot Rio (6-Quart) | S | https://stierproducts.com/products/instant-pot-rio-6-quart |
| 2 | Instant Pot Pro (6-Quart) | S | https://stierproducts.com/products/instant-pot-pro-6-quart |
| 3 | Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 (6-Quart) | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/instant-pot-duo-7-in-1-6-quart |
| 5 | Ninja Foodi 14-in-1 SmartLid Pressure Cooker Steam Fryer (OL501/OL701) | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/ninja-foodi-14-in-1-smartlid-pressure-cooker-steam-fryer-ol501-ol701 |
| 6 | Breville Fast Slow Pro (6-Quart) | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/breville-fast-slow-pro-6-quart |
| 7 | Instant Pot Rio Wide Plus (7.5-Quart) | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/instant-pot-rio-wide-plus-7-5-quart |
| 8 | Instant Pot Rio Mini (3-Quart) | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/instant-pot-rio-mini-3-quart |
| 9 | Instant Pot Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid (6.5-Quart) | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/instant-pot-duo-crisp-with-ultimate-lid-6-5-quart |
| 12 | Instant Pot Pro Plus Smart (6-Quart) | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/instant-pot-pro-plus-smart-6-quart |
| 13 | Crock-Pot Express Crock Multi-Cooker (6-Quart) | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/crock-pot-express-crock-multi-cooker-6-quart |

The full board is at https://stierproducts.com/categories/multi-cookers.

## What this tier means

- B: Good. A solid choice with real caveats worth knowing.

## How to read this

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## Image

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