Instant Pot

Instant Pot Pro (6-Quart)

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Ranked #2 in Multi-Cookers
846 LP on the category ladder what's LP?

The best hardware in the class with the longest current recommendation streak at Serious Eats and TechRadar, and no software dependency to decay - the safest multi-year bet in the category.

Consolidated from 27 cited sources across 23 outlets

Where the cited sources landed, as we read them

  • 18 positive sources
  • 7 mixed sources
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Pros & cons

  • ✓ Sears better than most electric multicookers
  • ✓ Thicker pot with stay-cool handles and a gentler steam-release switch
  • ✓ Upgraded heating element
  • ✓ Zero dependence on an app or cloud account

The sources behind this ranking

We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found.

Evidence 8 articles and 19 video reviews

18 positive sources

P PotBreeze The Team · reviewer
If you cook for four or more people, if you want to replace three appliances with one machine, and if you don’t want to think about pressure settings every night, then yes. The Instant Pot Pro 8qt is the one to buy. If you’re cooking for one or two, the 6-quart Cosori or the 6-quart Duo will save you counter space and money. But for a family, the 8-quart earns its spot on the counter.
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L Leah's Paladar Leah's Paladar · 101K subscribers · Feb 2026
This is going to be really great for you to save that time and bulk prep four to six servings of food. Something that the item also claims is that it's really easy to clean.
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A Almost Practical Neena Nandagopal · reviewer
The Instant Pot Pro boasts a number of improvements over the original Instant Pot. It has 28 smart cooking programs and allows you to program 5 settings for your favorite recipes. Preheating is 20% faster cooking is 70% faster overall. The steam release is also improved to be more gentle and less messy. You can also get this in an 8 quart size here .
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L Leah's Paladar Leah's Paladar · 101K subscribers · Feb 2026
This is going to be really great for you to save that time and bulk prep four to six servings of food. Something that the item also claims is that it's really easy to clean.
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B bestkitchenreviews merkin_muffley · owner · Jan 2022
And the machine comes across as carefully engineered to produce the best tasting food, as opposed to the quickest and easiest. Not being an expert cook, I know I’ve got some learning to do. But on the other hand, the guesswork is mostly taken out of the cooking process , and the machine anticipates what you might overlook.
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T Thasneen | Home, Tech & Tesla Thasneen | Home, Tech & Tesla · 43.4K subscribers · Nov 2022
I am totally loving the whole look. Now, let's open the lid. On the lid, I do find a few things different from the other Instant Pot models. So, here's the steam release valve. There is a cover over the steam release valve. So, it's called the steam release cover. And here is the steam release valve. And here is the steam release pipe.
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M Macy's La · reviewer
Get the power of ten appliances in one with the Instant Pot Pro multi-use pressure cooker. Twenty-eight customizable programs, including slow cooking, yogurt making and sous-vide capabilities, make cooking a breeze. New parents will appreciate the sterilize program that's perfect for sanitizing bottles, utensils and more.
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C Cooking and Calm Cooking and Calm · 35.4K subscribers · May 2023
And I rather like it. Now this is just a matter of personal taste. And you might say it doesn't really matter what it looks like, but you know, I'm all about having fun and feeling good in the kitchen. And if you like the look of your Instant Pot, well, you know, it might give you a little smile. You might feel a little bit more positive about cooking.
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T TechRadar Article
The Instant Pot Pro is the best multi-cooker for most people. It aims to replace 10 kitchen appliances – a pressure cooker, slow cooker, frying pan, rice cooker, steamer, yogurt maker, and warmer – and has 28 cooking modes for preparing different dishes.
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P Pressure Cooking Today | Instant Pot Recipes Pressure Cooking Today | Instant Pot Recipes · 29.1K subscribers · Dec 2025
And I love this model comes with an extra ceiling ring. So you can have one ceiling ring for delicate foods like your rices, your cheesecakes, anything that is uh likely to absorb flavor. And then you can have your other ceiling ring which comes just already installed. And you can use your other ceiling ring for meats and other uh your traditional cooking. So um first we'll talk about the housing.
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P Pressure Cooking Guide Lina Ortega · reviewer
See real cook times, yields, and capacity math that make the Instant Pot Pro a predictable batch-cooking tool, with templates and safety to simplify weeknights.
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T The Product Review The Product Review · 23.7K subscribers · Jun 2025
This isn't just another pressure cooker. It's a Wi-Fi connected culinary powerhouse that combines 10 kitchen essentials into one sleek, modern device. From pressure cooking and slow cooking to rice, yogurt, and even sousi, the Pro Plus handles it all with ease. And with app control, you can start, monitor, and release steam right from your phone.
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S Seriouseats Article
Best for: Families, meal preppers, and anyone who likes to batch cook will appreciate the Instant Pot Pro’s performance.
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R RS Store RS Store · 3.6K subscribers · Jan 2026
From succulent fall offthe-bone roasts cooked in minutes to extra crispy airfried wings with almost no oil, this beast claims to do it all.
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G graphly shop graphly shop · 1.2K subscribers · May 2025
Whether you're cooking for a busy family or just meal prepping for the week, this powerhouse promises to change the way you cook forever. Stick around as we break down its top features, explore smart cooking at its finest, and show you why the ProMax truly lives up to its name. Wi-Fi connectivity with app control.
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G GadgetVerse GadgetVerse · 456 subscribers · Sept 2025
Today we're looking at the Instant Pot Pro 10-in1 pressure cooker. One of the most advanced and versatile kitchen appliances you can add to your home. If you've ever wanted one device that can replace half your kitchen gadgets, this might just be it. Let's start with versatility.
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F finderBinder finderBinder · 292 subscribers · Sept 2025
One of the biggest strengths of this model is its customizable smart programs. With 28 one-touch presets, you can cook everything from soups and stews to grains, meats, and desserts without having to guess cooking times or temperatures. For busy families or anyone who likes convenience, this makes preparing meals faster, easier, and nearly foolproof.
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K Keri Lara Keri Lara · 100 subscribers · Nov 2025
It feels like something meant for real everyday cooking. And from my experience, it lives up to the hype.
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7 mixed sources

G Good Housekeeping Nicole Papantoniou · reviewer
When it came to the natural release, the cooker didn’t perform as well, but with the quick-release button, it released pressure in just over four minutes. The quick-release button on the top of the machine allows you to release pressure quickly and safely; it also features a plastic-covered steam valve for added protection. After all of those tests, cleaning was a breeze.
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T The Neighbors Kitchen The Neighbors Kitchen · 2.5K subscribers · Jan 2026
Several months ago, I received my Instant Pot Pro and on the channel we unboxed it, kind of did an initial check out of it, and then we uh made a meal with it. But ever since then, I've really got to know this thing, and spoiler alert, I love it.
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B Bon Appétit Emily Johnson · reviewer
This machine passed all of our cooking tests with flying colors (including the extra slow cooking test). It was easy to set up out of the box and get going. And the ceramic nonstick coating works very well. The pot on this machine was much easier to clean than its counterparts.
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K Kitchen Store Kitchen Store · 473 subscribers · Jan 2026
Pros: Additional functions, simple to use, clear controls. Cons: Natural release not as quick as other models tested.
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R Rick Rick · 352 subscribers · Jul 2025
On the downside, it's a bit pricey compared to basic models like the Duo. The 6-quart size might be small for larger families, and some users say the Wi-Fi setup can be finicky. It also takes practice to nail steaming times for perfect results.
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R Rick Rick · 352 subscribers · Dec 2025
Pressure cooking is lightning fast. A whole chicken in 35 minutes. Fall off the bone ribs in 25. Perfect rice every time. The Neutra Boost feature actually makes soups and stews taste deeper and richer, like they simmered for hours. The extra power means less waiting to come to pressure, sometimes under 6 minutes. Clean up is stupid easy.
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T Tech & Reviews Tech & Reviews · 29 subscribers · Sept 2025
If you cook often, value convenience, and like having one appliance doing many jobs, it's a strong choice. But if you only cook occasionally or have limited kitchen space, you might be better off with a simpler pressure cooker or singlepurpose appliance.
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It ranks #2 of 13 on our multi-cookers tier list, in S tier. That placement draws on 27 cited sources across 23 outlets.

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