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Best Electric Pressure Cookers

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We reviewed electric pressure cookers and multi-cookers across cooking mode count, build quality, sealing reliability, yogurt and air fryer combo value, and ease of cleaning.

Pressure cooking time savings are most dramatic for foods that normally take hours -- dried beans, tough cuts of meat, whole grains, and soups. Dried chickpeas go from overnight soaking plus 2-hour simmering to 40 minutes from dry in a pressure cooker. Short ribs go from 3+ hours in the oven to 45 minutes under pressure. For quick-cooking foods like chicken breasts or vegetables, the pressure cooker offers minimal time savings over a stovetop.

The sealing ring is the component that requires ongoing attention. Silicone sealing rings absorb odors from strong-smelling foods and can transfer those flavors to subsequent dishes. Most experienced users keep separate rings for savory and sweet recipes. The ring needs inspection and replacement every 12-18 months with regular use -- a damaged ring prevents proper pressurization.

Quick picks

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Most ProvenInstant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1 Households who want one appliance that handles pressure cooking, slow cooking, rice, yogurt, and more, First-time Instant Pot buyers who want the most proven entry point Buy Read review
Best with Air FryerInstant Pot Duo Crisp 11-in-1 Households who want both a pressure cooker and air fryer without two appliances, Larger families of 6+ who need the 8-quart capacity Buy Read review
Pro PickInstant Pot Pro 10-in-1 Existing Instant Pot users upgrading to a larger or more capable model, Families of 6+ who cook large batches regularly Consider Read review
Budget Instant PotInstant Pot RIO 7-in-1 First-time pressure cooker buyers who want Instant Pot quality at entry-level pricing, Households that only need core pressure cooking without sterilizer or sous vide Consider Read review
Not RecommendedCOMFEE' 12-in-1 Pressure Cooker Buyers who specifically want 12 modes and find COMFEE' at a meaningful discount Skip Read review

Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1 Multicooker, 6 Quarts

Most Proven

Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1 Multicooker, 6 Quarts

The Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1 has the largest buyer base of any electric pressure cooker in this review. It covers pressure cooking, slow cooking, rice making, steaming, sauteing, yogurt, warming, sterilizing, and sous vide in a single 6-quart stainless steel pot. The definitive all-around Instant Pot for households that cook everything from weeknight dinners to canned goods.

Buy
TL;DR

A large buyer base -- the most proven electric pressure cooker in this review

Pros

  • A large buyer base -- the most battle-tested pressure cooker in this review
  • 9 functions cover virtually every base cooking need
  • Sterilizer mode for canning, baby bottles, and sanitizing
  • Sous vide mode for precise temperature cooking
  • Strong Instant Pot community with thousands of tested recipes

Cons

  • No air frying -- add the Duo Crisp if that matters
  • Learning curve for pressure cooking first-timers
  • Sealing ring absorbs food odors over time
Verdict: Buy Full Review Check current price

Instant Pot Duo Crisp 11-in-1 Air Fryer and Electric Pressure Cooker, 8 Quarts

Best with Air Fryer

Instant Pot Duo Crisp 11-in-1 Air Fryer and Electric Pressure Cooker, 8 Quarts

The Instant Pot Duo Crisp 11-in-1 replaces two appliances -- an Instant Pot and an air fryer -- with one unit. Two interchangeable lids: a pressure cooking lid and a Crisp Air Fryer lid. 8-quart capacity for larger families. It has solid feedback from a large number of buyers.

Buy
TL;DR

Pressure cooker and air fryer in one unit with interchangeable lids

Pros

  • Eliminates a second appliance -- one device does both jobs
  • 8-quart capacity for larger batches
  • Air fry, dehydrate, broil, bake, and roast modes from the Crisp lid
  • Same Instant Pot pressure cooking reliability as the Duo Plus

Cons

  • Larger and heavier than the 6-quart models
  • Two lids to store and manage
  • Higher price than pressure-only models
Verdict: Buy Full Review Check current price

Instant Pot Pro 10-in-1 Pressure Cooker, 8 Quarts

Pro Pick

Instant Pot Pro 10-in-1 Pressure Cooker, 8 Quarts

The Instant Pot Pro 10-in-1 adds sous vide precision temperature cooking and improved inner pot coating over the Duo Plus. 8-quart capacity, with a large buyer base. The Pro is for households that already cook with Instant Pot and want more precision control, or for those who cook large batches regularly and need the 8-quart size.

Consider
TL;DR

10 cooking modes including sous vide for precision temperature control

Pros

  • Sous vide mode for precise temperature cooking
  • 8-quart capacity for larger batches
  • 10 cooking modes covering virtually every base
  • Sterilizer mode for canning and sanitizing

Cons

  • Higher price than the Duo Plus for incremental mode additions
  • No air frying -- choose the Duo Crisp for that
  • Larger footprint than 6-quart models
Verdict: Consider Full Review Check current price

Instant Pot RIO 7-in-1 Multi-Cooker, 6 Quarts

Budget Instant Pot

Instant Pot RIO 7-in-1 Multi-Cooker, 6 Quarts

The Instant Pot RIO is Instant Pot's entry-level 7-in-1 model covering pressure cooking, slow cooking, rice, steaming, sauteing, yogurt, and warming. Strong feedback from a sizable buyer base. It skips the sterilizer and sous vide modes from the Duo Plus, but delivers the core pressure cooking experience at the lowest Instant Pot price.

Consider
TL;DR

Strongest buyer feedback of any Instant Pot model in this review

Pros

  • Strongest buyer feedback of any Instant Pot model in this review
  • Lower price than the Duo Plus
  • Core 7 modes cover everyday pressure cooking needs
  • Instant Pot build quality and safety standards

Cons

  • No sterilizer mode
  • No sous vide mode
  • Fewer modes than the Duo Plus at only marginally lower price
Verdict: Consider Full Review Check current price

COMFEE' 12-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker, 6 Quarts

Not Recommended

COMFEE' 12-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker, 6 Quarts

The COMFEE' 12-in-1 is a capable multi-cooker with strong feedback from a smaller pool of buyers. The problem: it's competing directly with Instant Pot, which has decades of recipe communities, parts availability, and far larger buyer track records. COMFEE' may work well, but the risk of buying an off-brand pressure cooker -- a device that works with pressurized steam -- is not justified when Instant Pot is available at comparable prices.

Skip
TL;DR

Non-Instant Pot brand with a smaller buyer base than any Instant Pot model in this review

Pros

  • 12 cooking modes -- more than any Instant Pot model at this price
  • Strong buyer feedback -- on par with the Instant Pot RIO
  • Non-stick pot option instead of stainless steel

Cons

  • A far smaller buyer base than the Instant Pot Duo Plus
  • No Instant Pot recipe community access
  • Limited parts availability compared to Instant Pot
  • Pressurized steam cooking is safety-critical -- brand track record matters more here than most categories
Verdict: Skip Full Review Check current price

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Kitchen / Electric Pressure Cookers Buy

Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1 Multicooker, 6 Quarts

The Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1 has the largest buyer base of any electric pressure cooker in this review. It covers pressure cooking, slow cooking, rice making, steaming, sauteing, yogurt, warming, sterilizing, and sous vide in a single 6-quart stainless steel pot. The definitive all-around Instant Pot for households that cook everything from weeknight dinners to canned goods.

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Kitchen / Electric Pressure Cookers Consider

Instant Pot Pro 10-in-1 Pressure Cooker, 8 Quarts

The Instant Pot Pro 10-in-1 adds sous vide precision temperature cooking and improved inner pot coating over the Duo Plus. 8-quart capacity, with a large buyer base. The Pro is for households that already cook with Instant Pot and want more precision control, or for those who cook large batches regularly and need the 8-quart size.

Read review →
Kitchen / Electric Pressure Cookers Consider

Instant Pot RIO 7-in-1 Multi-Cooker, 6 Quarts

The Instant Pot RIO is Instant Pot's entry-level 7-in-1 model covering pressure cooking, slow cooking, rice, steaming, sauteing, yogurt, and warming. Strong feedback from a sizable buyer base. It skips the sterilizer and sous vide modes from the Duo Plus, but delivers the core pressure cooking experience at the lowest Instant Pot price.

Read review →
Kitchen / Electric Pressure Cookers Skip

COMFEE' 12-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker, 6 Quarts

The COMFEE' 12-in-1 is a capable multi-cooker with strong feedback from a smaller pool of buyers. The problem: it's competing directly with Instant Pot, which has decades of recipe communities, parts availability, and far larger buyer track records. COMFEE' may work well, but the risk of buying an off-brand pressure cooker -- a device that works with pressurized steam -- is not justified when Instant Pot is available at comparable prices.

Read review →

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