Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1 Multicooker, 6 Quarts
47,000 Amazon buyers -- the most reviewed electric pressure cooker ever made.
- 47,450 Amazon reviews -- the most proven electric pressure cooker available
- 9 cooking modes including yogurt maker and sterilizer
- 6-quart capacity feeds 4-6 people comfortably
Best For / Not For
Best for
- 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
- Anyone who makes yogurt, canned goods, or fermented foods at home
Not for
- Buyers who want air frying capability -- the Duo Crisp adds that in one unit
- Solo cooks who only need a 3-quart size
Key Details
Why the Duo Plus Is the Safest First Instant Pot
Instant Pot sells several models across multiple tiers. The Duo Plus sits in the sweet spot -- more modes than the entry-level RIO, less cluttered than the Pro, and without the air fryer premium of the Duo Crisp. For a buyer who wants a reliable all-around pressure cooker without specializing in one direction, the Duo Plus covers everything. The 47,000-review track record means any systemic reliability issue would have surfaced clearly in the ratings.
The yogurt and sterilizer modes are the meaningful additions over the basic Duo. If you make homemade yogurt or need sterilization for canning or baby items, the Duo Plus is worth it over cheaper models. If you never plan to use those functions, the RIO saves money without sacrificing core pressure cooking performance.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- 47,000+ reviews -- the most battle-tested pressure cooker on Amazon
- 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
Bottom Line
Buy the Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1 for the most proven all-around electric pressure cooker available. The 47,000-review track record makes it the safest first Instant Pot for most households.
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