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Contenders from Multi-Cookers & Pressure Cookers, every metric lined up. The winning value in each row is outlined.

Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 6qt Multi-Cooker #1 in Multi-Cookers & Pressure Cookers

Price

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Rating

★★★★★

Category rank

#44

Functions

7 functions (pressure, slow, sauté, steam, rice, yogurt, warmer)

12-in-1 (pressure, slow-cook, sauté, steam, rice, yogurt, warm, sterilize)

Capacity

6 quarts

8 quarts

Useful Presets

13 smart presets, intuitive buttons, no app

One-touch presets, basic display, beginner-friendly

Pressure Performance

Fast to pressure, reliable seal, occasional burn-error reports

Standard pressure, data limited; safer venting design

Value

7 functions + 6qt + stainless build at ~$110

$79.99 for 12 functions + 8qt capacity

Cleanup

Dishwasher-safe pot & lid, minor odor retention on ring

Stainless pot, mostly dishwasher-safe, odor risk in ring

Verdict

The bestselling multi-cooker — proven, trusted, great value

Budget-friendly 12-in-1, large family size

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