Instant Pot

Instant Pot Duo Plus Electric Pressure Cooker

The Instant Pot Duo Plus is a 6-quart multi-use electric pressure cooker that sits at the mainstream end of the Instant Pot lineup, offering a broad set of cooking modes in a familiar stainless steel package.

### Overview

The Instant Pot Duo Plus is a 9-in-1 multi-cooker that steps up from the entry-level Duo with a handful of meaningful upgrades — most notably an auto-sealing lid, a whisper-quiet steam release, and additional cooking programs like sous vide and sterilize. It combines the functions of a slow cooker, rice cooker, pressure cooker, and more into a single countertop appliance. It can handle most everyday cooking needs, including bonus Egg, Cake, Yogurt, and Sterilize features that the standard Duo doesn't offer.

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### Standout Features

- **9-in-1 Cooking Modes:** Handles slow cooking, pressure cooking, steaming, sautéing, rice cooking, food warming, sous vide, steaming, and sterilizing — all in one unit. - **Auto-Sealing Lid:** The upgraded easy-seal lid automatically seals the pot for pressure cooking when you close it, and includes a quick steam release button for ease of use. - **Whisper-Quiet Steam Release:** Unlike other Duo Plus models with the steam release valve accessible on top, the Whisper Quiet lid has the steam release valve tucked away under a lid cover lined in a silicone gasket, directing steam away from overhead cabinets. - **Stainless Steel Inner Pot:** The 18/8 stainless steel pot features a tri-ply bottom that stays in place for seamless sautéing. - **10+ Safety Mechanisms:** Features include overheat protection, an easy seal safety lid lock, and more to keep cooking worry-free. - **Easy Cleanup:** The dishwasher-safe lid and inner pot make cleanup straightforward. The unit also includes 2 extra sealing rings and a stainless steel steam rack.

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### Who It's For

The 6-quart capacity is well-suited for up to 6 servings, making it ideal for families, meal prep, and batch cooking. It makes pressure cooking simple, so even if you find the thought of it daunting or confusing, it won't take you long to master it. If you're interested in more advanced cooking methods like sous vide, the Duo Plus is a better fit than the base Duo, and its upgraded display and auto-sealing lid are nice perks for frequent users.

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### Important Considerations

- **Learning curve on controls:** It's simple to use but doesn't come with an overwhelming number of preset programs, which means figuring out cooking times and temperatures yourself for some recipes. - **"Whisper Quiet" is relative:** It is quieter than other Instant Pot models, but "whisper quiet" is a stretch — the quick pressure release still makes a decent amount of noise. - **Slow cook and sauté performance:** Some users note the pressure cook function is a clear improvement, but the slow cook and sauté modes may not perform as strongly as dedicated appliances. - **Sous vide limitations:** The sous vide setting lacks a real-time water temperature display, making it a guessing game without a separate cooking thermometer. - **Footprint:** At approximately 13" × 13" × 13", this is a bulky appliance — measure your counter or cabinet space before buying.

Key features

• Electric pressure cooker
• 6-quart capacity
• 14 smart programs
• stainless steel body

Seen at 6 retailers from $79.95 to $149.98 as of 2026-03-14. Prices change — check the retailer for the current price.

A reliable all-rounder that handles most weeknight cooking tasks without demanding much from the cook.