We can see why the Instant Pot Duo Nova is one of the brand's best-selling products. It is a seven-in-one appliance. It can be used as a pressure cooker, a steamer, or for sautéing food. This instant pot also functions as a second oven due to the "warm meal" feature. This product comes in four different quart sizes, so there is a Duo Nova for everyone's kitchen.

The 8-quart Duo Nova Instant Pot is the cheapest Instant Pot on our buying list, with an 8-quart Duo Nova costing roughly $100. This makes it ideal for new cooks or those wishing to purchase their first multi-cooker. It was difficult to identify any flaws in this device, considering the Duo Nova is Amazon's number one slow cooker. However, if you are looking for an Instant Pot that can air fry, the Instant Pot Duo Nova is not the one for you. While it provides excellent value for money, this product lacks some of the culinary functions seen in some of the other models on the list.

Pros:

• This instant pot is excellent value for money.
• It is easy to use this product.

Cons:

• There are not as many cooking options as with other brands.
• There are fewer safety features.

Rating: 4.5/5

Cooking functions: 7

Size options: 3-quarts, 6-quarts, 8-quarts, and 10-quarts

Link to buy: https://www.amazon.com/Instant-One-Touch-Multi-Use-Programmable-Pressure/dp/B07RCNHTLS

The Instant Pot Max is a remarkable addition to the brand's lineup, boasting improvements over previous versions. This incorporates a higher sustained pressure of 15 psi, which was previously only available in stovetop pressure cookers, as well as enhanced safety features including automated steam release. Instant Pots are recognized for their quick-cooking, and the Instant Pot Max can cook up to 15% faster than prior models, making it an excellent upgrade option.

The Instant Pot Max is a highly programmable multicooker, allowing you to set temperatures and pressures to very precise levels. This is ideal if you are a seasoned home cook who no longer needs the presets provided by other models. However, the Instant Pot Max's enhancements come at a high cost, with a suggested retail price of nearly $200. If you're just getting started with the Instant Pot, a less expensive model like the Instant Pot Lux might be a better fit.

Pros:

• This product has a touch screen interface.
  

Cons:

• This instant pot is the most expensive model on the list.

Rating: 4.5/5
Cooking functions: 9
Size options: 6-quart
Link to buy: https://www.amazon.com/Instant-Pot-60-Max-Electric/dp/B077T9YGRM

The Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus is the brand's third Duo release, and it may be the greatest in terms of features thus far. In comparison to the Duo Nova, this Instant Pot has a larger LED screen and three extra one-touch cooking controls. This includes the ability to use the Duo Nova as a stockpot, a rice cooker, a yogurt maker, a warm food warmer, and a steamer. You can also bake and sous vide meals with this machine, as well as slow cook, pressure cook, and sauté food.

The Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus also comes with 11 safety features and comes in two sizes: a 6-quart and an 8-quart variant. Some users, on the other hand, criticized the Instant Pot's ability to cook rice, while others found it difficult to use.

Pros:

• This product provides 10-in-1 cooking methods.
• This instant pot has 11 safety features.

Cons:

• There is no option for air frying.
• It is considered more expensive than others.

Rating: 4.5/5

Cooking functions: 10

Size options: 6-quarts, 8-quarts

Link to buy: https://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/instant-pot-duo-evo-plus-pressure-cooker-6qt/

With a variety of settings and clever programs, the Instant Pot Ultra lives up to its name, including a feature that remembers your last use's unique preferences. A new cake-making function, as well as the conventional pressure cooker, slow cooker, and steamer, are among the ten cooking possibilities. It also has a sterilizer mode, which makes it an even more useful addition to a family kitchen.

In terms of design, the Instant Pot Ultra has a very polished interface, with a huge LED screen replacing the previous versions' many buttons. It includes upgraded technology to alert the user on every potential change, from preheating to keeping cooked food warm, in addition to looking great on a kitchen countertop. Those who cook at a higher altitude would like the "Altitude Adjustment" feature, which changes recipes automatically based on the user's height. Because the Instant Pot Ultra comes in three capacities (three, six, and eight quarts), it may not be large enough for those who cook for more than eight people on a regular basis. Some reviewers complained that the documentation for this Instant Pot lacked clear directions, while others complained that the 'burn' setting was readily triggered.

Pros:

• This instant pot has improved safety features.
• It is extremely configurable.
• It has ten functions.
  

Cons:

• This product has a high price.

Rating: 4/5
Cooking functions: 10
Size options: 3-quarts, 6-quarts and 8-quarts
Link to buy: https://www.amazon.com/Instant-Pot-Ultra-Programmable-Sterilizer/dp/B06Y1MP2PY

In comparison to the other gadgets we've reviewed, the Instant Pot Aura Pro has the most functionality. It's like having 11 kitchen appliances in one machine. You do, however, pay a premium for it, as it is one of the most expensive models in the lineup. However, considering how many features you receive, the pricing is reasonable.

The Instant Pot Aura Pro comes in an eight-quart size and packs a punch thanks to its 1500 watts of electricity. It's oval in design and comes with a variety of cooking equipment. A measuring jug, a sous vide rack, a roasting rack, and a steam rack are among the items that may be folded up for convenient storage. Despite the fact that it can do a wide range of tasks, the Instant Pot cannot pressure cook food. Because of this, several users of the machine gave it a lower rating. You will also be unable to air fry with this model.

Pros:

• This instant pot has 11 cooking functions.
• It can be stored easily.
  

Cons:

• This product is expensive.
• It doesn't pressure cook.

Rating: 4/5
Cooking functions: 11
Size options: 8-quarts
Link to buy: https://www.amazon.com/Instant-Pot-Multi-Use-Programmable-Multicooker/dp/B07GB3FNNV

This Instant Pot is a guilt-free way to satisfy your fried food cravings. With the Instant Pot Duo Crisp, you can fry a variety of foods with 95 percent less oil (French fries, chicken strips, onion rings, and more).

The ingenious device is part of the brand's best-selling Duo series. Essentially, it takes everything fantastic about the Duo range and adds an air fryer component on top of it. The air fryer comes with two lids that can be used to cook with it. When you wish to slow cook or pressure cook food, you use this lid. The second cover, on the other hand, is only to be used while air-frying food. Keep in mind that this Instant Pot is pretty big when it comes to storage, and you will need to make room for the two lids as well.

Pros:

• This instant pot requires little to no oil.
• It serves as 11 different cooking tools in one.

Cons:

• It is large and difficult to store.
• This product is expensive.

Rating: 4/5

Cooking functions: 11

Size options: 8-quarts

Link to buy: https://www.amazon.com/Instant-Pot-Air-Fryer-One-Touch/dp/B07VT23JDM

With nine cooking modes and simple controls, the Instant Pot Viva is a powerful and economical multicooker. The Instant Pot Viva comes in five colors: black, blue, cinnamon, copper, and eggplant, in addition to the original stainless steel design. As a result, it's ideal for adding a splash of color to your kitchen or matching your Instant Pot to your countertop.

The Instant Pot Viva is a huge hit with customers, with 97 percent of BestBuy buyers stating they would recommend it to a friend. This is most likely owing to its extensive feature set, which includes a new cake-making mode and a user-friendly interface. The Instant Pot Viva comes in an 8-quart size, which is ideal for those with larger families or who want to cater to family gatherings. The Instant Pot Viva lacks the advanced capabilities and personalization choices seen in subsequent Instant Pot models, like the Ultra. It also lacks air frying capabilities and only has ten safety features, compared to 12 or 13 on later models. The Instant Pot Viva, on the other hand, is a wonderfully inexpensive and efficient gadget that would be a great addition to any kitchen.

Pros:

• This product is simple to use.
• It is inexpensive.
• It has a caking mode.

Cons:

• This product does not have the LED interface found on subsequent models.
• The functions are limited in comparison to later models.

Rating: 4/5

Cooking functions: 9

Size options: 6-quarts, 8-quarts

Link to buy: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Instant-Pot-Viva-Black-Multi-Use-9-in-1-6-Quart-Pressure-Cooker/562129090

For learning the foundations of multi-cooking, the Instant Pot Lux is the ideal option. Its six modes are more than enough for a beginner, and it is also the most affordable Instant Pot on the market. The Instant Pot Lux is a strong and dependable option that has all of the brand's classic capabilities, such as pressure cooking and slow cooking.

The Instant Pot Lux has a variety of sizing options, and the three-quart pot makes the Instant Pot Lux Mini excellent for smaller houses. The Mini is an accessible alternative for many who wouldn't be suited to a bulkier model. It's ideal for individuals who live alone or wish their instant pot to be portable. The Instant Pot Lux's UI was created with simplicity in mind, so a variety of cooking presets for a variety of foods are available at the touch of a button. With a limited feature set, the Instant Pot Lux falls short of the luxury of later models. The accompanying recipe manual, which did not scale down for users of the three-quart type, was also criticized by some product reviewers.

Pros:

• It is easy to use.
• The price of this product is affordable.

Cons:

• The cooking functions of this instant pot are limited.

Rating: 4.5/5

Cooking functions: 6

Size options: 3-quarts, 6-quarts and 8-quarts

Link to buy: https://www.amazon.com/Instant-Pot-Multi-Use-Programmable-Pressure/dp/B01MFEBQH1

If you want to make your cooking even smarter, the Instant Pot Smart WiFi is the way to go. This ingenious technology allows you to manage, monitor, and alter your cooking using your phone or voice commands if you have a smart speaker.

The Instant Pot Smart WiFi is compatible with Amazon's Alexa and connects to the internet. The app also offers you access to over 1,000 Instant Pot recipes once you've downloaded them. Because of its capacity to slow cook, pressure cook, produce yogurt, cook rice, sauté, warm food, cook cake, and sous vide, this Instant Pot serves as an eight-in-one kitchen appliance. Some users, however, have criticized the amount of control you have with the Instant Pot app. You will pay more for the smart features, but you will not receive as many cooking capabilities as with other Instant Pots.

Pros:

• The cooking may be adjusted via WiFi in this product.
• There are more than 1,000 recipes available in this app.
  

Cons:

• Limited app controls.
• The cooking functions are limited compared to others.
  

Rating: 3.5/5
Cooking functions: 8
Size options : 6-quarts
Link to buy: https://www.amazon.com/Instant-Pot-Smart-Electric-Pressure/dp/B0777XQ4S8

With 11 different cooking modes and 11 smart programs, the Instant Pot Pro Crisp is a remarkable pot in terms of appearance and capabilities, letting you make your favorite foods at the touch of a button. The Pro Crisp, however, does not stand out sufficiently from the Instant Pot Duo Crisp, the model that came before it, because of its heavy $215 price tag.

Certain modifications to the Instant Pot Pro Crisp may appeal to people wishing to enhance their Instant Pot or improve their technical abilities. It offers the greatest temperature range of any Instant Pot model, and it can cook meals at temperatures as high as 450°F, making it suitable for the pot's air frying function. It also features a redesigned inner pot with fill indicators and a flat bottom for more consistent cooking. If you like the new look of the Instant Pot Pro Crisp or want to take advantage of its new functions, you should consider purchasing this model, as it is a very flexible multi-cooker. The Instant Pot Duo Crisp, on the other hand, will not disappoint if you are searching for a less expensive option with nearly all of the same capabilities.

Pros:

• Improved safety features are provided in this instant pot.
• It is a remodeled inner pot.

Cons:

• This product is expensive.
• It is not that different from the Duo Crisp.

Rating: 3/5

Cooking functions: 11

Size options: 8-quarts

Link to buy: https://www.amazon.com/Instant-Pot-Crisp-Pressure-Cooker/dp/B08NB1VGBK