The Instant Pot Duo Plus is an upgrade on the classic Instant Pot Duo, with added safety features and a smarter display. that means that this Instant Pot has all the features you're looking for when you want to get started with a multi-cooker.

However, the choice can be overwhelming. It's an expansive line, with a range of functions and capacities to choose between. The names all sound a little vague, but while they seem alike, there's crucial differences between the Duo, Pro, and Crisp ranges. The display shows a timer which makes it easy to know how far through your recipe is. That includes a bar for pre-heating or pressurizing, a cooking bar, and one for a keep-warm timer.

You’ll notice many people find room for multiple electric pressure cookers in their kitchen because they’re versatile, useful, and simply fun. So if you’re looking for another Instant Pot consider trying a different model so you get the best of both worlds. Both pressure cookers have an auto-seal lid which is a nice feature to keep you from forgetting to do that step when you start cooking.

Looking at the air fry lid smart programs side by side, you’ll notice the maximum temperature for the Pro Crisp has increased to 450 F. The Duo Crisp’s top temperature is 400 F. Pressure cook delicious one-pot meals up to 70% faster than traditional cooking methods or slow cook your favorite traditional recipes. The Ninja Foodi Pro Pressure Cooker has a 6.5 quart/6.1-liter capacity, whereas the Instant Pot Duo Crisp has a larger 8-quart/7.6-liter capacity, so you’ll be able to fit more food in the Instant Pot. With this air fryer accessory, you can Air Fry, Broil, Bake, Roast, Reheat, and Dehydrate food in your Instant Pot. The Ninja Foodi 11-in-1 6.5 Qt Pro can air fry, slow cook, pressure cook, roast, bake, and a lot more. It's one of our favorite multi-cookers, and while it's not an Instant Pot, it is the best alternative to an Instant Pot you can buy.The primary Instant Pot sizes are: 3 quart, 6 quart, and 8 quart. In the case of Instant Pot Pro Crisp vs Duo Crisp, they’re available in a limited set of sizes. All in all, Helen found it 'the most intuitive Instant Pot to-date and it’s fast becoming my new favorite'.