Question 1

Which is better, Instant Pot Duo Plus 6-Qt or Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 8-Qt?

Accepted Answer

Both products scored 8.5/10 in our testing — it's a tie. Choose based on which features matter most to you.

Question 2

Is the Instant Pot Duo Plus 6-Qt worth it over the Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 8-Qt?

Accepted Answer

The Instant Pot Duo Plus 6-Qt scores 8.5/10 while the Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 8-Qt scores 8.5/10. The Instant Pot Duo Plus 6-Qt is our "Best Overall" pick in the Best Instant Pots 2026 category.

Instant Pot Duo Plus 6-Qt vs Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 8-Qt: Which to Buy?