Multicookers and pressure cookers tested across hundreds of meals.

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Pressure Cookers

Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1

★★★★★ 4.7/5 · 187,420 owner reviews

After 9 months and 280 hours of testing, the Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1 (6QT) is the multicooker I tell most home cooks to buy. It hits working pressure in 8:30 from cold, holds yogurt-incubation temperature within 1 degree of target across 8 hours, and at $129 it costs $70 less than the Ninja Foodi without giving up real cooking performance. Skip it only if you specifically need an air-fryer lid.

+Pros: Reaches working pressure in 8:30 from cold start (matches Ninja Foodi within 30 seconds) · Yogurt mode held 109F within 1F across an 8-hour incubation · Stainless steel inner pot, no non-stick coating to scratch or degrade

−Cons: No air-fry or crisp function, you'll need a separate appliance for that · 6-quart capacity is tight for a whole 5-pound chicken plus vegetables

$129 $169

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Pressure Cookers

Ninja Foodi 14-in-1 Pressure Cooker

★★★★★ 4.5/5 · 14,820 owner reviews

After 4 months of testing, the Ninja Foodi 14-in-1 is the multicooker I now reach for first when I want one appliance to do pressure-cook plus crispy finish. The pressure side reaches working pressure in 8 minutes (matching the Instant Pot Duo Plus), and the SearCrisp Lid produces genuinely crispy chicken thighs with no oil splatter on the counter. At $199, it's a fair upgrade over a standard Instant Pot if you actually want the air-fryer function, and a waste of money if you don't.

+Pros: SearCrisp Lid produces 410°F crispy chicken skin in 8 minutes after pressure-cook · Pressure-cooks 4-lb chuck roast fork-tender in 75 minutes (vs 4 hours stove) · Two-lid system means crispy finish without transferring food

−Cons: Two lids = more storage hassle than a single-lid Instant Pot · Heavier at 26 lb, not easy to move on/off the counter

$199 $279

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