Is the Chef Series the same cooker as the 7-in-1?

Yes. Both are the Instant Pot RIO 6-quart, 1000 W multi-cooker with the same dimensions and 244 ºF max. The differences are the body color and the inner pot: stainless steel on A, ceramic non-stick on B.

Which is better for searing and browning?

A. Its stainless steel pot takes high heat and metal utensils, so you can sauté and deglaze without damaging a coating. B's non-stick surface works but limits high-heat browning.

Which is easier to clean?

B. The ceramic non-stick pot wipes clean, and both the pot and lid are dishwasher-safe. A's stainless pot is dishwasher-safe too but can stain and needs more scrubbing.

A. Stainless steel has no coating to wear off. B's non-stick layer degrades over time, especially with metal utensils or abrasive cleaning.

Is B worth the extra over A?

Only if easy cleanup matters more than durability. A's lowest recent price was $75.00 on November 2, 2026, against a high of $99.99 on November 6, 2026; check B's current price against that range before paying more.

Do they cook the same?

Yes for pressure cooking, slow cooking, steaming, rice and yogurt. A adds more preset programs and temperature settings; B adds four customizable presets.

Instant Pot RIO 6-Quart Multi-Cooker vs Instant Pot RIO Chef Series 6Qt

These are the same Instant Pot RIO 6-quart cooker sold in two finishes and with two different inner pots. Product A has the stainless steel pot and the black body; Product B is the Walmart-exclusive Chef Series in Sea Salt White with a ceramic-coated non-stick aluminum pot. Product A's lowest recent price was $75.00 on November 2, 2026, and it peaked at $99.99 on November 6, 2026. Buy A if you want a bare-metal pot that can take high heat and hard scrubbing; buy B if you want wipe-clean non-stick and don't mind a coating that wears.

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