Instant Pot Duo Crisp 6 Qt vs Instant Pot Pro 8Qt

Buy the Duo Crisp 6 Qt if you want one countertop appliance that pressure cooks and air fries. Buy the Pro 8Qt if pressure cooking is the main job and you want a bigger pot with sous vide and a better lid. The Duo Crisp adds the air fryer lid and has far more owner feedback, at 4.6 from over 1,200 ratings. The Pro has the sturdier inner pot, the quieter steam release and the auto-sealing lid, but its 4.0 from 56 ratings is a much smaller sample.

• Choose the Duo Crisp 6 Qt if you want air frying and pressure cooking from one appliance and a 6 qt pot suits two to four people.
• Choose the Pro 8Qt if you mostly pressure cook, sous vide or batch cook for a family and want the larger pot with easier lifting and a quieter steam release.