Which is better for cooking dried beans fast?

The Instant Pot Duo Plus. Its pressure cooking mode cooks dried beans in well under an hour, while the Beautiful has no pressure function and needs a long slow simmer.

Is the Beautiful worth saving $31 over the Instant Pot?

Yes if you mainly slow cook, sear, steam, and want an oven-safe pot. No if you want pressure cooking, sous vide, or yogurt, which only the Instant Pot offers.

Which one is easier to clean?

The Beautiful. Its ceramic-coated pot and removable accessories are dishwasher-safe, while the Instant Pot's stainless pot and lid parts are best hand washed.

Can I put either pot in the oven?

Only the Beautiful. Its pot and lid are oven-safe to 400°F. The Instant Pot Duo Plus is a countertop appliance and its inner pot should not go in the oven.

The Instant Pot's stainless steel pot resists chipping and should outlast the Beautiful's ceramic coating, which can wear with heavy use. Both have electronic bases that can fail over time.

Which is better for a family of six or seven?

They hold the same 6 quarts, and Beautiful states its capacity serves up to 7 people. Pick the Instant Pot if you want faster pressure-cooked meals for that size.

Instant Pot Duo Plus 6-Quart vs Beautiful 10-in-1 6 Qt Electric Multi-Cooker

Buy the Instant Pot Duo Plus if you want true pressure cooking, sous vide, or yogurt making. Buy the Beautiful 10-in-1 if you mostly slow cook, sear, steam, and want an oven-safe pot for less money. The Beautiful is $59.00 at Walmart and the Instant Pot is $89.99 at Kohl's, both as of November 6, 2026, so the Beautiful saves about $31.

Today the Beautiful 10-in-1 6 Qt Electric Multi-Cooker costs $30.99 less at its best price.

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