Which is better for air frying?

The Duo Crisp. It ships with a removable air fryer lid and uses 95% less oil than deep frying. The Pro has no air fry mode.

Which is better for sous vide and yogurt?

The Pro. It has a dedicated sous vide program and 28 smart programs in total. The Duo Crisp does not list sous vide.

Is the Duo Crisp worth the extra $28?

Only if you will use the air fryer lid. At $197.99 at JCPenney versus $169.95 at Williams-Sonoma as of November 7, 2026, the Pro is the better value for pressure cooking alone.

Which is easier to store and move?

The Pro. It is smaller and lighter, at roughly 12.7 x 13 x 12.8 in. The Duo Crisp is about 15.3 in tall and weighs 30 lb.

Can I put the inner pot in the oven?

On the Pro, yes, up to 450F. The Duo Crisp's pot is not rated for oven use.

Which has more owner reviews?

The Duo Crisp, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 344 ratings. The Pro is rated 4 out of 5 from 56 ratings.

Instant Pot Pro 8-Quart vs Instant Pot Duo Crisp 11-in-1 8-Quart

Buy the Instant Pot Pro if you mostly pressure cook, slow cook or sous vide and want the quieter steam release and oven-safe inner pot. Buy the Duo Crisp if you want air frying and broiling in the same appliance. The Pro is the cheaper of the two right now: $169.95 at Williams-Sonoma as of November 7, 2026, against $197.99 at JCPenney for the Duo Crisp.

Today the Instant Pot Pro 8-Quart costs $28.04 less at its best price.

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