Instant Pot Pro Review (2026)
9.3 / 10
The Instant Pot Pro is the strongest pure Instant Pot model currently available. It improves on the classic Duo series with better controls, a handled stainless-steel pot, stronger sauté performance, and more refined pressure cooking overall.
Key Specs
- Type 10-in-1 Multicooker / Pressure Cooker
- Capacity 6 or 8 quart options
- Key Functions Pressure Cook, Slow Cook, Sauté, Steam, Rice, Yogurt, Sous Vide, Bake, Sterilize, Keep Warm
- Standout Features Handled inner pot, advanced control panel, better sauté temperatures
- Best for Users who want the best dedicated Instant Pot experience
What We Like & What Could Be Better
✓ Pros
- Excellent pressure cooking performance
- Handled stainless-steel pot is a big usability upgrade
- Stronger and more controllable sauté function
- Clear, modern control panel
- Reliable and refined overall experience
- Good capacity options (6 and 8 qt)
– Cons
- No built-in air frying (unlike Ninja Foodi or Duo Crisp)
- Higher price than the Duo / Duo Plus
- Still not the best true slow cooker
- Larger footprint than basic models
Who It’s For
The Instant Pot Pro is ideal if you:
- Want the best pure Instant Pot experience
- Value a handled pot and better sauté performance
- Already own (or don’t need) a separate air fryer
- Prefer the reliability and recipe ecosystem of Instant Pot
It’s less ideal if you specifically want air frying in the same appliance.
Verdict
9.3 / 10
The Instant Pot Pro is the most refined and capable pure Instant Pot available in 2026. It delivers excellent pressure cooking with meaningful usability improvements over the Duo series.
Buy if: You want the best dedicated Instant Pot without air-frying features.
Skip if: You need air frying built in — look at the Ninja Foodi or Instant Pot Duo Crisp instead.