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Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1 Multi-Use Pressure Cooker, 6 Quart: price, specs & release date
Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1 Multi-Use Pressure Cooker, 6 Quart, released 2017. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
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The Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1 Multi-Use Pressure Cooker, 6 Quart is listed at $139.99 on instantpot.com as of 2026-06-27, #7 cheapest of 10 multicookers (median $133); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 33/100 pay-blind standing, #8 of 10 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Cheapest multicookers: COSORI 9-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker & Multicooker, 6 Quart — $89.99
- Best for Safer, quieter one-flick steam release that keeps fingers away from the valve; Dishwasher-safe parts make cleanup easy.
- Skip if Settings (rice, sous vide) need trial-and-error to dial in; sparse in-box cook charts is a dealbreaker.
Is the Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1 Multi-Use Pressure Cooker, 6 Quart a good buy?
At $140, the Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1 Multi-Use Pressure Cooker, 6 Quart is #7 cheapest of the 10 multicookers we track, where the median is $131. On the spec sheet, its wattage of 1000 W is the lowest of the 10, its preset programs of 25 is above the median of the 9, and its capacity qt of 6 is at the median of the 10.
Evidence of Record
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Two independent labs measured this product across 5 physical metrics — noise, thermal, pressure-cooked brown rice and 2 more. With a second lab on record, each figure comes from more than one independent hands-on source — a measure of how much evidence exists, not a rating of the product.
noise · thermal · pressure-cooked brown rice · thai red curry · steamed butternut squash
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1 Multi-Use Pressure Cooker, 6 Quart
Two whitelisted testers cooked full meals in the Instant Pot Duo Plus 6-quart: TechRadar (2021 EasySeal model) and Tom's Guide (2024 Whisper-Quiet model). Both praise the safer, quieter one-flick steam release, dishwasher-easy cleanup, and dependable core pressure cooking. Both fault settings that need trial-and-error — rice and sous vide especially — with sparse in-box cook charts.
Based on 2 reviews · 2 lab-tested · 2021-11-01–2024-09-19
Tested by TechRadar, Tom's Guide
Consistently praised
- Safer, quieter one-flick steam release that keeps fingers away from the valve · 2 sources
- Dishwasher-safe parts make cleanup easy · 2 sources
- Reliable core pressure cooking — tender fall-off-the-bone meat (TechRadar) and quick, well-cooked soup (Tom's Guide) · 2 sources
- Available in multiple capacities (three sizes); 6QT suits a family
Commonly flagged
- Settings (rice, sous vide) need trial-and-error to dial in; sparse in-box cook charts · 2 sources
- Weak/limited sous vide — no way to set or monitor water temperature
- Metal top of lid gets very hot during cooking
- No dedicated steam function; uneven steaming results (2021 model)
Where reviewers disagree The two reviews cover different generations of the Duo Plus 6-quart, so specifics diverge. TechRadar's 2021 EasySeal model measured steam release at 72 dB and listed 15 cooking programs (incl. sterilize/egg) with no dedicated steam function; Tom's Guide's 2024 WhisperQuiet version measured 75 dB and lists nine settings (incl. steam, cake, sous vide). Neither tester disputes the other's core multicooker verdict.
The sources (2)
Steam release noise: 72 dB · Metal top-of-lid temperature during cooking: 185°F / 85°C · Pot exterior sides temperature during cooking: 99°F / 37°C · Pressure-cooked brown rice total cook time (incl. preheat + 10-min natural release): 39 minutes · Thai red curry total cook time: 33 minutes
The Duo Plus cooks just as well as any other Instant Pot we've tested and comes in three sizes making it a good option no matter the size of your household.
Top of lid can get very hot
the florets underneath were undercooked
Steam release noise (max): 75 dB · Steamed butternut squash time (total): 20 minutes
As the Duo Plus is WhisperQuiet, the steam release is notably quieter than other Instant Pots.
The rice setting needs a little experimentation.
No temperature adjustment for sous vide
Specifications
| Price (US) | $139.99 MSRP per instantpot.com |
|---|---|
| Brand | Instant Pot |
| Released | 2017 |
| Capacity qt | 6 |
| Functions count | 9 |
| Pressure cooking | Yes |
| Air fry | No |
| Preset programs | 25 |
| Max pressure (psi) | 11.6 |
| Inner pot coating | stainless steel 18/8, tri-ply bottom, uncoated |
| Wattage (W) | 1000 |
Source: instantpot.com (verified 2026-06-19) · corroborated by amazon.com. Re-verified via WebFetch of instantpot.com: price $139.99, 25 recipe presets, 9 functions (pressure cook, slow cook, steam, saute, sous vide, rice, yogurt, cake, keep warm), 1000W all confirmed. Max pressure 11.6 psi applied as top of the Instant Pot high-pressure range; manufacturer page does not explicitly list PSI.
Is the Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1 Multi-Use Pressure Cooker, 6 Quart worth it vs cheaper multicookers?
Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1 Multi-Use Pressure Cooker, 6 Quart against its closest cheaper and pricier multicookers on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 10 ranked
| Product | Price | Capacity qt | Functions count | Pressure cooking | Air fry | Preset programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1 Multi-Use Pressure Cooker, 6 Quart this | $139.99 | 6 | 9 | Yes | No | 25 |
| Ninja Foodi 14-in-1 Pressure Cooker Steam Fryer with SmartLid, 6.5 Quart (OL501) | $134 | 6.5 | 14 | Yes | Yes | 14 |
| Instant Pot Pro 10-in-1 Multi-Use Pressure Cooker, 6 Quart | $169.99 | 6 | 10 | Yes | No | 28 |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1 Multi-Use Pressure Cooker, 6 Quart?
Two whitelisted testers cooked full meals in the Instant Pot Duo Plus 6-quart: TechRadar (2021 EasySeal model) and Tom's Guide (2024 Whisper-Quiet model). Both praise the safer, quieter one-flick steam release, dishwasher-easy cleanup, and dependable core pressure cooking. Both fault settings that need trial-and-error — rice and sous vide especially — with sparse in-box cook charts. Praised: Safer, quieter one-flick steam release that keeps fingers away from the valve; Dishwasher-safe parts make cleanup easy; Reliable core pressure cooking — tender fall-off-the-bone meat (TechRadar) and quick, well-cooked soup (Tom's Guide); Available in multiple capacities (three sizes); 6QT suits a family. Flagged: Settings (rice, sous vide) need trial-and-error to dial in; sparse in-box cook charts; Weak/limited sous vide — no way to set or monitor water temperature; Metal top of lid gets very hot during cooking; No dedicated steam function; uneven steaming results (2021 model). (From 2 tester reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
How much does the Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1 Multi-Use Pressure Cooker, 6 Quart cost?
The Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1 Multi-Use Pressure Cooker, 6 Quart has a US price of $139.99 (MSRP per instantpot.com), as of 2026-06-19.
How does the Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1 Multi-Use Pressure Cooker, 6 Quart compare on price?
At $140, the Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1 Multi-Use Pressure Cooker, 6 Quart is #7 cheapest of the 10 multicookers we track, where the median is $131.
When was the Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1 Multi-Use Pressure Cooker, 6 Quart released?
The Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1 Multi-Use Pressure Cooker, 6 Quart was released 2017.
What are the Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1 Multi-Use Pressure Cooker, 6 Quart's key specs?
Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1 Multi-Use Pressure Cooker, 6 Quart (Instant Pot): capacity qt 6, functions count 9, pressure cooking Yes, air fry No, preset programs 25. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-19.
Price of record: $139.99 at instantpot.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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