Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1 vs Instant Pot Pro Plus WiFi 6-Quart
Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1 (#1, best overall) vs Instant Pot Pro Plus WiFi 6-Quart (#3): in our Multi-Cookers & Instant Pots scoring the Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1 totals 9.4/10 and the Instant Pot Pro Plus WiFi 6-Quart 9.2/10. At $140 versus $190, the Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1 costs $50 less.
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TopsFive comparison scores
Side by side
| Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1 | Instant Pot Pro Plus WiFi 6-Quart | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $140 | $190 |
| Capacity | 6 qt (also 3, 8 qt) | 6 quarts |
| Functions | Pressure, Slow Cook, Rice, Steam, Sauté, Yogurt, Warm, Sterilize, Sous Vide | 10 |
| Pressure | High/Low | — |
| Programs | 15+ | — |
| Wattage | 1000W | — |
| Connectivity | — | WiFi + Bluetooth |
| App | — | Instant Brands Connect |
| Display | — | Large LCD |
How they differ in real use
Built from our multi cookers scoring, each product's published specifications, and verified owner feedback — not hands-on testing.
Both the Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1 and the Instant Pot Pro Plus WiFi 6-Quart made our Top 5 Multi-Cookers & Instant Pots, at #1 (best overall) and #3. The pressure cooker that started the revolution—9 functions, proven reliability, and the largest recipe community. The safe bet. WiFi-connected Instant Pot with guided cooking through the app. Remote monitoring lets you check on dinner from anywhere.
We score multi-cookers & instant pots on Cooking Versatility (30%), Pressure Performance (25%), Ease of Use (20%), Safety Features (15%) and Value (10%). On that basis the Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1 totals 9.4 out of 10 and the Instant Pot Pro Plus WiFi 6-Quart 9.2. The widest gap is Cooking Versatility, where the Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1 scores 10 against 9 for the Instant Pot Pro Plus WiFi 6-Quart — function variety. Pressure Performance also separates them: 10 for the Instant Pot Pro Plus WiFi 6-Quart versus 9 for the Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Capacity — 6 qt (also 3, 8 qt) on the Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1 versus 6 quarts on the Instant Pot Pro Plus WiFi 6-Quart; Functions — Pressure, Slow Cook, Rice, Steam, Sauté, Yogurt, Warm, Sterilize, Sous Vide on the Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1 versus 10 on the Instant Pot Pro Plus WiFi 6-Quart.
Pricing as of February 1, 2026: $140 for the Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1 and $190 for the Instant Pot Pro Plus WiFi 6-Quart, a $50 difference in the Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1's favor. Owners praise the Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1 for 9 cooking functions and proven reliability; the most common complaint is no air fry lid included. Owners praise the Instant Pot Pro Plus WiFi 6-Quart for wiFi connectivity and app-guided cooking; the most common complaint is expensive for Instant Pot.
Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1
- 9 cooking functions
- Proven reliability
- Huge recipe community
- Stainless steel insert
- No air fry lid included
- Basic display
- Learning curve for pressure
Instant Pot Pro Plus WiFi 6-Quart
- WiFi connectivity
- App-guided cooking
- 10 cooking programs
- Whisper quiet
- Expensive for Instant Pot
- WiFi requires app
- Similar cooking to Duo
Which should you buy?
The Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1 is the better fit for multi-cooker beginners and one-pot meal lovers — it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Cooking Versatility and Value. The Instant Pot Pro Plus WiFi 6-Quart is the better fit for smart home users and remote cooking needs, and the stronger choice if Pressure Performance matters more to you than the overall score. Since the Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1 is both the higher scorer and $50 cheaper, the Instant Pot Pro Plus WiFi 6-Quart only makes sense for smart home users. The Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1 is a poor fit for air fry needs; the Instant Pot Pro Plus WiFi 6-Quart is a poor fit for offline preference.
Choose the Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1 if
- Multi-cooker beginners
- One-pot meal lovers
- Busy families
Skip it if
- Air fry needs
- Counter space limited
Choose the Instant Pot Pro Plus WiFi 6-Quart if
- Smart home users
- Remote cooking needs
- Tech-forward cooks
Skip it if
- Offline preference
- Budget buyers
Common questions
Is the Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1 better than the Instant Pot Pro Plus WiFi 6-Quart?
In our Multi-Cookers & Instant Pots ranking the Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1 scores higher overall, 9.4 to 9.2, with the biggest advantage in Cooking Versatility. The Instant Pot Pro Plus WiFi 6-Quart is stronger on Pressure Performance, so it is the better pick if that matters most to you.
How much more does the Instant Pot Pro Plus WiFi 6-Quart cost than the Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1?
$50 more as of February 1, 2026: $190 for the Instant Pot Pro Plus WiFi 6-Quart against $140 for the Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1. Prices move, so the merchant page shows the current figure.
What is the main difference between the Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1 and the Instant Pot Pro Plus WiFi 6-Quart?
The headline spec difference is Capacity: 6 qt (also 3, 8 qt) on the Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1 versus 6 quarts on the Instant Pot Pro Plus WiFi 6-Quart. In use, the gap that matters most is Cooking Versatility (10 vs 9 in our scoring): function variety.