The electric pressure cooker market--Instant Pots--has exploded in the last couple of years. How do you know which one to buy? Popularity can be a good way to decide, but just because a product is popular doesn't mean it's the right one for you.
Here, we look at the best electric pressure cooker models on Amazon by popularity (that is, number of reviews) and discuss their pros and cons. Then we take a detailed look at their ratings. While all of these models have 4-star and higher ratings, those ratings are not created equally. For example, some highly rated products have 90% 5-star ratings, while others have only 60% (or less) 5-star ratings: This is important stuff to know before buying.
If you're not sure which is the best electric pressure cooker to buy, you should by the end of this article.
The Best Sellers at a Glance
Here are the best electric pressure cooker models on Amazon (by popularity), their ratings, and my recommendation based on the ratings distribution:
Brand | # Ratings/Avg | Buy/ |
|---|---|---|
Instant Pot Duo 60, 80, Mini, and Plus | 144,000 5 star: 84% 4 star: 10% 3 star: 3% 2 star: 1% 1 star: 2% | BUY IT. With 94% of ratings 4-and 5-star, this is a good cooker to buy as long as it meets all your needs. Read the few 1-star ratings for a balanced view. |
Cuisinart | 1,900 | |