Experts recommend Instant Pot Pro 10-in-1 more than Instant Pot Rio 7-in-1
As of 3 Jan 2025, experts prefer Instant Pot Pro 10-in-1 over Instant Pot Rio 7-in-1, but both Pressure Cookers have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Instant Pot Pro 10-in-1 received 4 recommendations: from Wirecutter (8 Feb 2024), Food & Wine (17 Oct 2024) All Recipes (29 Aug 2024) and 1 other. By contrast, Instant Pot Rio 7-in-1 received only 2 recommendations from Wirecutter (8 Feb 2024) and CNN Underscored (2 Jan 2025).
| Rank | Change | Price | Pressure Cooker | Forbes  | Wirecutter  | The Strategist  | CNN Underscored  | The Spruce Eats  | Food & Wine  | Good Housekeeping  | All Recipes  | NBC News  | seriouseats.com  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | - | $120 |  Instant Pot Pro 10-in-1 The Instant Pot Pro 10-in-1 Pressure Cooker is a versatile and durable appliance that offers a wide range of cooking functions, making it a convenient and reliable option for cooking enthusiasts. | - | 2 | - | - | - | 3 | - | 1 | - | 1 |
| 5 | - | $100 |  Instant Pot Rio 7-in-1 | - | 1 | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 8 Feb 2024 Wirecutter ranked Instant Pot Rio 7-in-1 as #1 and Instant Pot Pro 10-in-1 as #2
Rank Pressure Cooker Comment #1 out of 2 Instant Pot Rio 7-in-1 The best electric pressure cooker#2 out of 2 Instant Pot Pro 10-in-1 More versatileSource: www.nytimes.com - On 17 Oct 2024 Food & Wine ranked Instant Pot Pro 10-in-1 as #3
Rank Pressure Cooker Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 6 Instant Pot Pro 10-in-1 Best Instant Pot... ... ... Source: www.foodandwine.com - On 29 Aug 2024 All Recipes ranked Instant Pot Pro 10-in-1 as #1
Rank Pressure Cooker Comment #1 out of 3 Instant Pot Pro 10-in-1 Our Top Pick... ... ... Source: www.allrecipes.com - On 31 Oct 2024 seriouseats.com ranked Instant Pot Pro 10-in-1 as #1
Rank Pressure Cooker Comment #1 out of 4 Instant Pot Pro 10-in-1 The Best Electric Multi-Cooker for Most People... ... ... Source: www.seriouseats.com - On 2 Jan 2025 CNN Underscored ranked Instant Pot Rio 7-in-1 as #2
Rank Pressure Cooker Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 4 Instant Pot Rio 7-in-1 Best budget... ... ... Source: www.cnn.com
After counting and adding up the 49 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Instant Pot Pro 10-in-1 outranks Instant Pot Rio 7-in-1. This is not to say that Instant Pot Rio 7-in-1 is a bad option. Like Instant Pot Pro 10-in-1, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Instant Pot Pro 10-in-1 outranks Instant Pot Rio 7-in-1 by 2 positions. This indicates that, as of 3 Jan 2025, Instant Pot Pro 10-in-1 is more critically acclaimed than Instant Pot Rio 7-in-1.
| Rank | Change | Price | Pressure Cooker | Forbes | Wirecutter | The Strategist | CNN Underscored | The Spruce Eats | Food & Wine | Good Housekeeping | All Recipes | NBC News | seriouseats.com |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Check price |  Breville Fast Slow Pro The Breville Fast Slow Pro is a versatile and durable multi-cooker that offers a range of cooking modes, user-friendly operation, and advanced safety features. | - | - | 1 | - | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 2 | - | $100 |  Instant Pot Duo60 The Instant Pot Duo60 is a versatile and reliable programmable pressure cooker that offers a variety of cooking functions, user-friendly operation, and excellent safety features, making it highly recommended by experts and reviewers. | 1 | - | 2 | - | 2 | - | 1 | - | 4 | - |
| 3 | - | $120 | Instant Pot Pro 10-in-1 The Instant Pot Pro 10-in-1 Pressure Cooker is a versatile and durable appliance that offers a wide range of cooking functions, making it a convenient and reliable option for cooking enthusiasts. | - | 2 | - | - | - | 3 | - | 1 | - | 1 |
| 4 | - | $70 |  T-Fal Clipso | - | - | - | 4 | - | 1 | - | - | - | 3 |
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Expert reviews [5]
Total expert reviews: 5
- with a score: 4
- without a score: 1
| Highest score by TechRadar |
90 |
| Average score based on 5 reviews | 88 |
| Lowest score by Tom's Guide | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [1]
Total expert reviews: 1
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 1
From Seller:
- 10-IN-1 FUNCTIONALITY: Pressure cook, slow cook, sous vide, sauté pan, sterilizer, yogurt maker, food warmer, cake baker and steamer
- CUSTOMIZABLE COOKING PROGRAMS: The included 28 program settings are perfect for a selection of essential meals
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From Seller:
- UPDATED DESIGN: Revolutionary. Innovative. One Pot Wonder, RIO's modern slim design in matte black finish has the same great capacity and improved features you love from Instant Pot! Upgraded ANTI-SPIN inner pot for easy sauté or stirring
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Product Review - Instant Pot RIO, 7-in-1 Electric Multi-Cooker, Pressure Cooker
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