The wide shape of this Instant Pot is a total game changer. I’ve owned other models before, but this one fits so much more because of the wider diameter. Whole chicken, racks of ribs, large cuts of meat — everything fits without awkward folding or cutting. That alone makes this upgrade worth it. Cooking performance is exactly what I expect from Instant Pot: fast, even, and reliable. Pressure cooking is smooth, sauté space is generous, and it reduces cooking time for big meals without sacrificing tenderness. The pot is also easier to stir in because it’s not tall and narrow like older versions. If you cook whole poultry, soups in bulk, or one-pot family meals, this is the perfect size and shape. Plenty of room, less hassle, and more versatility. Highly recommend for anyone who wants more space to cook real full-sized meals, not just chopped-down portions. Read more
Love the size and the pink color. So, much easier to work with and clean than the larger version. The sauté function does run pretty hot so don’t take your eyes off it. Did a pot roast almost the same size as the bottom of the pot in 75 min, on pressure cook setting. Took it out and set it aside to rest then put all the vegetables in the pot and pressure cooked for 30 min (could have done for less time) Probably could have done meat for 60 min and been fine. It’s nice and light and so much more convenient than trying to lug around the big one especially when there is only two of us now. It made more than enough for at least 4 people. So, unless you have a huge family or like tons of leftovers then this is great for 2-4 people easy. The directions for pressure cooking say to use a minimum of 3 cups of liquid but I believe this would be incorrect as it would have filled the pot over 3/4 full when you add ingredients. From what information I could gather on the internet you should only need a minimum of 1 cup liquid. Which I think sounds more correct because I split the difference and added almost 2 cups and in the end after done cooking I had probably 4 cups of liquid when all cooked. But overall very happy with the machine and it’s quick cooking time. It’s a great quality machine and was on sale so a steal of a deal. Definitely great value for the money Read more
I recently bought the Instant Pot 4QT RIO Mini 7-in-1 Multi-Cooker, and it has already become one of my favorite kitchen appliances. The 4-quart size is perfect for small households, quick meals, or meal prepping without taking up too much counter space. It heats up fast, cooks evenly, and the preset functions make everything incredibly convenient—whether I’m pressure cooking, slow cooking, sautéing, or making rice. I also love the updated RIO design; it looks modern and is easy to clean. Overall, this mini Instant Pot is powerful, versatile, and a great value. Highly recommended for anyone wanting fast, hassle-free cooking! Read more
I am so happy with the decision to get the perfect multi cooker. It replaced my 6 qt crockpot express oval which I have had for years and loved. It finally died a valiant death and I needed a new one. I use it just about every day. I make shredded chicken every other day for our 2 dogs and I use it to make dinner just about every night. I have never had an instant pot and this one turned out to be a great choice. I like that the inner pot stays put when you stir, I like how easy it is to clean, as well as all things I can make in it, very versatile. It's easy to use, heats up quickly and I like the safety features, except the lid tends to get very hot on each side of the handle so I had to learn the hard way to be careful of that. Otherwise, my food turns out great and full of flavor, and it's not too heavy for me. I liked my oval pot and when I first saw this, it looks a bit small to me, but everything fits in it just right. It doesn't take up a lot of space on my counter which is great since I have a small kitchen. Read more
PROS: 1) Aesthetically pleasing appearance in my upgraded light kitchen, much prettier than my other black and stainless Instant Pots. Even the panel is mostly white. Color is a soft white or very light off white, not stark white which I was hoping for. 2) Much quieter than my other 3 and 6 quart Instant Pots. No loud obnoxious beeps. 3) The release button is on the front of the lid rather than next to the pressure release spout making it much much safer to use. 4) The glass lid from my 6 quart Instant Pot unit fits this container so they are interchangeable. A huge plus since the unit doesn’t come with a cover for refrigeration. 5) I love the wider shorter bowl which makes it easier to cook and serve. 6) I like that it has both high and low temperature settings for Slow Cook unlike my 3 quart Instant Pot. CONS: 1) Cord is cheap and flimsy, nothing like the more substantial 3 pronged cord on my other Instant Pot units. This was a huge downgrade. And it’s black, an eyesore on this otherwise very pretty unit. Should have used a better quality white cord. I’m purchasing a sleeve for it. 2) Electric Cord is not detachable like with my other Instant Pot units so you can’t replace it in case you want something longer or shorter or better quality or just want to remove it for storage. 3) You can’t purchase additional replacement containers in this size and shape which I was able to do with my other Instant Pot units. Hopefully they’ll eventually manufacture them. But in the meantime the one container is all I have. 4) The Pressure Cook/Steam/ settings have only one temperature unlike my other stainless Instant Pot units which had both low and high options. I consider this a rather significant downgrade. After using it several times and judging by how long it takes to heat up, cook, and depressurize the temp seems to be high. Disappointing as I always used the low temp setting before. Overall I like the RIO except for the cord and that I can’t buy extra containers. So far it’s working well. I’ve already made soup, pasta, and rice which came out perfect. Read more
