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Instant Pot DUO 60 Plus (9-in-1) vs Instant Pot LUX60 (6-in-1)

Product Comparison: Instant Pot DUO 60 Plus (9-in-1) vs Instant Pot LUX60 (6-in-1)

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Instant Pot DUO 60 Plus (9-in-1) 6 Qt Multi- Use Programmable Pressure Cooker

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Instant Pot LUX60 (6-in-1) V3 6 Qt Multi-Use Programmable Pressure Cooker

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General Specifications

Brand

Instant Pot

Model

DUO 60 Plus (9-in-1)

Lux 60 V3

Origin

China

About the Product

Instant Pot® Duo Plus is the next evolution in the Duo Series, the #1 best-selling cooker in the Instant Pot family. The Duo Plus 9-In-1 Programmable kitchen appliance with advanced microprocessor technology incorporates all of the great features that made the Duo the #1 best seller. It has new and improved programs and features to continually support one's fast-paced and healthy lifestyle.

Instant Pot Lux 60 is a 6-in-1 programmable cooker combining the functions of a pressure cooker, sauté/browning, slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer and warmer. Using 10 built-in programs, your favourite dishes are within the reach of pressing a button. To tailor for varying tastes and food conditions, the programs come with 3 adjustable modes. Special features include 3 temperatures in Sauté for browning or thickening, and 3 temperatures in Slow Cook to complete the tasks of a common slow cooker.

Key Specs

Capacity

6 qt.

Type of Sealing

Silicone ring

Sealing Ring

Automatic Overpressure Release

Yes

Capacity
Automatic Overpressure Release

Instant Pot DUO 60 Plus (9-in-1)

Instant Pot LUX60 (6-in-1)

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Instant Pot DUO 60 Plus (9-in-1) 6 Qt Multi- Use Programmable Pressure Cooker

Excellent...quietly does it's job. Stainless steel inner, 6qt. Holds alot.works fantastic.
Good size capacity compromise, cooks foods fast.
Great so far. Perfect hard-boiled eggs. Cooked chicken chili verde in 15 minutes - starting with raw chicken! Awesome capacity.
We loved this at first but after about a month of use we are having problems with the lid sealing properly. We always put the lid on the same way, according to the manual instructions, and this has now happened twice.
The only problem I've had is with the silicon ring that seals it. It picks up flavors and is difficult to get entirely clean.

Instant Pot LUX60 (6-in-1) V3 6 Qt Multi-Use Programmable Pressure Cooker

Works great so far!!!! Capacity Large enough for a family of 5!!!
It has bigger capacity to cook with shorter time. and does not much higher than the price with similar capacity rice cooker.
The 6 quart capacity of the pot matches that of many slow cookers.
I’m still learning, but I’m very satisfied with it. I do wish I would have purchased a larger capacity pot.
It's hard to remove the odor from previous cooking. I removed the plastic sealing ring from the lid and washed both as thoroughly as possible, wiped the inside of the cooker body, and washed the inner pot of course, but it still remains.
The first 3 times I used it, I loved it. But by the fourth time, the lid seal was loose and fitting the lid onto the pot so it would seal was very difficult.
The six quart size is not really big enough for home canning.

Size & Weight

Depth

12.2 in.

12.5 in.

Material

Stainless steel

Brushed Stainless Steel

Color

Black/Silver

Stainless steel

Height

13.4 in.

13.18 in.

Width

12.5 in.

12.2 in.

Weight

11.83 lbs.

11.53 lbs.

Instant Pot DUO 60 Plus (9-in-1)

Instant Pot LUX60 (6-in-1)

Instant Pot DUO 60 Plus (9-in-1)

Instant Pot LUX60 (6-in-1)

Instant Pot DUO 60 Plus (9-in-1)

Instant Pot LUX60 (6-in-1)

Instant Pot DUO 60 Plus (9-in-1)

Instant Pot LUX60 (6-in-1)

What customers say about "Size & Weight"

Instant Pot DUO 60 Plus (9-in-1) 6 Qt Multi- Use Programmable Pressure Cooker

The size is definitely a huge plus. Construction quality is very high. The inner stainless vessel is really impressive quality.
The 6 quart is the perfect size for a family of 4.
Good size capacity compromise, cooks foods fast.
The 6 quart size is good for my family of four.

Instant Pot LUX60 (6-in-1) V3 6 Qt Multi-Use Programmable Pressure Cooker

I have not used all of the features of my Instant Pot but so far I love it. The size is perfect for one or two people. Easy to use and clean.
Good quality materials, and a very nice steel pot unlike most other brands.
A look at the reviews shows that these units are well-built, made with quality materials, and are made to last.
I bought this pot to replace a large oval Crock-Pot I was using for over a decade. Due to the lack of space in my current kitchen, I needed a more compact size.
A little work with a jig to hold the strain relief and a drill press allowed me to replace the power cord with one of better materials.

Control

Temperature Control

Yes

Bakelite Handles

Yes

Pressure Regulator

Yes

Type of Sensors

Magnetic sensors

Bakelite Handles
Pressure Regulator

What customers say about "Control"

Instant Pot DUO 60 Plus (9-in-1) 6 Qt Multi- Use Programmable Pressure Cooker

Three new preset buttons - cake, egg, sterilize. It also had the yogurt function which other IP do, but not some of the other makes. Large LCD Screen with Digital Display.
So glad I got this model. Love the blue display and I don't have to scroll through every time with a dumb dial.
It has a big bright display, lights that let you know where you are in the cooking process, and way more features.
The display is really nice and clear. You can tell what function is being used and when pressure is set. The diagram on kid shows you what direction the "steam release" valve needs to be.
The control panel allows me to see just where I am in the cooking process which is wonderful.

Instant Pot LUX60 (6-in-1) V3 6 Qt Multi-Use Programmable Pressure Cooker

I used to sauté option which didn’t really let me control the heat (or maybe I just haven’t figured that out yet). It just got really hot so when I was trying to sauté onions in it, I had to keep adding water to keep it from burning at the bottom.
I've heard that some folks have been intimidated by the number of controls it has.
It does have safety valves, of course, but it seems to control the heat/pressure internally to remove need for periodic pressure releases.
The trouble with most electric cook pots these days is that they control temp. by either being on or off and not by being on at different levels. Nothing like a stove burner. All multi-pots are a compromise. Jack of all trades, master of none.
Now, I've pulled it out to make another meal, and the knob that controls the seal is broken. The valve is not working, and we cannot use it to pressure cook.

Features

Cooking Options

Pressure cooker, Slow cooker, Rice, Saute/browning maker, Yogurt maker, Steaming

Soup/Broth, Meat/Stew, Cake, Egg, Sauté, Rice, Multigrain, Porridge, Steam, Slow Cook

Type

Electric

Yogurt Maker Function

Yes

Canning Function

Yes

Keep Warm Function

Yes

Dishwasher-Safe Parts

Yes

Extras

15 smart programs, Accessories include – steam rack with handles, recipe booklet, serving spoon, soup spoon, and measuring cup, Up to 70% quicker, Mode indicators, LCD display

Built with the latest 3rd generation microprocessor technology, Stainless steel (18/8) inner cooking pot, food grade 304, no chemical coating, Smart, remembers the way you cook, each program remembers your last customization

What customers say about "Features"

Instant Pot DUO 60 Plus (9-in-1) 6 Qt Multi- Use Programmable Pressure Cooker

Can use it on any surface, the bottom does not get very hot.
Has a ton of features, but like a microwave you just end pushing the +minute button for most things.
The yogurt feature- wow! I used to make it in my crock pot but it was tricky and I would often burn my milk during the "scald" stage. No more baby! It boils the milk for you and then maintains the correct incubation temperature for however long you want
It takes waaay longer to get up to pressure treated than my stove top pressure cooker. Like way longer.
It takes way longer to cool down than my stove top pressure cooker. Consequently it's pretty far from instant.

Instant Pot LUX60 (6-in-1) V3 6 Qt Multi-Use Programmable Pressure Cooker

The brown rice cooked very well with the "Rice" setting. I cook short-grain brown, and it made pretty chewy (my favorite way) with no adjustment.
It is quiet while pressure cooking. No hissing. It adjusts by itself so I have seen very little steaming out.
The Instant Pot has a feature which warns you & prevents you from burning items like oatmeal or rice. The Instant Pot has a digital display which is easier to use & understand.
I was hesitant getting this because I didn't need many features this thing had. I already have slow cooker and other pots and some reviews said that it spits hot water but I decided to give it a try again because of the stainless steel pot I figured in a long run it will save us money.
The safety features of the Instant Pot eliminate all of those concerns.

Power

Wattage

1000 Watts