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Instant Pot Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid vs Ninja Foodi 11-in-1 SmartLid Multi-Cooker
Get the Ninja Foodi SmartLid. Clear cooking charts and steam-and-crisp modes that make roasts juicy inside and crisp outside. The Duo Crisp is cheaper, with a steel pot and almost no guidance.
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Which one is for you?
Instant Pot Duo Crisp
A steel pot, pressure released for you and less money: that's the Duo Crisp.
Is the Instant Pot Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid worth it?Ninja Foodi SmartLid
Charts to learn from, crisp-skinned roasts, an easy-wipe pot? The SmartLid.
Is the Ninja Foodi 11-in-1 SmartLid Multi-Cooker worth it?Key differences
Instant Pot Duo CrispNinja Foodi SmartLid
Pressure cooking and air frying
Both, under one lid
Both, under one lid
Steam and crisp together
No
Yes✓
Pot
Stainless steel
Non-stick
Pressure release
Automatic, three ways✓
By hand
Guidance in the box
Very little
Clear cooking charts✓
Price
Less✓
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: TechRadar, Tom's Guide, Homes & Gardens, manufacturer specifications.
Updated 3 Nov 2026How we decide