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Instant Pot Rio 7-in-1 vs Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1
Get the Instant Pot Rio. It's the Duo's successor: same cooking, a cleaner touch panel and a pot that doesn't spin when you stir. Buy the Duo only if it's cheaper on the day.
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Which one is for you?
Instant Pot Rio
The Rio is the one for the newer design and no spinning pot.
Is the Instant Pot Rio 7-in-1 worth it?Instant Pot Duo
A lower price on the day, labels instead of icons? The Duo.
Is the Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 worth it?Key differences
Instant Pot RioInstant Pot Duo
Pressure and slow cooking
Very good
Very good
Controls
Touch panel with icons
Buttons and a dial
Pot
Doesn't spin as you stir✓
Can spin when you stir
Look
Black finish
Steel
Price
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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