What do reviews say about rice?

TechGearLab found rice cooked well but a bit sticky rather than fluffy.

What do reviews say about quiet?

Tom's Guide praises the quiet steam release; only 4 Best Buy owners complain about the valve.

What do reviews say about dishwasher?

Tom's Guide says cleanup in the dishwasher is easy; TechGearLab found the attached lid fiddly.

Home & Kitchen · Multicookers · 1,035 reviews · 4 sources

Instant Pot Duo Plus 6-Qt

Best for: easy everyday pressure cookingMid-range

A simple, reliable 6-quart pressure cooker with a safer, quieter steam release. Rice can come out sticky and the lid is awkward to clean.

Tracking since Sep 2026

Buy if

You want fast stews and beans
You are new to pressure cooking

Skip if

You want fluffy rice every time
You need an air fryer lid

How it scores

Performance8.0

Noise8.0

Value8.0

Ease of cleaning7.5

Price

$119.99–140

You pay for: List price; often on sale

Reviewed Sep 2026 · 0 new reviews since · score unchanged

What people love

Most mentioned by reviewers

Easy to useClear buttons and presets

Reliable resultsOwners like overall output

Cooks wellTender meat and hearty soups

What people complain about

Most mentioned by reviewers

Sticky riceRice not always fluffy

Hot lidTop of lid gets very hot

Reviewers disagree on

Few presets keep it simpleYou set times yourself

Alternatives

Same price · $119.99–140

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Sources

AI summary of public reviews, not a recommendation.