This Costco exclusive debuted in 2020, but is no longer available for purchase. The mid-level model was most similar to the Instant Pot Duo Plus, but came with a different control panel, a sous vide function, and extra accessories. The Instant moosoo air fryer Pot Smart Programs allow you to engage each cooker’s listed functionality with the touch of a button. Many models also have additional Smart Programs that take the guesswork out of specific items like cake, yogurt, eggs, brown rice, and more.
On the other hand, the is the new kid on the block and comes with a few flashy features that make it more suitable for beginners (hence the name – Duo Nova). You’re on a budget
While it isn’t a budget appliance, this Instant Pot is a great price when you take into account all the different uses and the other appliances it can replace. You want dishwasher safe parts
All the removable parts including the lid can be cleaned in the dishwasher, taking the hassle out of cleaning up. You should clean the float valve periodically, especially after cooking frothy or starchy foods. For more information about safety precautions, please read the Instant Pot Duo Nova user manual.
There’s also a progress bar on the LCD display screen to indicate the cooking status but these are minimal differences and this is reflected in the similar price tags. Although the Instant Pot pressure multicooker has many different functions (smart programs), the most commonly used is the Pressure Cook function. Pressure cooking allows you to cook foods at a fraction of the time it would take on the stovetop. Get to know your LCD screen and the cooking functions that your pot has. My favorite to use is the pressure cooker button in the lower right.
In summary, in the Instant Pot Duo vs Instant Pot Duo Nova battle, you could say the latter is a bit more prepared for beginners. As a plus Duo Nova has bot the 3 quart and the 10 quart size – the latter is not similar to the Duo Classsic model (or any other instant pots for that matter). We used the Instant Pot Duo Nova for several recipes to try out its performance across different functions.
You’ll struggle to find another high-quality pressure cooker with such a large capacity. Both the Instant Pot Duo and the Duo Nova are available in 3, 6, and 8 liquid quartz. Being able to choose from three different sizes is great and means you can get something that fits in your kitchen perfectly. This range of sizes isn’t typically offered by other pressure cooker brands. The Instant Pot Duo Nova is the next generation of the one-touch multi-cooker that pressure cooks quickly, sauté, steams, slow cooks, warms, and makes delicious meats, eggs, rice, soup, yogurt and more.