CATEGORY : Electric Pressure Cookers

Instant Pot ultra VS. Instant Pot Max

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8.7
Winner:

Instant Pot ultra

Reasons to buy Instant Pot ultra:

  • button icon Multipurpose - Can be used as a Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Yogurt Maker, Cake Maker, Egg Cooker, Sauté, and more
  • button icon Dial for program selection and system settings adjustments
  • button icon Cooks up to 70% faster than traditional pressure cookers
  • button icon It comes with a cooking progress indicator.
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8.3
Runners Up:

Instant Pot Max

Reasons to buy Instant Pot Max :

  • button icon Housed with brushed stainless steel which is durable and easy to clean.
  • button icon It is a multiuse pressure cooker with 15psi.
  • button icon Touch screen makes programming very easy and more convenient
  • button icon The Auto Steam Release Control makes it safe to Use
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

Instant Pot Max

  • Pressure Canner
  • For Canning
DESIGN
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
FEATURES
WINNER :

Instant Pot ultra

  • Broil
  • Bake/Roast
  • Bean Chili
  • Meat Stew
Comparison Winner
Instant Pot ultra

Reasons why we like it:

  • Broil
  • Bake/Roast
  • Bean Chili
  • Meat Stew
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COMPARISON – Instant Pot ultra VS. Instant Pot Max

PERFORMANCE

Electric

Instant Pot ultra
Instant Pot Max
Yes

Fully electric

Yes

Available

Pressure Canner

Instant Pot ultra
Instant Pot Max
No

Yes

Not indicated

For Canning

Instant Pot ultra
Instant Pot Max
No

Yes

Available- The pot will hold 6-pint jars in the canner.

Air fryer combo

Instant Pot ultra
Instant Pot Max
Yes

Not indicated

Yes

Not indicated

Specs & Functionality

Instant Pot ultra
Instant Pot Max
Yes

A central dial with a simple turn, altitude adjustment, cooking indicator, steam release reset button, sterilise, cake and egg programs,10 cooking appliances in one,11 safety features, app with over 1000 guided recipes.

Yes

6-quart pot size, 1100watts heating element power, 120-60Hz voltage, and LCD display, unlimited pre-set temperatures, touch screen, dial, and button. Built with stainless steel and free recipe app with over 1000 plus recipes and more.

MultiCooker

Instant Pot ultra
Instant Pot Max
Yes

multi-cooker. You can use it to prepare various dishes.

Yes

Available

AUTO PRESSURE RELEASE

Instant Pot ultra
Instant Pot Max
Yes

You have an option of either releasing the pressure manually or let it happen automatically.

Yes

Available

COOKING PRESET

Instant Pot ultra
Instant Pot Max
Yes

Available

Yes

Available- it has unlimited pre-set temperatures.

Rice or Grain Cooker

Instant Pot ultra
Instant Pot Max
Yes

Available

Yes

Available

Slow Cooks

Instant Pot ultra
Instant Pot Max
Yes

Available

Yes

Available

CUSTOMIZABLE COOKING PROGRAMS

Instant Pot ultra
Instant Pot Max
Yes

Choose from 10 customizable cooking programs.

Yes

Not indicated

TenderCrisp Technology

Instant Pot ultra
Instant Pot Max
No

No

Programmable

Instant Pot ultra
Instant Pot Max
Yes

Simply use the central dial with a simple turn and press for maximum program selection and adjustment.

Yes

Use the well-lit LCD display to program the cooker- set time, temperature, pressure level, delay start, and Warm.

Instant Pot Max

DESIGN

LCD Display

Instant Pot ultra
Instant Pot Max
Yes

Available-it has a large blue LCD display for easy selection and adjustment of the cooking programs.

Yes

Available

Capacity (Qts)

Instant Pot ultra
Instant Pot Max
Yes

6

Yes

6 Quarts

Stainless Steel

Instant Pot ultra
Instant Pot Max
Yes

Available

Yes

Available- 18-8 Steel

Built-in Pressure Gauge

Instant Pot ultra
Instant Pot Max
Yes

Available

Yes

Available

Built-in Scale

Instant Pot ultra
Instant Pot Max
Yes

Available

Yes

Available

SAFETY FEATURES

Instant Pot ultra
Instant Pot Max
Yes

Easy Steam Release Feature, The Quick Release Button makes it easier to release steam

Yes

UL certified with 13 safety features, 1. Steam Release, 2. Safety Lid Lock, 3. Wireless Lid Detection, 4. Lid Position Detection, 5. Overheat (Burn) Protection, 6. Anti-Block Shield, 7. Automatic Pressure Control, 8. Pressure Indicator, 9. Automatic Temperature Control, 10. Leaky Lid Detection, 11. Self-Diagnostic, 12. Thermal Fuse, 13. Electrical Fuse.

INCLUDED ACESSORIES

Instant Pot ultra
Instant Pot Max
Yes

Steam rack (with handles), recipe booklet, serving spoon, soup spoon

Yes

free recipe app

Wattage

Instant Pot ultra
Instant Pot Max
Yes

1000 watts

Yes

1100W

Product dimensions

Instant Pot ultra
Instant Pot Max
Yes

13 x 12.5 x 12.5 inches

Yes

12.2 x 12.6 x 13 inches

CONCLUSION

PROS

Instant Pot ultra
Instant Pot Max
Yes

1. Safe to use thanks to its 11 safety features and auto steam release which gives you peace of mind when using it. The cooker has a new steam release reset button for safer handling. It is also best to remove the float valve, steam release valve and sealing ring. 2. Very easy to use thanks to its central dial which is simple to turn and press for easier and more precise cooking program selection and adjustment. It also has an easy to read blue LCD display where you can easily select the cooking program of your choice. 3. It comes with new amazing features; an altitude adjustment which takes the guesswork out of this pressure cooker. It can easily convert a recipe to provide a more cooking time depending on the altitude you are at. It does not matter whether you are at a low or high or sea level. Attainable pressure levels get lower as you get higher in elevation 4. It has a cooking progress monitor which allows you to monitor the cooking states; The Ultra has a cooking graph that displays the progress through preheating, cooking and warming phases so you know right where you are in the process. 5. The vent/regulator is controlled by a separate button - the Quick Release button, Push the button into the locking position and it pops the Vent up to release the pressure, turns the quick release knob and unlock the Vent so it drops back down and stops the pressure from releasing. 6. It has a 24 hour delay start which allows you to postpone the cooking and start it from wherever you are. Thereafter the keep warm feature keeps your meal warm to until you are ready to serve and enjoy your meal while it is still hot.

Yes

• With a sustained 15psi, this pressure cooker not only cooks food faster but can also do home canner. • Programming this appliance is made simple thanks to its large touch screen. You can seamlessly set time, temperature, pressure level, delay start, and warmth. • It boosts nutrition thanks to its nutriboost technology that works by creating a boiling motion during pressure cooking to break down food, adding nutrition, flavor, and taste to soups and bone broth. • Take the guesswork from your recipe conversion with the altitude adjustment that provides a more precise cooking time. • It is safe to use and gives you great peace of mind when you are using it thanks to its 13 safety features. • It is easy to clean and eliminate any messes thanks to its stainless steel non-stick interior and exterior. • Learn how to cook chef-quality meals with the free recipe app that has over 1000 recipes and more that will guide you to produce delicious meals. The app comes with the following features to help you in your cooking journey.  Getting Started Videos  Create Your Favourites  Personalized Grocery List  Review and Rate Recipes  Share with Friends

CONS

Instant Pot ultra
Instant Pot Max
Yes

• The silicone lid holds all the cooking smells which lead to it stinking in the future, however you can run it into the dishwasher on the top rack laid flat each time you are done cooking. • The stainless steel is not really good with non-stick feature as some foods remain stuck on the insides of the pot; however cleaning it is very easy.

Yes

• You may not get great results if you choose to use tender-crisp technology however you can choose from the amazing cooking programs to cook your meals.

FEATURES

Crisper Basket

Instant Pot ultra
Instant Pot Max
No

No

Dehydrate

Instant Pot ultra
Instant Pot Max
No

No

Broil

Instant Pot ultra
Instant Pot Max
Yes

Not indicated

No

Sear/Sauté

Instant Pot ultra
Instant Pot Max
Yes

Available

Yes

Available

Steam

Instant Pot ultra
Instant Pot Max
Yes

Available

Yes

Available

Pressure Cooks

Instant Pot ultra
Instant Pot Max
Yes

Available

Yes

Available

Start/Stop functionality

Instant Pot ultra
Instant Pot Max
Yes

Available

Yes

Available

Bake/Roast

Instant Pot ultra
Instant Pot Max
Yes

Available

No

Air Crisp

Instant Pot ultra
Instant Pot Max
No

No

Keep Warm

Instant Pot ultra
Instant Pot Max
Yes

Available

Yes

Available

Reheat

Instant Pot ultra
Instant Pot Max
Yes

NOT INCLUDED

Yes

Not indicated

Yogurt

Instant Pot ultra
Instant Pot Max
Yes

Available

Yes

Available

Electric

Instant Pot ultra
Instant Pot Max
Yes

Available

Yes

Available

Poultry

Instant Pot ultra
Instant Pot Max
Yes

Available

Yes

Not indicated

Bean Chili

Instant Pot ultra
Instant Pot Max
Yes

Available

No

Meat Stew

Instant Pot ultra
Instant Pot Max
Yes

Available

No

Multigrain

Instant Pot ultra
Instant Pot Max
Yes

Available

Yes

Not indicated

Rice Cooker

Instant Pot ultra
Instant Pot Max
Yes

Can be used to cook rice and other grains

Yes

Available

Soup Broth

Instant Pot ultra
Instant Pot Max
Yes

Available

Yes

Available

Delay Start

Instant Pot ultra
Instant Pot Max
Yes

Available

Yes

Available

Pressure Level

Instant Pot ultra
Instant Pot Max
Yes

Available

Yes

15psi

Cancel Cooking

Instant Pot ultra
Instant Pot Max
Yes

Available

Yes

Available

Instant Pot ultra

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