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Robot and smart kitchen appliances, compared
Research-based comparisons of robot and smart kitchen appliances, from specs, manufacturer information, and owner feedback.
We do not present hands-on tests we have not done.
- Specs and manualsCapacity, programs, and what the maker actually claims.
- Owner feedbackPatterns in what people report after they have lived with a machine.
- No invented testsIf we have not used it, the review will not pretend that we have.
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All-in-one cooking robots
5 rated reviews2 specs-only7 total tracked
One-bowl machines that weigh, heat, chop, and stir, usually with guided recipes. This category uses its own score weights, listed on How we research, because the recipe library and what the bowl can do matter more here than cleanup.
Smart multicookers and pressure cookers
16 rated reviews14 specs-only30 total tracked
Electric pressure cookers and multicookers for US buyers, including app-connected models and plain programmable pots. This category uses its own score weights, listed on How we research, because an app and on-device programs are a separate reason to buy one.
Smart air fryers and countertop ovens
2 rated reviews32 specs-only34 total tracked
Countertop ovens and air fryers with guided cooking or app controls.
Bread makers
0 rated reviews2 specs-only2 total tracked
Machines that mix, rise, and bake a loaf.
Smart sous vide
5 rated reviews7 specs-only12 total tracked
Circulators and water ovens that hold a set temperature.
Automatic stir-fry and cooking machines
0 rated reviews0 specs-only0 total tracked
No products yet — we're researching this category.
Super-automatic and smart espresso machines
2 rated reviews0 specs-only2 total tracked
Bean-to-cup machines and connected espresso makers for US kitchens, from plain super-automatics to app-guided models.
Smart wireless meat thermometers
5 rated reviews0 specs-only5 total tracked
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi probes that track meat and ambient temps with phone alerts for US cooks.
Smart pellet grills
1 rated review0 specs-only1 total tracked
Pellet smokers and grills with Wi-Fi or app control for US backyards and patios.
Indoor electric pizza ovens
3 rated reviews1 specs-only4 total tracked
Countertop electric pizza ovens for US kitchens, including smart or preset-driven models.
Ice cream makers
1 rated review0 specs-only1 total tracked
Countertop ice cream machines for US buyers, including compressor models and pint-style treat makers like the Ninja Creami.
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- Best overall and best for guided recipes
- Best value with a published US spec sheet
- Lowest listed price
Best all-in-one cooking robots
Four scored machines. The Thermomix TM7 is the guided-recipe benchmark and is not sold on Amazon. The CookingPal Multo is likely discontinued and is not a current buy pick.
- Best app-connected pressure cooker
- Best guided cooking with a scale
- Best if you also want air frying
Best smart multicookers and pressure cookers
Nine current models. The Instant Pot Pro Plus and the Duo Crisp Smart tie on the calculated score. Only the Breville has no Amazon ASIN.
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1 October 2026
Instant Pot Pro vs Pro Plus: what the 6-quart Wi-Fi step adds
The Pro 6QT and Pro Plus 6QT are both 1,200 W, 6-quart Instant Pots. The Pro Plus page adds Wi-Fi, an app, and a different feature list. This is a reading of those pages and one published review, not a hands-on test.
1 October 2026
Thermomix TM7 vs CookingPal Multo
The TM7 is the Cookidoo machine Thermomix USA listed at $1,699. The Multo is a one-bowl cooker that is likely discontinued: cookingpal.com no longer hosts the consumer brand, and there is no official notice. This is not a hands-on test.
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- 7.0/10
CHEF iQ iQ Cooker
Research notes on the CHEF iQ iQ Cooker, listed at $199.99 with Wi-Fi, a built-in scale, and video-guided recipes. Amazon.com ASIN B0863JB424 matches that description. We did not cook with it.
- 5.7/10
CookingPal Multo
Research notes on the CookingPal Multo, model SKA-CP-MUL-WHI-528. It is likely discontinued. As of 1 October 2026, cookingpal.com no longer hosts the consumer brand, and there is no official discontinuation notice. Specs below follow a surviving copy of the user manual. We did not cook with it.
- 7.3/10
Instant Pot Pro Plus 6QT
Research notes on the Instant Pot Pro Plus 6QT, the Wi-Fi multicooker Instant Pot listed at $229.99. Amazon.com ASIN B08TMTJZ8L shows model 112-0124-01. We did not cook with it.
- 6.1/10
Ninja HyperHeat PC201
Research notes on the Ninja HyperHeat PC201, a 6.5 qt electric pressure cooker SharkNinja listed at $139.99. It is not described as an app cooker. Amazon.com ASIN B0FJ9YL548 is the Blue Macaron PC201. We did not cook with it.
- 7.3/10
Thermomix TM7
Research notes on the Thermomix TM7, the one-bowl cooker Vorwerk sells in the US for $1,699 through its shop and consultants. It is not on Amazon. We did not cook with it.
- 6.2/10
TOKIT Omni Cook C2
Research notes on the TOKIT Omni Cook sold for the US as model TLLJE01ACM-2A. Specs come from TOKIT's US pages. We did not cook with it, and we did not attach an Amazon ASIN.