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Instant Pot Duo Plus 6QT

6.5/10

Research scores and specs. No editorial review page is published for this model yet.

Research notes only. This page does not claim a hands-on test.

Last reviewed 2026-09-30.

$100–$250. Check current price on Amazon.

Quick specs

Capacity: 6 qt on the current Instant Pot shop page.
Functions: 9 listed: pressure, slow cook, steam, sauté, sous vide, rice, yogurt, cake, keep warm. 25 recipe presets.
App or programs: No app on the product page. On-device presets, a progress bar, and a dial. The Amazon title also mentions an app. The feature bullets on that listing do not.
Inner pot: Stainless 18/8 with a tri-ply bottom. Dishwasher-safe lid and inner pot. Steam rack and two extra sealing rings.
Power: 1000 W, 120 V, 60 Hz. Shop dimensions 13.43 x 13.35 x 12.76 in.
Where to buy: instantpot.com listed $139.99 on 30 September 2026. Amazon.com ASIN B09MZTP44L, model 112-0169-01, item type 6Qt Duo Plus 120V V4.

Owner feedback

We did not find an independent test that names model 112-0169-01. Older Duo Plus listings use other model numbers, including 112-0156-01, and those review counts are not this cooker. The conflict to know about is on the Amazon page itself: the title mentions an app, and the bullets describe the no-app WhisperQuiet Duo Plus. We followed the bullets and the instantpot.com page.

Score breakdown

6.5/10

Capability 25%6/10
Nine functions at 1000 W, including sous vide and cake, in a 6 qt tri-ply pot. No air fry, no bake or sterilize mode on this page, and less power than the Pro. It is a full electric pressure cooker, not a bare heating base.
Sources: Current Duo Plus WhisperQuiet page
Smart programs 20%5/10
25 presets, a progress bar, and step-by-step messages are on-device programs. The shop page does not claim Wi-Fi. The Amazon title's app line is not scored, because the same listing's bullets and the shop page do not describe an app.
Sources: Current Duo Plus WhisperQuiet page, Amazon.com ASIN B09MZTP44L (opens in a new tab)
Ease of use 15%7/10
The page describes a dial, a progress bar, and a one-touch steam button. There is no app to set up. We did not find a hands-on test of this WhisperQuiet revision.
Sources: Current Duo Plus WhisperQuiet page
Cleanup 10%7/10
The shop page says the lid and inner pot are dishwasher safe and includes two extra sealing rings. The stainless pot is not described as nonstick.
Sources: Current Duo Plus WhisperQuiet page
Build and reliability 15%7/10
1-year warranty, UL listing, and more than 10 safety mechanisms, with an 18/8 tri-ply pot. We did not transfer review counts from older Duo Plus model numbers.
Sources: Current Duo Plus WhisperQuiet page, Amazon.com ASIN B09MZTP44L (opens in a new tab)
Value 15%8/10
At $139.99 it is the mid-price Instant Pot in this set: more presets than the $109.99 Duo, and no app fee in the hardware price. The mismatched Amazon title is a buying hazard, not a reason to raise the feature score.
Sources: US collection price of $139.99 for the Duo Plus 6QT., Current Duo Plus WhisperQuiet page

Pros and cons

Pros

Pro: 25 on-device presets, sous vide, and WhisperQuiet release at a $139.99 list price, with no app required.
Pro: The Amazon feature bullets match the current shop page, and the item type names a 6 qt Duo Plus.

Cons

Con: This is not a Wi-Fi cooker on the manufacturer page. The Amazon title still advertises an app.
Con: 1000 W and nine functions, so it does not match the Pro on power or the Duo Crisp on air frying.

Sources

Manufacturer page