Instant Pot Pro 10-in-1 Review 2026: The Smartest Multi-Cooker?

What Is the Instant Pot Pro 10-in-1?

The Instant Pot Pro is the premium tier of Instant Pot's multi-cooker range — adding NutriBoost Technology, Sous Vide, Bake functions, and Instant Connect App integration to the core pressure cooking capabilities that made the original Duo a kitchen staple. Ten cooking functions in a single 5.7L appliance at £199 positions it squarely in the 'replace several appliances with one' category.

If you already own an Instant Pot Duo and are happy with it, the Pro offers incremental rather than transformational improvements. But for those buying a multi-cooker for the first time, the Pro's expanded function set and connectivity justify its position at the top of the Instant Pot range.

The 10 Functions

The Instant Pot Pro covers: Pressure Cook, Slow Cook, Sauté, Rice/Grain, Steam, Yoghurt, Sous Vide, Bake, NutriBoost, and Food Warm. In practice, Pressure Cook, Slow Cook, Sauté, and Rice account for 90% of regular use — the remaining six functions add capability rather than daily-use frequency. But having them available without a separate appliance matters when the occasion arises.

Bake function turns the inner pot into a small oven — primarily useful for cheesecakes, bread, and cakes that benefit from steam-assisted cooking. Sous Vide maintains precise water temperature for vacuum-sealed proteins, producing restaurant-quality texture for steaks and chicken breasts. These are genuine cooking capabilities, not marketing additions.

NutriBoost Technology

NutriBoost is Instant Pot's name for a gentle pressure pulsing cycle during cooking — periodically increasing and releasing pressure slightly to agitate the liquid contents. The claimed benefit is enhanced flavour extraction, producing richer stews, soups, and risottos than standard static pressure cooking achieves.

In practice, NutriBoost produces a discernible difference in liquid-based dishes where flavour development matters — a beef stew or lentil soup that might taste flat from a standard pressure cycle has more depth with NutriBoost active. The difference is real but subtle rather than dramatic. It's most noticeable when cooking from raw ingredients rather than pre-made stocks and sauces.

Time and Energy Savings

The headline claims — 70% faster cooking and 80% energy savings versus a traditional oven — are broadly accurate for pressure cooking use cases. A beef stew that takes 2.5 hours in an oven at 160°C takes 35–40 minutes in the Instant Pot at pressure. Dried pulses that would need 2 hours of simmering on the hob take 20–25 minutes in the pot. For weeknight cooking, these time savings make fundamentally different meal options viable.

Energy savings come from the sealed pressure vessel: heating 5.7L of water in a sealed pot requires a fraction of the energy of heating a large oven cavity to operating temperature. The 1200W element runs briefly at high power then cycles to maintain pressure, versus an oven running at sustained 2000–3000W for extended periods.

5.7L Capacity

The 5.7L inner pot handles comfortably up to 6 portions of most dishes. For a family of 4, this is ideal — enough for full-evening meal portions with leftovers. For couples or solo cooks, the capacity is generous but the appliance still functions without issue at half fill. A standard rule for pressure cooking is not to fill beyond two-thirds capacity to allow steam space; at 5.7L this still provides approximately 3.8L of cooking space, plenty for most recipes.

Instant Connect App

The Instant Connect App connects via Bluetooth (not Wi-Fi, meaning proximity is required) to monitor cooking progress, receive completion alerts, and access a library of guided recipes calibrated to the Pro's functions. For cooks who want to start a slow-cook in the morning and be alerted when it shifts to Keep Warm, the app provides that capability without returning to the kitchen.

The app's recipe library is the more practically useful feature — recipes programmed specifically for the Instant Pot's pressure cooking times and functions produce more consistent results than adapting conventional recipes independently.

Who Should Buy It?

The Instant Pot Pro makes most sense for: households that do batch cooking or meal prep regularly; people wanting to replace a slow cooker, rice cooker, and steamer with one device; anyone who has found conventional pressure cookers intimidating and wants the digital safety and monitoring features; and home cooks who want to experiment with sous vide without a dedicated immersion circulator.

Those already satisfied with a first-generation Instant Pot Duo should consider whether the additional functions justify the upgrade cost — for most Duo users, the answer is no unless NutriBoost or app connectivity specifically appeals.

Verdict

The Instant Pot Pro 10-in-1 is an excellent multi-cooker for households buying their first Instant Pot or upgrading from an older model. The NutriBoost flavour enhancement, sous vide and bake capabilities, and app connectivity collectively justify the Pro tier's positioning over the standard Duo. At £199 for a 5.7L device that replaces five separate kitchen appliances, the value is strong.

Rating: 4.6/5 — One of the best multi-cookers on the UK market. Slight deduction for the Bluetooth-only app (limiting remote monitoring range) and relatively small review base for a flagship model.

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