Our verdict: The Instant Pot 3.8L Smart 7-in-1 Electric Multi-Cooker ranks 9th of the 10 multi cookers we compare, with 8.3 out of 10.
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Instant Pot 3.8L Smart 7-in-1 Electric Multi-Cooker
8.3/10
A compact 3.8L electric pressure cooker with a stainless steel pot and seven functions. It suits one to three people, or couples who want pressure cooking without a big appliance on the worktop.
Real pressure cooking in a 3.8L pot that suits two to three portions
Seven functions including slow cook, sauté, steam, egg and yoghurt
Stainless steel inner pot, lid and accessories are dishwasher-safe
Small enough to store in a cupboard
Keep in mind
Too small for batch cooking or a large chicken
No air-fry or crisping lid
A newer model, so long-term reliability is unclear
Why the Instant Pot 7-in-1 scores 8.3
Each bar shows where it places among the 10 multi cookers in this guide, so a full bar is 1st of 10. How happy owners are counts for most of the score.
How happy owners are9th of 10
How many rated it10th of 10
How new it is1st of 10
Why it sits behind the Ninja Speedi 12-in-1 Multi-Cooker, Air Fryer & Slow Cooker ON500UKSTGD
The Ninja Speedi 12-in-1 Multi-Cooker, Air Fryer & Slow Cooker ON500UKSTGD (8.4) beats the Instant Pot 3.8L Smart 7-in-1 Electric Multi-Cooker (8.3) because it leaves owners a little happier.
About the Instant Pot 7-in-1
The Instant Pot 3.8L is a countertop electric pressure cooker with a stainless steel inner pot, lid and accessories. It has seven functions: pressure cook, slow cook, sauté, steam, egg, yoghurt and keep warm. The brand sells it for one to four portions and says it cooks up to 70% faster than traditional methods, with examples such as risotto in 6 minutes.
The control panel uses icons and progress indicators rather than a screen or app. The lid has an easy-seal lock and a quick steam release switch, and there is a vertical lid holder built in. The inner pot is anti-spin, so it stays put while you stir. A stainless steel steam rack comes with it. John Lewis lists a sealing ring in the box as well, for its version of the model.
It has no air-fry or crisping lid, and none of the seven functions covers it. The inner pot, lid and accessories are dishwasher-safe, though John Lewis marks the cooker as dishwasher-safe for some parts only.
What owners report about the Instant Pot 7-in-1
Owner feedback for this exact model is limited, so what follows rests on a handful of owner comments.
Owners like the size. One household of three finds it right, and another owner says it cooks for four and is wide enough to stir comfortably. Owners call it easy to use and easy to clean. Others report that it is lighter than their previous multi-cookers, that it heats up and builds pressure quickly, and that they like the button that opens the steam valve.
The one complaint we found is the power cord, which is fixed to the cooker, so it cannot be unplugged and tidied away for storage. We found no owner reports of faults or failures with this model, but it is too new for a view on long-term durability.
Who the Instant Pot 7-in-1 suits
Buy it if you cook for one to three people and want real pressure cooking, a slow cooker and a yoghurt maker in one pot that fits in a cupboard. It also suits anyone who wants to try an electric pressure cooker without paying for a large one.
Look elsewhere if you batch cook or roast a large chicken: 3.8 litres runs out quickly, and the Midea 9-in-1 Pressure Cooker 7.6L is the larger pressure cooker in this guide. If you want air frying from the same machine, the Ninja Foodi 11-in-1 SmartLid Multi-Cooker 6L OL550UK has it, and this model does not.
Questions about the Instant Pot 7-in-1
What can the Instant Pot 3.8L 7-in-1 do?
It does seven things: pressure cooking, slow cooking, sautéing, steaming, cooking eggs, making yoghurt and keeping food warm. It does not air fry.
How many people does the Instant Pot 3.8L 7-in-1 cook for?
One to four portions, according to the brand and John Lewis. Two to three people is the comfortable range.
Is the Instant Pot 3.8L 7-in-1 dishwasher safe?
Mostly. The brand says the stainless steel inner pot, lid and accessories can go in the dishwasher, but the cooker base cannot.
How big is the Instant Pot 3.8L 7-in-1?
The brand gives 36 cm wide, 32 cm deep and 26 cm high. John Lewis lists it at 4.72 kg.
What warranty does the Instant Pot 3.8L 7-in-1 have?
The brand gives 1 year as standard. Appliances Direct sells an extended 3-year warranty separately.
Other multi cooker picks
The other badge winners in our multi cookers ranking.
Every score here comes from our ranking model; no editor sets the order. Too few review sites cover multi cookers for their verdicts to lead, so this ranking is led by owners. It ranks products by how happy owners are, holding back any product few owners have rated until more agree. How many rated it and how new it is only settle close calls, and value for money earns its own badge rather than a higher place. We compared 23 models for this guide before settling on these ten.
Brands can't pay to be included or to move up. We last checked these picks in October 2026.
