Our verdict: The Instant Pot Pro 8 Quart Multi-Use Pressure Cooker ranks 3rd of the 10 multi-cookers we compare, with 8.9 out of 10.
Instant Pot Pro 8 Quart Multi-Use Pressure Cooker
8.9/10
The Instant Pot Pro 8 Quart is a 10-in-1 electric pressure cooker with a stainless steel pot, sous vide mode and a diffusing steam release. It suits large households and people who batch cook.
8-quart pot handles large roasts, big batches of stock and meal prep for a full table
Steam release switch with a diffusing cover sends the steam up and away from your hand
Sous vide, sterilize and bake modes on top of the usual pressure, slow and rice functions
Pot has handles for lifting out, and the lid and pot are dishwasher safe
Keep in mind
Large and heavy for a small countertop or cabinet
Costs more than the Duo line, and the extra modes matter little if you only pressure cook
Slow cook runs gentler than a dedicated slow cooker, so cooking times need adjusting
Why the Instant Pot Pro 8 scores 8.9
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 are3rd of 10
How many rated it2nd of 10
How new it is7th of 10
Why it sits behind the Instant Pot Duo 6 Quart 7-in-1 Multi-Use Pressure Cooker
The Instant Pot Duo 6 Quart 7-in-1 Multi-Use Pressure Cooker (9.3) beats the Instant Pot Pro 8 Quart Multi-Use Pressure Cooker (8.9) because it leaves owners clearly happier.
About the Instant Pot Pro 8
The Pro 8 Quart (SKU 113-0044-01) is an electric multi-cooker with an 8-quart stainless steel inner pot, rated for up to 8 servings. It runs on 120 V at 1400 W and is UL and ULC listed. The ten functions are pressure cook, slow cook, sous vide, sauté, sterilize, yogurt, rice, bake, steam and keep warm.
Cooking is set through 28 one-touch programs, and you can store 5 programmable favorites. A large LCD shows a progress bar as the cooker heats, pressurizes and cooks. Keep Warm starts automatically after cooking and runs up to 10 hours. You can turn it off.
The upgrades over a basic Instant Pot are practical ones. The inner pot has handles for lifting it out, and the steam release is a switch with a diffusing cover that redirects the steam. The lid locks automatically, and the cooker has overheat protection. The lid and inner pot go in the dishwasher.
In the box are the cooker, the lid, the inner pot, a steam rack, a stainless steel steamer with handles and an extra sealing ring. The brand says it preheats 20% faster and cooks up to 70% faster than a traditional slow cooker. Those are the brand's own claims.
What owners report about the Instant Pot Pro 8
We found little owner feedback we could confirm for this exact model. What we found comes from a review aggregator, not owners' own words, so treat it with care.
Owners cooking for five or more tend to like the 8-quart size. They say the inner pot coating holds up through repeated dishwasher cycles, and that the steam release is quicker than on the basic Duo line.
The complaints are weight and small batches. The cooker is heavy enough that some owners find it hard to lift onto high shelves. The minimum fill line is also high for an 8-quart pot, so small portions cook less efficiently.
Who the Instant Pot Pro 8 suits
It fits families of five or more, people who cook roasts or big pots of stock, and anyone who preps a week of meals at once. The handles, the diffusing steam release and the sous vide mode are useful extras if you will use them.
Look elsewhere if you have a small kitchen or cook for one or two. It is large and heavy, and small portions waste the pot. If you only pressure cook, the Instant Pot Duo 6 Quart 7-in-1 Multi-Use Pressure Cooker costs less. If you want an 8-quart cooker without the Instant Pot premium, there is the Midea 12-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker 8 Quarts Stainless Steel Inner Pot.
Questions about the Instant Pot Pro 8
Does the Instant Pot Pro 8 Quart have a sous vide mode?
Yes. Sous vide is one of its 10 functions, along with pressure cook, slow cook, sauté, sterilize, yogurt, rice, bake, steam and keep warm.
Is the Instant Pot Pro 8 Quart dishwasher safe?
Yes. The brand lists the lid and the stainless steel inner pot as dishwasher safe.
How many people does the Instant Pot Pro 8 Quart serve?
Up to 8 servings, according to the brand. The pot holds 8 quarts.
What warranty does the Instant Pot Pro 8 Quart have?
It has a 1-year limited warranty from the purchase or delivery date, whichever is later. It covers repair or replacement at the brand's discretion for purchases from authorized retailers. Registration is optional and does not affect your warranty rights.
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The Instant Pot Pro 8 Quart is a 10-in-1 electric pressure cooker with a stainless steel pot, sous vide mode and a diffusing steam release. 8.9 out of 10.
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 17 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.
