Chef iQ review
Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026
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Our verdict
Chef iQ suits cooks who want guided multicooker programmes and a low entry price, and it is less convincing for anyone shopping for an air fryer range. Entry price of $5 sits at 3 of 87 brands, and programmes count of 300 ranks 1 of 60.
Key facts
- Best for
- Cooks wanting one app guided multicooker with a wide programme library at a low entry price.
- Reference models
- iQ Cooker, iQ MiniOven, iQ Sense (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Price from
- $5 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Capacity (l)
- 5.67 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Power (W)
- 1,000 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Cooking programmes
- 300 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Mobile app
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Warranty
- 1 year (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Spare parts shop
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Markets
- US, CA, MX (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Legal entity
- RJ BRANDS, LLC (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Headquarters
- United States (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Phone, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Products
- Multicooker
- Official website
- chefiq.com
Apps and profiles
- Get the app
- Google Play
- Elsewhere
- X
Pros and cons
Pros
- Programmes count of 300 ranks 1 of 60 brands in this group.
- Entry price of $5 places the brand 3 of 87 brands ranked on price from.
- A mobile app is included, so recipe steps and settings sit in one place.
- A spare parts shop is available, which matters for a cooker used daily.
- Support runs by email, phone and a help centre through email, phone and help centre.
Cons
- Product types cover the multicooker alone, so an air fryer shopper has nothing to compare here.
- Capacity of 5.67-litre ranks 44 of 69 brands, which is a small bowl for batch cooking.
- Warranty cover runs 1 year, shorter than many appliances in this category.
- Markets listed are limited to US, CA and MX, so buyers elsewhere need to check availability first.
Who it suits
- Cooks who want guided cooking steps in a mobile app rather than freehand timing.
- Households wanting a single multicooker for pressure cooking and slow cooking.
- Shoppers in the US, Canada and Mexico who want a low entry price for a multicooker.
Who should look elsewhere
- Air fryer first buyers, since GASTROBACK and Daewoo Electricals both list air fryers alongside other product types.
- Large batch cooks, because the capacity ranks near the back of the field.
- Shoppers outside US, CA and MX who need a broad local support network.
How it compares on our data
Where Chef iQ lands depends entirely on which measure you take, and the spread is wide. On price from, the brand sits at 3 out of 87 brands ranked, which is a strong result for anyone buying on entry cost. Programmes count tells the same story from a different angle: 300 places it at 1 out of 60. Capacity tells the opposite. At 5.67 litres, the brand ranks 44 of 69, so a buyer feeding more than a few people should look elsewhere. The reference models behind these numbers are iQ Cooker, iQ MiniOven, iQ Sense, and the product type on offer is the multicooker. Readers comparing on price and on programme count get a different answer from readers comparing on bowl size, so the measure that matters most should decide the shortlist.
Core features
The core of the offer is a 5.67-litre multicooker driven by a mobile app, with 300 programmes to choose from and 1,000 W of power behind the cooking. The app is the main way most buyers will use it, since recipe steps and timings are handled there rather than on a dial. A spare parts shop is available, so replacement lids, seals and baskets can be bought directly. Warranty cover runs 1 year, which is short for an appliance expected to run several times a week, and parts availability is the mitigating factor. The reference models in the range are iQ Cooker, iQ MiniOven, iQ Sense, so the multicooker is joined by a smaller oven and a sensing model. Anyone weighing this against a broader kitchen brand should note that the product type here is a multicooker on its own, and the mobile app is a yes for the cooker rather than a promise of a whole kitchen ecosystem.
The company behind it
Chef iQ is run by RJ BRANDS, LLC, registered in the US, and the company sells into the markets listed in the United States, CA and MX. Buyers outside those regions will want to confirm delivery and warranty cover before committing, since the listed markets are the stated reach rather than a global one. Support is handled through email, phone and help centre, which combines email, phone and a help centre. That mix suits buyers who want a person to talk to on a long warranty claim, and the spare parts shop pairs with it for anything that wears out. No licensing or regulatory approvals are listed for the brand, and the product type is a kitchen appliance rather than anything that would need them. For a company sizing question, the legal entity and home market above are the two facts that matter most.
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Where Chef iQ is available
- Available
- Canada, Mexico, United States
Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Chef iQ multicooker cost to buy?+
Entry pricing starts at $5 across the range listed by the brand. That puts Chef iQ at 3 of 87 brands ranked on price from, one of the stronger positions in this group. The reference models are iQ Cooker, iQ MiniOven, iQ Sense, so the entry figure covers the range rather than a single appliance.
Is there an app for the Chef iQ cooker?+
Yes, a mobile app is part of the package for the iQ Cooker. Guided recipes, timings and settings are handled there rather than through a control panel alone, which is the main reason to pick this brand over a simpler multicooker. Buyers who prefer a physical dial will find the app adds a step rather than removes one.
How many cooking programmes does it offer?+
The programme library runs to 300 entries, which ranks 1 of 60 brands on that measure. That is far above what most appliances in this category carry, and it is the strongest single feature argument for the brand. It also explains why the app matters, since the library is too large to memorise.
What size is the bowl and can it cook for a family?+
Capacity is 5.67 litres, which ranks 44 of 69 brands in the group. That is a modest bowl and it sits toward the back of the field, so cooking for a large family in one batch will be tight. Daily use for a couple or a small household is where the size fits.
Where is Chef iQ sold and supported?+
The company is RJ BRANDS, LLC, based in the US, and markets listed are US, CA and MX. Support runs through email, phone and help centre, giving email, phone and help centre options. Buyers outside those markets should confirm delivery and warranty cover first, since the listed markets are the stated reach.
What warranty and parts support comes with it?+
Warranty cover runs 1 year, which is brief for an appliance expected to run most days. A spare parts shop is available, so lids, seals and baskets can be bought directly rather than only through support. Over a long ownership period the parts availability matters more than the length of the initial cover.
Does it replace an air fryer as well as a pressure cooker?+
The product type listed is the multicooker, so air fryer functions are not the headline of this range. Buyers whose priority is a dedicated air fryer are better served by a brand that lists one alongside other appliances. Chef iQ makes more sense for pressure cooking, slow cooking and guided multi step recipes.
How much power does the cooker draw?+
Wattage is 1,000 W, which matters for everyday kitchen planning rather than a specification to brag about. On a standard domestic circuit that is an everyday load, so a dedicated socket is rarely needed. The figure also gives a rough sense of how long a long pressure programme takes to come back to temperature.
Sources
- chefiq.com/collections/chef-iq-products checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Price from, Reference models
“Gasket $5.00”
- chefiq.com/pages/about checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Headquarters
“Designed in the USA”
- chefiq.com/pages/chef-iq-warranty checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Legal entity, Markets, Warranty
“CHEF iQ is a registered trademark of RJ BRANDS, LLC”
- chefiq.com/pages/contact checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Support channels
“Email: support@chefiq.com Phone: 1-888-593-1701 FAQs”
- chefiq.com/products/iq-cooker checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Mobile app, Capacity (l), Products, Cooking programmes, Spare parts shop, Power (W)
“WiFi and Bluetooth pairing with the CHEF iQ App”
Compiled from 5 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: Dishwasher-safe parts.
Chef iQ
Cooks wanting one app guided multicooker with a wide programme library at a low entry price.