Instant Pot review

Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026

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Our verdict

Instant Pot suits UK cooks who want one maker covering air frying and pressure cooking, with entry pricing of £79.99 and reference models spanning the Pro and Classic multi-cookers through the Vortex Dual air fryer. The trade-off is a GB only range and warranty of just 1 year.

Key facts

Best for
Households wanting air fryer and multicooker functions from one UK maker at a low entry price
Reference models
Instant Pot Pro 5.7L Multi-Cooker, Instant Pot Classic 5.7L Multi-Cooker, Instant Pot Vortex Dual 11L PFAS-Free Air Fryer (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Price from
£79.99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Capacity (l)
11 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Power (W)
2,600 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Cooking programmes
8 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Dishwasher-safe parts
Yes (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
GB (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Legal entity
Instant Pot (EMEA) Limited (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
United Kingdom (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Email, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Products
Air fryer, Multicooker
Official website
instantpot.co.uk

Apps and profiles

Get the app
Google Play

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Covers both air fryer and multicooker in one range, unlike Chef iQ which lists multicooker only
  • Air fryer and multicooker reference models share a single maker, so lids, seals and baskets come from one spare parts shop
  • Dishwasher safe parts, which 95% of brands in this category offer
  • A mobile app pairs with 8 programs, so presets can be guided from a phone
  • Entry price of £79.99 ranks at position 51 of 87 on price, keeping it among the cheaper brands in the field

Cons

  • Support runs on email and help centre only, with no phone line listed for fault diagnosis
  • Warranty of 1 year is short for a countertop appliance expected to last years
  • Program count of 8 ranks at position 33 of 60, below the category median of 9.5 programs
  • The range holds air fryer and multicooker only, where Gastroback pairs both with air fryer, multicooker and blender

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Who it suits

  • UK households cooking for families, where 11-litre capacity in the Vortex Dual air fryer handles batch cooking
  • Cooks who want a multicooker and an air fryer from the same maker instead of two brands
  • Buyers who will drive 8 programs from the listed mobile app

Who should look elsewhere

  • Shoppers outside GB, who will not find local warranty handling
  • People who need phone support, since support runs on email and help centre only
  • Cooks shopping only for a pressure cooker, since Chef iQ lists multicooker as its only type

How it compares on our data

Against the brands ranked on this category, Instant Pot sits in the middle of the field rather than at either edge. Entry price lands at position 51 of 87 brands, which keeps it among the cheaper entry costs here, and that lines up with a cost score of 8.8 out of 8.8 alongside an offer score of 8.9. Capacity of 11 litres in the Vortex Dual air fryer puts the brand at position 12 of 69, a large bowl suited to batch cooking for a family. Programs count of 8 ranks at position 33 of 60, below the category median of 9.5 programs, so the preset library is the weaker side of the range. For readers weighing entry price against what the set of features gives back, Instant Pot is a value at entry with a modest program library, and the spread between 4 and 300 programs across the field shows how wide that range runs.

Core features

The range spans air fryer and multicooker, with reference models covering the Instant Pot Pro multi-cooker, the Instant Pot Classic multi-cooker and the Instant Pot Vortex Dual air fryer, so cooking methods sit under one roof rather than split across brands. Capacity reaches 11 litres in the Vortex Dual, which is where a family batch of food fits, while the multi-cookers handle smaller volumes for weekday meals. The Vortex Dual runs 8 programs, and a mobile app is listed so preset guidance can come from a phone rather than the panel alone. Dishwasher safe parts take the worst of the cleanup off your hands, though a spare parts shop is the more useful feature over time: replacement lids, seals and baskets for older models can be ordered from the same maker, which matters when a multi-cooker outlives its original accessories. Warranty cover is 1 year, so buyers who expect the pot to stay in daily use for years should weigh that shorter term against the features on offer.

The company behind it

The brand is run by Instant Pot (EMEA) Limited, registered in the United Kingdom, and the terms cover GB, so support and warranty handling sit in one place rather than across several territories. Help runs on email and help centre, which pairs a written route with a self-service library for setup questions. Buyers who fault-find quickly by email or in the help centre will find this workable, though anyone hoping to phone a technician will not find a number listed. A separate spare parts shop lets you order replacement lids, seals and baskets for older models, which is useful when a multi-cooker outlives its original accessories.

How Instant Pot compares

Where Instant Pot is available

Available
United Kingdom

Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)

Frequently asked questions

What does an Instant Pot cost to buy?+

Entry pricing starts at £79.99, which places Instant Pot at position 51 of 87 brands ranked on entry price. That sits in the cheaper part of the field, under the category entry median of €136.38. The listed figure is a one-off purchase price, not a subscription.

Which Instant Pot models are worth comparing?+

The reference line-up names the Instant Pot Pro multi-cooker, the Instant Pot Classic multi-cooker and the Instant Pot Vortex Dual air fryer. The Vortex Dual is the largest of the set at 11-litre capacity, while the multi-cookers sit at the smaller end. Buyers wanting both functions can stay with one maker.

Does Instant Pot sell replacement parts?+

Yes, a spare parts shop is listed, which matters most for multicookers where seals and lids wear out with use. That matches the wider pattern, since 96.2% of the brands covered carry a parts shop. Replacement parts can then be bought from the same maker instead of hunting second hand.

Is there an app for Instant Pot cookers?+

A mobile app is listed, so program guidance can come from a phone rather than the panel alone. Paired with 8 programs, it suits cooks who prefer presets over manual timing. The listing describes no paid app tier, so the app adds no stated ongoing fee.

How long is the Instant Pot warranty?+

Warranty cover runs 1 year, which is modest for a countertop appliance expected to stay in the kitchen for years. Buyers wanting longer peace of mind should weigh that against the entry price of £79.99. Questions go through email and help centre.

Can I buy Instant Pot outside the UK?+

Instant Pot lists GB as its market, and the company behind it is registered in the United Kingdom. Shoppers elsewhere should check local warranty handling before ordering. A single market also narrows the accessories and spare parts range compared with a multi-country seller.

Are the Instant Pot Vortex Dual parts dishwasher safe?+

Dishwasher safe parts are listed, so cleanup does not mean hand washing every basket. That is the norm in this category, with 95% of brands offering them. The 8 programs still need resetting between batches, since the app does not run them.

Is Instant Pot cheaper than Gastroback?+

Instant Pot starts at £79.99, while Gastroback covers a wider set of air fryer, multicooker and blender in one maker. Daewoo Electricals pairs air fryers with air fryer, blender and stand mixer but leaves out multicookers. Instant Pot therefore competes on the multicooker side rather than on appliance variety.

Sources

Compiled from 6 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.

Instant Pot

Households wanting air fryer and multicooker functions from one UK maker at a low entry price

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