Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1

A #1 bestseller on Amazon, the Duo offers all of the standard Instant Pot features with an extra setting for making homemade yogurt. It's the Kitchen Appliances and Technology Lab's top pick — it comes in two size pots (06 and 08). The inner pot is made of stainless steel and it boasts a 3-ply bottom for even heat distribution.

It also features the essential added features: a "delay start" tool and a "keep warm" function. It also lets you pressure cook on low (in addition to high), so you’ll have more control over the cooking temperature of soups and lentils, which may ultimately prevent them from overcooking into mushy oblivion.

Unlike previous Lux model, this model has a large handle on top that makes opening and closing it quick and easy, and the extra slots on both side handles can be used to prop up the lid when it's not in use. Plus the cord's detachable, which you'll love if you're planning on storing your new toy in a tight cabinet.