Instant Pot Duo vs. Lux

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With so many types of instant pots on the market, how do you decide which one is the best? We’ve done the research to save you time when choosing an Instant Pot. Two of our favorites are the Instant Pot Duo and the Instant Pot Lux. Here, we’re comparing the two models — the Instant Pot Lux vs. the Duo — to help you choose the right Instant Pot that fits your needs. We’ve also rounded up the best Instant Pot deals right now, if you’re looking for a good discount.

Look

Both Duo and Lux look very similar at first glance. Both are multipurpose cylindrical pressure cookers that are coated in stainless steel, have black bases and black lids and stainless steel lids. Both have durable stainless steel inner pans and both come with similar accessories: a steaming rack, a mixing spoon, a drip tray and a measuring cup. However, the steamer rack on the Du has handles that make it easier to insert and remove from the pot.

The screens on both devices look similar; however, you’ll notice that the edges on the Lux’s screen are more rounded, while the Duo’s are a bit more rounded. Lux and Duo also have some different buttons (more on that later).

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Both the Lux and the Duo come in a 3 liter Mini version (ideal for families of two to three people or for side dishes), a 6 liter size (ideal for families of four to six people) and an 8 liter model (ideal for larger families of six or more people). You may also be able to find the Lux in a 5 liter option. The Lux also comes in a variety of colors, including red, blue, stainless steel red, and stainless steel black; and with Lux you can choose different design options, such as floral patterns. The different colors and floral pattern are a bit more expensive than the traditional Lux.

Both pots have small side handles for easier carrying, but the side handles on each pot are slightly different. The duo side handles have a rectangular section cut out. This allows you to place the lid on the side of the pot while stirring, checking the meal or adding ingredients. The Lux’s side handles don’t have those rectangular cutouts, so there’s no place on the device to store the cover.

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Cover design

Pressure cooker lids have handles so you can safely open and close the pot. The duo handle goes the entire diameter of the lid, so you can use your whole hand to securely twist the lid into place. The Lux, on the other hand, has a handle with a slot on the lid that you can grip with just four fingers. It’s a little less ergonomic and it’s a little more difficult to secure the cover in place.

Instant Pots and similar pressure cookers have a steam release valve that you screw into the “seal” position during pressure cooking and set to the “vent” position when you want to release pressure or prevent pressure build-up. The steam release valves on the Lux and Duo models are very different. The Duo valve has one valve and one seal position, while the Lux valve has two valve positions and one seal position centered between the two valve positions.

Features and functions

The main difference between the Instant Pot Duo and the Instant Pot Lux is that the Duo is a 7-in-1 cooker (pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer, steamer, yogurt maker and heater) and has 14 cooking program; but the Lux is a 6-in-1 cooker (pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer, steamer and heater) and has 12 cooking programs. The Duo also has a high and low pressure setting, while the Lux only has a high pressure setting. Both pots have a third-generation microprocessor that monitors pressure and temperature and makes adjustments based on the amount of food you put in the pot.

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Here are the 14 cooking programs you get with Duo:

Soup / soup
Meat/stew
Green beans/chili
Poultry
Sauté/fry
Steam
Rice
Mash
Multigrain
Slow cooking
Heat up
Yogurt
Pasteurize
Pressure cooking

Note that the 6 and 8 quart models have full functionality, but the Duo Mini is a condensed version. Mini does not support some of the programs, such as the button for more grains, poultry or pasteurization. You can check out our full Instant Pot Duo review here.

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Here are the 12 cooking programs you get with Lux:

Soup / soup
Meat/stew
Cake
Egg
Simmer
Rice
Multigrain
Mash
Pressure cooking
Steam
Heat up
Slow cooking

Like the Duo, the Mini version of the Lux doesn’t include all the features you get with the larger models. The Lux Mini does not have a cake or multi-grain function. However, you can still perform these functions using other buttons.

Ease of use and performance

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Both devices are very easy to use and both work well. Small differences, such as the design of the handle and the steam release valve, make the Duo easier to use.

Despite the different cooking programs, we haven’t yet found anything that we can cook in the Du that we can’t cook in the Lux (or vice versa). Once you know what you’re doing, you can create almost any Instant Pot recipe in Lux or Duo as long as you have a large enough model for that specific recipe.

Which model is better?

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Without considering the price, the Duo is the better model. It has more functionality and a few extra benefits that make cooking faster and easier, such as additional cooking programs, a better steaming rack, an easier-to-use lid and steam release valve, and a place to place the lid while cooking.

In cases where price is not important, the Duo is honestly the better model. It has more functionality and a few extra benefits that make cooking a walk in the park. The Duo’s “bonuses” include additional cooking programs, a better steaming rack, an easier-to-use lid and steam release mechanism, and a place to place the lid while cooking.

Most of the time, Duo products cost about $20 more than the average Lux product. The base 3-liter brushed steel Lux model costs $65, while the 3-liter Duo costs $80. You can expect to pay $80 for the 6-quart Lux product, while the 6-quart Duo is $100. Finally, the 8 liter Lux is priced at $110 and the 8 liter Duo will set you back around $140.

The Duo has tons of awesome extra features, but both products are very close if you look closely at the price. However, we want to point out that the Duo will usually go on sale over time, so be on the lookout. There are tons of annual deals in stores across the country that you can check out that are sure to get you a big discount on Duo products. We invite you to buy Duo if you have the chance to make a good deal.

For most of us, price is a vital part of our purchase considerations, which is why we prefer Lux products. Their products offer the same functions as Duo at a lower price. Even so, if you’re comfortable shelling out an extra $15 to $30 (depending on the size of the model you want to buy), we believe the Duo can improve the cooking process and make it a pleasure, not a hassle.

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