4QT RIO Mini 7-in-1 Multi-Cooker

4QT RIO Mini 7-in-1 Multi-Cooker

by Instant Pot

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Rating Overview

4.5
5.5K ratings
Data confidence: Moderate (2 sources)

Our Take

The Instant Pot RIO Mini 4QT draws buyers who found the classic 6QT too large for one or two people. At $90, it covers pressure cooking, slow cooking, saute, and a handful of other modes, and around 5,500 reviews at 4.5 stars suggest buyers are largely happy with the tradeoff. Buyers in smaller apartments specifically mention appreciating the reduced footprint without giving up pressure cooking capability. We tracked prices as low as $75 during sales, which is the right window to buy. The capacity limitation is real though: anyone cooking for three or more people will find it constraining, and dishes with a lot of liquid can hit the fill line faster than expected. A few buyers also noted the inner pot feels lighter than older Instant Pot generations.

SimmerPicks Score

7.6
Very Good
SimmerPicks Score
Quality
8.8
Value
3.3
Popularity
4.7
Price Stability
7.3

Key Takeaways

Strengths

  • + Highly rated (4.5/5 stars)
  • + 5.5K+ verified ratings -high confidence

Watch Out For

  • Near its 90-day high -consider waiting

Price Analysis

$89.99
Current
$74.99
90-Day Low
$89.99
90-Day High
$86.14
Average
Low: $75 Current: $89.99 High: $90

Based on 7 price data points over the last 90 days.

Specifications

weight
4.9 kg
dimensions
31.8 x 35.1 x 25.6 cm
packageWeight
5.3 kg
color
Sea Salt
size
4 Quarts
material
Stainless steel
model
140-8008-01-AU

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