Medium electric pressure cooker 5-6 quarts

Why We Chose It

The Instant Pot is like the Swiss Army knife of the kitchen, only without the corkscrew. It offers ten cooking functions, which is nine more than your average microwave, and it's as fast as a cheetah on caffeine. With a 6-quart capacity, it can handle a small army or just your family. The customizable programs mean you can pretend you're a chef without actually having to be one. And let's face it, anything that cuts cooking time by 70% and preheats 20% faster is practically a miracle. Plus, it's black and white, the color of sophistication and humility. It's the best choice for those who want to cook like a pro but can't be bothered to actually become one.

What It Does

• Cooks 70% faster. Almost time travel.
• 6-quart capacity. Feeds your hangry family.
• Dishwasher-safe. Your lazy dreams come true.
• 28 smart programs. For the indecisive chef.

What It Doesn't Do

• It won't do the dishes. Just makes them.
• Won't fix your cooking skills. Sorry.
• Doesn't sing. But it hums quietly.
• Won't take up less counter space. It's a beast.

Tech Specs

• 10-in-1 functionality. Overqualified kitchen gadget.
• 1200 watts. Power that could run a small country.
• 6-quart capacity. That's a lot of stew.
• UL & ULC certified. It won't explode. Hopefully.

Who It's For

For the culinary challenged who still want to impress at dinner parties, this is your secret weapon. The time-strapped parent who needs to feed an army of kids before soccer practice will find it a godsend, especially when it cleans up after itself. And then there's the gadget geek who just wants another excuse to add to their collection of kitchen contraptions. They can pretend they're doing it for the love of cooking, but we all know it's because they need something to brag about at the next tech meet-up.