Instant Pot - Vortex Plus 4QT
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Last updated: Aug 5, 2025 Scoring
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"Ya I got 4 years daily use multiple times on my instant vortex."
"My beloved original instant vortex has finally died after 5+ years of constant use."
"this thing is going strong for 4 years now"
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"Best non stick coating I have tested ... The non stick on the Cosori, and Instant were in a different league, and the food came out much better out of both of them."
"Very easy cleanup."
"It's got an oven style door, opens down and a glass--wipes right off--plus the door removes easily though I've never really had to take it off."
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"it’s got a rotisserie! I don’t have the shake anything"
"The fry basket rotisserie attachment alone is worth it to me."
"it has a rotisserie mode, in case you want your fries to be tumbled while cooked and a "spit" that secures your whole chicken."
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"Insanely quiet. Several times I had to double check if it was even on. ... The instant wins every category ease of use, sound, looks, window etc"
"ultra quiet"
"Very intuitive settings, with a nice knob for adjustments. ... The instant wins every category ease of use, sound, looks, window etc"
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"Insanely quiet. Several times I had to double check if it was even on. ... The instant wins every category ease of use, sound, looks, window etc"
"I like the window to be able to see how much more time the food needs without letting out heat or slowing down cooking time."
"It's got an oven style door, opens down and a glass--wipes right off--plus the door removes easily though I've never really had to take it off."
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"the food out of the Cosori is much better IMHO. ... Chicken wings, the Cosori finished 7 minutes faster with much crisper skin. ... From raw frozen chicken tenders, Cosori was the only one to get a decent crispy on the outside before the internal temp got too high. ... the Instant taking about 16-17 minutes and not being as evenly cooked. ... I really prefer the Instant AF, but the food quality of the Cosori won me over, and it is going back."
"400 degrees maximum heat doesn't cut it in 2024 ... Chicken wings, the Cosori finished 7 minutes faster with much crisper skin. Being able to bump to 450 made all the difference in finishing the wings. ... From raw frozen chicken tenders, Cosori was the only one to get a decent crispy on the outside before the internal temp got too high. ... I set both 2 400, and did the optional pre heat on the Cosori. I set both to 20 minutes, but the Cosori reached my optimal level of crisp in just about 11 minutes, with the Instant taking about 16-17 minutes and not being as evenly cooked."
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"the Foodi just does more"
"the Foodi just does more, and has more space"
"I often have to stage food and keep stuff warm"
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"the handle detached from the basket and couldn't be reattached."
"how easy the teflon scratches the screen pan"
"The display lines are half gone"
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"all the window does is get dark and yellow, even wiping it down every time we cook. ... So you have to open it anyway to check."
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"Same! I’ve forbid my husband from using it. ... It seems like it’s killing us?! ... I want to send it back!! ... Regret it!"
"How long does it take for the plastic smell to go away? I just got one and can't handle the smell 😩 ... Right? It's so bad and the plastic smell gets into the food. ... I did that and it still stinks 😂 I just use it for reheating food now since I don't have a microwave lol the taste is less noticeable though"
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