Comparisons between Instant Pot IP-DUO and IP-LUX

Feature comparison between Instant Pot IP-LUX and Instant Pot IP-DUO. The highlighted features are unique in IP-DUO series.
Features
IP-LUX-50/60 (Revision 2)
IP-DUO-50/60
Industrial Design
Microprocessor Controlled ProgramsYesYes
SensorsThermometer, pressure sensor, lid position sensorThermometer, double pressure sensor, lid position sensor
Pressure CookingSingle pressure settings: High 10.2 ~ 11.6psi (70 ~ 80kPa)Dual pressure settings: High 10.2 ~ 11.6psi (70 ~ 80kPa); Low 5.8 ~7.2 psi (40 ~ 50kpa)
Slow Cooker0.5 ~ 20 hours, at 3 temperature settings.
  • Normal mode: 90~96°C/194~205°F (Medium in a common slow cooker)
  • More mode: 93~99°C/199~210°F (High in a common slow cooker)
  • Less mode: 88-94°C/190~201°F (Low in a common slow cooker)
0.5 ~ 20 hours, at 3 temperature settings.
  • Normal mode: 90~96°C/194~205°F (Medium in a common slow cooker)
  • More mode: 93~99°C/199~210°F (High in a common slow cooker)
  • Less mode: 88-94°C/190~201°F (Low in a common slow cooker)
Sauté30 minutes at 3 temperature settings30 minutes at 3 temperature settings
Automatic Keep-warmYes, upto 10 hoursYes, upto 10 hours
Keep-warmPre-set to upto 10 hours. 63 ~ 78°C (145 ~ 172°F);Programmable to 99 hours 50 minutes, 63 ~ 78°C (145 ~ 172°F);
YogurtN/AYogurt: up to 99 hours 30 minutes at 36 ~ 43°C (96.8 ~ 109.4°F); Jiu Niang (fermented glutinous rice): 30 ~ 34°C (86 ~ 93.2°F); Pasteurizing milk: ~83°C (~180°F).
Built-in Smart Programs1014 including all IP-LUX programs
Delayed CookingUp to 24 hoursUp to 24 hours
10 Safety MechanismsYesYes
LED Display4 digits4 digits, ~30% larger than IP-LUX
3-ply Bottom Stainless Steel Cooking Pot18/8 Food Grade 304 stainless steel inner pot18/8 Food Grade 304 stainless steel inner pot
Lid Fin Holders on BaseNoYes
Condensation Collector & Cord RackNoYes
Anti-block ShieldSingle shield on steam release ventDouble shield on float valve and steam release vent
Capacity and Heating Element PowerIP-LUX60: 6qt inner pot and 1000W heating element
IP-LUX50: 5qt inner pot and 900W heating element
IP-DUO60: 6qt inner pot and 1000W heating element
IP-DUO50: 5qt inner pot and 900W heating element

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