Undeniable Reasons to Upgrade to the New Instant Pot Ultra

I don't technically need a new Instant Pot, I just want one after seeing the Instant Pot Ultra ($150) at Sur La Table. It rivals the Instant Pot Duo80 ($130), a bestselling model that has racked up a near five-star rating from almost 25,000 customers. Like the Duo80, there are about 15 cooking presets so even the most beginner cook can get down to business and pressure-cook eggs, yogurt, grains, meats, and soups. However, the Ultra has one big difference: its sleek digital display screen that is controlled with a silver knob vs. buttons.

So far, fans are raving about the Ultra. It has over 60 reviews with a near perfect score, and many are saying this is their second Instant Pot (so I guess many people can relate to wanting an upgrade). One new owner says she "love[s] the bell-curve [cooking progress indicator] that indicates visually where it is in the cooking process" and others claim the screen allows them to customize easier than ever. People are even using it as a sous-vide cooker for steaks. I'm sold! Let's go. I'm unabashedly Instacarting myself this 13-pound gizmo, because supper's only in a few hours, and I need my new Instant Pot damn near instantly.