Instant Pot is the gold standard for electric cookers and we were able to verify this in our research. From best-of lists to retailer top sellers to buzz from media outlets, the Instant Pot is synonymous with electric pressure cookers. We wanted to find out if they were really better than everything else on the market, and how they had become so popular. From the outside looking in, they appeared to be pretty similar to other electric pressure cookers. But as we dug in, it became clear why they inspire such adoration from their users. They use all the best materials, have a reputation for great customer service, and are backed by an enormous online community eager to share recipes and tips.