Compare Cooking Functions: Zavor vs  Instant Pot

Zavor Lux Multi-Cooker

This Zavor creation offers six main cooking functions that include pressure cook, slow cook, white rice, brown rice, risotto, yogurt.

In addition, it also provides assist functions such as brown, sauté, steam/rice and simmer.

Zavor Lux Edge Multi-Cooker

It offers four cooking functions in one that comprise pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice, yogurt, vegetable cooker and other cooking functions that include steamer, soup, pot roast, meat, poultry, beans, chili, dessert, oats and manual

Zavor LUX LCD Multi-Cooker

This Zavor multi-cooker offers 10 cooking functions that include pressure cook, slow cook, steam, brown, eggs grains, sauté, simmer, yogurt, and dessert.

Instant Pot

It offers the following cooking functions: pressure cooking, slow cooking, yogurt making, sautéing, searing, steaming, cake and egg programs, sterilizing and new ultra button for custom programming

Verdict: Zavor Lux Edge Multi-Cooker offers more cooking functions than the rest of the multi cooker here, hence it can be seen as the winner here.

Compare Settings: Zavor vs  Instant Pot

Zavor Lux Multi-Cooker

 It has programmed settings that function at the touch of a button.

Zavor Lux Edge Multi-Cooker

This Zavor multi-cooker has specific settings for pot roast, beans and chili, desserts, oats, etc.

Zavor LUX LCD Multi-Cooker

It offers more than 30 programmable settings.

Instant Pot

It has 15 ‘smart’ programs, is powered by a microprocessor technology and also features a central dial and custom programming, which provides more options for cooking.

Verdict: Zavor LUX LCD Multi-Cooker has more than 30 programmable settings, which apparently covers the widest range of cooking requirements. At the same time, alhough Instant Pot offers lesser number of settings, it shows a high level of technical proficiency, which cannot be overlooked.

Compare Sizes: Zavor vs  Instant Pot

Zavor Lux Multi-Cooker

It is available in three sizes.

Zavor Lux Edge Multi-Cooker

It is available in three sizes.

Zavor LUX LCD Multi-Cooker

It is currently available in one size.

Instant Pot

3 quarts

6 quarts

8 quarts

Ultra Bundle

Verdict: Instant Pot is the winner here as it offers more number of sizes than the others do.

Compare Models Available: Zavor vs  Instant Pot

Zavor Lux Multi-Cooker

4 quarts

6 quarts

8 quarts

Zavor Lux Edge Multi-Cooker

4 quarts

6 quarts

8 quarts

Zavor LUX LCD Multi-Cooker

6 quarts (currently available)

Instant Pot

The different models of Instant Pot are available in the following sizes:

Lux: 3 Quarts Mini, 5 Quarts, 6 Quarts and 8 Quarts

Duo 3 Quarts Mini, 6 Quarts and 8 Quarts

Duo Plus 3 Quarts Mini, 6 Quarts, and 8 Quarts

Smart- Not mentioned

Ultra 3 Quarts Mini, 6 Quarts and 8 Quarts

Gem (Slow cooker) – Details not mentioned

Verdict: Collectively, Instant Pot offers the widest variety in models to choose from, hence it scores over the Zavor group here.

Compare Material: Zavor vs  Instant Pot

Zavor Lux Multi-Cooker

Stainless steel

Zavor Lux Edge Multi-Cooker

Stainless steel

Zavor LUX LCD Multi-Cooker

Stainless steel

Instant Pot

Stainless steel

Verdict: All the four appliances are made from the same material, viz. stainless steel.

Compare Safety: Zavor vs  Instant Pot

Zavor Lux Multi-Cooker

• Automatic locking lid doesn’t unlock when pressure builds up inside while cooking
• Pressure regulator knob to release internal pressure speedily
• Self-timing control panel to guard against overcooking  

Zavor Lux Edge Multi-Cooker

• Automatic locking lid doesn’t unlock while there is pressure inside
• Pressure regulator knob
• Self-timing control panel

Zavor LUX LCD Multi-Cooker

• Automatic locking
• Pressure regulator knob
• Lid icon devised to send out alerts in case the lid is not properly shut.
• Panel Lock designed to disable all panel controls if needed

Instant Pot

Following are the safety features according to the makers of Instant Pot:

• Anti-block shield
• Automatic pressure control
• Automatic temperature control
• Electrical fuse
• Leaky lid detection
• Lid position detection for enhanced security
• Overheat/ burn protection to prevent mishaps
• Quick release button
• Steam release
• Safety lid lock for better security
• Thermal fuse for better safety

Verdict: Instant Pot is the winner in this category as it comes with the largest number of safety features which are thoughtful as well as advanced.

Compare Cooking Pot: Zavor vs  Instant Pot

Zavor Lux Multi-Cooker

The inner cooking pot of Zavor Lux Multi-Cooker is made of stainless steel. It is dishwasher safe and is removable.

Zavor Lux Edge Multi-Cooker

It’s made of stainless steel. The inner cooking pot is removable and dishwasher-safe.

Zavor LUX LCD Multi-Cooker

The LCD multi-cooker has a stainless steel inner cooking pot. It is removable and dishwasher-safe.

Instant Pot

The inner cooking pot of Instant Pot is made of stainless steel. Further, it features d grade 304 (18/8), with no chemical coating, 3-ply bottom for even heat distribution

Verdict: Instant Pot is at a greater advantage here.

Compare Wattage: Zavor vs  Instant Pot

Zavor Lux Multi-Cooker

800-1300 Watts

Zavor Lux Edge Multi-Cooker

800-1300 Watts

Zavor LUX LCD Multi-Cooker

800-1300 Watts

Instant Pot

1,000 watts

Verdict: The wattage range of the Zavor appliances is wider than that of Instant Pot.

Compare Pressure Range

Zavor Lux Multi-Cooker

High pressure readings of Zavor Lux Multi Cookerare 10-13psi and the low pressure readings are 4-7psi.

Zavor Lux Edge Multi-Cooker

High pressure- 10-13psi

Low pressure-4-7psi

Zavor LUX LCD Multi-Cooker

High pressure readings-10-13psi

Low pressure readings-  4-7psi

Instant Pot

High Pressure is from 10.2 – 11.6 psi 

 Low Pressure is from 5.8 – 7.2 psi.

Verdict: All the three Zavor multi-cookers offer greater pressure range than Instant Pot, hence it offers better flexibility here

 

Compare Temperature Range: Zavor vs  Instant Pot

Zavor Lux Multi-Cooker

Slow Cook temperature range information available-

High- 212°F

Low- 190°F

 Zavor Lux Edge Multi-Cooker

Information for slow Cook temperature range which is the only part available for the same is as follows-

High 212°F

Low 190°F

Zavor LUX LCD Multi-Cooker

Slow Cook temperature range information of Zavor LUX LCD Multi-Cooker is as follows:

High- 212°F

Low- 190°F

Instant Pot

It has three temperature ranges which are broad and versatile; details are as follows:

 Less: 82-87.8°C/180-190°F (low setting in a slow cooker)

Normal: 87.8~93°C/190-200°F (medium setting in a slow cooker)

Verdict:  Instant Pot seems to have an edge in this section.

Our Verdict: Instant Pot scores over all the three Zavor creations in most sections, hence overall, it is a winner here.