Will the Instant Pot Pro drop on Black Friday 2026?
Down 41% last year. Expect another big cut.
HappenedBlack Friday 2025
A 41% cut, reported on 26 November.
ForecastBlack Friday 2026
Likely a big drop
- The deepest cut among these multicookers
- Instant refreshed the Pro in 2025, so older stock may be cleared
Should you wait for Black Friday?
Yes. It lost 41% last year. Paying much more than that before the 27th is paying extra.
The cheaper picks: what they really did
The percentages are real Black Friday 2025 cuts, as reported that week. The right column is our 2026 forecast.
Instant Pot Duo Plus 6-Quart Whisper Quiet
−40%Likely a big drop
Fewer presets and a quieter release; it fell 40%.
Ninja Combi 14-in-1 Multicooker (SFP701)
−32%Likely a moderate drop
Adds air frying and baking; a third off last year.
What this means: Both Instant Pots fell about 40%. The Duo Plus covers the basics for less.
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Questions people ask
How much was the Instant Pot Pro cut last year?
About 41%, reported on 26 November 2025.
What's the difference between the Instant Pot Pro and Duo Plus?
The Pro adds more presets, a 1200 W heater and a gentle steam-release switch. The Duo Plus covers the same basics.
Is there a new Instant Pot Pro?
Instant refreshed the Pro in 2025. Reviewers who re-tested it praised the hands-off cooking and presets.
How we reached this
Last year's cuts are the ones named outlets reported during Black Friday week 2025, against the regular price they quoted. The forecast is our reading of each model's age, its successors and last year's cuts. We never show prices.
We haven't tested these products ourselves. Our picks weigh independent expert reviews against each maker's published specs and the prices we checked. Opinions are ours; facts link to where they come from. How we choose.
Sources: Tom's Guide: Instant Pots are so underrated, and Black Friday is the best time to get one — save up to 41% now, Popular Science: Amazon is blowing out Ninja kitchen appliances for Black Friday: Save on toaster ovens, air fryers, blenders, and more.