Instant Pot Rio Mini 4 Qt 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker

Pressure Cookers

Instant Pot RIO Mini 4 Qt (140-8006-01 black; 140-8003-01 truffle)

Name: Instant Pot RIO Mini 4 Qt (140-8006-01 black; 140-8003-01 truffle)
Brand: Instant Pot

#5 · Best Compact

6.9 /10 Our score

Lowest verified price $89.99 Amazon

Our verdict

Worth it only if you truly need 4 quarts. For everyone else, the Duo 6 Qt does more for the same money.

Pros

Compact 4-quart capacity
Uncoated stainless pot
Dishwasher-safe pot and lid
Budget-friendly
Color options

Cons

Slow sauté preheat
Loud steam release
No pot handles
Footprint not much smaller than full-size models

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Last reviewed November 1, 2026

Review

What to know about Instant Pot RIO Mini 4 Qt (140-8006-01 black; 140-8003-01 truffle)

An 800 W, 4-quart Rio with a stainless pot and pastel colour options. Tom's Guide's budget pick. Suits one- or two-person households.

Editorial notes

Why it stands out

Why we like it

Reviewed evaluated the Rio Mini as a 4-quart model for two to four servings, and Tom's Guide picked it as a budget option. The pot and lid are dishwasher-safe.

It is a size-driven choice. The 6 Qt Duo costs about the same and is the better buy unless counter space matters.

What to know

Skip it if you cook for more than two or want strong searing. Reviewers report a slow sauté preheat and loud venting, and the footprint is not much smaller than full-size models.

Performance

Score breakdown

Cooking performance

Pressure-cooking results in independent tests (beans, stew, rice), searing/sauté heat, preheat time, and slow-cook ability

6.5

800 W; slow sauté preheat reported

Ease of use

Clarity of the control panel, how easy the lid is to fit, steam-release safety and noise, and how easy it is to clean

6.8

Progress indicator light (Reviewed); loud release; no pot handles

Pot & build quality

Stainless pot construction (tri-ply bottom or full tri-ply), handles and anti-spin, sturdiness, parts availability

6.8

Stainless pot; tri-ply bottom unconfirmed

Versatility

Range of functions (low/high pressure, sous vide, canning, air fry, app) and capacity options

6.0

7 functions at 4 quarts

Health & materials

Uncoated stainless food-contact pot, chemical disclosures, safety certification (UL/ETL), recall history

7.8

Uncoated stainless pot, UL/ULC listed

Value

Performance and features relative to typical street price

7.4

Same $89.99 as the 6-quart Duo; worth it only if size matters

Specifications

Instant Pot RIO Mini 4 Qt (140-8006-01 black; 140-8003-01 truffle) specs

Size

Capacity: 4 qt

Performance

Power: 800 W

Features

Cooking functions: 7 functions
Quiet steam release: No
Wi-Fi / app control: No
Air fry lid: No

Materials

Inner pot material: Stainless steel (uncoated)
Inner pot handles: No

Cleaning

Dishwasher-safe pot: Yes

Safety

UL/ETL listed: Yes

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