Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

The model I received is an original version, not a 3rd generation of the 8-quart Instant Pot. There is no such thing as a 3rd generation DUO 80 I found out. None. Due to an error on Instant Pot's website and copied by Amazon, it was advertised as a 3rd generation on Prime Day. I can't blame Amazon because they trusted the manufacturer's description.. All 8 qt models as of this writing are the same. They have attached cords and lack other programmability features found on new, smaller models. I noticed this right out of the box when I saw that the power cord was hard-wired rather than the removable cord advertised in the product description. If that were the only difference in this old model and the current models, I could handle that. Unfortunately, the 8 quart models do not have the same programmability functions as the 3rd generation models found in 6 qt designs. If you want to know the differences, do a search on the instant pot website. I returned it in favor of another 8 qt. brand that is more modern in every way and I'll keep my 6 qt. Instant Pot DUO 60 PLUS.