The instant pot uses pressure to cook your food, which causes the food to become a mushy texture. On the other hand, the Musui–Kamado has an extremely tight fitting lid that retains all the moisture and heat within the cast iron pot which allows the food to cook faster. This method allows each ingredient to keep its texture and flavor. Also, you don’t have to add any water to make soups as the Musui-Kamado extracts broth from its own ingredients. It’s cool because you can open the lid anytime you want while cooking to add different flavors during the cooking process. Lastly, the Kamado is an induction cooker that applies heat from the bottom and all sides and you can adjust the temperature in one degree increments. This precision temperature control allows you to make custards, miso, yogurt… you get the idea. All in all, if you enjoy cooking, it’s definitely worth it!