Rice cooker reviews
We have tested 193 rice cookers and written 30 buying guides. Filter by brand, capacity, how it heats or what colour it is, or start with a guide if you would rather we just told you.
- Judged on the same points as every cooker we review
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- Updated when models change or are discontinued
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The Top 11 Best Rice Cookers
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Cuchen Black Diamond IH Pressure Rice Cooker and Warmer
4.7
- Brand
- Cuchen
- Capacity
- 3 cups
- Type
- Pressure
We cooked with the Cuchen Black Diamond for a month. What the induction pressure system actually does for the rice, what it cos...
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Cuckoo CMC-QSB501S 8-in-1 Premium Multi-cooker
4.7
- Brand
- Cuckoo
- Capacity
- 5 cups
- Type
- Conventional
If you look at Cuckoo rice cookers, immediately you will notice that all of them look high-end and sophisticated. That is one o...
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Cuckoo CR-0351F Electric Heating Rice Cooker
4.7
- Brand
- Cuckoo
- Capacity
- 3 cups
- Type
- Conventional
When it comes to small rice cookers, the Cuckoo CR-0351F Electric Heating Rice Cooker definitely gets the point. It’s the small...
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Gourmia GRC770 12-Cup Rice Cooker and Steamer
4.7
- Brand
- Gourmia
- Capacity
- 12 cups (cooked)6 cups (uncooked)
- Type
- Conventional
Are you a busy person and don’t have time to cook your meals at home? Do you think that cooking is a challenge so you prefer to...
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Cuckoo CRP-P0609S Rice Cooker
4.7
- Brand
- Cuckoo
- Capacity
- 6 cups
- Type
- Conventional
When it comes to rice cookers, products made by Asian manufacturers are hailed superior, considering their main function is to ...
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Instant Pot Pro Crisp Pressure Cooker and Air Fryer
4.3
- Brand
- Instant Pot
- Capacity
- 8 quarts
- Type
- Pressure
Pressure cookers and air fryers have become kitchen staples over the past couple of years, bringing convenience to anyone no ma...
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Instant Pot Pro
4.3
- Brand
- Instant Pot
- Capacity
- 6 quarts or 8 quarts
- Type
- Conventional
When it comes to electric pressure cookers, Instant Pot is perhaps the most recognizable brand. An Instant Pot is not only know...
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CHEF iQ Smart Pressure Cooker
4.3
- Brand
- CHEF iQ
- Capacity
- 6 quarts
- Type
- Pressure
When it comes to multi-use pressure cookers, most people think of an Instant Pot first. After all, the Instant Pot is a highly ...
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Oster 14-Cup Rice Cooker CKSTRCMS14-R-NP
4.3
- Brand
- Oster
- Capacity
- 7 cups
- Type
- Conventional
Plenty of rice cookers are made for single-family households, but what about those in different living situations? Sometimes, 6...
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Black + Decker 11-in-1 Cooking Pot
4.3
- Brand
- Black+Decker
- Capacity
- 16 cups
- Type
- Conventional
Prior to now, we have been featuring Black + Decker rice cookers that possess the traits that the brand is known for: Simple an...
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Aroma MI Cool Touch Mini Rice Cooker
4.3
- Brand
- Aroma
- Capacity
- 3 Cups (Cooked)1.5 Cups (Uncooked)
- Type
- Conventional
Can you imagine carrying around a small rice cooker for romantic picnics or small get-togethers? No way. Bringing a bulky and g...
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Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Cooker
4.0
- Brand
- Instant Pot
- Capacity
- 8 quarts
- Type
- Conventional
Instant Pot takes cooking a step further by offering all-in-one devices that can replace numerous appliances in the kitchen. Th...
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Xiaomi Mi Mijia Induction Heating Pressure Rice Cooker
4.0
- Brand
- Xiaomi
- Type
- Pressure
Smart devices have taken over this day and age, making life more convenient and comfortable for everyone. Smart technology isn’...
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Panasonic SR-CN108 Electronic Rice Cooker
4.0
- Brand
- Panasonic
- Capacity
- 5 cups
- Type
- Conventional
If you’ve gone shopping (or window shopping) for kitchen appliances at least once in your life, you’d know that Panasonic is on...
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Gourmia GPC625 ExpressPot Electric Digital Multi-function Pressure Rice Cooker
4.0
- Brand
- Gourmia
- Capacity
- 3 cups
- Type
- Pressure
One of the brands most well-known for creating durable, reliable rice cookers and kitchen appliances is Gourmia. They’ve dedica...
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Tiger JAX-S10U-WY Micom Rice Cooker
4.0
- Brand
- Tiger
- Capacity
- 5.5 cups
- Type
- Micom / fuzzy logic
The problem with small rice cookers, most of the time, is finding one that has all the functions of its bigger and bulkier coun...
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Instant Pot Lux Mini Rice Cooker
4.0
- Brand
- Instant Pot
- Capacity
- 6 cups
- Type
- Conventional
Rated as America’s top brand of cooking appliances, the original Instant Pot is undeniably a family favorite, but we thought we...
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Gourmia GRC970 11-in-1 Digital Rice Cooker
4.0
- Brand
- Gourmia
- Capacity
- 10 cups
- Type
- Conventional
When there are more than two people living in a household, preparing meals can be pretty hectic. For parents looking to streaml...
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Tiger JBX-B10U Multi-Functional Rice Cooker
3.7
- Brand
- Tiger
- Capacity
- 2.5 cups
- Type
- Conventional
Tiger Corporation is one of the leading rice cooker manufacturers in the market today, creating kitchen appliances that are hig...
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Aroma ARC-150SB 20-Cup Digital Rice Cooker
3.7
- Brand
- Aroma
- Capacity
- 20 Cups (Cooked)10 Cups (Uncooked)
- Type
- Conventional
When investing in a rice cooker, of course, we want one that will give us our money’s worth. We need to be able to do more with...
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Tiger JKT-S10U IH Stainless Steel Multi-Functional Rice Cooker With Tacook Cooking Plate
3.7
- Brand
- Tiger
- Capacity
- 5.5 cups
- Type
- Induction heating
A member of Tiger’s JKT-S series collection, the Tiger JKT-S10U is an appliance that can cook more than just rice. With this in...
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Tiger JBV-A10U Multi-Functional Rice Cooker
3.7
- Brand
- Tiger
- Capacity
- 2.25 cups
- Type
- Conventional
This unit is a dream for the technologically impaired, get-confused-with-too-many-pans beginner cook. In this Tiger JBV-A10U re...
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Aroma Simply Stainless Rice Cooker
3.0
- Brand
- Aroma
- Capacity
- 3 cups
- Type
- Conventional
Simple, sleek, and stainless! Those are what make this Aroma Simply Stainless Rice Cooker worth the buy. As its manufacturer sa...
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Aroma 1 Qt. Rice & Grain Cooker ARC-302NGP
- Brand
- Aroma
- Capacity
- 1 quart (up to 3 cups cooked)
- Type
- Conventional
Looking for a compact rice cooker that doesn’t compromise on quality? The Aroma 1 Qt. Rice & Grain Cooker ARC-302NGP is des...
