Functionality:  ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Quality:  ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Price:  ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

There’s no question why the Zojirushi NS-ZZ10/18 is the best rice cooker. It’s made with the innovative Neuro Fuzzy logic and Micom rice cooker technology that learns and masters the cooking settings for any kind of rice (or other food!) you wish.

Whether it be white rice, short grain, brown rice, sweet rice, sushi, or porridge, the winning Zojirushi NS-ZCC10 (5.5 cup-rice cooker) and NS-ZCC18 (10-cup rice cooker) can make it for you. By utilizing its temperature sensor and heat settings according to the selected rice menu option, it can yield tasty and fluffy cooked rice every time.

Since this is one of the higher-end rice cookers on the list, some may not be a fan of its price tag. However, we think each penny is worth all the functions and features that come with this appliance. We’ve also featured this model in our Best Zojirushi Rice Cookers guide. 

Other features are: 

• 10 different menu settings – can cook different types of rice like white rice (softer or harder), sushi rice, mixed, porridge, sweet, semi-brown rice, brown rice, rinse-free, and quick cooking. 
• Microcomputer technology – this MICOM cooker adjusts settings like temperature and heat on its own, eliminating the need for you to monitor the cooking progress. It’s also the only rice cooker that has a distinct induction heating system and induction heating capabilities to evenly balance the heat inside the pot.
• Automatic Keep Warm and Extended Keep Warm Setting – these Keep Warm functions let you maintain your rice at optimal serving temperature for long periods of time.

Pros and Cons of the Zojirushi NS-ZCC10/18

Functionality:  ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Quality:  ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Price:  ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

Second, on our list as the best rice cooker is a Tiger unit. The Tiger JBV-A10U is a multifunctional electric rice cooker perfect for beginners and those who easily get confused with buttons and digital controls.

This cooker has a full range of functions and features not found in most rice cookers that rewrite the cooking experience.

Equipped with Tiger brand’s unique “Tacook” function, you can steam your viand simultaneously with the rice in one cycle without having the flavors and textures affect each other.

The non-stick inner pot ensures an easy clean-up afterward. The JBV-A10U gives you the freedom to choose between 4 different settings adjusting to your cooking styles.

It also has slow cooking and synchro-cooking functions. Upon choosing an option, the unit will adjust its heat, cooking time, and temperature settings to prepare your great-tasting rice.

Pros and Cons of the Tiger JBV-A10U

Functionality:  ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Quality:  ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Price:  ⭐ ⭐ ⭐  

The battle between Cuckoo vs Zojirushi continues with this guide. While the latter is the most popular brand in the market, the Cuckoo CRP-P0609S is more than what you would expect. 

The Cuckoo CRP-P0690S has multiple functions and can double as a pressure rice cooker and steamer. This high-quality rice cooker is also equipped with a heating plate that’s programmed to cook different rice varieties. From standard white and brown rice to flavorful grains such as basmati rice, long-grain white rice, and short-grain white rice.

Other notable features of the Cuckoo CRP-P0609S include: 

• 3-Language Voice Navigation – you can turn on the audio instructions to help you cook white rice, which can be delivered in the English, Chinese, and Korean languages. This is a staple in any Cuckoo model.
• Auto Clean Button – If you’re too busy or lazy to wash the cooker after your meals, you can always just press the Cuckoo Auto Clean button which will prompt the device to release strong steam which can clean and sanitize the entire unit. 
• Water drainage system – gets rid of excess liquids to prevent over-cooking. The result is perfectly cooked and flawless white rice after every cooking cycle, not to mention the best part — a clean and sanitized cooker.

Pros and Cons of the Cuckoo CRP-P0609S

Functionality:  ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Quality:  ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 
Price:  ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 

If you think the Aroma Housewares Digital Cooker ARC 743-1NGR can only make rice, you’re in for a treat. This unit can prepare an entire meal during a single cycle.

Equipped with an aluminum steaming basket/tray, you can steam veggies, meat, fish, and even dumplings with your rice underneath. You can even experiment with soups, chili, jambalaya, and more.

Are you the type to get confused with too many buttons and settings? Well, this Aroma rice cooker makes the process easier with its simple, one-touch operation. All it takes is one press of a button, and your cooker can prepare fluffy and tasty rice in no time.

This device is great for both the cooking pro/home chef and the ultimate beginner! In fact, we named this model our choice for the best overall Aroma rice cooker.

Pros and Cons of the Aroma Housewares ARC-743-1NGR

Functionality:  ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Quality:  ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Price:  ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

The NP-NVC10 rice cooker and warmer or the Zojirushi Induction Rice Cooker is one of the brand’s best top-of-the-line rice cookers. Similar to the previous NS-ZCC model, this unit makes use of advanced Neuro Fuzzy logic technology with artificial intelligence to aid the cooking cycle and yield high-quality and perfectly cooked rice, exactly how you like it.

This stainless steel rice cooker and warmer is also equipped with several rice menu settings you can choose from. It has the ability to cook any type of rice you want, including 2 healthy meal options.

Whether you’re craving white rice, brown rice, jasmine rice, sushi rice, sweet, GABA brown, or porridge, the NS-NVC10 has got you covered.

This product is similar to previous models such as the NS-TSC10 but has more precise and improved technology than the NS-TSC10 owing to its more advanced features.

Other features of the NP-NVC10 include: 

• Zojirushi Induction Heating technology – it uses an induction heating system and heating element to balance the temperature inside the unit to help cook perfectly fluffy rice every time.
• Pressure cooker system –  pressure cooker function traps steam in the pot, which makes for softer and fluffier rice.
• Keep Warm Setting – can detect how many times the lid of the unit has been opened and for how long. This will help it determine the amount of rice left in the cooking bowl and adjust its temperature to heat the remaining quantities of rice optimally.
  

Just like all Zojirushi rice cookers, this model comes with a rice paddle, measuring cup, and a nonstick pot. It has all you would need to cook rice.

Pros and Cons of the Zojirushi NP-NVC10

Functionality:  ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Quality:  ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Price:  ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

Almost all cookers these days have various advanced features to produce the best rice, but those features also come with quite a price tag. What if you just want a basic, decent rice cooker that can deliver perfectly cooked rice without breaking the bank? Here’s a good high-quality rice cooker for you.

The Panasonic Rice Cooker, Steamer & Multicooker SR-3NAL is a compact rice cooker that can cook perfect rice and other meals without a hitch.

Many rice cookers of today come with several buttons for various menu options but the plain and simple SR-3NAL has a one-touch button for operation. It can cook fluffy white rice, steam vegetables, and make soups and stews with just one press. 

It has a tempered glass lid that allows you to check your food without disturbing the process. No more guessing how long the cooking time is or if your rice is done; you can see it all through the clear glass lid. The inner pot also has a non-stick coating, allowing you to clean it up fast and easily.

Pros and Cons of the Panasonic SR-3NAL

Functionality:  ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 
Quality:  ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Price:  ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 

If you want to cook rice and more, then the Instant Pot Lux Mini is the one for you. It’s rated among America’s best brands for cooking appliances and is one of our top picks for the best small rice cookers.

Another one of the products beloved by almost every reviewer, there’s no mistaking the Instant Pot model as an incredible device. While it’s no Instant Pot Duo, the Instant Pot Lux Mini has earned its title due to its multiple cooking functions and 10 smart programs that give you a vast range of cooking options.

Unlike other rice cookers, the Instant Pot Lux Mini can slow cook and more!

What makes the Lux Mini a family favorite rice cooker is that it has 6 appliances built into 1 piece of equipment, thereby reducing clutter in the kitchen, creating more counter space, and making it easier to clean up after meals. The Instant Pot also comes equipped with a keep-warm function that keeps your food warm even when you’re finished cooking.

The Instant Pot Lux Mini promises a safe user experience. With this device, you don’t have to worry about accidents and kitchen hazards. It has 10 safety mechanisms in place, like the steam release, anti-block shield, safety lid lock, lid position detection, automatic temperature control, overheat (burn) protection, automatic pressure cooking control, electrical fuse, thermal fuse, and leaky lid detection.

It definitely does more and acts more than what you’re used to from traditional rice cookers.

Pros and Cons of the Instant Pot Lux Mini

Functionality:  ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 
Quality:  ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 
Price:  ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 

The Black + Decker RC3406 is one of the most reasonably-priced rice cookers in the market, making it a top choice for a multi-functional cooker in our Black + Decker Guide.

It’s best for single-family households since it only has a small capacity of 3 cups of uncooked rice or 6 cups of delicious well-cooked rice.

Despite the simplicity of the RC3406, cooking white rice is not all that it can do. This cooker also doubles as a food steamer, equipped with a plastic steamer basket that can hold a small portion of meat, veggies, or fish, among others. With this inclusion, you can steam vegetables, fish, and your main dish while cooking your rice.

Its 2 main functions: rice cooker and warmer, can be navigated through the flick of a switch, and the selected function is shown through indicator lights. After the quick and easy cooking cycle, your batch of rice is done and you have a complete and ready-to-eat meal on the table.

Pros and Cons of the Black + Decker RC3406

Functionality:  ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 
Quality:  ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 
Price:  ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 

Tiger rice cooker vs Zojirushi rice cooker is also another battle worth mentioning. But Tiger takes its game to the next level with the Tiger JKT-S10U, which holds the best innovations that Tiger has manufactured.

This model is equipped with Tiger’s unique Tacook Cooking Plate and induction heating technology, both coming together to help you prepare two tasty dishes simultaneously.

This model produced by Tiger also has slow cooking, synchro-cooking, and bread-baking functions. Whether you like to cook white rice, brown rice, plain, or mixed, the JKT-S10U can do the trick.

Plus, it comes complete with accessories from a spatula with a nonstick coating, a cooking plate, a rice measuring cup, and a cookbook.

Pros and Cons of the Tiger JKT-S10U

Functionality:  ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 
Quality:  ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 
Price:  ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

The Hamilton Beach Digital Simplicity Rice Cooker is highly raved, with everyone wanting to have it in their homes. One of the best budget rice cooker models in the market, this Hamilton Beach rice cooker model can cook anything, from quinoa to oatmeal.

It has a large capacity and can yield up to 14 cups of perfectly cooked rice, enough to serve the whole family plus several other dinner guests during dinner parties.

One of the best features of this Hamilton Beach multi-cooker is the delay timer, making it best for busy people who like preparing their meals in advance or someone who eats rice regularly. With this feature, you make rice by simply popping the grains into this cooker and setting the cooking cycle to start for as late as 15 hours.

In contrast, if you’re in a hurry, this rice cooker’s quick rice function can also help you greatly. All in all, this cooker from Hamilton Beach is convenient to have in the kitchen.

Pros and Cons of the Hamilton Beach Digital Simplicity 37549