Best Rice Cookers
Top rice cookers ranked by transparent trust scores.
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9.4
Excellent
Zojirushi NS-TSC10
Ranked #1 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
#1
9.4
Excellent
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Ranked #1 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Fuzzy logic produces consistently perfect rice
- Multiple settings for different rice types
- Keep-warm function up to 12 hours
Cons
- Premium price for a rice cooker
- Takes longer than basic models due to soaking cycles
Don't buy this if…
- The extended cooking time (45-60 min) includes an automatic soaking phase — this produces better rice but requires planning ahead.
#2
9.2
Excellent
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Ranked #2 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Tacook plate cooks rice and a dish together
- Good quality at a moderate price
- Multiple rice and grain settings
Cons
- Synchronized cooking takes practice
- Non-stick coating can wear over time
Don't buy this if…
- The tacook plate works best with dishes that cook well in steam — dense proteins may not cook through in the rice cooking cycle.
#3
9.0
Excellent
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Ranked #3 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Pressure cooking produces superior rice texture
- Voice navigation guides operation
- GABA rice mode for nutritious brown rice
Cons
- Expensive for a rice cooker
- Pressure lid requires regular gasket maintenance
Don't buy this if…
- The pressure lid gasket is a wear item that needs periodic replacement — check the gasket seal regularly and keep a spare on hand.
#4
8.7
Excellent
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Ranked #4 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Multi-cooker replaces several appliances
- Large 6-quart capacity
- Pressure cooking speeds up whole grains
Cons
- Rice quality does not match dedicated rice cookers
- Large footprint for a rice cooker
Don't buy this if…
- The Instant Pot makes good rice but not great rice — dedicated rice cookers from Zojirushi or Tiger produce noticeably better results.
#5
8.5
Excellent
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Ranked #5 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- 20-cup cooked capacity for large families
- Very affordable for the capacity
- Multi-function with steam tray
Cons
- Basic cooking logic — not fuzzy logic
- Non-stick coating is thin
Don't buy this if…
- The 20-cup capacity refers to cooked rice — the actual uncooked capacity is 10 cups, and minimum batches should be at least 3 cups.
#6
8.3
Good
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Ranked #6 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Delay start timer for advance planning
- Washable inner pot is easy to clean
- Very affordable
Cons
- Basic cooking logic
- Can produce inconsistent results with brown rice
Don't buy this if…
- Brown rice results can be inconsistent — soaking the rice for 30 minutes before cooking and adding extra water improves outcomes.
#7
8.1
Good
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Ranked #7 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Fuzzy logic at a mid-range price
- Diamond fluorine coating for even heat
- 12 cooking programs
Cons
- Less well-known in the US market
- Display labels are small
Don't buy this if…
- The steam vent releases hot steam during cooking — position the cooker away from cabinets and walls to prevent moisture damage.
#8
7.9
Good
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Ranked #8 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Extremely affordable — under $25
- Dead-simple one-switch operation
- Automatic keep-warm function
Cons
- No timer or digital controls
- Only makes basic white rice well
Don't buy this if…
- This is a single-function rice cooker with no settings — it works for white rice but will struggle with brown rice, quinoa, or other grains.
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