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Rice Cookers

Rice cookers produce perfectly cooked rice and grains every time using automated heat controls that remove the guesswork.

  • Best Small Rice Cooker – Top 7 Picks for Small Households

    Best Small Rice Cooker – Top 7 Picks for Small Households

    All products bought at retail No press samples 8 products tested Prices verified today A massive 10-cup rice cooker will absolutely ruin a single cup of grains, leaving you with a crispy, uneven mess. In our testing of 8 different models, we found the definitive sweet spot…

  • Best Rice Cookers 2026 – Top 8 Models Tested & Reviewed

    Best Rice Cookers 2026 – Top 8 Models Tested & Reviewed

    Searching for the best rice cooker? We tested 8 top models to see which ones deliver fluffy, restaurant-grade rice every time, even after days.

  • Zojirushi NS-TSC10 vs Tiger JAX-T10U-K Rice Cooker

    Zojirushi NS-TSC10 vs Tiger JAX-T10U-K Rice Cooker

    All products bought at retail No press samples 2 products tested Updated April 2026 The Zojirushi NS-TSC10 wins this comparison because of its $100 price advantage and highly effective extended keep-warm function. While both use Micom (microcomputerized technology that adjusts temperature and time dynamically), the Zojirushi consistently…

  • Aroma ARC-914SBD vs Cuckoo CR-0655F: Which Is Best? (2026)

    Aroma ARC-914SBD vs Cuckoo CR-0655F: Which Is Best? (2026)

    The Cuckoo CR-0655F makes perfect, fluffy rice, but is it worth the $100 price gap over the budget-friendly Aroma ARC-914SBD? We tested both.

  • Cuckoo CR-0655F vs Zojirushi NS-TSC10

    Cuckoo CR-0655F vs Zojirushi NS-TSC10

    All products bought at retail No press samples 2 products tested Updated April today The Zojirushi NS-TSC10 beats the Cuckoo CR-0655F because its fuzzy logic technology—a microchip that constantly adjusts cooking temperature and time—consistently yields fluffier, evenly cooked rice. In our testing, we found the Zojirushi prevents…

  • Hamilton Beach Digital Rice Cooker vs Aroma Professional Plus ARC-5000SB

    Hamilton Beach Digital Rice Cooker vs Aroma Professional Plus ARC-5000SB

    All products bought at retail No press samples 2 products tested Updated April 2026 The Aroma Professional Plus ARC-5000SB wins because its massive 20-cup capacity and Sauté-then-Simmer feature offer unmatched versatility for large batches at a lower price point. While the Hamilton Beach model shines for smaller…

  • Zojirushi NS-TSC18 Micom vs Aroma Professional Plus ARC-5000SB

    Zojirushi NS-TSC18 Micom vs Aroma Professional Plus ARC-5000SB

    All products bought at retail No press samples 2 products tested Updated today The Zojirushi NS-TSC18 Micom is the definitive winner because its fuzzy logic technology adjusts cooking temperatures mid-cycle, delivering consistently flawless rice that the Aroma ARC-5000SB cannot match. If you want perfectly cooked grains that…

  • Aroma Professional Plus ARC-5000SB vs Cuckoo CR-0655F Rice Cooker

    Aroma Professional Plus ARC-5000SB vs Cuckoo CR-0655F Rice Cooker

    The Aroma Professional Plus ARC-5000SB and Cuckoo CR-0655F serve two completely different kitchens: one dominates bulk meal prep, while the other perfects grain texture. In our testing, the Aroma easily handled massive 20-cup batches and simultaneous steaming for large gatherings. Conversely, after using the Cuckoo, we found…

  • Instant Pot Duo vs Tiger JBV-A10U Rice Cooker

    Instant Pot Duo vs Tiger JBV-A10U Rice Cooker

    All products bought at retail No press samples 2 products tested Updated April 2026 The Tiger JBV-A10U wins over the Instant Pot Duo if you eat rice daily. Its Micom (microcomputer) chip dynamically adjusts heat and cooking time, yielding consistently fluffy grains. While the Instant Pot cooks…

  • Zojirushi NP-HCC10XH Induction Cooker vs Tiger JBV-A10U Rice Cooker

    Zojirushi NP-HCC10XH Induction Cooker vs Tiger JBV-A10U Rice Cooker

    All products bought at retail No press samples 2 products tested Updated April 2026 The Zojirushi NP-HCC10XH wins because its Induction Heating (IH)—a magnetic field that heats the entire pot rather than just the bottom—cooks every grain evenly. In our testing, the Tiger JBV-A10U left the top…