Rice Cookers

Pros & Cons

Rolls-Royce of rice cookers

Tons of features and customization

Awesome for those who eat a lot of rice

Very expensive

Not a great multitasker

Special Features

This model has many extra bells and whistles, like an on-board AI that tracks how to improve rice cooking, an 'umami mode" that soaks and steams the rice for longer, and a rice-toasting feature for specialty recipes.

Capacity

10 cups

Dimensions

16.5 x 11.1 x 10.1 inches

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Hamilton Beach Rice Cooker

9k+ Customer Reviews

Pros & Cons

Very cheap

Few user issues

Works well enough

Less simple than other machines

Needs some calibration for oatmeal or quinoa

Special Features

This unit also comes with a steamer function that can be used to steam vegetables, but it comes with the same problem as the rice function where the time and temperature can't be changed.

Capacity

8 cups

Dimensions

8.25 x 9.74 x 9.88 inches

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COMFEE Rice Cooker 12-in-1

6k+ Customer Reviews

Pros & Cons

Has 12 programmable cooking systems

Comes with a 1 year manufacturer warranty

Great for cooking for large families or gatherings

Some found this too complicated, and prefer simpler rice cookers

Special Features

Quick rice, white rice, brown rice, oatmeal, saute, pasta, steam, soup, stew, diy, slow cook, chili, 24 hours pre-set timer, and auto keep warm for 12 hours

Capacity

20 cups

Dimensions

11.02 x 10.75 x 10.75 inches

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BEST VALUE

Black + Decker RC506 6-Cup

26k+ Customer Reviews

Pros & Cons

Very cheap

Simple to use

Holds up well to use over time

Doesn't have a timer

Doesn't seal very well

Special Features

It does also function as a steamer basket.

Capacity

6 cups

Dimensions

10 x 9 x 5.5 inches

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Dash DRCM200BK Mini Rice Cooker

22k+ Customer Reviews

Pros & Cons

The small design is perfect for individual portions

Prepares food in under 20 minutes

Comes with a 1-year manufacturer warranty, rice paddle, and recipe book

Not designed for cooking for multiple people

Special Features

Steamer, removable nonstick pot, and keep warm function

Capacity

2 cups

Dimensions

8.3 x 6.5 x 16 inches

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Elite Gourmet ERC-003

4k+ Customer Reviews

Pros & Cons

Easy to clean and use

Has a keep-warm function, which turns on automatically once rice is finished

Will not burn rice

Rice can stick to the bottom of the pot

Special Features

Keep-warm function, removable cooking pot

Capacity

3 cups

Dimensions

8.75 x 7.65 x 8.75 inches

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COMFEE Programmable All-in-1 Rice Cooker

3k+ Customer Reviews

Pros & Cons

Has 17 different programmed cooking programs

Safe and user-friendly

Includes a 1 year manufacturer warranty

May only warm rice for 12 hours

Special Features

White rice, brown rice/quinoa, oatmeal, browning/saute, pasta, steam, soup, stew, manual/diy, yogurt, cake, 24 hours pre-set timer, auto keep warm for 12 hours

Capacity

10 cups

Dimensions

13.9 x 10.8 x 10.5 inches

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Instant Pot Zest 8 Cup Rice Cooker

7k+ Customer Reviews

Pros & Cons

Has 4 smart programs to cook white rice, brown rice, oatmeal, and quinoa

The pot is ceramic-coated and non-stick, and the accessories are dishwasher-safe

The instructions aren't the most clear

Special Features

4 smart programs, keep warm functions, steamer

Capacity

8 cups

Dimensions

8.74 x 8.46 x 9.25 inches

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Aroma Rice Cooker

43k+ Customer Reviews

Pros & Cons

Very affordable

Functional and durable

Great budget model

Can be annoying to clean

Special Features

In addition to presets specifically for brown, jasmine, and long-grain rice, this model also features a time delay feature that allows the rice cooker to be filled up to 15 hours before cooking.

Capacity

8 cups

Dimensions

8.25 x 9 x 8.5 inches