This Review presents 10 Rice Cookers which we consider the best value for your money in 2019. The products are divided into the following 2 categories:
- High-End Rice Cookers
- Budget & Mid-Range Rice Cookers
Best 5 High-End Rice Cookers
| Criteria / Product | Instant Pot IP-LUX60 6-in-1 Programmable Pressure Cooker, 6.33-Quart | Aroma ARC-996 12-Cup (Cooked) Digital Rice Cooker and Food Steamer | Zojirushi 11-Cup (Cooked) Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker and Warmer | Zojirushi NP-HBC10 11-Cup (Cooked) Rice Cooker and Warmer | Panasonic SR-MS183 10-Cup (Uncooked) "Fuzzy Logic" Rice Cooker |
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| Our score | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 (Best) | 5 |
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| User Rating* | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 |
| No of Reviews* | 500+ Reviews | 190+ Reviews | 630+ Reviews | 200+ Reviews | 50+ Reviews |
| Use for Food | White/Brown Rice, Other | White/Brown Rice, Other | White/Brown Rice | White/Brown Rice | White/Brown Rice |
| Cooking Options | Pressure, Saute, Browning, Slow, Steam, Keep-Warm, Reheat | Steam, Keep-Warm, Reheat | Keep-Warm, Reheat | Keep-Warm, Reheat | Keep-Warm, Reheat |
| Special Featutes | 24 Hours delayed cooking, up to 10 min. cooking time | 15 Hours delayed timer, non-stick inner pot | Spherical non-stick inner pot, Retractable cord | Induction heating system, Multi-menu cooking functions | Binchotan-type charcoal pan improves color, taste and aroma of the rice |
| Max. Cooked Food Volume | 6.33 Quart (25-Cup) | 3.0 Quart (12-Cup) | 2.75 Quart (11-Cup), 5 Quart (20-Cup) | 2.75 Quart (11-Cup) | 5 Quart (20-Cup) |
Best 5 Budget & Mid-Range Rice Cookers
| Criteria / Product | Panasonic SR-G06FG Automatic 3 Cup (Uncooked) Rice Cooker | Aroma ARC-838TC 16-Cup (Cooked) Digital Rice Cooker and Food Steamer | Aroma Digital Rice Cooker and Food Steamer | Stainless Steel Rice Cooker Model ME81 (Formerly ME8) - by Miracle Exclusives | Hamilton Beach Digital Simplicity Deluxe Rice Cooker/Steamer |
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| Our score | 5 | 1 (Best) | 4 | 2 | 3 |
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| User Rating* | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 |
| No of Reviews* | 370+ Reviews | 420+ Reviews | 430+ Reviews | 250+ Reviews | 30+ Reviews |
| Use for Food | White Rice | White/Brown Rice | White/Brown Rice | White/Brown Rice, Other | White/Brown Rice |
| Cooking Options | Reheat | Keep-Warm, Reheat | Keep-Warm, Reheat, Steam | Keep-Warm, Reheat | Steam, Boil, Simmer, Keep-Warm, Reaheat |
| Special Featutes | One-step automatic shut off, Non-stick coated aluminium pot | Programmable - delayed cooking | Steam meat on top while rice cooks in the bottom | Stainless steel vegetable steamer tray | Programmable - delayed cooking |
| Max. Cooked Food Volume | 1.5 Quart (6-Cup) | 4 Quart (16-Cup) | 2 Quart (8-Cup) | 3 Quart (12-Cup) | 5 Quart (20-Cup) |
*Note: Values in fields “User Rating” and “No of Reviews” may change with time. These charts show information valid as of the publication date of this Review.
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