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Our Place vs Zojirushi
Too close to call: it comes down to the model.
The verdict in 10 seconds
Best Our Place
Our Place Rice CookerA compact, good-looking cooker that makes excellent grains, especially brown riceSuits you if
- You cook for one to three people and want reliably fluffy rice
- You eat a lot of brown rice, quinoa, or other whole grains
- Your kitchen is small and you want something attractive enough to leave out
Best Zojirushi
Zojirushi NS-TSC10 Micom Rice CookerReliably excellent rice for frequent rice eaters, if you can waitSuits you if
- You eat rice several times a week and want it right every time
- You like setting a timer so rice is ready when you get home
- You want one appliance that also steams and makes porridge or cake
Which brand wins?
Brand for brand, Our Place and Zojirushi are closely matched. The best single model of the two is the Zojirushi NS-TSC10 Micom Rice Cooker, which suits you if you eat rice several times a week and want it right every time.
We researched 19 expert reviews, analyzed 6,098 owner ratings and comments across 15 sources for every Our Place and Zojirushi model we cover, and cross-checked them into one verdict, so you don't have to.
Show me the receipts
Brand scoreboardAverage score 82 vs 84 · reliability 100 vs 85
| Our Place | Zojirushi | |
|---|---|---|
| Product Review score | 82 | 84 |
| Experts | 84 | 84 |
| Owners | 72 | 83 |
| Reliability | 100 | 85 |
| Models scored | 1 | 3 |
| Most reliable model | Our Place Rice Cooker | Zojirushi NS-TSC10 Micom Rice Cooker |
Averages across scored models. ● marks the better number on each row.
Questions people actually ask
Which is better, Our Place or Zojirushi?
Neither, clearly. Choose the model, not the brand.
Based on: Average Product Review score 82 for Our Place vs 84 for Zojirushi.Which brand is more reliable, Our Place or Zojirushi?
Our Place. Its models are less likely to give you trouble.
Based on: Average reliability 100 vs 85.What is the best Our Place rice cooker?
The Our Place Rice Cooker. It suits you if you cook for one to three people and want reliably fluffy rice.
Based on: Highest Product Review score among Our Place models (82).What is the best Zojirushi rice cooker?
The Zojirushi NS-TSC10 Micom Rice Cooker. It suits you if you eat rice several times a week and want it right every time.
Based on: Highest Product Review score among Zojirushi models (87).