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Best alternatives to the Zojirushi NP-HCC10XH Induction Rice Cooker
The Zojirushi NP-HCC10XH Induction Rice Cooker is already among the best we've found; the Zojirushi NS-TSC10 Micom Rice Cooker comes closest.

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Strongest all-rounder
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
Most dependable
KitchenAid Grain and Rice CookerFoolproof, hands-off grains and beans, but you pay for convenienceSuits you if
- You cook rice, quinoa or other grains several times a week
- You want to cook dried beans without planning a day ahead
Easiest to live with
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
If not this, then what?
If the Zojirushi NP-HCC10XH Induction Rice Cooker isn't quite right, start with the Zojirushi NS-TSC10 Micom Rice Cooker: it suits you if you eat rice several times a week and want it right every time. The Zojirushi NP-HCC10XH Induction Rice Cooker is still a great fit if rice is a regular part of your meals.
We researched 25 expert reviews, analyzed 7,165 owner ratings and comments across 16 sources for 5 rice cookers, and cross-checked them into one verdict, so you don't have to.
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What is the best alternative to the Zojirushi NP-HCC10XH Induction 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: Product Review score 87 vs 86 for the Zojirushi NP-HCC10XH Induction Rice Cooker, across 4 alternatives.Is there a more reliable alternative to the Zojirushi NP-HCC10XH Induction Rice Cooker?
Yes, the Zojirushi NS-TSC10 Micom Rice Cooker. It's less likely to give you trouble.
Based on: Reliability 100 for the Zojirushi NS-TSC10 Micom Rice Cooker vs 77.What is the best alternative to the Zojirushi NP-HCC10XH Induction Rice Cooker from another brand?
The KitchenAid Grain and Rice Cooker. It suits you if you cook rice, quinoa or other grains several times a week.
Based on: Highest-scoring model not made by Zojirushi (84).Is there a cheaper alternative to the Zojirushi NP-HCC10XH Induction Rice Cooker?
Yes, the Zojirushi NS-TSC10 Micom Rice Cooker. It usually costs less and suits you if you eat rice several times a week and want it right every time.
Based on: Typical prices: Zojirushi NP-HCC10XH Induction Rice Cooker $300–$375; Zojirushi NS-TSC10 Micom Rice Cooker $159–$190.Your other options, ranked
How each one compares with the Zojirushi NP-HCC10XH Induction Rice Cooker- 01

EXPOWNREL87Zojirushi NS-TSC10 Micom Rice Cooker
Reliably excellent rice for frequent rice eaters, if you can wait
Higher score (+1)More reliableAlso ZojirushiZojirushi NP-HCC10XH Induction Rice Cooker vs Zojirushi NS-TSC10 Micom Rice Cooker → - 02

EXPOWNREL84KitchenAid Grain and Rice Cooker
Foolproof, hands-off grains and beans, but you pay for convenience
- 03

EXPOWNREL82Our Place Rice Cooker
A compact, good-looking cooker that makes excellent grains, especially brown rice
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EXPOWNREL78Zojirushi NS-ZCC10 Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker
Reliably excellent rice with almost no effort, if you can wait
Experts rate it higherAlso ZojirushiZojirushi NP-HCC10XH Induction Rice Cooker vs Zojirushi NS-ZCC10 Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker →