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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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The Zojirushi NS-TSC10 Micom Rice Cooker at work: a rice cooker steaming vegetables above the rice

Strongest all-rounder

Zojirushi NS-TSC10 Micom Rice CookerZojirushi NS-TSC10 Micom Rice CookerReliably excellent rice for frequent rice eaters, if you can wait

Suits 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 CookerKitchenAid Grain and Rice CookerFoolproof, hands-off grains and beans, but you pay for convenience

Suits 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 CookerOur Place Rice CookerA compact, good-looking cooker that makes excellent grains, especially brown rice

Suits 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.

Questions people actually ask

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.