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Best alternatives to the Zojirushi NS-TSC10 Micom Rice Cooker
The Zojirushi NS-TSC10 Micom Rice Cooker is already among the best we've found; the Zojirushi NP-HCC10XH Induction Rice Cooker comes closest.
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Strongest all-rounder
Zojirushi NP-HCC10XH Induction Rice CookerSuperb, foolproof rice for people who cook it oftenSuits you if
- Rice is a regular part of your meals
- You cook several kinds of rice, like brown, sushi or jasmine
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 NS-TSC10 Micom Rice Cooker isn't quite right, start with the Zojirushi NP-HCC10XH Induction Rice Cooker: it suits you if rice is a regular part of your meals. The Zojirushi NS-TSC10 Micom Rice Cooker is still a great fit if you eat rice several times a week and want it right every time.
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 NS-TSC10 Micom Rice Cooker?
The Zojirushi NP-HCC10XH Induction Rice Cooker. It suits you if rice is a regular part of your meals.
Based on: Product Review score 86 vs 87 for the Zojirushi NS-TSC10 Micom Rice Cooker, across 4 alternatives.Is there a more reliable alternative to the Zojirushi NS-TSC10 Micom Rice Cooker?
Not really. The Zojirushi NS-TSC10 Micom Rice Cooker is about as dependable as anything we cover.
Based on: Reliability 100 for the KitchenAid Grain and Rice Cooker vs 100.What is the best alternative to the Zojirushi NS-TSC10 Micom 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 NS-TSC10 Micom Rice Cooker?
Yes, the Our Place Rice Cooker. It usually costs less and suits you if you cook for one to three people and want reliably fluffy rice.
Based on: Typical prices: Zojirushi NS-TSC10 Micom Rice Cooker $159–$190; Our Place Rice Cooker $139.Your other options, ranked
How each one compares with the Zojirushi NS-TSC10 Micom Rice Cooker- 01
EXPOWNREL86Zojirushi NP-HCC10XH Induction Rice Cooker
Superb, foolproof rice for people who cook it often
Happier ownersExperts rate it higherAlso ZojirushiZojirushi NS-TSC10 Micom Rice Cooker vs Zojirushi NP-HCC10XH Induction Rice Cooker → - 02EXPOWNREL84
KitchenAid Grain and Rice Cooker
Foolproof, hands-off grains and beans, but you pay for convenience
Experts rate it higherZojirushi NS-TSC10 Micom Rice Cooker vs KitchenAid Grain and Rice Cooker → - 03EXPOWNREL82
Our Place Rice Cooker
A compact, good-looking cooker that makes excellent grains, especially brown rice
Experts rate it higherZojirushi NS-TSC10 Micom Rice Cooker vs Our Place Rice Cooker → - 04
EXPOWNREL78Zojirushi NS-ZCC10 Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker
Reliably excellent rice with almost no effort, if you can wait
Experts rate it higherAlso ZojirushiZojirushi NS-TSC10 Micom Rice Cooker vs Zojirushi NS-ZCC10 Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker →