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Rice Cookers

Elite Gourmet ERC-003X Electric Rice Cooker with Automatic Keep Warm Makes Soups, Stews, Grains, Hot Cereals, 6 Cups Cooked (3 Cups Uncooked), White

Simple, compact 3-cup (uncooked) rice cooker with automatic keep-warm, a tempered-glass lid and removable pot. Great for small kitchens — owners praise the simplicity but some report sticking/burning.

86.0 Dude Score Read
Rice Cookers

COMFEE' Mini Rice Cooker 4 Cups Cooked/2 Cups Uncooked, Portable Non-Stick rice maker, 24 hours Timer Delay, 6 Functions, Fast Cooker, Brown Rice, Oatmeal, White

Compact, programmable 2-cup rice cooker with six functions, 24-hour delay timer, and a removable inner lid. Good fit for singles, couples, and small kitchens — with a few handling caveats.

92.5 Dude Score Read
Rice Cookers

TOPWIT Rice Cooker Small, Mini Rice Cooker 2 Cups Uncooked, 1.2L Portable Rice Maker with Non-stick Coating, BPA Free, One Touch & Keep Warm Function, Grey

A compact 1.2L/2‑cup electric rice cooker with a removable non-stick inner pot, glass lid and a single cook/warm control — great for dorms and small kitchens but mixed longevity and a serious safety complaint demand caution.

90.4 Dude Score Read
Rice Cookers

AROMA® Rice Cooker, 2-Cup (Uncooked) / 4-Cup (Cooked), Steamer, Grain Cooker, Soup Maker, Oatmeal Cooker, Auto Keep Warm, 1 Qt, White, ARC-302-1NG

A compact, budget-friendly rice cooker with a steam tray, one-touch operation, and automatic keep-warm. Well-suited for singles or couples, but owners report sticking and occasional undercooked rice.

88.1 Dude Score Read
Rice Cookers

GreenLife Rice Cooker with Removable PFAS-Free Ceramic Nonstick Pot, 3-Cups Uncooked/6-Cups Cooked, Grains & Oatmeal Multicooker, Compact One-Switch Design, Auto Keep Warm, Easy Clean, Cream

A compact, color-forward 3-cup (uncooked) rice cooker that lists a PFAS-free ceramic nonstick pot and simple one-touch controls. Good for singles, couples, and small kitchens — with some durability caveats reported by owners.

89.3 Dude Score Read
Rice Cookers

AROMA® 6-Cup (Cooked) One-Touch Pot Style Rice Cooker with CoreCoat™ PFAS-Free Nonstick Ceramic Surface (1.5 Quarts)

A compact, one-touch rice cooker with a PFAS-free CoreCoat inner pot, auto-warm, and a 1.5‑quart (6‑cup cooked) capacity. Good for singles, dorms, and simple weeknight meals.

92.5 Dude Score Read
Rice Cookers

Elite Gourmet ERC2010B Electric Rice Cooker with Stainless Steel Inner Pot Makes Soups, Stews, Porridge's, Grains and Cereals, 10 cups cooked (5 Cups uncooked), Black

A compact, budget-friendly electric rice cooker with a stainless steel inner pot and automatic keep-warm. Good for small households who want simple, reliable rice without a nonstick lining.

90.8 Dude Score Read
Rice Cookers

Bear Mini Rice Cooker 2 Cups Uncooked, 1.2L Portable Non-Stick Small Travel Rice Cooker, BPA Free, One Button to Cook and Keep Warm Function, Blue

A compact, corded 2-cup rice cooker that aims to simplify single- or two-person cooking. Good everyday results with a few small usability quirks to watch for.

90.8 Dude Score Read
Rice Cookers

Toshiba Mini Rice Cooker, 3 Cups Uncooked Small Rice Cooker, Steamer & Warmer, With Fuzzy Logic And One-Touch Cooking, 24 Hour Delay Timer And Auto Keep Warm Feature, White

A compact 3-cup fuzzy logic rice cooker from Toshiba with 8 cooking programs, a non-stick inner pot, and safety features. Good for beginners and small kitchens.

95.7 Dude Score Read
Rice Cookers

Aroma Housewares Select Stainless Rice Cooker & Warmer with Uncoated Inner Pot, 3-Cup(uncooked)/6-Cup(cooked)/ 1.2Qt, ARC-753SGB, Black

Compact 6-cup electric rice cooker with a listed food-grade 304 stainless inner pot, one-touch operation and automatic Keep-Warm. Good fit for 1–2 people and small kitchens.

91.6 Dude Score Read
Rice Cookers

Oster Rice Cooker, 6 Cup Cooked (3 Cup Uncooked), Electric Rice Maker, Compact Size for Family Meals & Sides, Automatic Keep Warm, Nonstick Inner Pot, Black

A compact, budget-friendly electric rice cooker that handles basic rice and grain cooking well. Good fit for small kitchens and simple meal prep, with mixed notes on long-term inner-pot wear and warming behavior.

93.1 Dude Score Read
Rice Cookers

AROMA Rice Cooker, 3-Cup (Uncooked) / 6-Cup (Cooked), Small Rice Cooker, Oatmeal Cooker, Soup Maker, Auto Keep Warm, 1.5 Qt, White, ARC-393NG

A small, straightforward rice cooker that does one job well: turn 3 cups of uncooked rice into 6 cups cooked with one-touch operation. Good for dorms and small kitchens, but owners report occasional sensor hiccups and bottom‑browning if left on warm.

92.4 Dude Score Read
Rice Cookers

COMFEE' Rice Cooker Upgraded, 6-in-1 Stainless Steel Multi Cooker, Slow Cooker, Steamer, Saute, and Warmer, 2 QT, 8 Cups Cooked(4 Cups Uncooked), Brown Rice, Quinoa and Oatmeal, 6 One-Touch Programs

A compact 6‑in‑1 electric rice cooker built for small households: 2‑quart (4 cups uncooked / 8 cups cooked), 6 programs, 450W, stainless‑steel housing and dishwasher‑safe accessories.

95.6 Dude Score Read
Rice Cookers

Zojirushi Micom 3-Cup Compact Size, Multiple Settings, Stainless Steel Made, Built-In Retractable Power Cord and Easy to Transport Rice Cooker and Warmer

A compact Micom rice cooker with multiple presets, retractable cord and removable inner lid. Owners praise fluffy rice and long-term use; check the internal clock battery and capacity details before you buy.

97.5 Dude Score Read
Rice Cookers

AROMA® Mini Rice Cooker, 2-Cup (Uncooked) / 4-Cup (Cooked), Grain Cooker, Soup Maker, Oatmeal Cooker, Auto Keep Warm, 1 Qt, Light Green

A compact, budget-friendly 2-cup (uncooked) Aroma mini rice cooker that claims one-touch cooking and auto keep-warm. Good for solo cooks and small kitchens, with mixed owner reports on durability and troubleshooting.

87.2 Dude Score Read
Rice Cookers

AROMA® Rice Cooker, 3-Cup (Uncooked) / 6-Cup (Cooked), Steamer, Small Rice Cooker, Oatmeal Cooker, Soup Maker, Auto Keep Warm, 1.5 Qt, White, ARC-743-1NG

Compact, affordable rice cooker and steamer that handles everyday rice and simple one-pot meals. Great for singles, couples, and small kitchens; owners praise its reliability but warn the keep-warm setting can dry rice.

95.3 Dude Score Read
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