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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

Elite Gourmet ERC003BX Electric Rice Cooker with Automatic Keep Warm Makes Soups, Stews, Grains, Hot Cereals, 6 Cups Cooked (3 Cups Uncooked), Black

A budget-friendly, compact 6-cup electric rice cooker with a tempered-glass lid and automatic keep-warm. Works well for simple rice cooking but owners report sticking, overflow and occasional early failure.

86.4 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 Housewares Professional Plus ARC-5000SB 20 Cup (Cooked) Digital Rice Cooker, Food Steamer, Slow Cooker, Stainless Exterior/Nonstick Pot, Silver, Black, 10-cup uncooked/20-cup cooked/4QT

The AROMA ARC-5000SB is a 500W countertop multi-cooker that promises rice, steam, slow-cook and sauté-then-simmer routines in a 20-cup (cooked) capacity. Owners like the versatility—verify the listing for care and capacity details.

97.5 Dude Score Read
Rice Cookers

BLACK+DECKER 16-Cup Rice Cooker, RC516, 8-Cup Uncooked Rice, Steaming Basket, Removable Non-Stick Bowl, One Touch

A budget-friendly, large-capacity electric rice cooker with a removable nonstick bowl and steamer basket. Cooks reliably for many owners, though build quality and consistency vary.

87.5 Dude Score Read
Rice Cookers

Zojirushi NS-ZCC10 5-1/2-Cup Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker and Warmer, Premium White

A programmable 5.5-cup Neuro Fuzzy rice cooker from Zojirushi with a spherical nonstick inner pan, delay timer, and automatic keep-warm — solid for daily rice eaters and small households.

97.5 Dude Score Read
Rice Cookers

Aroma Housewares ARC-363-1NGB 3 Uncooked/6 Cups Cooked Rice Cooker, Steamer, Multicooker, 2-6 cups, Black

Compact and budget-friendly, the Aroma ARC-363 is a 3-cup (uncooked) rice cooker with a steam tray, one-touch control and automatic keep-warm. Good for solo cooks and small kitchens.

94.4 Dude Score Read
Rice Cookers

Hamilton Beach Digital Programmable Rice Cooker & Food Steamer, 8 Cups Cooked (4 Uncooked), With Steam & Rinse Basket, Stainless Steel (37518)

Compact, programmable rice cooker with a claimed PFAS‑free nonstick pot and a 2‑in‑1 steam/rinse basket. Solid value for small households but check capacity and cooking time expectations.

93.3 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-363NG

Compact, affordable 6-cup rice cooker with a ceramic CoreCoat inner pot, tempered-glass lid and an automatic keep-warm mode. Good for singles, couples, and small kitchens.

94.6 Dude Score Read
Electric Pressure Cookers

Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice, Steamer, Sauté, Yogurt Maker, Warmer & Sterilizer, Includes App With Over 800 Recipes, Stainless Steel, 6 Quart

The Instant Pot Duo 6‑quart multi‑cooker combines pressure, slow, rice, steam, sauté, yogurt and keep‑warm in a stainless‑steel package. Owners praise speed and versatility; it’s a strong countertop choice for families and meal‑preppers.

97.5 Dude Score Read
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