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The 10 Best Rice Cookers as of June 2026

Updated 18 June 2026 ยท Reviewed by the Pickarank team ยท Prices in GBP, subject to change

We compared the best rice cookers you can buy in 2026, scoring each out of 10 on performance, value, build quality and features. Here are the ten worth your money โ€” with an at-a-glance table and the current best prices.

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Our top picks at a glance

Top pick

Zojirushi NS-ZCC10

9.0Best overall
Check price on Amazon โ‰ˆ ยฃ180
Best value

Panasonic SR-DF101

8.5Best value
Check price on Amazon โ‰ˆ ยฃ60
Also great

Cuckoo CR-0631F

8.6Best small premium
Check price on Amazon โ‰ˆ ยฃ130

Prices were correct at the time of writing and change often โ€” tap through for today's price on Amazon.

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How we ranked these rice cookers

Each pick earns a score out of 10 from weighted criteria:

  • Performance (35%) โ€” how well each rice cooker does its core job.
  • Value (25%) โ€” quality and features for the price.
  • Build & reliability (20%) โ€” materials, longevity and warranty.
  • Features (20%) โ€” meaningful extras that improve the experience.

At a glance: top 10 compared

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#Rice CookersScoreBest forCapacityApprox. PriceAmazon links
1Zojirushi NS-ZCC109.0Best overall5.5 cupยฃ180View Price
2Yum Asia Sakura8.7Best mid-range6 cup (fuzzy logic)ยฃ150View Price
3Cuckoo CR-0631F8.6Best small premium6 cupยฃ130View Price
4Tefal RK81218.6Best multi-cooker10 cupยฃ80View Price
5Reishunger Digital8.5Best for variety6 cupยฃ70View Price
6Panasonic SR-DF1018.5Best value5 cupยฃ60View Price
7Tiger JBV-A10U8.4Best simple5.5 cupยฃ90View Price
8Lakeland Multi Rice Cooker8.3Best compact4 cupยฃ40View Price
9Buffalo Smart8.3Best stainless inner pot5 cupยฃ90View Price
10Russell Hobbs 197508.2Best budget14 cup (cooked)ยฃ30View Price

The full ranking

1
Best overall

Zojirushi NS-ZCC10

9.0Our number one pick.

Zojirushi's NS-ZCC10 uses fuzzy-logic technology to cook every rice type to fluffy perfection, with menu settings, a keep-warm function and a durable non-stick bowl, the rice cooker enthusiasts recommend. It is pricey, but the rice quality and consistency are exceptional.

Rice quality: 9.6Ease: 9.0Versatility: 8.8Value: 8.4
Pros
  • Flawless fuzzy-logic rice
  • Multiple rice settings
  • Excellent keep-warm
Cons
  • Pricey
  • Smaller capacity
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ180
2
Best mid-range

Yum Asia Sakura

8.7A superb runner-up.

The Yum Asia Sakura combines fuzzy-logic cooking with a ceramic bowl and clear display for excellent rice and grains, a feature-rich step up from basic cookers. It is mid-priced, but the rice quality and ceramic bowl are excellent.

Rice quality: 9.2Ease: 8.8Versatility: 8.8Value: 8.6
Pros
  • Fuzzy-logic cooking
  • Ceramic inner bowl
  • Clear display
Cons
  • Mid price
  • Bulky
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ150
3
Best small premium

Cuckoo CR-0631F

8.6Rounds out our top three.

Cuckoo's CR-0631F is a well-built micom rice cooker that excels at sticky and short-grain rice with multiple presets and reliable keep-warm, a favourite for Asian cooking. The interface has a learning curve, but the rice quality is excellent.

Rice quality: 9.0Ease: 8.6Versatility: 8.6Value: 8.6
Pros
  • Great sticky rice
  • Multiple presets
  • Sturdy build
Cons
  • Interface learning curve
  • Mid price
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ130
4
Best multi-cooker

Tefal RK8121

8.6A standout in the upper half.

The Tefal RK8121 doubles as a multi-cooker with dozens of programmes for rice, porridge, steaming, slow cooking and more, plus a large capacity for families. Plain rice isn't quite fuzzy-logic perfect, but the versatility and value are excellent.

Rice quality: 8.4Ease: 8.8Versatility: 9.4Value: 9.0
Pros
  • Dozens of programmes
  • Large capacity
  • Steams and slow-cooks
Cons
  • Rice not fuzzy-logic level
  • Bulky
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ80
5
Best for variety

Reishunger Digital

8.5A well-rounded mid-table pick.

The Reishunger Digital cooks rice, grains, porridge and more with a timer and keep-warm, a flexible, good-value cooker for varied diets. The bowl is basic non-stick, but the versatility and value are excellent.

Rice quality: 8.6Ease: 8.8Versatility: 9.0Value: 9.0
Pros
  • Cooks many grains
  • Timer and keep-warm
  • Good value
Cons
  • Basic non-stick bowl
  • Plain design
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ70
6
Best value

Panasonic SR-DF101

8.5Great value in the middle of the pack.

Panasonic's SR-DF101 is a dependable everyday cooker with one-touch operation, a tight-fitting lid and reliable keep-warm, a great no-fuss choice. It lacks fancy presets, but for simple, consistent rice and value it is excellent.

Rice quality: 8.6Ease: 9.2Versatility: 8.0Value: 9.2
Pros
  • Reliable one-touch rice
  • Good keep-warm
  • Great value
Cons
  • No presets
  • Basic display
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ60
7
Best simple

Tiger JBV-A10U

8.4A dependable pick if the price is right.

The Tiger JBV-A10U keeps things simple with synchro-cooking that lets you steam a dish above the rice, plus tried-and-tested reliability. It is basic on presets, but the dependable cooking and steaming are good.

Rice quality: 8.6Ease: 8.8Versatility: 8.4Value: 8.6
Pros
  • Reliable cooking
  • Steam tray included
  • Simple to use
Cons
  • Few presets
  • Plain design
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ90
8
Best compact

Lakeland Multi Rice Cooker

8.3Solid, if outshone by pricier rivals.

Lakeland's compact rice cooker suits one or two people with simple one-touch cooking, keep-warm and a small footprint. The capacity is limited, but for small homes and value it is good.

Rice quality: 8.4Ease: 9.0Versatility: 8.0Value: 8.8
Pros
  • Compact footprint
  • One-touch and keep-warm
  • Affordable
Cons
  • Small capacity
  • Basic features
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ40
9
Best stainless inner pot

Buffalo Smart

8.3A budget-friendly option worth a look.

The Buffalo Smart uses a stainless-steel inner pot instead of non-stick, appealing if you prefer to avoid coatings, with solid rice results. Rice can stick a little more than non-stick, but the stainless bowl and build are good.

Rice quality: 8.4Ease: 8.4Versatility: 8.2Value: 8.6
Pros
  • Stainless-steel inner pot
  • No non-stick coating
  • Sturdy
Cons
  • Rice can stick more
  • Mid price
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ90
10
Best budget

Russell Hobbs 19750

8.2Rounds out our top ten.

The Russell Hobbs 19750 cooks and keeps rice warm in a large pot at a rock-bottom price, a sensible cheap pick for big batches. It is basic with a single function, but for the money it does the job.

Rice quality: 8.2Ease: 8.8Versatility: 7.8Value: 9.2
Pros
  • Very affordable
  • Large capacity
  • Simple to use
Cons
  • Single function
  • Basic build
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ30

Frequently asked questions

What's the best of the rice cookers in 2026?

Our top overall pick is the Zojirushi NS-ZCC10, which leads on our combined score for performance, value and features. The Yum Asia Sakura and Cuckoo CR-0631F are excellent alternatives depending on budget and needs.

How did we choose these?

We weight performance, value, build quality and features, drawing on hands-on use and independent testing. See the methodology box above for the full breakdown.

Are these prices accurate?

Prices are approximate UK figures at the time of writing and change frequently. Click through to Amazon for the current price.

The bottom line

If you just want the best rice cookers without overthinking it, the Zojirushi NS-ZCC10 is our top recommendation โ€” it earns the highest overall score for performance, value and features. Have a look at the current price and see what you think.

Check price on Amazon โ‰ˆ ยฃ180

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