$135 Rice Cooker Vs. $15 Rice Cooker (Zojirushi vs. Black & Decker) - Rice cooker comparison

Rice Cooker Comparison and Taste Test

Rice cookers shown in this video from left to right:

Time Stamps
00:00 - Intro
01:32 - Price of rice cookers
03:36 - Amazon ratings
04:39 - Included accessories
06:38 - Ease of use
11:22 - Design
15:52 - Rice Taste test
18:29 - Washability
19:37 - The Smart Buy

In this video we compare three different rice cookers at very different price points

Zojirushi Rice Cooker
◦ 10 cups (20 cups cooked)
◦ (5.5 uncooked is $135.00)
◦ Ratings: 4.6 stars w/ 2,402 reviews
◦ $163.99 USD
◦ Automatic keep warm, extended keep warm, reheating cycle
◦ 11.12x15x9.87 in
◦ 2 delay time settings
◦ Built in retractable power cord
◦ Interchangeable melody and beep signal
◦ Menu settings include: White/Sushi, Mixed, Porridge, Sweet, Brown, Cake, Steam and Quick Cooking
◦ Includes removable inner lid, nonstick inner cooking pan, steam basket
◦ Micro computerized Fuzzy logic technology (to automatically adjust rice cooking for perfect rice)
◦ LCD control panel

Instant Zest Rice Cooker
◦ $29.99
◦ 4.6 w/422
◦ (20 cup is $39.99)
◦ 8 cups cooked
◦ 4 smart programs, white, brown, quinoa, oatmeal
◦ Steams veggies, fish
◦ Steam tray, measuring cup, rice spoon
◦ Status indicator, delay start, keep warm
◦ Warm up to 12 hours

Black and Decker Rice Cooker
◦ 6 cups cooked rice
◦ $14.99 USD
◦ Ratings: 4.2 stars w/4,628 reviews
◦ Automatic keep warm
◦ Non-stick rice pot, removable, dishwasher safe
◦ Food steaming basket, plastic spoon, measuring cup
◦ Indicator lights show cooking or keeping warm
◦ Tempered glass lid
◦ Built in lid holder
◦ Steam vent
◦ Also cooks oatmeal, soups and stews

Thanks for watching this video!

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Rice cookers shown in this video from left to right:

[jerrypie]

I'd like to add that the more expensive rice cookers also do a better job with the "keep warm" function. Cheaper rice cookers tend to dry up the rice at the bottom if you leave it too long.

[MyDeities]

We bout a rice cooker in the 80’s when living in Japan and our (my parents) zojirushi is still running strong. We came back to the states and I got lucky at found a zojirushi from a military family who bought one because they were told they needed one. They didn’t like Japanese rice and never used it so I got it new for $20. I was 16 and got it from them at their yard sale. It only has the in and keep warm button. I just turned 42 and still use it. I love love love my zojirushi.

[Ben-fqwp]

All I want from a rice cooker is for it to do a song when it's done.

[Kenko]

I-- being a single guy who's into Japanese cooking-- had been using the Black and Decker type (if not that brand) for some 20+ years. Gone through three, four of them. Serviceable, yeah, decent enough rice. Recently I finally, after years of debating it, too the plunge and bought a smallish Zojirushi Micom type cooker.

I REGRET NOTHING. Seriously, best rice I have ever had. Best $140 I ever spent.

[cyaf]

I found a 3cup Zojirushi rice cooker at a thrift store for $10. I came on here to see what this product was about before reselling it. So glad I did, I am no longer going to resell it, but am excited to try it out. Thank you!!

[TheAguydude]

Analog rice cookers like the Black & Decker rice cooker should be left on the warm setting for at least 15 minutes before serving the rice (this is mentioned in the manual).

[Riyame]

The cake function works so well. I have the smaller Zojirushi model and have used it to make pancakes and banana bread. They come out nicely browned, never burnt, never dry. Cakes and breads might take longer than a single 60 minute cooking session though.

[almightydawnthegreat]

I bought the cheapest one, and brought it to work. I make instant noodles, oatmeal, teriyaki chicken, congee etc. I can use it at home to have hotpot. There is always a good use for a cheap rice cooker.

[yourfriendgen]

I would LOVE to see you bake a cake in the zojirushi

[MorningJoySC]

my Zojirushi rice cooker lasted 20 years... I bought mine in Japan in the 90's and it was expensive, but worked all the buttons, brown rice, had it cook a few hours before I got home, steamed while cooking my rice... and I ALWAYS had a PERFECT POT OF RICE~ I will go back to Zojirushi AGAIN & AGAIN!!!! tried to buy a cheap model - the rice was crusty on the bottom!

[henryshokellam]

Excellent review!
My mom still has a Zojirushi from Japan. It is about 30 years old and still makes perfect rice.
I asked for one for Christmas and this review made me so excited!!

[eBag]

To be fair, you could have blind tasted it so you wouldn't know which cooker cooked your most favorite rice.

[Luvsofine]

This is as enjoyable as any rice cooker review could be. Actually it was just great! Thanks for this informative, easy-to-watch review.

[colebarnes]

Just ordered the $15 Black & Decker rice cooker off of Amazon thanks for the video!

[alpark]

I have the black and decker rice cooker. I put 2 sheets of aluminum foil inside rice cooker and cut hole in middle for temperature sensor to move up and down. The rice came out perfect. Aluminum foil slows the increasing temperature so rice cook longer.

[AmerikiDork]

Have had a 5 cup capacity Zojirushi for several years. Very good product

[DR-wpgy]

I have the B&D. I have cooked soups, rice, fried beans, pasta, steamed fish and veggies. I love it.

[mdshaifnoor]

I like black & decker.because it’s very easy to clean .and easy to use.others two are really difficult to properly clean.

[charleez]

Thanks for quite thorough review. I was just looking to upgrade and one of my criteria (besides affordability) is the materials the inner pot is made of. My former rice cooker was telflon, which does scratch and flake off, which is reportedly unhealthy. I understand that teflon has improved over the years, but still not my top choice. Most rice cookers just describe the pot as being non-stick, but I know the Instant Zest one advertises as ceramic (and another brand advertises as bonded granite), and they would be my preference over a cooker just described as 'non-stick'. When it states it's non-stick, it should say also that it's PFOA-free, and even better to describe what material it is made of. While I've only watched a couple of video reviews its rare that the material is one of the features talked about, but these days with people wanting such information, it would be helpful.