$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:
Zojirushi Rice Cooker- amzn.to/2OGW8Yg
Instant Zest Rice Cooker - amzn.to/3wIbZH8
Black & Decker Rice Cooker - amzn.to/39UXUw8
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
◦ amzn.to/2OGW8Yg
◦ 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
◦ amzn.to/3wIbZH8
◦ $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
◦ amzn.to/39UXUw8
◦ 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
ALSO don't forget to grab a rice washing bowl! amzn.to/3wL1zX6
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Rice cookers shown in this video from left to right: Zojirushi Rice Cooker- amzn.to/32JBtW9 Instant Zest Rice Cooker - amzn.to/3ceOX0f Black & Decker Rice Cooker - amzn.to/2I1gAfc

[@ksoman953]

Fair video. A little ownership bias shows :). One thing I'd point out is that the quality of plastic is not decided by how flexible, thin, or thick it is. That only matters if the stiffness, or dimensionality has any performance impact. In this case, the quality of plastic should be decided by how many VOCs and other harmful chemicals will it leach into your steam and food when used inside a hot appliance. My hope is that the Zojirushi with it's Japanese build and quality does less to kill us.

[@redstrike88]

The, Instant Zest Rice Cooker sells for double the price you stated on Amazon. $60

[@mariahjohnson5017]

Am I able to cook Steelcut oatmeal in the InstantPot rice cooker?

[@samuelgomes1646]

I noticed on Amazon that there are zojirushi one at the price from China being in the 100 price range and then another one made in Japan being 400$ what is your thoughts on that?

[@samuelgomes1646]

Great review

[@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.

[@yissssss]

They also handle different grades of rice better. I know in North America people just think rice is rice but especially with Japanese rice there are various grades. You can cook cheaper rice in a better cooker and it'll come out better than expensive rice in a cheap cooker.

[@Ben-fq4wp]

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

[@RealCarlWheezer]

then get the one with the elaphant on it

[@razraze]

Me too! 😂❤❤❤🎉

[@My2Deities]

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.

[@colloquialduck]

That's a good deal

[@kukthomas]

I missed the rice cooker from the 80s. They last longer (the inner pot as well) than the one that are made now

[@hansenli5573]

the non stick coating is not off?

[@tz7710]

Thats Japanese quality

[@lanlam2114]

Omg mean it lasts a lifetime

[@Kenko706]

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.

[@SoopaFlyism]

You could've spent more. There's the Tiger JPB G109 ($1280).

[@JackSparrow-fl3zw]

I had a black and decker for 14 years. But when I needed to replace it, the same brand only lasted for 2 years. I think the quality went down by a lot.

[@DistopiaKosaki]

Following

[@dc2610]

Same thing happened to me. Black and Decker products are nothing but cheap junk now. Never buying any of their products again.

[@cyaf5499]

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!!

[@velavanlaack9134]

Where? Same as this one?

[@GonzalezEzekiel]

$20 for it?

[@Sesquac]

Aren't those stores there to help less fortunate people?

[@yourfriendgen4427]

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

[@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).

[@henryshokellam311]

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!!

[@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.

[@tracyhouser4100]

You kept me interested the whole time. Such a pleasant review:)

[@colebarnes9192]

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

[@aprilmurray4315]

I just used mine and it leaked water all over my counter but I put in exactly the measurements of rice and water. It’s going into the trash!

[@aprilmurray4315]

Today was my first time using it by the way. And the rice came out like baby food! Lousy! Straight to the trash can!

[@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.

[@eBag944]

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

[@bconsilio3764]

YES

[@marlenesvanity1480]

Yea i feel like their mind was already made up beforehand

[@SigbinNinja]

I think any Asian would know. I've been eating rice 3 times a day every single day of my entire life. I think I'd be able to tell

[@eBag944]

@@SigbinNinja I think you are over exaggerating if not lying. No, and I mean no one eats rice "3 times a day of their entire life". I am also asian and I don't eat rice like you said you do. I sometimes eat mashed potatoes, french fries, a sandwich, etc...

[@MrBluesluver]

Nice job. Very informative video. I just got the Instant Zest (your middle pot) today, but won't use it until tomorrow. I got it for one of the reasons you mentioned, I wanted to try a less expensive model, but still be able to cook more than just white rice. I also wanted a smaller one for now. Keep up the good work.

[@cheryls4526]

This was very educational as I’ve just ordered my first rice cooker. You solidified my choice. You made me smile.

[@wathalb]

This was a great review. I’m in the market for cooker and this was just what I was looking for.

[@MegaAnonymooose]

Why? Why did I enjoy watching this?

[@alejandrorivas4585]

Charm

[@vajayna_eklhabouh]

You probably lowkey love manly lesbians making rice..

[@DR-wp6gy]

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

[@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.

[@AmerikiDork]

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

[@Lawman212]

Well shot! Nice set. And talking about how you liked the Zojirushi song was charming.

[@charleez9407]

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.

[@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!

[@AWESOME777ize]

Seems like i made my decision Thanks 👍

[@xiaoyanghan8789]

most expensive zojirushi like nanbu tekki model can cook crusty bottom rice

[@fisharefriends598]

Japanese family buy more expensive rice cookers because they use premium rice grains. Also people can tell the diff between rice quality For cheap rice grains a cheap cooker is fine

[@ChaoSasuke]

Why was this video the most joyful thing iv watched in forever...you made me buy this thing instantly! The song part just blew me away lol 😂 let’s go can’t wait!

[@Rabbit-sr3ez]

Thanks so much for posting this video, it will help me a lot to make a decision on my first rice cooker.

[@mylittlerebornlove8851]

I had a $20 rice cooker and made rice for me perfectly each and every time.

[@mariana7j]

I love my Zojirushi rice cooker. I have the same one. I have yet to try the cake and porridge settings. I can say that brown rice comes out fluffy in my Zojirushi, it’s so much more enjoyable. My grandma uses the more economical ones and she goes through them a lot so she keep the pot and lid and uses it on the stovetop. For me, my Zojirushi is an investment because they last long, and I make a lot of rice for my family of 5.

[@petertrefren5372]

I have a Zojirushi 3-cup induction rice cooker and I agree it is a delightful appliance to own.

[@marvin19966]

Thanks!

[@mdshaifnoor7475]

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

[@marvin19966]

Thanks!!

[@fbenfrank]

Thanks for this review. Really helpful.

[@TehVaporSnake]

Excellent video. You've earned a sub. I think I'm going with the Zojirushi.

[@adriannacook313]

Smart decision! I have one and it hasn’t ever failed me once.

[@tsurumonetally4531]

Because of the timer on the instant pot around 11:00 we can see all the cuts and how long they took breaks ext. So cool, like a behind the scenes hack.

[@alpark3024]

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.

[@jammyd101]

This is an AMAZING review! You answered all of my questions & it was organized & well executed! I bought Instant rice & grain cooker! #subscribed

[@BodyBruiser]

you convinced me to buy the Zojirushi the moment I learned it could sing to me. I need that joy in my life. :D

[@ShabwahBoy]

Beautiful production and beautiful presentation just subscribed

[@gladyslai5092]

Thank you for the review. Would love to see you bake a cake in the Zojirushi! haha

[@highlander2871]

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

[@sphoul]

What kind of rice did you cook in the video?

[@PapaMojo75]

Great review. I love how you're hilarious giving info without even trying to be. LOL

[@zoo3708]

This is such a good review thank you.

[@Ray-ku1sj]

You did a good job on this review of rice cookers. Keep up the good work. Ray

[@hungryedmontonian]

I have the insrantzest and it’s good. No sticking at the bottom. Easy cleanup. And perfect rice everytime. I love it for the price point it’s a steal

[@scbbc8186]

Thank you for your review - all though I can not afford a Zojorushi I went with an Aroma 8 cup rice cooker that looks similar to the instant pot (just without the quinoa or oatmeal setting) and I am glad that the particular model uses a granite non-stick coating rather than PTFE. Also it cooks rice so much better than my old Oster where the rice would stick to the bottom of it even with it's PTFE coating which started to wear off quickly even using sponges that were designed for non-stick things.

[@fuzeebear8716]

When it comes to rice, I will trust Zojirushi to not stick. Plus it has a reheat mode that works great.

[@reginaldsaffold548]

You are quite likable along with being informative. You got my "like" and "subscribe". I'll check out your other reviews.

[@holyfox94]

You need a high end rice cooker if: you eat rice at least twice a week or you’re a asian food nerd. I have a “Yum Sakura” from Amazon. It’s pretty much the same, from Korea if I’m not mistaken and I love it. Zojirushis are difficult to get here in Europe, like everything Japanese; although we have a trade deal with Japan🤷🏼‍♀️

[@marvin19966]

please STOP the trait!!!!!

[@noahhuckleby6517]

I bought my mom the Zojirushi NS-TSC18 as a Christmas gift and we are all enjoying it. Has not messed up making rice once. It was a great investment and I would definitely recommend it to friends and family.

[@Vonix.]

Great Quality Video!

[@ph11p3540]

My Instant Pot MAX multi cooker has a rice cooking function but occasionally it slightly scorches the rice. The issue is uneven heating. For this reason, I put my rice in a Pyrex oven glass bowl and set it on a trivet. The water goes into the pot as usual as per instructions but your rice now sits off the bottom and only heated by steam for perfect, extra fluffy rice.

[@anitas5817]

Ooh good tip thanks. I was just thinking about using my instant pot for brown rice.

[@BobAdragna]

good review, thanks.

[@magicgordo4878]

For great info on the fuzzy logic cooker see: The Ultimate Rice Cooker Cookbook (revised and updated) by Hensperger and Kaufmann. Cakes can be done in the fuzzy logic cooker and as well in Instant pots. They are basically steamed instead of baked. The fuzzy logic cookers also come as induction cookers and are about a thousand bucks.

[@phillipisland1]

Top notch review. Well done.

[@hafizihermansyah5194]

Pls do bake on zojirushi and does the rice sticky on the pot when you wash it?

[@overlord7877]

In the Zojirushi the rice doesn't stick to the pot at all. Also has the syncro cook function so can cook rice steam food at the same time. Plus can leave the rice in there over night/full day and rice will still be perfect

[@onedirection3510]

Thanks.Any features for reheating cooked rice?

[@dib7161]

I would love to see a review of a cake baked in the Zojirushi.

[@elizabethaja]

I am watching this as I am cooking in my 20 y.o. Aroma cooker (my non stick coating is failing). Exactly as the Zojirushi sings its song in your video, my Aroma chimes a shrill BEEEP BEEEP. I've been planning to buy a Zojirushi, thank you for the tour. :) Great reviews.

[@aanatachristy6515]

I chose the instant pot zest because of the ceramic coating. The other two are teflon coated with pfoa's.

[@andrewt248]

October 2020 - Instant Zest still 4.6 stars on Amazon now with 3,340 ratings. I'm no rice maven, so just pulled the trigger on the Zest. Thanks!

[@joandanza]

Did you bake a cake? I'd like to see that if you did. How is the keep warm feature?

[@Schar.ar.youtube]

hello tnx for review... by russell hobbs ... after its cooked the orange light will stary turned on until i turn it off myself ? or what ? i mean it will hold it warm endless ? or

[@MyCowboy2000]

Nice job! Thanks

[@sasapienza]

With the black & decker rice cooker I don't have the rice cup I bought it at a thrift store , I'm wondering how much is the rice cup equal to in cups for 1 cup ?

[@onyxcitadel9759]

lol.. you looked so cute enjoying the little song to let you know the rice was done.. thx for the review =)

[@mommat5101]

Well done video! ✔ I love the quality of japan products, definitely can't go wrong. But since my kids are grown and I just cook for myself mostly I can't justify the price. So I'm going with the Instant Pot cooker.

[@Mister_Y]

10:50 The internal battery you touched on…is it replaceable? What happens when it dies? I read somewhere it had to be sent in to be replaced which would be bad news.

[@Bri-ln5hm]

I recently bought the black and decker and absolutely hate it! I only had 1/4th of rice(and appropriate water)yet it spewed and spouted and made a mess in my kitchen as if I had overfilled it(which I didn't). The bottom was also solid and rubbery despite being immediately taken out after cooking. I'm going to return and try again with the instant pot.

[@UnveiledShadows]

I LOVE a soft rice, and have reasonable use from time to time to have rice ready in the morning, so I'm very glad I bought the Zojirushi. What I SHOULD mention is that after I bought the NS-TSC10, I noticed that the pot got de-gunked a lot easier than the 4-cup Aroma rice cooker I had, since all the starch I couldn't wash out found its way to the bottom of the pot; the Zojirushi cleaned up A LOT easier. I can't speak for any Instant users, but I don't regret the purchase I made.

[@alynn1590]

Is there suppose to be a little bit of space on the top of the zorushi one? I just bought the exact model but when I close the lid It’s not snug fit

[@wentingzhang1277]

Here’s an honest review…for you. I loved your reaction to the rice melody is done. You really came alive after that!

[@sagebias2251]

I have the zojrushi. I love it. It is incredible.

[@willyanthem9694]

Hey, that Zojirushi is now $199.99, and Amazon has a price cut from $235.00, is this cause of COVID and people investing in cooking more?

[@lexispatino1551]

I gotta say this video was a great influence in my decision to invest in the Zojirushi. It's expensive but THATS JAPANESE RICE :9 Totally worth it! Thank you!

[@intellectualhybrid2]

Can someone tell me why a rice cooker is supposedly better than using a pressure cooker or simply using the hob?

[@MsLouisVee]

I don’t think you can beat the Zoruishi rice cooker after all in Japan, it’s all about rice. also the fact that they put cute little happy songs on it kind of tells you to kind of love and care they put into it because it’s that important and I can tell how much joy it brings you😀

[@LyeraTech2000]

I want to see how a cake would come out. what about black rice no setting? what else can you cook stew, meat fish cihken? thanks

[@JJ-yu6og]

Thoroughly enjoyed your review on these!! Please do one for the pressure cookers!!! And the cake in the Zojirushi. By the way, the spendy rice cookers made for Japanese and Korean users talk and sing to the user. 😊 They do charge well over $200, though. 😂

[@chinmaypandit9875]

Lovely video. But it might need some edits though. Make it a bit smaller may be. . Really enjoyed the reviewing process 👍. And while transitions, some music or tune would be nice.

[@startylers4431]

Can you do a test against the kanken and other brands? Me and most of my friends would appreciate it

[@DarkAvenger1234]

There’s really no point without a blind taste test at the end.

[@lennchen5432]

I have a middle class rice cooker for around 35Euro. It would be placed between the black+decker and the INSTANT rice-cooker. It merely cooks rice by 15 minutes and no options on what kind of rice is used. It has the lever for cooking/keep warm. BUT I am happy to have it, because I only use white rice.

[@mannykhan7752]

Good unbiased review

[@orrinbelcher6593]

Nice video fun and informative, I agree with you the Zojirushi gets my vote

[@itstomiB]

We need to see that cake...

[@theaouch4749]

I bought Zoji 1,000 years ago it's still here and alive and working well.

[@Oxedizer]

Brilliant review. I like spending money on tactile, quality products too

[@erikolsen148]

I can’t speak to the Instant Pot rice cooker, but the bog standard cheap rice cookers don’t cook based on time. It’s all temperature. The quick version is that water boils at 100°C, so if the temperature goes over 100°, the water has either absorbed or boiled off. If there’s still water, it can’t get hotter than that.

[@agentvx8320]

Is the Zojirushi any better about the browned crust on the bottom that every rice cooker I've used gets?

[@gamesgeargadgets722]

I have zojirushi, and it doesn’t get crusty at the bottom. The rice is very even.

[@susancuello4073]

When I have unexpected visitors, my blac and decker rice is ready in 15 minutes, I stir it after about 7 to 10 minute. I have had no problem with the coating and have used it practically everyday almost a year now.I have the Panasonic and I use it when I know guest are coming.

[@catnip3141]

This was enjoyable, but an honest review as a Japanese. Big size Zojirushi rice cooker with $135 is a low end in Japan. Expensive ones cost more than $2000 (e.g.: Zojirushi NP-WT10-BZ). Even kids can tell the taste difference. But your rice looks broken and mushy. Price will not compensate.

[@nephtys369]

My Zojirushi just had a whoopsie and I'm totally going to use you as my justification for replacing it... even though I have an instant pot (It always seems a bit overcooked to me in that).

[@Khesrawsx]

Song? Realy? hahaha your smile made me laugh. It really seems like you really enjoy it hahaha

[@Cyanogener]

I actually use the black Decker, it does help me save time because I used to make my rice on a pan and it would take a long time plus staying near it so I would have to move it around so it doesn’t burn

[@lucretius8050]

Technically rice on a pan/pot shouldn't take a lot longer, you shouldn't have to move it around. You just kind of just need to boil the water and allow it to steam inside to work its magic. Search around for guides on how to cook rice with a pot might need a few small failures before you get the right formula for your pot and the rice you use. A lot of trust is needed cause if you have an opaque lid you can't tell what state it is in.

[@Rahhelthethird]

Which one should I buy in order to contain King Piccolo?

[@omargoya3610]

Thanks for your video

[@SenseiFamilyJedi]

What's the ratio of options used vs money spent by you on each of these rice cookers?

[@rukiichi85]

thank you a lot i am gonna buy the middle one

[@hinahassan9826]

Very good comparison but you are missing one thing that is which rice cooker cooked the rice fastest. You should also include how long each rice cooker takes to cook.