The Best 6 Cup Rice Cooker of 2024 - Review and Top Picks

ABOUT TOSHIBA - Toshiba brings over 140 years of innovation, launching the first automatic electric rice cooker in 1955 and is a leader in the rice cooker industry.

JAPANESE-STYLE RICE COOKER - Industry leading 3D cooking technology and intelligent 6-step cooking process. The steam valve and inner nonstick pot can preserve the steam and heat for perfect fluffy rice every time.

PROFESSIONAL RICE COOKER - 7 pre-programmed settings to cook white rice, brown rice, mixed rice, short or long-grained rice, oatmeal, porridge perfectly in terms of texture, flavor and aroma. 12 cups cooked rice for family serving.

QUICK RICE FEATURE - The Toshiba rice cooker has a quick rice feature, the specially designed sensor accelerates the cooking time to 30 minutes, which is an excellent and a great time-saving option.

KEEP WARM FEATURE - The rice cooker keep-warm setting activates automatically when cooking is complete, holding contents at an ideal serving temperature for up to 24 hours.

2 PROGRAMMABLE DELAY TIME FEATURES - The rice cooker has 2 delay time options, set the timer allowing rice to be ready when needed. Just add rice and water in the morning and come home to delicious ready to eat rice

REMOVABLE LARGE STEAM VENT- As you cook, steam rises through the vent without bubbling over and no messy overflow.

6-cup cooker/steamer and warmer steams foods to perfection and keeps them warm

Stainless steel steaming tray and removable, easy-to-clean, nonstick inner cooking pan

See-through glass lid and automatic keep-warm function that activates immediately after food is cooked

Durable stay-cool handles for safe handling. Electrical Rating: 120 volts / 500 watts

Includes measuring cup, spatula, and removable cord for easy storing

NOTE: Please ensure to measure rice in the cup that comes along with the product ONLY

Capacity is measured in the approx. 6 oz. / 180mL rice measuring cup, using raw short grain white rice. Other grains may vary.

Perfectly prepares 2 to 6 cups of any variety of cooked rice

Simple, one-touch operation with automatic Keep-Warm

Great for soups, jambalaya, chili and so much more!

Full-view tempered glass lid

Easy-to-clean, nonstick removable inner pot

Includes Rice Measuring Cup and Serving Spatula

TWIN PRESSURE: Choose between pressure cooking or non-pressure cooking for specific desired results—high pressure will yield deliciously made sticky rice while non-pressure will result in unbelievably fluffy rice!

MULTI-FUNCTIONAL: Its LED display panel has 12 menu options including GABA/brown rice, white rice, scorched rice, porridge, steam and more to easily make a variety of different meals while its reheat function is optimal for leftovers

SMART TECHNOLOGY: Features an energy-saving algorithm that automatically detects the grain type and internal temperature to take the guesswork out of cooking perfect rice and keep-warm mode to serve your rice without ever overcooking or burning it

PREMIUM QUALITY: Includes a stainless steel inner pot with X-Wall nonstick diamond coating designed for optimal heat distribution, is built to last and easy to clean

TRUSTED KOREAN BRAND: Internationally known for superior quality and with over 40 years of industry experience, CUCKOO has perfected the art of cooking rice and crafting products made with integrity

Capacity: 3-Cup (Uncooked) 6-Cup (Cooked)

Automatic Cook/Warm Switch

Tempered Glass Lid with Air Vent

Removable Nonstick Cooking Pot

Cooking and Warm Indicator Lights

Multi-Functional Use – Whether you're in the mood for a hearty jambalaya, steamed veggies and rice, or a belly-warming soup, you can accomplish it all with your rice cooker. The possibilities are as creative as you are.

One-Touch Operation – This cooker is a proud member of our “set it and forget it” mentality. The one-touch operation is fool-proof – just fill it, power on, and cook! BPA free

Simultaneous Steaming – With the included steam tray, steam foods above while rice, soup, or any other meal simultaneously cooks below, allowing you to save time without sacrificing quality.

Automatic Keep Warm – Switches to Keep Warm mode automatically once the cooking cycle is completed to keep your foods at perfect serving temperatures.

Convenient Cooking & Cleaning – With the included nonstick inner pot, you can rest assured that cooking will be a breeze. When the cooking is completed, the inner pot can be safely and conveniently cleaned in the dishwasher!

Compact Capacity – 6-cup cooked capacity yielding 2 to 6 cups of cooked rice. Its compact capacity is perfect for preparing small individual meals or delicious side dishes.

Accessories – Includes a nonstick inner pot, tempered glass lid, aluminum steam tray, rice measuring cup, and serving spatula. Power consumption: 120V/60Hz 300W

Capacity: yields up to 6-cup cooked rice (3-cup uncooked)

Removable Nonstick Cooking Pot with External Steam Tray

One-Touch Operation with Automatic Keep-Warm

Steams meat and vegetables while cooking rice simultaneously

Tempered Glass Lid

2 Year Warranty

MULTI-FUNCTIONAL: Features a versatile multi-cook function that allows you to prepare everything from oatmeal to quinoa amongst 13 other menu options such as white rice, GABA rice, porridge, scorched rice, sticky rice, baby food, reheat, and more!

KITCHEN STAPLE: From small family gatherings to entertaining a few guests, this rice cooker provides the perfect serving amount with a large 12-cup (cooked) capacity

EASY TO USE: Effortlessly create meals with features like user-friendly digital controls, a modern LCD display, an included rice measuring cup for precise measuring, and Fuzzy Logic technology that is designed to cook rice flawlessly every time

PREMIUM QUALITY: Featuring a non-toxic nonstick inner pot with superior durability, an auto-clean function that steam cleans the interior of your cooker, and a removable excess water drainage tray—cooking and clean-up are a breeze!

TRUSTED BRAND: Internationally known for superior quality and with over 40 years of industry experience, CUCKOO has perfected the art of cooking rice and crafting products made with integrity

Multi-Functional Use – Whether you're in the mood for a hearty jambalaya, steamed veggies and rice, or a belly-warming soup, you can accomplish it all with your rice cooker. The possibilities are as creative as you are. Item Shape: Round

One-Touch Operation – This cooker is a proud member of our “set it and forget it” mentality. The one-touch operation is fool-proof – just fill it, power on, and cook!

Simultaneous Steaming – With the included steam tray, steam foods above while rice, soup, or any other meal simultaneously cooks below, allowing you to save time without sacrificing quality.

Automatic Keep Warm – Switches to Keep Warm mode automatically once the cooking cycle is completed to keep your foods at perfect serving temperatures.

Convenient Cooking & Cleaning – With the included nonstick inner pot, you can rest assured that cooking will be a breeze. When the cooking is completed, the inner pot can be safely and conveniently cleaned in the dishwasher!

Compact Capacity – 6-cup capacity yielding 2 to 6 cups of cooked rice. Its compact capacity is perfect for preparing small individual meals or delicious side dishes.

Accessories – Includes a full-view tempered glass lid, aluminum steam tray, rice measuring cup, and serving spatula. Power consumption: 120V/60Hz 350W

Perfectly prepares 2 to 6 cups of any variety of cooked rice

Steams meat and vegetables while rice cooks below

Simple, one-touch operation with automatic Keep-Warm

Great for soups, jambalaya, chili and so much more!

Full-view tempered glass lid

Includes Steam Tray, Rice Measuring Cup and Serving Spatula

6-Cup Capacity - Prepare anywhere from 1 to 6 cups of cooked rice, great for small or large meals, and for leftovers. ETL Listed

Automatic Keep Warm - The rice stays ready for serving! The rice cooker automatically switches to the “keep warm” function after cooking is complete.

Nonstick Rice Pot - The nonstick rice pot is completely removable for easy dishwasher cleanup. Dimensions are 10 x 9.0 x 5.5 inches

Food Steaming Basket - The included food steaming basket lets you make healthy meals with vegetables, fish, and more. Measuring Cup and Spoon Included - The measuring cup makes it easy to cook the perfect amount of rice, and the plastic serving spoon prevents accidental scratches to the nonstick rice pot. Note: use only the rice cup to measure rice, never a true cup.

Volts: 120V. Wattage: 300W

COATING FREE INNER POT: The food-grade 304 stainless steel cooking pot is durable and dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning.

ONE-TOUCH: Pour in up to 3 cups of uncooked rice, add water, and push down the lever to start. The one-touch, automated design is fool-proof. Just set it and forget it!

AUTOMATIC COOKING: This smart rice cooker detects when your rice is ready, so you don't even have to set a timer. Then, it automatically switches modes to keep your rice warm!

COMPACT SIZE: This powerful rice cooker is a must-have kitchen tool in a small package. The 6-cup capacity is perfect for rice, omelets, soups, oatmeal, pasta, and more.

COMPLETE SET: We include a bonus rice spatula and measuring cup, which are BPA-free. Plus, the spatula can be held in the handle for easy storage.

Item Shape: Round