Zojirushi Supreme vs Hamilton Beach 29982
Based on tests by America's Test Kitchen (Aug 2026). How we score
Depends. Our pick is the Cuisinart Compact.
Neither is our first choice. See Zojirushi Supreme vs Cuisinart Compact
From 1 tester: America's Test Kitchen
From 1 tester: America's Test Kitchen
Amazon prices as of Sep 30, 2:51 AM EDT (details)
What the testers found
Rated Recommended by America's Test Kitchen, with the same performance score as the Zojirushi and a lower one for ease of use. "The darkest setting baked the most appealing bread, with evenly browned crust all over and a fluffy, pillowy crumb," but "The pale setting was a bit too pale, with uneven browning." The pan "was a bit hard to remove." ATK didn't test long-term durability, and the listing doesn't state a warranty.
| Criterion | Zojirushi Supreme | Hamilton Beach 29982 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | 2.5/3 | 2.5/3 |
| Ease of use | 3/3 | 2.5/3 |
From America's Test Kitchen: The Best Bread Machines (updated Aug. 17, 2026)
Specs side by side
| Spec | Zojirushi Supreme | Hamilton Beach 29982 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $369 | $109.95 |
| Cost per year | — | — |
| Warranty | — | — |
| Loaf | 1.5 to 2 lb, horizontal (America's Test Kitchen) | 1, 1.5 or 2 lb (America's Test Kitchen) |
| Kneading paddles | 2 | 1 |
| Pan | 9.88 x 5.75 x 4.75 in (America's Test Kitchen) | 6.5 x 5.5 x 6.25 in (America's Test Kitchen) |
| Cycles | 10, including Homemade (custom) | — |
| Crust | — | Pale, medium, dark |
Sources: America's Test Kitchen: The Best Bread Machines (updated Aug. 17, 2026), Manufacturer specs via Amazon listing
