Zojirushi vs Toshiba
Based on tests by America's Test Kitchen (Oct 2025). How we score
Zojirushi
$299.93
Our pick
Save $140
Save $140Toshiba
$159.99
Skip it. Get the Toshiba.
Performance vs the Zojirushi10/10 Matches
From 1 tester: America's Test Kitchen
Durability vs the Zojirushi7/10 Behind
From 1 tester: America's Test Kitchen
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What the testers found
America's Test Kitchen's Budget Winner, rated Highly Recommended: it "made delicious, evenly cooked rice in all our tests," the consistency the induction Zojirushi lacked. It "beeped audibly when a cooking cycle ended". ATK didn't test long-term durability, and neither listing states a warranty.
| Criterion | Zojirushi | Toshiba |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | 2/3 | 3/3 |
| Ease of use | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| Cleanup | 2.5/3 | 3/3 |
From America's Test Kitchen: The Best Rice Cookers (updated Oct. 23, 2025)
Specs side by side
| Spec | Zojirushi | Toshiba |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299.93 | $159.99 |
| Cost per year | — | — |
| Warranty | — | — |
| Cooked-rice capacity | 1 to 10 cups (America's Test Kitchen) | 2 to 12 cups (America's Test Kitchen) |
| Heating | Induction, fuzzy logic | Hot plate, fuzzy logic |
| Extras | Steam function with tray, 12 menu settings | Delay timers, steam basket |
| Keep warm | — | Food-safe for 12 hours (America's Test Kitchen) |
Sources: America's Test Kitchen: The Best Rice Cookers (updated Oct. 23, 2025)
