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Quick verdict
Choose the Zojirushi NS-TSC10 Micom Rice Cooker if you want most reliable performer across white, brown, and sushi rice in this ranking. Choose the Toshiba Rice Cooker with Fuzzy Logic TRCS01 if you'd rather have fuzzy logic at a price point w here competitors only offer single-thermostat control. Overall we rank the Zojirushi NS-TSC10 Micom Rice Cooker higher: #1 versus #2 in our Best Rice Cookers Under $100 list.
Winner overall: Zojirushi NS-TSC10 Micom Rice Cooker
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Bottom line
Choose the Zojirushi NS-TSC10 Micom Rice Cooker if you want most reliable performer across white, brown, and sushi rice in this ranking. Choose the Toshiba Rice Cooker with Fuzzy Logic TRCS01 if you'd rather have fuzzy logic at a price point w here competitors only offer single-thermostat control. Overall we rank the Zojirushi NS-TSC10 Micom Rice Cooker higher: #1 versus #2 in our Best Rice Cookers Under $100 list.
Best overallZojirushi
Most reliable performer across white, brown, and sushi rice in this ranking
- Fuzzy logic (Micom) microcomputer
- 5.5-cup uncooked capacity
- Nonstick spherical inner pot
- Retractable cord
- White, sushi, brown, and quick-cook settings
- Keep-warm past 6 hours without yellowing
✓ Pros
- Fuzzy logic at a price point w here competitors only offer single-thermostat control
- 6-cup capacity handles a household of 4 without stepping up in price
- LCD countdown display removes guesswork on remaining cook time
✕ Cons
- Brown rice results are noticeably less consistent than Zojirushi's fuzzy logic
- Plastic body and controls feel less durable than the metal-accented Zojirushi
- Shorter track record and smaller review base than the established Japanese brands
Toshiba
Fuzzy logic at a price point w here competitors only offer single-thermostat control
- Fuzzy logic temperature control
- 6-cup uncooked capacity
- Stainless steel inner lid
- White, brown, and quick-cook settings
- 24-hour keep-warm timer
- LCD display with cook-time countdown
✓ Pros
- Fuzzy logic at a price point w here competitors only offer single-thermostat control
- 6-cup capacity handles a household of 4 without stepping up in price
- LCD countdown display removes guesswork on remaining cook time
✕ Cons
- Brown rice results are noticeably less consistent than Zojirushi's fuzzy logic
- Plastic body and controls feel less durable than the metal-accented Zojirushi
- Shorter track record and smaller review base than the established Japanese brands
FAQ
Common questions
Which is better, the Zojirushi NS-TSC10 Micom Rice Cooker or the Toshiba Rice Cooker with Fuzzy Logic TRCS01?
Choose the Zojirushi NS-TSC10 Micom Rice Cooker if you want most reliable performer across white, brown, and sushi rice in this ranking. Choose the Toshiba Rice Cooker with Fuzzy Logic TRCS01 if you'd rather have fuzzy logic at a price point w here competitors only offer single-thermostat control. Overall we rank the Zojirushi NS-TSC10 Micom Rice Cooker higher: #1 versus #2 in our Best Rice Cookers Under $100 list.
What is the difference between the Zojirushi NS-TSC10 Micom Rice Cooker and the Toshiba Rice Cooker with Fuzzy Logic TRCS01?
The Zojirushi NS-TSC10 Micom Rice Cooker stands out because most reliable performer across white, brown, and sushi rice in this ranking, while the Toshiba Rice Cooker with Fuzzy Logic TRCS01 stands out because fuzzy logic at a price point w here competitors only offer single-thermostat control. The trade-offs differ too: the Zojirushi NS-TSC10 Micom Rice Cooker's ma in caveat is that 5.5-cup capacity requires a second cycle for very large households, and the Toshiba Rice Cooker with Fuzzy Logic TRCS01's is that brown rice results are noticeably less consistent than Zojirushi's fuzzy logic.
Is the Zojirushi NS-TSC10 Micom Rice Cooker worth it over the Toshiba Rice Cooker with Fuzzy Logic TRCS01?
For most buyers, yes: it's our #1 pick. Consider the Toshiba Rice Cooker with Fuzzy Logic TRCS01 instead if 5.5-cup capacity requires a second cycle for very large households is a deal-breaker for you.
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