Best Hamilton Beach Rice Cookers

Updated September 2020
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Best of the Best
Hamilton Beach Rice & Hot Cereal Cooker
Hamilton Beach
Rice & Hot Cereal Cooker
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A solid rice cooker with six functions for cooking and a large capacity.

Pros

Can handle 7 cups of uncooked food to produce 14 cups cooked. Can also handle hot cereal, like oatmeal. Comes with a steamer basket for vegetables. Includes the ability to simmer food. Delay start option. Plastic insert is BPA-free. Good-looking and easy to use.

Cons

The cooker can have a tendency to brown the rice on the bottom if it is left too long.

Best Bang for the Buck
Hamilton Beach Rice Cooker and Steamer
Hamilton Beach
Rice Cooker and Steamer
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A nice reliable rice cooker with no frills, but includes a removable inner which can go in the dishwasher.

Pros

Easy one-button push for steaming rice. Can make a large amount of rice (16 cups). Automatically shifts from cook to warm when rice is done cooking. Glass lid completely removes and is dishwasher safe. Comes with a steamer basket. Allows you to steam veggies and cook rice at the same time.

Cons

This model does not have extra modes for soup or other grains.

Hamilton Beach Rice Cooker, 4 Cups
Hamilton Beach
Rice Cooker, 4 Cups
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A smaller version of the 14 cup cooker that still includes pre-sets needed for a variety of grains.

Pros

Rice rinse bowl doubles as a steamer basket. Pre-set buttons for hot cereal, whole grains, rice, and steaming food. Works well for soup and steaming vegetables. Does a nice job of fixing rice.

Cons

Cooking oatmeal in this can sometimes create a mess.

Hamilton Beach Rice Cooker with Steam & Rinse Basket
Hamilton Beach
Rice Cooker with Steam & Rinse Basket
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The steam and rinse basket on this model has small slats designed to allow you to use it to rinse the rice.

Pros

Large capacity of seven uncooked cups. Delay start option. Has pre-programmed settings for beans, brown rice, or other grains. Easy to clean. Does a great job steaming vegetables.

Cons

Unit expels a lot of steam while in use. Cooks slower than some models.

Hamilton Beach Rice Cooker with Rinser/Steam Basket
Hamilton Beach
Rice Cooker with Rinser/Steam Basket
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A nice little workhorse rice cooker that comes with a steamer basket for the veggies.

Pros

Comes with a steamer basket. Four cups dry rice will yield eight cups cooked food. Non-stick pot. Great size that is able to easily provide enough rice for a family meal. Accessories are dishwasher safe.

Cons

This model only comes with one steamer mode, compared to some other Hamilton Beach models which have several cooking modes.

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How we decided

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11 Models Considered
5 Hours Researched
1 Experts Interviewed
102 Consumers Consulted
Zero products received from manufacturers.

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Rice is simple enough to prepare, right? Surprisingly, it’s one of the most commonly messed up menu items, because it’s so easy to over or under-cook it. But rice cooking has been made much easier and quicker with the invention of rice cookers. These countertop appliances simplify the rice cooking process, which - while pretty straightforward - can be time consuming and does require precision. Hamilton Beach, which is a brand known for their quality kitchen products in particular, has a range of rice cookers on the market to choose from. These all make it easy to cook and clean up, making dinner prep a breeze every night of the week.

Other Products We Considered
The BestReviews editorial team researches hundreds of products based on consumer reviews, brand quality, and value. We then choose a shorter list for in-depth research and testing before finalizing our top picks. These are the products we considered that ultimately didn't make our top 5.
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Hamilton Beach

Rice & Hot Cereal Cooker

Hamilton Beach

Rice & Hot Cereal Cooker

A solid rice cooker with six functions for cooking and a large capacity.

$69
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Hamilton Beach

Rice Cooker, 4 Cups

Hamilton Beach

Rice Cooker, 4 Cups

A smaller version of the 14 cup cooker that still includes pre-sets needed for a variety of grains.
$35
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Hamilton Beach

Rice Cooker with Steam & Rinse Basket

Hamilton Beach

Rice Cooker with Steam & Rinse Basket

The steam and rinse basket on this model has small slats designed to allow you to use it to rinse the rice.
$39
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Hamilton Beach

Rice Cooker with Rinser/Steam Basket

Hamilton Beach

Rice Cooker with Rinser/Steam Basket

A nice little workhorse rice cooker that comes with a steamer basket for the veggies.
$29
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Hamilton Beach

Rice Cooker and Steamer

Hamilton Beach

Rice Cooker and Steamer

A nice reliable rice cooker with no frills, but includes a removable inner which can go in the dishwasher.
$29

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