Under $50 and it outperformed several higher-end models in Wirecutter's tests. The stainless steel pot is a standout feature at this price, avoiding non-stick coating concerns.
For beginners or anyone who doesn't want to spend $150 on a rice cooker, Aroma punches well above its weight — Wirecutter found it beat pricier competitors in blind testing.
“These under-$50 cookers reliably made better rice than some of the higher-end models we tested.”