It’s true you can make rice on the stovetop—but a dedicated rice cooker takes the guesswork out of the cooking process, delivering tender, fluffy grains every time. Even better, these hands-off devices free you up to focus on other dishes, simplifying meal prep. For most home cooks, our top pick overall is the Zojirushi Micom Rice Cooker, which consistently yields perfectly cooked batches of rice, from white to brown to basmati.