Zojirushi 1 L ( 5 cup ) induction Rice cooker : flat top or traditional rounded top ?

[rotuts]

Ive noticed that Zojirushi currently , and I think for some time

 

has two styles of induction rice cookers :

 

Flat Top :

 

Zojirushi NW-QAC10 5.5-Cup Capacity Flat-Top Induction Cooker and Warmer with Custom Cooking Pan, Double Non-Stick Coating for Easy Clean-Up (Black) (eG-friendly Amazon.com link)

 

 

and more traditional , dome topped :

 

Zojirushi NP-HCC10XH Induction Heating System Rice Cooker and Warmer, 1 L, Stainless Dark Gray (eG-friendly Amazon.com link)

 

 

I have the 3 cup dome induction, and its a pleasure to use.  I also have a 10 cup , older , Fuzzy , that produces

 

very excellent rice.    Im fairly sure , w accurate , local measurements , and good quality rice ,

 

I might not be able to tell the difference on my plate .   but the newer one , has a very wonderfull feel to  it.

 

my question , to R.C. cognescenti :  other an appearance , what's the difference ?

 

the only thing I see is that the flat top comes w a steamer tray .

 

 

[TicTac]

Slightly off topic, I recently dumped my Zoji as the bowl was starting to get a few scratches and for some reason, they insist on using non-stick coatings in their bowls and one cannot get one without.

 

I found a brand called Buffalo with very high ratings which has a high quality stainless steel bowl.  Makes rice just as good as the Zoji, in less time.

 

Food for thought!

 

 

[weinoo]

1 hour ago, rotuts said:

my question , to R.C. cognescenti :  other an appearance , what's the difference ?

 

the only thing I see is that the flat top comes w a steamer tray .

 

It looks as if on the flat-topped version the power cord is removable from the body of the unit.

 

 

[haresfur]

Depends. If you are they type who would set the dirty rice paddle on the flat top of the machine, then curse yourself out when you have to clean it, I'd get the round top

 

 

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[weinoo]

My guess is the flat-topped version is a bit easier to store on a shelf or in a pantry, as the power cord can be stored inside the unit.

 

On the top of the line Zo I inherited, the power cord is attached and does not retract into the machine, which makes it a little more annoying to put away. On the Zo I originally purchased, the power cord retracts into the unit.  Why all the differences - I have no idea!

[lindag]

I recently downsized my Zo from the 5 cup size to the 3 cup size.

Love  it!  Retractable cord and and the smaller size makes it easier to store..

Makes any type of rice perfectly every time as well as my congee.

[rotuts]

thanks for your insight.

 

on my 3 C domed induction , the cord is removable.  perhaps that changed ?

 

but the key is that neither of you can find significant  difference  in function , except 

 

their appearance.    the flat top model is significantly more expensive ,

 

$ 30  for the flat top.

 

day to day Amazon , not on sale price.

Edited 1 hour ago by rotuts (log)

[gfweb]

I have an old round top neuro-fuzzy Zoj.   Not exactly speedy, its true, but it makes good rice.

 

The big question for me is whether flat-top plays songs when it starts and stops.