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frontpagephoinix | Staff posted Oct 01, 2025 07:19 AM
Prime Members: 10-Cup Zojirushi NW-QAC18 Induction Rice Cooker & Warmer (Black)
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The NQ-QAC10 is a 5.5 cup model. This model also has the newer square design. The (major) features are the same.
The closest equivalent with an oval shape would be the NP-HCC10, which I purchased last year after much research. (No regrets.)
I suspect the NQ-QAC series may be intended as an eventual replacement for the NP-HCC series.
A few thoughts on the size… They generally offer 3, 5.5, and 10 cup models for most of their mid to high end rice cookers.
I've found the measuring "cup" they include actually holds about 3/4 of a US cup of rice. This is important as the water level markers inside the cooking pot are calibrated to 3/4 not 1 US cup. So 10 cups of rice is more likely 7.5 cups uncooked white rice and will require less water than listed on your bag / box of rice.
"10 cups" (7.5 US cups uncooked) is a lot of rice unless you are cooking for a large family or your diet is heavy on rice as you might see in Asian cultures. But you can cook less. There are markings in the pot on my 5.5 cup models for "1/2" cup. My wife and I usually cook "1 cup" (3/4 US cup) for our meals and tend to have a little left over. I *think* the 10 cup models instructions suggest the minimum recommended and minimum pot markers are 1 cup.
Size wise the 10 cup models have a larger foot print… but not 2x. Maybe 25% with most of this in vertical height if I recall… but this may vary by series.
I went ahead and picked up one of these for my daughter for Christmas. Very strong chance this is the lowest price you will see on this model for quite some time.
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Seriously though, these are awesome. If you've ever made rice at home and wish it would be like what you get at a Chinese restaurant, this is what makes that happen. They are a little expensive, but I will rebuy if ours ever dies.
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Adding the induction heating and pressure cooking features can theoretically make the already super precise temp control more precise... but realistically these technologies are likely rapidly diminishingly returns.
The reason I just ordered this model is because I had already ordered the NL-AAC10 for 20$ less, which is the base level fuzzy/microm offering that is still made in Japan. At that price difference, it was a no brainer to just cancel that order and get this version which has additional features i would never pay $400+ for but don't mind paying $20 dollars more.
The best research on this stuff is your own research, but hopefully it helps get you in the right direction. 🙂
A couple more resources comparing different models. The first link talks about bit about Induction vs Conventional heating. The second link is a nice and detailed compare of many of their models, but sadly doesn't include this one.
https://www.zojirushi.c
https://www.yumpu.com/en/document...ison-chart
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This model does not have Pressure cooking. Compared to other models, this one has a lower 4stars rating for deliciousness on Zoji website.
Anyone know if that makes a noticeable difference in the quality of rice? I don't want to spend $500+ on a rice cooker. Wondering if I should get this or a similar priced Cuckoo that has pressure cooking?
How long does the non-stick pot last? And does rice stick to the bottom of the pot? I am currently using a cheap $20 rice cooker and rice always sticks to the bottom of the so-called "non-stick" pot
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