Zojirushi Micom Rice Cooker & Warmer NL-EAC10/18 review

The Zojirushi NL-EAC10/18 is the value choice in Zojirushi's lineup. It uses micro computerized fuzzy logic and lists 11 menu settings: white, long grain white, sushi, congee, brown, GABA brown, jasmine, steel cut oatmeal, quinoa, quick white and cake. That makes it a better fit than the pricier NS-ZCC for households that cook mostly long grain or jasmine rice. Zojirushi adds a self-cleaning function to reduce odor, automatic keep warm, extended keep warm and reheat, and a 2 setting delay timer. Safety details include sensors that check setup and an outer lid that will not close unless the inner lid is in place. All food contact surfaces are BPA-free. The page lists 5.5 cup and 10 cup sizes in white or black, from $199.99. The cooker heats from the bottom with Micom control rather than induction, so the NP-HCC suits buyers who want the most even heat. We compared documented features and published prices and did not run cooking tests.

Who it is for

cooks who make jasmine, long grain rice, oatmeal and quinoa

Price

From $199.99 on Zojirushi's US store as of November 2026.

Regular price $199.99 USD
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 14, 2026.

Key features

• Micro computerized fuzzy logic
• Menus for white, long grain white, sushi, congee, brown, GABA brown, jasmine, steel cut oatmeal, quinoa, quick white and cake
• Self-cleaning function to reduce odor
• Automatic keep warm, extended keep warm and reheat
• Detachable power cord and a 2 setting delay timer

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Cheapest Zojirushi on this list at $199.99
• Strength: Dedicated jasmine, long grain and quinoa menus
• Strength: Outer lid will not close if the inner lid is not set properly, per Zojirushi
• Weakness: Micom heating rather than induction
• Weakness: Not listed as made in Japan, unlike the NS-ZCC and NP-HCC
• Weakness: Zojirushi says it does not ship to Alaska or Hawaii

Key facts

• Price: From $199.99
• Capacity: Up to 5.5 cups (1.0 liter) or 10 cups (1.8 liters)
• Menus: 11 settings
• Colors: White or Black
• Cord: Detachable

Where it ranks

Zojirushi Micom Rice Cooker & Warmer NL-EAC10/18 is No. 3 in our Best Rice Cookers verdict.