Town 56822 50-Cup Rice Cooker
#11 in Electric cookersFull review
A listed, fast-heating 50-cup Town cooker. Cheaper listed cookers hold more rice.
Amazon $552.98$552.98
The Town 56822 50-Cup Rice Cooker is the better commercial rice cooker overall, rated 2.8 to 2.7. The Town 56822 50-Cup Rice Cooker leads on capacity. The Zojirushi NYC-36 40-Cup Rice Cooker wins on features. The Zojirushi NYC-36 40-Cup Rice Cooker costs $63.99 less ($488.99 vs $552.98).
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Zojirushi NYC-36 40-Cup Rice Cooker
#15 in Electric cookersFull review
A well-built, fully listed Zojirushi for small kitchens that value the brand. Others here cook more rice for far less.
Amazon $488.99$488.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Town 56822 50-Cup Rice Cooker for capacity (50 cups cooked vs 40 cups cooked).
- Choose the Zojirushi NYC-36 40-Cup Rice Cooker for features (stainless body, condensation collector vs safety cutoff).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every electric cookers commercial rice cooker; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Town 56822 50-Cup Rice Cooker | Zojirushi NYC-36 40-Cup Rice Cooker |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.8/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 25% | 13 $11.06 per cooked cup ($552.98, 50 cups) | 9 $12.22 per cooked cup ($488.99, 40 cups) |
| Capacity 15% | 14 50 cups cooked | 0 40 cups cooked |
| Heating 15% | 70 34 W per cooked cup (1,700 W) | 62 32.5 W per cooked cup (1,300 W) |
| Listings 20% | 100 listed NSF and ETL | 100 listed NSF and ETL |
| Features 15% | 10 safety cutoff | 25 stainless body, condensation collector |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 6-month warranty |
Specifications
| Town 56822 50-Cup Rice Cooker | Zojirushi NYC-36 40-Cup Rice Cooker | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Type | Electric cooker | Electric cooker |
| Cooked capacity | 50 cups | 40 cups |
| Raw capacity | 25 cups | 20 cups |
| Power | ||
| Wattage | 1,700 W | 1,300 W |
| Voltage | 120 V | 120 V |
| Plug or connection | - | NEMA 5-15P |
| Listings | ||
| Sanitation | NSF | NSF |
| Safety | ETL | ETL |
| Features | ||
| Inner pot | - | nonstick |
| Stainless body | - | Yes |
| Condensation collector | - | Yes |
| Safety cutoff | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Dimensions | 14.75 x 14.75 x 12 | 17 3/8 x 15 1/4 x 13 1/2 |
| Warranty | - | 6 months |