A large Zojirushi warmer that holds a full batch through a long service. It lacks the sanitation listing that cheaper warmers carry.
Amazon $329.99The Zojirushi THA-803SA Rice Warmer is the better commercial rice cooker overall, rated 3.3 to 3.1. The Zojirushi THA-803SA Rice Warmer leads on capacity and value. The Zojirushi THA-603S Rice Warmer costs $15.50 less ($314.49 vs $329.99).
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The smaller Zojirushi warmer for lighter service. The THA-803SA holds a third more rice for a little more money.
Amazon $314.49Which should you buy?
- Choose the Zojirushi THA-803SA Rice Warmer for capacity (88 cups cooked vs 66 cups cooked) and value ($3.75 per cooked cup ($329.99, 88 cups) vs $4.77 per cooked cup ($314.49, 66 cups)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every rice warmers commercial rice cooker; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Zojirushi THA-803SA Rice Warmer | Zojirushi THA-603S Rice Warmer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 25% | 60 $3.75 per cooked cup ($329.99, 88 cups) | 50 $4.77 per cooked cup ($314.49, 66 cups) |
| Capacity 15% | 69 88 cups cooked | 37 66 cups cooked |
| Heating 15% | 100 holds rice up to 12 hours | 100 holds rice up to 12 hours |
| Listings 20% | 40 listed ETL, no sanitation listing published | 40 listed ETL, no sanitation listing published |
| Features 15% | 30 stainless body, keeps warm 8 hours or more | 30 stainless body, keeps warm 8 hours or more |
| Warranty 10% | 0 6-month warranty | 0 6-month warranty |
Specifications
| Zojirushi THA-803SA Rice Warmer | Zojirushi THA-603S Rice Warmer | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Type | Warmer only | Warmer only |
| Cooked capacity | 88 cups | 66 cups |
| Pot volume | 8 L | 6 L |
| Keep-warm time | 12 hours | 12 hours |
| Power | ||
| Wattage | 77 W | 77 W |
| Voltage | 120 V | 120 V |
| Listings | ||
| Safety | ETL | ETL |
| Features | ||
| Inner pot | nonstick | nonstick |
| Stainless body | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Dimensions | 18 1/8 x 15 x 15 3/8 | 18 1/8 x 15 x 12 5/8 |
| Warranty | 6 months | 6 months |
