Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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I tested a £500 smart rice cooker against my usual £30 budget one to see what you actually gain when the price jumps that much... apart from software updates! From white rice, to lentils, porridge and steaming salmon, this was all about finding out whether expensive really means better.

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00:00 A £500 rice cooker to a £30 one
00:58 Step-down converter needed!
03:25 What people say about the rice cooker
05:03 White rice test
11:13 Red lentil test
13:32 Porridge in the rice cooker (milk optional!)
18:47 Steaming salmon and broccoli
22:00 Some final thoughts

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