Rice cookers self-regulate temperature to avoid over- or undercooking, and will keep it warm once it's finished cooking. Turns it into more of a set and forget kind of deal vs babysitting the pot. Fancier ones will even adjust based on the amount of water you put in so you're not completely screwed if you don't get the exact amount right
It also makes perfect rice. It’s not like you’re trading quality for consistency. The best result you can get on a stovetop is no better than what you get from a rice maker.
Rice cookers self-regulate temperature to avoid over- or undercooking, and will keep it warm once it's finished cooking. Turns it into more of a set and forget kind of deal vs babysitting the pot. Fancier ones will even adjust based on the amount of water you put in so you're not completely screwed if you don't get the exact amount right
It also makes perfect rice. It’s not like you’re trading quality for consistency. The best result you can get on a stovetop is no better than what you get from a rice maker.