Russell Hobbs 27030-56 at a glance
In short: the Russell Hobbs 27030-56 scores 8,7/10 in our single rice cooker rating (from €18). Biggest strength: unbeatable price (from €18). Main trade-off: only one cooking setting.
All specifications come from manufacturer data sheets and the Amazon catalogue and were cross-checked before publication. The rating is an editorial overall assessment based on this data; we do not trial products ourselves.
Russell Hobbs 27030-56: what works and what doesn't
What works well
- Unbeatable price (from €18): the cheapest rice cooker in the comparison
- Steamer insert included: steam vegetables & fish above the rice at the same time
- Automatic keep-warm: switches over by itself after cooking
- Glass lid & non-stick pot: you can see the cooking, and the pot is easy to clean
Points of criticism
- Only one cooking setting: no programmes, no timer, no fine adjustment
- Rice can stick: with the wrong water-to-rice ratio, residue on the bottom
- Keep-warm dries out: the rice becomes dry if left standing for a long time
Specifications in detail
| Capacity | 0.8 L, approx. 4 portions (1 to 3 people) |
| Power | 300 W |
| Technology | mechanical switch (one-touch) |
| Programmes | Cooking + automatic keep-warm |
| Steamer insert | yes, for vegetables & fish |
| Inner pot | non-stick coated, removable (dishwasher-safe) |
| Lid | toughened glass with steam vent |
| Accessories | steamer insert, measuring cup, rice spoon |
| Weight | approx. 2 kg |
What does it cost to run?
At a maximum of 300 W power consumption, an hour of operation at 35 ct/kWh (the German electricity price) costs about 11 cents. That applies at full load; real cooking/working cycles usually run lower.
Calculation basis: 35 ct/kWh (German electricity price, 2026, rounded). Values from the manufacturer data sheet; actual costs depend on use and tariff.
Build quality & everyday use
What carries the Russell Hobbs 27030-56 in everyday use: unbeatable price (from €18) (the cheapest rice cooker in the comparison) and steamer insert included (steam vegetables & fish above the rice at the same time). The weaknesses have to be stated honestly: only one cooking setting, with no programmes, no timer and no fine adjustment.
If you set the device up to save space, make sure it stands on a stable, level surface with some air around it. This protects the mechanics and electronics in continuous use.
Who is the Russell Hobbs 27030-56 suited to? (Buying advice)
Perfect for:
- ✓Anyone who wants to spend little
- ✓Steaming rice + vegetables in one
- ✓Single & 2 to 3-person households
Less suitable for:
- ✕Anyone who wants programmes/a timer
- ✕Anyone who wants perfect fuzzy-logic rice
- ✕Large quantities (4+ people)
Russell Hobbs 27030-56 compared with alternatives
Head-to-head with the top alternatives from our single rice cookers comparison
| Feature | Russell Hobbs 27030-56 | Reishunger Rice Cooker & Steamer 1.2 L | Reishunger Mini |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume | 0.8 L | 1.2 L | 0.3 L |
| People | 1–3 | 1 to 2 (up to 6) | 1 |
| Technology | mechanical | mechanical | mechanical |
| Programmes | 1 (one-touch) | 1 (one-touch) | 1 (one-touch) |
| Steamer insert | yes | yes | no |
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Verdict: is the Russell Hobbs 27030-56 worth it?
A safe choice in its class: if you can live with only one cooking setting, from €18 you get mainly one thing: an unbeatable price (from €18). Best suited to: anyone who wants to spend little.
If you want to compare alternatives, you will find detailed data and reviews on our single rice cookers comparison page.
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