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Reishunger Digital vs Russell Hobbs 27030
Prices in euros from Amazon.de, as of 11 June 2026. Prices and availability may differ on Amazon.co.uk.
By Seydhan Cakmak · Editor-in-chief · Last checked: · AI-translated from the German original
Two single-person rice cookers with completely different approaches: the Reishunger is a digital multi-cooker with fuzzy logic and eight modes, the Russell Hobbs 27030-56 a cheap one-touch classic with one cooking setting. We compare programmes, capacity, controls and price.
Editorial rating based on manufacturer specs and Amazon catalogue data. We do not trial products ourselves. How we rate
Who wins in which category?
| Category | Winner | Reasoning |
|---|---|---|
| Programmes | Reishunger Digital | 8 modes (rice, sushi, congee, steaming, baking and more) against only cooking + keep warm for the Russell Hobbs. |
| Control | Reishunger Digital | Digital display with programmable timer against a mechanical one-touch switch. |
| Capacity | Russell Hobbs 27030 | 0.8 L (approx. 4 portions) against 0.6 L (up to 3 portions) for the Reishunger. |
| Both: steaming | Reishunger Digital | Both come with a steamer insert; the Reishunger adds its own steaming programme instead of just residual heat. |
| Price | Russell Hobbs 27030 | from €18 against from €110, so the Russell Hobbs costs around a sixth. |
Which one is right for you?
If you want more than just rice (sushi, congee, steaming, baking) and appreciate a timer delay → Reishunger Digital. If you simply want to cook rice cheaply, robustly and reliably and do not need the programmes → Russell Hobbs 27030. The price difference is large: the Reishunger is only justified if you actually use the modes.
Reishunger Digital or Russell Hobbs 27030? Short answer.
Which is better: Reishunger Digital or Russell Hobbs 27030?
It depends on your priority. Programmes: Reishunger Digital (8 modes (rice, sushi, congee, steaming, baking and more) against only cooking + keep warm for the Russell Hobbs); controls: Reishunger Digital (digital display with programmable timer against a mechanical one-touch switch); capacity: Russell Hobbs 27030 (0.8 L (approx. 4 portions) against 0.6 L (up to 3 portions) for the Reishunger). The verdict of this comparison explains which model suits which type of user.
How do the Reishunger Digital and the Russell Hobbs 27030-56 differ?
The Reishunger Digital and the Russell Hobbs 27030-56 differ mainly in these points: programmes (advantage Reishunger Digital), controls (advantage Reishunger Digital), capacity (advantage Russell Hobbs 27030), both: steaming (advantage Reishunger Digital), price (advantage Russell Hobbs 27030).
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