Rice Cookers

Buffalo BUFFALOIH10 (IH Smart Cooker 1.0L)

#5 · Best Induction (Premium)
6.9 /10 Our score
Lowest verified price $329.00 Amazon
Our verdict
A premium option for buyers who want electronics without a coating. For most people, the classic Buffalo or an Aroma is better value.

Pros

  • Uncoated Buffalo Clad stainless pot
  • Induction heating, 900 W
  • 24-hour delay start and 12-hour keep-warm
  • Manufacturer-stated lifetime pot warranty

Cons

  • Very expensive for 5 cups
  • Little independent performance data
  • The only offer is from a third-party seller
  • Outer unit warranty is shorter than the pot's

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Last reviewed November 3, 2026
Review

What to know about Buffalo BUFFALOIH10 (IH Smart Cooker 1.0L)

A 900 W induction-heating (IH) microcomputer cooker with an uncoated Buffalo Clad stainless pot, 24-hour programmable start and 12-hour keep-warm. It is the only induction model in this pool with an uncoated pot, and comes with a lifetime inner-pot warranty. Aimed at buyers who want premium electronics without a coating.
Editorial notes

Why it stands out

Why we like it

It is the only induction cooker in this lineup with an uncoated pot. Buffalo describes the clad pot as made from Japanese cladding materials with no chemical coating. Digital controls and the delay timer add convenience that the other picks lack.

Buffalo states a lifetime inner-pot warranty. Both Mamavation and Sustainably Kind Living recommend this cooker.

What to know

Skip it unless induction and the timer are worth a large premium. Availability is through a third-party seller.
Performance

Score breakdown

Rice Quality

How evenly and consistently it cooks white and brown rice in owner and tester reports, including scorching or a crust at the bottom of an uncoated pot.

7.0
Induction should heat more evenly, but there is no independent test for this model.
Health & Materials

Food-contact surface (uncoated 304/316L or clad stainless vs any coating), how clearly the maker discloses materials, plastic/silicone parts touching food or steam, Prop 65 or lead findings, and PFAS disclosures.

8.5
Uncoated clad pot per Buffalo and Amazon; Mamavation Best tier.
Sticking & Cleanup

How much rice sticks to the uncoated pot, whether the pot is dishwasher-safe, and how many lid parts need cleaning.

6.5
Uncoated pot still sticks; more lid parts.
Build, Warranty & Parts

Pot construction (single-ply vs clad), inner-pot warranty, replacement-part availability, and owner reports of failures or rust.

7.5
Lifetime pot warranty is manufacturer-stated; owner data is from a different model.
Features & Versatility

Programs, delay timer, keep-warm, steaming, and multicooker functions such as pressure, slow cook and sauté.

7.5
Microcomputer menus, 24-hour timer and 12-hour keep-warm.
Value

Street price relative to capacity, performance, materials and warranty.

4.5
$279 third-party for 5 cups.
Specifications

Buffalo BUFFALOIH10 (IH Smart Cooker 1.0L) specs

Materials

Inner pot material
Buffalo Clad multi-layer stainless (uncoated)
Uncoated food-contact pot
Yes

Capacity

Capacity (uncooked rice)
5 cups

Performance

Power
900 W
Heating method
Induction heating (IH), microcomputer

Features

Digital controls / presets
Yes
Delay timer
Yes

Ownership

Warranty (inner pot)
Lifetime (outer unit 18 months)
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Lowest verified price $329.00
30-day low $279.00
90-day average $304.00
90-day low $279.00

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