this my first rice cooker so I have no previous experience or other product to compare this too . I recently purchase a bento box in order to take my lunch to work each day . the rice cooker have be for make about two day worth of rice at a time . as other have state , the rc3303 make three cup of COOKED rice , not uncooked . the unit be easy to clean and the cooking bowl be non-stick so it only require some soap and hot water . the instruction manual include a chart with information regard how much rice and water you need for each type of rice . I have be use sticky rice so far and have have no issue with burnt or undercooked rice , nor have I have any problem with water boil over . as long as you be look for a small rice cooker this should meet you need !