Most other rice cookers are 6-8 cups, and I just don't need that much rice at once! This thing is PERFECT for 2-3 servings of rice. Cooks perfectly every time! The lid does tend to froth and splatter a bit when cooking rice, so just make sure it's in an area that's easy to wipe down. I would recommend this product to anyone that's ever struggled to cook rice that's not crispy or mushy.