37% of 35 verified Tiger JBV-A10Uowners don't recommend it — based on real owner comments from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube.
For balance: 40% recommend it. This page collects the complaints so you know what you're signing up for — read the full owner report for both sides. How we score
“I got the Tiger one because it was cheaper but the dealbreaker for me was that the timer function doesn't work for regular rice, only for quick rice. Returned it and got a Zojirushi instead”— atowncalledwahaha on Reddit
“The tiger lid opens slowly and drips water into the rice and makes it mushy. It also doesn't store rice for long and the bottom gets hard and crispy fast. I returned it.”— AlM9SlDEWlNDER on Reddit
“Both are fine but note that the inner pots come with coatings. I returned the tiger bc of that (box wasn’t really labeled with any warnings..there’s a QR code that you need to scan to find out).”— sambodoors on Reddit
“Oh hod I do hate that about the tiger. I almost broke it eh First time I used it trying to clean it. I may return it and the zojirushi because of this”— imapizzaeater on Reddit
“I did, too, as I wanted a smaller rice cooker and took it back because it was not very good compared to my full size zojirushi neuro fuzzy.”— Shorts_at_Dinner on Reddit
“This is my main complaint with the Tiger. I bought mine from Costco a few years ago when they only carried Tiger at the time. The inability to remove the metal lid still bugs me on a regular basis. So my vote is for Zojirushi.”— redditnforget on Reddit
“Just returned the tiger a few weeks back and ordered a Zoj, very happy with my decision. I tried to make the tiger work!”— PhishPhox on Reddit
“then i bought tiger from costco for my friend within a year it kept her rice spoiled after not even a day.”— Banana4liife on Reddit
“Replaced it with the Tiger. After a few uses and not being able to get the same results I had with the zoji, I returned the Tiger and bought the zoji somewhere else at regular price :(. If you care about rice texture, the zoji is definitely the way to go.”— FasterFeaster on Reddit
“I returned the tiger after a few minths cuz it broke and I got the Zojirushi. No regrets.”— neecho235 on Reddit
“PFAS on the basket and a non replaceable lithium battery though?”— andriusb on Reddit
“I have that tiger and I HATE IT. Would never buy again.”— apodkolinska on Reddit
Not complaints — practical notes from owners that didn't affect the score.
“Lightly soapy sponge and a towel. The black piece on tap for the steam is magnetic and comes off.”— Retrogamer34 on Reddit