Cuisinart 6-qt AIR-200 vs Philips 2000 series 4.2L NA220/00

Which Air Fryer Is Better?

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Cuisinart 6-qt AIR-200
Philips 2000 series 4.2L NA220/00

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Our Verdict

Cuisinart 6-qt AIR-200

Philips 2000 series 4.2L NA220/00

The Cuisinart 6-qt AIR-200 and Philips 2000 series 4.2L NA220/00 are pretty evenly matched overall, but they have different strengths. The Philips produces better-quality air-fried food, so more of each batch turns out crispy and well-cooked. The Cuisinart, on the other hand, is more versatile, with a wider range of temperatures, fan speeds, and preset cooking modes. Both models feature a viewing window, so you can keep an eye on your food as it cooks. If you plan to mainly cook air fryer classics, like fries, wings, and veggies, the Philips is a better bet, but if you plan to experiment with alternate cooking methods, like roasting or baking, go with the Cuisinart.

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Variants

  • AIR-200 (Black/Stainless Steel)
  • NA220/00 (Black)
  • NA221/00 (Black)

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AIR-200
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NA220/00
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AIR-200
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Black
NA221/00
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AIR-200
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AIR-200
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AIR-200
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AIR-200
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AIR-200
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Main Differences for
French Fries

Threshold 

0.10

French Fries 
 

6.9
No major differences between these air fryers for french fries. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

Design

Size 
 

7.0
7.9

Device Dimensions 
 

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Cuisinart 6-qt AIR-200 Device Dimensions
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Philips 2000 series 4.2L NA220/00 Device Dimensions

Width 
 

12.0" (30.4 cm)
10.8" (27.4 cm)

Depth 
 

16.1" (41.0 cm)
14.7" (37.3 cm)

Height 
 

12.5" (31.8 cm)
11.4" (29.0 cm)

Overall Volume 
 

2,418.7 in³ (39,636 cm³)

Cooking Surface 
 

6.4

Surface Area Picture 
 

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Cuisinart 6-qt AIR-200 Surface Area Picture
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Philips 2000 series 4.2L NA220/00 Surface Area Picture

Single Tray Surface Area 
 

70.7 in² (456.4 cm²)
55.9 in² (360.3 cm²)

Total Tray Surface Area 
 

70.7 in² (456.4 cm²)
55.9 in² (360.3 cm²)

Tray Coating Type 
 

PTFE
PTFE

Cooking Chamber 
 

7.5
6.5

Isometric Basket View 
 

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Cuisinart 6-qt AIR-200 Isometric Basket View
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Philips 2000 series 4.2L NA220/00 Isometric Basket View

Advertised Capacity 
 

6.0 qt (5.7 L)
4.2 qt (4.0 L)

Surface Area Picture 
 

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Cuisinart 6-qt AIR-200 Surface Area Picture
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Philips 2000 series 4.2L NA220/00 Surface Area Picture

Single Basket Surface Area 
 

70.7 in² (456.4 cm²)
55.9 in² (360.3 cm²)

Measured Capacity 
 

6.1 qt (5.8 L)
4.5 qt (4.3 L)

Chamber Height 
 

3.9" (9.9 cm)
3.6" (9.2 cm)

Total Basket Surface Area  

70.7 in² (456.4 cm²)
55.9 in² (360.3 cm²)

Chamber Coating Type 
 

PTFE

Dual Chambers 
 

No
No

Glass Chamber 
 

No
No

Nonstick Coating Type 
 

PTFE
PTFE

Cooking Versatility 
 

7.5
6.5

Control Panel Photo 
 

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Cuisinart 6-qt AIR-200 Control Panel Photo
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Philips 2000 series 4.2L NA220/00 Control Panel Photo

Dual Cooking Chambers  

No
No

Cooking Method Presets 
 

5
1

Minimum Temperature 
 

140 °F (60 °C)
140 °F (60 °C)

Maximum Temperature 
 

450 °F (232 °C)
400 °F (204 °C)

Minimum Fan Speed 
 

1,600 RPM
2,235 RPM

Maximum Fan Speed 
 

2,630 RPM
2,270 RPM

Maximum Power Draw 
 

1,485 W
1,375 W

Temperature Probe 
 

No
No
Performance

Fried Foods 
 

7.3
7.6

Sorted Fries 
 

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Cuisinart 6-qt AIR-200 Sorted Fries
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Philips 2000 series 4.2L NA220/00 Sorted Fries

Fry Sorting Video  

Crispy Fries 
 

63.3%
71.9%

Overcooked Fries 
 

0.0%
12.5%

Undercooked Fries 
 

36.7%
15.6%

Meat And Poultry 
 

6.2

Sorted Wings  

Philips 2000 series 4.2L NA220/00 Sorted Wings

Chicken Wings Evaluation Video  

Wings Crisped On Both Sides 
 

20.0%

Wings Crisped On One Side Only 
 

73.3%

Wings Not Crisped On Either Side 
 

6.7%

Rendered Fat Lost 
 

18 g

Cooking Speed 
 

7.1
6.5

Moisture Loss Over Time  

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Cuisinart 6-qt AIR-200 Moisture Loss Over Time
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Philips 2000 series 4.2L NA220/00 Moisture Loss Over Time

Time To 45% Moisture Loss (Fries) 
 

19:43
16:32

Time To 50% Moisture Loss (Wings) 
 

42:44

Preheat Speed 
 

8.2
9.0

Preheat Speed  

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Cuisinart 6-qt AIR-200 Preheat Speed
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Philips 2000 series 4.2L NA220/00 Preheat Speed

Preheat Reminder 
 

No
No

Time To Reach 400°F 
 

02:37
02:01

Temperature Stability 
 

7.8
7.7

Temperature Stability  

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Cuisinart 6-qt AIR-200 Temperature Stability
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Philips 2000 series 4.2L NA220/00 Temperature Stability

Recovery Time Once Food Added 
 

02:50
02:01

Temperature Variation At 400°F 
 

26 °F
45 °F

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Black/Stainless Steel
AIR-200
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Black
NA220/00
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Black/Stainless Steel
AIR-200
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Black
NA221/00
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Black/Stainless Steel
AIR-200
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Black/Stainless Steel
AIR-200
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Walmart.com
 
Black/Stainless Steel
AIR-200
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Black/Stainless Steel
AIR-200
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AIR-200
Staples.com
 

Cuisinart 6-qt AIR-200

Philips 2000 series 4.2L NA220/00

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