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Dual Cooking ChambersNo
Measured Capacity2.0 qt (1.9 L)
Glass Cooking Chamber
No
Nonstick Coating Type
PTFE
Dual Cooking ChambersNo
Measured Capacity4.4 qt (4.2 L)
Glass Cooking Chamber
No
Nonstick Coating Type
PTFE
Our Verdict
Dash Compact 2Qt
T-fal Easy Fry XL
The T-fal Easy Fry XL is a better air fryer than the Dash Compact 2Qt. Most importantly, it makes good-quality fried food, while the Dash does not. The Dash can preheat and regain its temperature faster after you remove the basket to add food, but it cooks more slowly overall. Neither model is particularly versatile; both air fryers have narrow temperature ranges and only one fan speed. They're both fairly small, but the Dash, true to its name, the Dash is especially compact.
Variants
- Compact 2Qt (Aqua)
- Compact 2Qt (Black)
- Easy Fry XL (Black)
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Main Differences for
Air Frying
Air Frying
Threshold
Air Frying
5.6
6.6
Frying Quality
5.8
7.7
Cooking Speed
4.7
6.5
Temperature Stability
6.0
3.6
Single Basket Surface Area
28.4 in² (183.1 cm²)
55.9 in² (360.4 cm²)
Full Comparison
Design
Size
8.5
7.5
Device Dimensions
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Height
12.6" (32.1 cm)
12.9" (32.8 cm)
Width
8.1" (20.5 cm)
10.8" (27.5 cm)
Depth
10.2" (26.0 cm)
14.0" (35.5 cm)
Overall Volume
1,044.1 in³ (17,109 cm³)
1,954.0 in³ (32,021 cm³)
Cooking Chamber
5.9
7.0
Isometric Basket View
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Surface Area Picture
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Single Basket Surface Area
28.4 in² (183.1 cm²)
55.9 in² (360.4 cm²)
Total Basket Surface Area
28.4 in² (183.2 cm²)
55.9 in² (360.4 cm²)
Advertised Capacity
2.0 qt (1.9 L)
4.4 qt (4.2 L)
Measured Capacity
2.0 qt (1.9 L)
4.4 qt (4.2 L)
Chamber Height
3.2" (8.2 cm)
3.7" (9.3 cm)
Glass Cooking Chamber
No
No
Nonstick Coating Type
PTFE
PTFE
Cooking Versatility
5.7
5.9
Control Panel Photo
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Dual Cooking Chambers
No
No
Cooking Method Presets
1
1
Minimum Temperature
170 °F (77 °C)
176 °F (80 °C)
Maximum Temperature
400 °F (204 °C)
392 °F (200 °C)
Minimum Fan Speed
2,900 RPM
2,650 RPM
Maximum Fan Speed
2,900 RPM
2,650 RPM
Maximum Power Draw
930 W
1,320 W
Temperature Probe
No
No
Performance
Frying Quality
5.8
7.7
Sorted Fries
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Fry Sorting Video
Crispy Fries
48.4%
75.0%
Overcooked Fries
15.2%
6.3%
Undercooked Fries
36.4%
18.8%
Cooking Speed
4.7
6.5
Moisture Loss Over Time
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Time To Reach 45% Moisture Loss
28:53
21:57
Preheat Speed
8.5
4.6
Preheat Speed
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Preheat Reminder
No
No
Time to Reach 400°F
02:29
04:14
Temperature Stability
6.0
3.6
Temperature Stability
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Recovery Time Once Food Added
06:03
12:37
Temperature Variation at 400°F
59 °F
26 °F
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