Dash Compact 2Qt vs T-fal Easy Fry XL

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Notice: Two or more of the products being compared have been tested with different test methodologies. Some of the results aren't directly comparable. Learn how our test benches and scoring system work, and read more about the latest changes to our air fryers test methodology.

Threshold

0.10

French Fries

5.3

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

Full Comparison

French Fries

5.3

Chicken Wings

5.1

Air Frying

5.3

6.6

Large Batch Cooking

6.8

Cooking Capacity

5.0

7.0

Frying Performance

6.8

Cooking Speed

4.3

6.2

Size

8.8

7.5

Design

Size

8.8

7.5

Device Dimensions

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Width

8.1" (20.5 cm)

10.8" (27.5 cm)

Depth

10.2" (26.0 cm)

14.0" (35.5 cm)

Height

12.6" (32.1 cm)

12.9" (32.8 cm)

Overall Volume

1,954.0 in³ (32,021 cm³)

Cooking Surface

5.2

Surface Area Picture

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Single Tray Surface Area

28.4 in² (183.1 cm²)

55.9 in² (360.4 cm²)

Total Tray Surface Area

28.4 in² (183.2 cm²)

55.9 in² (360.4 cm²)

Tray Coating Type

PTFE

Cooking Chamber

4.6

7.0

Isometric Basket View

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Advertised Capacity

2.0 qt (1.9 L)

4.4 qt (4.2 L)

Surface Area Picture

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Single Basket Surface Area

28.4 in² (183.1 cm²)

55.9 in² (360.4 cm²)

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)

Total Basket Surface Area

28.4 in² (183.2 cm²)

55.9 in² (360.4 cm²)

Chamber Coating Type

PTFE

Dual Chambers

Glass Chamber

Nonstick Coating Type

PTFE

Cooking Versatility

5.8

5.9

Control Panel Photo

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Dual Cooking Chambers

Cooking Method Presets

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

Performance

Fried Foods

5.3

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%

Meat And Poultry

5.2

Sorted Wings

Chicken Wings Evaluation Video

Wings Crisped On Both Sides

46.2%

Wings Crisped On One Side Only

15.3%

Wings Not Crisped On Either Side

38.5%

Rendered Fat Lost

32 g

Cooking Speed

3.5

6.5

Moisture Loss Over Time

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T-fal Easy Fry XL Moisture Loss Over Time

Time To 45% Moisture Loss (Fries)

26:13

21:57

Time To 50% Moisture Loss (Wings)

66:37

Preheat Speed

8.5

4.6

Preheat Speed

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Preheat Reminder

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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