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Dash Digital Tasti-Crisp 2.6QT vs Compact 2Qt

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    Main Differences
    Design
      SizeCooking ChamberCooking Versatility
    Performance
      Frying QualityCooking SpeedPreheat SpeedTemperature Stability
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Dash Digital Tasti-Crisp 2.6QT
Dash Compact 2Qt

Tested using Methodology v1.0.2

Updated May 25, 2026 08:23 PM

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Dash Digital Tasti-Crisp 2.6QT Picture

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Dash Compact 2Qt Picture

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Dual Cooking ChambersNo
Measured Capacity2.9 qt (2.7 L)
Glass Cooking Chamber
No
Nonstick Coating Type
PTFE
Dual Cooking ChambersNo
Measured Capacity2.0 qt (1.9 L)
Glass Cooking Chamber
No
Nonstick Coating Type
PTFE

Our Verdict

Dash Digital Tasti-Crisp 2.6QT

Dash Compact 2Qt

The Dash Digital Tasti-Crisp 2.6QT and the Dash Compact 2Qt are both very small air fryers, best suited to small portions and snacks. Neither air fryer is a good option, but if you're set on one of these models, go for the Digital Tasti-Crisp, since it cooks a bit quicker. That said, both of these air fryers cook unevenly, and neither offers great temperature stability or versatility, so if you can spare a little extra space and cash, you'll be better off with another model.

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Variants

  • Digital Tasti-Crisp (Cool Grey)
  • Compact 2Qt (Aqua)
  • Compact 2Qt (Black)

Review

See Dash Digital Tasti-Crisp 2.6QT Review
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Cool Grey
Digital Tasti-Crisp
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Aqua
Compact 2Qt
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Cool Grey
Digital Tasti-Crisp
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Compact 2Qt
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Gray
Compact 2Qt
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Cool Grey
Digital Tasti-Crisp
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Red
Compact 2Qt
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Digital Tasti-Crisp
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White
Compact 2Qt
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Main Differences for
Air Frying

Threshold 

0.10

Air Frying 
 

5.9
5.6

Cooking Speed 
 

6.7
4.7

Temperature Stability 
 

3.3
6.0

Full Comparison

Design

Size 
 

8.5
8.5

Device Dimensions 
 

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Dash Digital Tasti-Crisp 2.6QT Device Dimensions
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Dash Compact 2Qt Device Dimensions

Height 
 

11.2" (28.5 cm)
12.6" (32.1 cm)

Width 
 

8.7" (22.2 cm)
8.1" (20.5 cm)

Depth 
 

10.7" (27.1 cm)
10.2" (26.0 cm)

Overall Volume 
 

1,046.3 in³ (17,146 cm³)
1,044.1 in³ (17,109 cm³)

Cooking Chamber 
 

6.2
5.9

Isometric Basket View 
 

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Dash Digital Tasti-Crisp 2.6QT Isometric Basket View
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Dash Compact 2Qt Isometric Basket View

Surface Area Picture 
 

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Dash Digital Tasti-Crisp 2.6QT Surface Area Picture
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Dash Compact 2Qt Surface Area Picture

Single Basket Surface Area 
 

35.2 in² (227.1 cm²)
28.4 in² (183.1 cm²)

Total Basket Surface Area  

35.2 in² (227.1 cm²)
28.4 in² (183.2 cm²)

Advertised Capacity  

2.6 qt (2.5 L)
2.0 qt (1.9 L)

Measured Capacity  

2.9 qt (2.7 L)
2.0 qt (1.9 L)

Chamber Height 
 

3.2" (8.2 cm)
3.2" (8.2 cm)

Glass Cooking Chamber 
 

No
No

Nonstick Coating Type 
 

PTFE
PTFE

Cooking Versatility 
 

5.7
5.7

Control Panel Photo 
 

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Dash Digital Tasti-Crisp 2.6QT Control Panel Photo
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Dash Compact 2Qt Control Panel Photo

Dual Cooking Chambers  

No
No

Cooking Method Presets 
 

1
1

Minimum Temperature 
 

200 °F (93 °C)
170 °F (77 °C)

Maximum Temperature 
 

400 °F (204 °C)
400 °F (204 °C)

Minimum Fan Speed 
 

2,645 RPM
2,900 RPM

Maximum Fan Speed 
 

2,645 RPM
2,900 RPM

Maximum Power Draw 
 

985 W
930 W

Temperature Probe 
 

No
No
Performance

Frying Quality 
 

5.7
5.8

Sorted Fries 
 

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Dash Digital Tasti-Crisp 2.6QT Sorted Fries
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Dash Compact 2Qt Sorted Fries

Fry Sorting Video  

Crispy Fries 
 

47.0%
48.4%

Overcooked Fries 
 

20.0%
15.2%

Undercooked Fries 
 

33.0%
36.4%

Cooking Speed 
 

6.7
4.7

Moisture Loss Over Time  

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Dash Digital Tasti-Crisp 2.6QT Moisture Loss Over Time
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Dash Compact 2Qt Moisture Loss Over Time
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Time To Reach 45% Moisture Loss  

21:02
28:53

Preheat Speed 
 

7.9
8.5

Preheat Speed  

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Dash Digital Tasti-Crisp 2.6QT Preheat Speed
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Dash Compact 2Qt Preheat Speed
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Preheat Reminder 
 

No
No

Time to Reach 400°F 
 

02:40
02:29

Temperature Stability 
 

3.3
6.0

Temperature Stability  

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Dash Digital Tasti-Crisp 2.6QT Temperature Stability
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Dash Compact 2Qt Temperature Stability
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Recovery Time Once Food Added 
 

09:16
06:03

Temperature Variation at 400°F 
 

32 °F
59 °F

Check Price

Cool Grey
Digital Tasti-Crisp
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Amazon
Aqua
Compact 2Qt
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Amazon
Cool Grey
Digital Tasti-Crisp
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Walmart.com
Black
Compact 2Qt
SEE PRICE
Walmart.com
Cool Grey
Digital Tasti-Crisp
SEARCH
Lowes.com
Gray
Compact 2Qt
SEE PRICE
Amazon
Cool Grey
Digital Tasti-Crisp
SEARCH
HomeDepot.com
Red
Compact 2Qt
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Amazon
Cool Grey
Digital Tasti-Crisp
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BestBuy.com
White
Compact 2Qt
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Amazon
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