Overall Score 6.8
Overall Score 6
Category | Features | Gourmia Toaster Oven Air Fryer | Philips Essential Airfryer Compact |
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COMMONLY ASKED FOR FEATURES | capacity and size | 24L | 4.1L |
maximum cooking temperature | 204°C | 200°C | |
minimum cooking temperature | 32°C | 80°C | |
has digital controls | ✓ | ✗ | |
has timer with auto shut-off | ✗ | ✓ | |
supports multi-functionality | ✓ | ✗ | |
has pre-set cooking functions | ✓ | ✓ | |
number of functions | 17only | 5only | |
pre-set cooking functions | air fry, toast, bagel, bake, roast, broil, pizza, convection bake, dehydrate, reheat, keep warm, fries, wings, bacon, snacks, vegetables, and seafoodonly | Air fry, Bake, and Roastonly | |
DESIGN FEATURES | style | Oven. | Basket. |
has removable basket or tray | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a dishwasher-safe basket or tray | ✓ | ✓ | |
weight | 9kg | 4.5kg | |
width | 432mm | 264mm | |
height | 292mm | 295mm | |
OTHER FEATURES | has a window | ✓ | ✗ |
has an interior light | ✓ | ✗ | |
operating power consumption | 1,700W | 1,400W | |
warranty period | ✗ | 2year(s) | |
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The Gourmia Toaster Oven Air Fryer's capacity is at 24L, as many consumers, you too may want varrying size options to choose from, when it comes to your cooking needs so we advise you topick the right capcity for your family size. The Philips Essential Airfryer Compact, at 4.1L accomodates less than the Gourmia Toaster Oven Air Fryer by 19.9L Gourmia Toaster Oven Air Fryer's maximum cooking temp is at 204°C. In air fryers depends on the model.
However, most air fryers on the market tend to have a maximum temperature range of around 182°C to 204°C, might even go higher in some higher-end models. Philips Essential Airfryer Compact's temperature at 200°C has a lower maximum temperature than the Gourmia Toaster Oven Air Fryer by 4°C Gourmia Toaster Oven Air Fryer's min cooking temperature is at 32°C, the minimum cooking temperature of an air fryer also changes based on the brand and model. However, most air fryers can be set to temperatures as low as 50°C to 82°C, some air fryers may even have lower temp settings, going as low as 49°C for specific functions like dehydrating.
Philips Essential Airfryer Compact's temperature at 80°C cooks at a higher minimum temparture than the Gourmia Toaster Oven Air Fryer by 48°C The ability to set lower temperatures can be useful for tasks such as dehydrating vegetables, proofing bread dough, or keeping food warm without further cooking it. The Gourmia Toaster Oven Air Fryer has digital controls, having digital controls allow you to set exact temperatures and cooking times with precision, which is imortant if you aim for achieving consistent and desired results. This level of control is useful while making recipes that require precise cooking conditions.
Gourmia Toaster Oven Air Fryer supports multi-functionality, which means that it can perform other cooking functions like baking, grilling, roasting, and dehydrating, eliminating the need for additional appliances in your kitchen. Pre-set cooking functions on an air fryer improve the cooking experience in several ways, and ease the cooking process, for non experts. Gourmia Toaster Oven Air Fryer has pre-set cooking functions, that automatically set the best temperature and cooking duration for the chosen food category.
Philips Essential Airfryer Compact too has pre-set cooking functions, which are especially helpful for those in search of a hassle-free cooking experience, consistent results, and the ability to explore various dishes without the need for in-depth culinary knowledge. Gourmia Toaster Oven Air Fryer's presets are counted to be only 17. The Philips Essential Airfryer Compact, having only 5 has less functions than the Gourmia Toaster Oven Air Fryer with a difference of only 12 functions The Gourmia Toaster Oven Air Fryer has air fry, toast, bagel, bake, roast, broil, pizza, convection bake, dehydrate, reheat, keep warm, fries, wings, bacon, snacks, vegetables, and seafood pre-set functions The Philips Essential Airfryer Compact's pre-set functions include Air fry, Bake, and Roast Gourmia Toaster Oven Air Fryer's style is of the Oven type, style of an air fryer refers to its design and appearance, which includes various aesthetic and functional elements.
The Philips Essential Airfryer Compact is Basket shaped, while the primary purpose of an air fryer is to cook food using hot air circulation, manufacturers often design them to have different styles appealing to different consumers and fit various kitchen designs. Gourmia Toaster Oven Air Fryer has a removable tray, such a basket or tray is a component that holds the food you're cooking. If is removable, this tray is designed to be easily taken out of the air fryer for various purposes, including loading food, checking the cooking progress, cleaning, and serving the cooked food.
Both Philips Essential Airfryer Compact and Gourmia Toaster Oven Air Fryer have removable baskets meaning you can prepare your ingredients, place them in the basket, and then simply slide them into the air fryer when you're ready to start cooking. Gourmia Toaster Oven Air Fryer has a dishwasher-safe basket, which means that the tray used for holding the food while cooking can be safely placed in a dishwasher for cleaning. Also, the Philips Essential Airfryer Compact has a dishwasher-safe basket.
The Gourmia Toaster Oven Air Fryer's weight is 9kg, it's important to consider the weight of the air fryer, especially if you intend to move it frequently. Philips Essential Airfryer Compact, at 4.5kg is lighter than the Gourmia Toaster Oven Air Fryer by 4.5kg. Air fryers have various capacities, that range from compact units fit for individual servings to larger models fit for family-sized meals.
The width is the horizontal dimension, Gourmia Toaster Oven Air Fryer's width is 432mm. When choosing an air fryer, it's essential to take into consideration the width, along with other dimensions like height, to ensure it fits well on your kitchen countertop and can handle the types of servings you intend to cook with it. The Philips Essential Airfryer Compact, at 264mm measures less in width than the Gourmia Toaster Oven Air Fryer with a difference of 168mm.
The vertical dimension, the height of an air fryer varies significantly based on the make and model. Gourmia Toaster Oven Air Fryer has a height of 292mm, height is important to consider when selecting an air fryer, especially if you have limited space in your kitchen or if you plan to place it on a kitchen top that has shelves above. The Philips Essential Airfryer Compact, at 295mm measures more in height than the Gourmia Toaster Oven Air Fryer by 3mm.
Ensure that there is ample clearance above the air fryer to easily operate. Gourmia Toaster Oven Air Fryer has an air fryer viewing window, which allows you to see the cooking process going on in the air fryer without opening the appliance. Gourmia Toaster Oven Air Fryer has an interior light, this feature gives light within the cooking chamber which makes it easier to check on your food as it cooks.
Gourmia Toaster Oven Air Fryer has a power consumption of 1,700W, the operating power consumption of an air fryer can vary based on the make and model. Typically, air fryers consume electrical power in the range of 800 to 2,200 watts. Philips Essential Airfryer Compact, at 1,400W consumes less power than the Gourmia Toaster Oven Air Fryer by W.
Being aware of the power consumption helps you estimate the energy costs linked to using the air fryer and plan accordingly.