Dash Vs Power XL Air Fryer Comparison

Power XL and Dash are two popular names in the air fryer industry. Both of them have a few air fryer models that are quite popular among users. Because they have similar features, it becomes difficult for the users to differentiate them. In this article, I am going to compare Dash and Power XL air fryers so that you can make a better decision.

Power XL Maxx vs Dash Deluxe air fryer

Table of comparision

Features	Dash Deluxe	PowerXL Air Fryer
Model	DFAF455GBBK01	Maxx Classic
Capacity	6 quarts	7 quarts
Dimension (inch)	12.5 x 14.8 x 14.8	16 x 14.2 x 14
Weight	15.8 lbs	unknown
Temperature	up to 400	Up to 400F
Power	1700W	1700W
First Arrival	Aug-2018	Aug-2020
Cooking Presets	nill	7
Color Varients	black/red/white/yellow/aqua	Black
Control Panel	Analog	Digital touch
Timer Range	30 minutes	unknown
Suitable for	medium family	medium family

Comparison of the features

Cooking capacity

The cooking capacity of Power XL Maxx is 7 quarts. An air fryer of this capacity is good for a medium-sized family. However, Power XL has 6-quart, 5.3-quart, and 4-quart capacity variants as well for added options.

On the other hand, Dash Deluxe is a 6-quart air fryer. It can also cook for a medium-sized family. Dash has a 2-quart air fryer variant for smaller families.

Temperature range

Both of the air fryers have an ordinary temperature range of up to 400F. Therefore, both of them are good for regular air frying. Ninja Max XL is a similar air fryer with a wider temperature range. I have a comparison between Ninja and Dash that may be a useful read for you.

Cooking functions and presets

Power XL 7 quart air fryer has 7 cooking presets including some useful functions such as broil and roast. The functions and presets are listed in the below table.

Cooking functions	Power XL Maxx
Air Fry	✓
Bake	✓
Roast	✓
Broil	✓
Shrimp	✓
Chicken	✓
Steak	✓

On the other hand, Dash does not have any preset cooking function. You have to set the timer and the air fryer will set the function automatically.

Control panel

Dash has a manual control panel. It has a manual knob to set the time only. The air fryer will set the temperature by itself. It has no digital display. On the other hand, Power XL has a digital touch control panel with an LED display.

Advantages of Dash Deluxe ( over Power XL)

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The price of Dash is lower than Power XL.
Dash has more color variants.

Advantages of Power XL Maxx ( over Dash)

It has a higher cooking capacity and more capacity variants.
The control panel is digital with touch buttons.
It has 7 preset cooking functions compared to no presets in Dash.
It was released in the market later than its counterpart.

Which one is the winner?

Power XL Maxx is the winner. It is better in many aspects that I have discussed. Although the price of this unit is a bit higher, it provides more value than the added price. Therefore, considering both price and features side by side, Power XL will be a preferred choice. However, Dash is not far behind its competitor. It also has a good value for money. If you like it for some reason, then it’s not a bad deal either.

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