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Ardes AR1KP12000 vs Melchioni Gaia

What AR1KP12000 does better (2) and where Gaia wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Ardes AR1KP12000
Ardes · 2021AR1KP12000
7.8Score
2 advantages≈ US$140
vs
Melchioni Gaia
Melchioni · 2022Gaia
8.9Score
4 advantages≈ US$130
Higher score
7.0Power & capacity9.2
8.2Versatility6.8
5.7Controls & convenience7.1

Why is AR1KP12000 better than Gaia?

  1. Grill functionYes · Gaia: No
  2. DisplayTouchscreen vs LCD

Why is Gaia better than AR1KP12000?

  1. Automatic programmes7 vs 13+86%
  2. Power1,700 W vs 1,800 W+6%
  3. Non-stick coatingNo · AR1KP12000: Yes
  4. Min. temperature60 °C vs 50 °C+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Ardes AR1KP12000Ardes AR1KP12000≈ US$1407.8
Melchioni GaiaMelchioni Gaia≈ US$1308.9
Power & capacity
Power1,700 W1,800 W
Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)12 l—
Automatic programmes713
Max. temperature200 °C200 °C
Min. temperature60 °C50 °C
Cooking modes
FunctionsAir fry, Bake, Roast, GrillAir fry, Bake
SteamingNoNo
BakingYesYes
Grill functionYesNo
DehydratingNoNo
Keep warmNoNo
Baskets / cooking zones11
Viewing windowNoNo
Controls & smart
DisplayTouchscreenLCD
TimerYesYes
Max. timer90 min60 min
Design & build
Dishwasher-safe partsNoNo
Non-stick coatingNoYes
HousingPlasticPlastic
Width326 mm—
Height376 mm—
Depth330 mm—
ColoursBlackBlack
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