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Melchioni DORA vs Rohnson R-2858 SmartChef XL

What DORA does better (2) and where R-2858 SmartChef XL wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Melchioni DORA
Melchioni · 2025DORA
8.2Score
2 advantages≈ US$150
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Rohnson R-2858 SmartChef XL
Rohnson · 2024R-2858 SmartChef XL
7.5Score
1 advantage≈ US$160
9.1Power & capacity8.1
5.5Versatility4.1
5.6Controls & convenience7.0

Why is DORA better than R-2858 SmartChef XL?

  1. SteamingYes · R-2858 SmartChef XL: No
  2. DisplayTouchscreen vs LCD

Why is R-2858 SmartChef XL better than DORA?

  1. Viewing windowNo · DORA: Yes
Specifications

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Melchioni DORAMelchioni DORA≈ US$1508.2
Power & capacity
Power1,800 W1,800 W
Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)8 l8 l
Automatic programmes24—
Max. temperature200 °C200 °C
Min. temperature80 °C—
Cooking modes
FunctionsSteam, Air fryCook, Air fry
SteamingYesNo
BakingNoNo
Grill functionNoNo
DehydratingNoNo
Keep warmNoNo
Baskets / cooking zones11
Viewing windowNoYes
Interior lightYesYes
Controls & smart
DisplayTouchscreenLCD
TimerYesYes
Max. timer60 min—
Design & build
Dishwasher-safe partsNoNo
Non-stick coatingNoNo
HousingPlasticPlastic
Width—320 mm
Height—335 mm
Depth—395 mm
ColoursBlackBlack
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