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Melchioni Gaia vs Melchioni Smarte Virginia

What Gaia does better (3) and where Smarte Virginia wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Melchioni Gaia
Melchioni · 2022Gaia
8.9Score
3 advantages≈ US$130
vs
Melchioni Smarte Virginia
Melchioni · 2023Smarte Virginia
9.1Score
2 advantages≈ US$130
Higher score
9.2Power & capacity9.7
6.9Versatility5.2
7.0Controls & convenience7.5

Why is Gaia better than Smarte Virginia?

  1. BakingYes · Smarte Virginia: No
  2. Non-stick coatingYes · Smarte Virginia: No
  3. Min. temperature50 °C vs 80 °C+60%

Why is Smarte Virginia better than Gaia?

  1. Viewing windowNo · Gaia: Yes
  2. DisplayLCD vs Touchscreen
Specifications

Side by side

Melchioni GaiaMelchioni Gaia≈ US$1308.9
Power & capacity
Power1,800 W—
Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)—12 l
Automatic programmes13—
Max. temperature200 °C200 °C
Min. temperature50 °C80 °C
Cooking modes
FunctionsAir fry, BakeAir fry
SteamingNoNo
BakingYesNo
Grill functionNoNo
DehydratingNoNo
Keep warmNoNo
Baskets / cooking zones11
Viewing windowNoYes
Rotating basket / rotisserie—Yes
Controls & smart
DisplayLCDTouchscreen
TimerYesYes
Max. timer60 min90 min
App control—Yes
Design & build
Dishwasher-safe partsNoNo
Non-stick coatingYesNo
HousingPlasticGlass
ColoursBlackBlack, Silver
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