Ardes ARFRYA05L vs Philips 3000 Series Dual Basket Airfryer: which one suits you?

The two differ in 4 of the specs we have recorded, and the Ardes ARFRYA05L is cheaper by SAR 64 (prices checked 5 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 64
  • Higher power: 2,750 W vs 1,700 W
  • Higher programmes: 8 vs 5
  • Cooks bigger batches at once (9 L vs 8 L) · slight difference

The deciding difference here: power and programmes and price.

Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.

Key differences

  • Capacity

    8 L✓ 9 L
  • Power

    1,700 W✓ 2,750 W
  • Programmes

    5✓ 8

Specifications side by side

14 of 14 specs

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Spec
ArdesSAR 490
Ardes ARFRYA05L specs
PhilipsSAR 554
Philips 3000 Series Dual Basket Airfryer specs
Reference priceSAR 490SAR 554
Fryer type (single / dual / oven)—Dual basket
Capacity8 L✓ 9 L
Food capacity—1.5 kg
Power1,700 W✓ 2,750 W
Viewing window—No
Synced finish (dual basket)—Yes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in capacity between the Ardes ARFRYA05L and the Philips 3000 Series Dual Basket Airfryer?

Capacity is higher on the Philips 3000 Series Dual Basket Airfryer: 9 L vs 8 L on the Ardes ARFRYA05L. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in power between the Ardes ARFRYA05L and the Philips 3000 Series Dual Basket Airfryer?

Power is higher on the Philips 3000 Series Dual Basket Airfryer: 2,750 W vs 1,700 W on the Ardes ARFRYA05L. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in maximum temperature between the Ardes ARFRYA05L and the Philips 3000 Series Dual Basket Airfryer?

No difference here: maximum temperature is 200 °C on both.

What is the difference in programmes between the Ardes ARFRYA05L and the Philips 3000 Series Dual Basket Airfryer?

Programmes is higher on the Philips 3000 Series Dual Basket Airfryer: 8 vs 5 on the Ardes ARFRYA05L. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.