Instant Pot 140-3097-01-EU vs Philips Essential Airfryer XL: which one suits you?

The two differ in 6 of the specs we have recorded, and the Philips Essential Airfryer XL is cheaper by SAR 180 (prices checked 4 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Has viewing window; the other doesn't
  • Has dehydrate function; the other doesn't
  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 180
  • Higher power: 2,000 W vs 1,700 W
  • Cooks bigger batches at once (6.2 L vs 5.7 L) · slight difference
  • Higher programmes: 7 vs 6 · slight difference

The deciding difference here: power and viewing window and price.

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

Key differences

  • Capacity

    5.7 L✓ 6.2 L
  • Power

    1,700 W✓ 2,000 W
  • Viewing window

    ✓ YesNo

Specifications side by side

16 of 16 specs

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Spec
Instant PotSAR 775
Instant Pot 140-3097-01-EU specs
PhilipsSAR 595
Philips Essential Airfryer XL specs
Reference priceSAR 775SAR 595
Fryer type (single / dual / oven)—Single basket
Capacity5.7 L✓ 6.2 L
Food capacity—1.2 kg
Power1,700 W✓ 2,000 W
Viewing window✓ YesNo
Synced finish (dual basket)—No

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in capacity between the Instant Pot 140-3097-01-EU and the Philips Essential Airfryer XL?

Capacity is higher on the Philips Essential Airfryer XL: 6.2 L vs 5.7 L on the Instant Pot 140-3097-01-EU. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in power between the Instant Pot 140-3097-01-EU and the Philips Essential Airfryer XL?

Power is higher on the Philips Essential Airfryer XL: 2,000 W vs 1,700 W on the Instant Pot 140-3097-01-EU. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in viewing window between the Instant Pot 140-3097-01-EU and the Philips Essential Airfryer XL?

Instant Pot 140-3097-01-EU: Yes; Philips Essential Airfryer XL: No. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.

What is the difference in maximum temperature between the Instant Pot 140-3097-01-EU and the Philips Essential Airfryer XL?

Maximum temperature is higher on the Instant Pot 140-3097-01-EU: 205 °C vs 200 °C on the Philips Essential Airfryer XL. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.