COSORI Iconic CAF-SE601S-CUS (6.5 qt) vs Cuisinart ClearView AFC-4
COSORI Iconic CAF-SE601S-CUS (6.5 qt)
The short answer
COSORI Iconic CAF-SE601S-CUS (6.5 qt) and Cuisinart ClearView AFC-4 finish almost level in our scoring (7.3 vs 7.2 out of 10), so the right pick depends on what you value most. COSORI Iconic CAF-SE601S-CUS (6.5 qt) is stronger on cooking performance, usable capacity vs. footprint, ease of use and build quality and safety. Cuisinart ClearView AFC-4 is stronger on cleaning and materials and value. At current verified prices, the Cuisinart ClearView AFC-4 costs about $109.05 less.
- Choose the COSORI Iconic CAF-SE601S-CUS (6.5 qt) if: Buyers who want a stainless steel housing and a 5-year warranty.
- Choose the Cuisinart ClearView AFC-4 if: One to three people who want a glass basket in a familiar drawer-style fryer for about $140.
Scores by criterion
| Criterion | COSORI Iconic CAF-SE601S-CUS (6.5 qt) | Cuisinart ClearView AFC-4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking performance | 7.8Tom's Guide and Reviewed rate it well. | 7.2Tom's Guide award, but the bowl is shallow. |
| Usable capacity vs. footprint | 6.04.6 qt measured. | 5.53.2 qt measured. |
| Ease of use | 8.0App; somewhat loud motor. | 7.3Window and light; heavy glass basket. |
| Cleaning and materials | 7.3Maker claim; low-plastic exterior. | 8.3Glass basket plus a ceramic plate the maker calls PFAS-free. |
| Build quality and safety | 8.5Stainless housing; 5-year warranty. | 7.23-year warranty; the glass can break. |
| Value | 6.5$249 for 4.6 qt. | 7.8Cheapest glass option. |
Specifications
| Spec | COSORI Iconic CAF-SE601S-CUS (6.5 qt) | Cuisinart ClearView AFC-4 |
|---|---|---|
| Total capacity | 6.5 qt | 4 qt |
| Independent cooking zones | 1 zones | 1 zones |
| Form factor | Single basket/drawer, stainless steel housing | Basket/drawer with glass basket |
| Rated power | 1,725 W | 1,550 W |
| Max temperature | 450 °F | 450 °F |
| Viewing window | No | Yes |
| Built-in food thermometer | No | No |
| Wi-Fi/app control | Yes | No |
| Dishwasher-safe basket/parts | Yes | — |
| Basket coating / material | PFAS-free ceramic-coated basket and crisper plate | Glass basket + PFAS-free ceramic non-stick crisper plate |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 14.8 x 11.8 x 11.6 | 13 x 14 x 12 (CR, D x W x H) |
| Weight | 14.1 lb | 13 lb |
| PFAS-free claim (source) | Cosori: cooking surfaces free of BPA, PFAS, PTFE | Cuisinart: PFAS-free glass basket and ceramic crisper plate |
| Measured capacity (Consumer Reports) | 4.6 qt | 3.2 qt |
COSORI Iconic CAF-SE601S-CUS (6.5 qt)
Pros
- Stainless steel housing
- Five-year warranty
- Cosori says cooking surfaces are free of BPA, PFAS and PTFE
- App control
- Dishwasher-safe basket
Cons
- 4.6 qt measured vs 6.5 qt claimed
- Premium price
- Stainless shows fingerprints
- Motor a bit loud; Reviewed noted a new-appliance smell on first use
A good choice for buyers who value a durable, lower-plastic body, provided they don't need the capacity the label suggests.
Full COSORI Iconic CAF-SE601S-CUS (6.5 qt) review →Cuisinart ClearView AFC-4
Pros
- Glass basket with viewing window
- Ceramic crisper plate described as PFAS-free
- Three-year warranty
- Modest price
- Tom's Guide 2026 award
Cons
- Only 3.2 qt measured
- Shallow bowl and limited functions
- Glass is heavy and breakable
- Care instructions vary by source
A sensible small-household option for those who want glass at a low price.
Full Cuisinart ClearView AFC-4 review →Both products are part of our guide The Best Non-Toxic Air Fryers of 2026, where you can see every pick, how we score and current prices from each retailer.