Cuisinart ClearView AFC-4 vs Typhur Dome 2 (AF03; refreshed AF05)
Typhur Dome 2 (AF03; refreshed AF05)
The short answer
Typhur Dome 2 (AF03; refreshed AF05) comes out ahead overall with 7.5/10 against 7.2/10 for the Cuisinart ClearView AFC-4. Cuisinart ClearView AFC-4 is stronger on value. Typhur Dome 2 (AF03; refreshed AF05) is stronger on cooking performance, usable capacity vs. footprint and build quality and safety. At current verified prices, the Cuisinart ClearView AFC-4 costs about $200.04 less.
- 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.
- Choose the Typhur Dome 2 (AF03; refreshed AF05) if: Buyers who want paperwork behind a ceramic PFAS-free claim and a wide basket for single-layer batches, with the budget and counter space for it.
Scores by criterion
| Criterion | Cuisinart ClearView AFC-4 | Typhur Dome 2 (AF03; refreshed AF05) |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking performance | 7.2Tom's Guide award, but the bowl is shallow. | 8.5CR-recommended; dual heaters. |
| Usable capacity vs. footprint | 5.53.2 qt measured. | 6.55.0 qt measured in a 19.7 x 15.6 in body. |
| Ease of use | 7.3Window and light; heavy glass basket. | 7.3CR: controls not the most intuitive; has an app. |
| Cleaning and materials | 8.3Glass basket plus a ceramic plate the maker calls PFAS-free. | 8.3Typhur-commissioned TÜV report; CR's top cleaning score. |
| Build quality and safety | 7.23-year warranty; the glass can break. | 8.0Solid build; no recalls found. |
| Value | 7.8Cheapest glass option. | 6.0$340, the priciest in CR's ratings. |
Specifications
| Spec | Cuisinart ClearView AFC-4 | Typhur Dome 2 (AF03; refreshed AF05) |
|---|---|---|
| Total capacity | 4 qt | 5.6 qt |
| Independent cooking zones | 1 zones | 1 zones |
| Form factor | Basket/drawer with glass basket | Wide flat basket/drawer, dual heating |
| Rated power | 1,550 W | 1,750 W |
| Max temperature | 450 °F | 450 °F |
| Viewing window | Yes | No |
| Built-in food thermometer | No | No |
| Wi-Fi/app control | No | Yes |
| Dishwasher-safe basket/parts | — | Yes |
| Basket coating / material | Glass basket + PFAS-free ceramic non-stick crisper plate | Aluminum alloy basket with PFAS-free ceramic non-stick coating (Typhur) |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 13 x 14 x 12 (CR, D x W x H) | 19.7 x 15.6 x 10.3 |
| Weight | 13 lb | 20 lb |
| PFAS-free claim (source) | Cuisinart: PFAS-free glass basket and ceramic crisper plate | Typhur links a TÜV Rheinland (Shenzhen) PFAS test report on the Dome 2 AF03 (client-commissioned; issued 2025-01-03) |
| Measured capacity (Consumer Reports) | 3.2 qt | 5 qt |
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 →Typhur Dome 2 (AF03; refreshed AF05)
Pros
- Published PFAS test report from TÜV Rheinland
- Top Consumer Reports score for cleaning
- Top and bottom heaters, wide single-layer basket
- Self-clean cycle
- Dishwasher-safe basket
Cons
- Premium price
- About 20 in deep and 20 lb
- Controls are not the most intuitive, per Consumer Reports
- Only 5 qt measured capacity
Worth it for buyers who want documentation behind a ceramic claim and have the money and space. Others get better value from the Sync.
Full Typhur Dome 2 (AF03; refreshed AF05) 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.