Philips 4000 Series stacked twin basket air fryer assessment: Can this big Philips mannequin compete with the favored Ninja DoubleStack? I put it by way of its paces to seek out out

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The Philips 4000 series air fryer combines two of the biggest trends we are seeing in the world of appliances – healthy eating and vertical design. As customers become more conscious of what they are putting in their bodies, they also want smarter ways to cook and understanding how to choose the best air fryer is an important part of this with so many different designs and sizes out there.

Philips claims that its air fryer cooks chips evenly and to a crispy stage, with up to 90 per cent less fat than those dunked in a deep fat fryer.

Its unique design follows that of the likes of the Ninja DoubleStack – featured in our best Ninja air fryer roundup – and the more affordable Salter VertiCook View. But with a price tag of almost £270, is it deserving of a place on your worktop? 

 

Our verdict 

With its smart features, such as syncing the two independent drawers together and a reminder to shake halfway through cooking, combined with its sleek design, this air fryer gives the impression that it is built to last and has enough capacity to feed four people – perfect for small families or a couple who wants to throw a stress-free mid-week dinner party. 

I rated it three out of five stars simply because of the price. At £269.99, it is on the higher end of the air fryer range, venturing into the budget of a fully-blown oven. While it has impressive features, a chic appearance and a high capacity, I’m not entirely sure it warrants such a high price tag. 

How we test

Buyline’s team of testers put each appliance through a combination of repeatable number-based tests and real-world use. 

For this air fryer I measured performance based on how long it took to cook a variety of foods, including as well as measuring things like. Read more about how we test air fryers in our in-depth guide. 

Philips 4000 Series review 

Performance

I’ve used this air fryer for around three weeks, cooking a variety of frozen and fresh foods in it to test its different abilities. I decided to see how it would fare with frozen basa fillets in one basket and boiled carrots and broccoli in the other basket. The two baskets are independent of each other, meaning you can cook different foods at different temperatures but at the same time. 

I wanted to roast the vegetables at 200 °C and the fish at a slightly lower temperature to ensure it was cooked all the way through. It was easy for me to set the two different temperatures to cook simultaneously, which just added to the enjoyable experience. I was later able to alter the temperature, eventually finishing the fish at 200 °C to crisp up the batter. As the seafood took longer in the air fryer than the vegetables, I set up the convenient sync feature. 

It works by delaying the basket with the shorter cooking time so that both the 5L drawers can finish cooking together – even if they have different times and temperatures. Instead of being confined to the kitchen, eagerly watching the air fryer or having three timers set up on my phone, I could instead sit back and relax, knowing that once the air fryer beeped, the entire meal would be ready to plate up. 

The RapidAir technology means that the hot air from the top circulates around the food to ensure the meals are evenly cooked. The dusted basa fillet had a nice crunch to it, and the air fryer was decent when cooking fries. If I had a criticism, it would be that the maximum temperature is 200°C. 

I would’ve preferred it to go up to 220°C, as fries and roast potatoes usually cook better at higher temperatures. My Cosori was able to exceed 200°C, and I believe that this was the reason why it was able to achieve a greater crisp. The Philips also cooked mozzarella sticks and homemade falafel well, without sticking to the tray and in less than 15 minutes. 

Maintenance was pretty simple. You can put the drawers in the dishwasher, but I chose to hand-clean mine in soapy water with a mildly abrasive sponge. I would not recommend a harsh metal scrubber as it will likely strip away the coating

Design and features

Although it is a hefty air fryer, Philips has not compromised on its design. It’s extremely sleek and would easily fit into a modern, high-tech kitchen with its copper-coloured handles and handy touchscreen panel. It feels robust and built to last. What I love most about this air fryer is that it takes up around 45 per cent less space on worktops compared to other Philips products, which is a massive tick, especially if you live in a smaller apartment with limited worktop space.

I was also baffled at the amount I could cook at once. I feel it is very suitable for a family of four, as Philips claims it is able to cook up 1.4kg of fries, 2kg of vegetables, or 24 chicken drumsticks. I also love the shake feature, something I had on my Cosori air fryer and found extremely useful, especially when you are roasting vegetables or cooking frozen fries. 

In my opinion, it is essential to ensure chips get that crisp without the nasty excess oil. Unlike my old air fryer, you can watch your meal cook inside the Philips 4000 by simply clicking the lightbulb button. I found it very handy as I could easily keep an eye on my food while undertaking other tasks, such as washing up or preparing dessert. 

Value for money 

At £269.99, the Philips 4000 series air fryer is a premium product in a saturated market, and I would say that this is one of its biggest downsides. The packaging it came in was pretty bog standard. It didn’t come scratched or damaged, although it was difficult to get some of the stubborn sticky tape residue off the glossy black drawer.

According to Uswitch’s January 2026 figures, it would cost approximately 78p an hour, compared to mid-range models such as the Bosch Series 6 7.2L capacity air fryer, which costs around 20p an hour and retails for £159.99. 

Philips claims its model cooks food 40 per cent faster and saves 65 per cent more energy compared to cooking with an oven. This figure is based on internal lab measurement NA46x with salmon and chicken breast versus using an A-class oven; it states this result may vary per recipe. 

Read more about how much your air fryer costs to run vs an oven in our full guide. 

How does it rate online? 

Reaction to the Philips 4000 Series has generally been positive, with users stating that the product was easy to use, had a polished design, and was worth the money. However, it is worth noting that some of these reviews were incentivised, meaning the customer received a reward, sample or another benefit for their feedback. 

 

Why trust us 

Gina is a lifestyle reporter with three years of experience reviewing everything from supermarket Christmas sandwiches to heated clothes airers and the best beauty advent calendars. She enjoys cooking and, up until now, has been using the Cosori 4.7, 9-in-1 compact air fryer on a daily basis as it perfectly slotted into her small apartment. 

FAQs 

What is the difference between the Philips 3000 7.2L series and the Philips 4000 series air fryers? 

The Philips 3000 series air fryer has a smaller capacity of 7.2L, compared to 10L, and is not dual stacked, only offering a single cooking basket. However, it comes with accessories so that you can add a metal shelf to cook two things at once. It is also cheaper, priced at £151.99 on the Philips website, compared to £269.99. 

It has 16 cooking functions, which range from quick baking to stewing, along with a window where you can watch your food cook. The Philips 4000 air fryer has 13 cooking functions and is broken up into two 5L cooking baskets stacked on top of each other, both with the option to turn a lightbulb on to watch your meal cook. Both have dishwasher-safe baskets and a maximum temperature of 200 °C. 

How much food can the Philips 4000 series cook at once? 

Philips claims that the 10L double-stacked airfryer can ‘easily handle’ up to 1.4kg of fries, 2kg of vegetables, or 24 chicken drumsticks. Sunday roast lovers will rejoice as Philips states that this air fryer can fit a whole 1.2kg chicken in each 5L basket.