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Xiaomi Smart Double Stack Air Fryer 12L
Xiaomi
- Award ID
- EPEI-BVA-2026-000023
- Methodology
- 2026.07-2
- Benchmark
- [email protected]
- Decision date
- 2026-07-25
- Overall score
- 78.0 / 100
- Award status
- Valid
Editorial award
Assessed on our own initiative
The manufacturer was not involved in this assessment, was not contacted about it, and paid nothing for it. The European Product Evaluation Institute selected this product itself and assessed it against the published category benchmark using publicly documented evidence only.
Product identity
- Manufacturer
- Xiaomi
- Product
- Xiaomi Smart Double Stack Air Fryer 12L
- Model
- —
- Identity state
- Confirmed
- Region focus
- EU
- Category
- Air Fryers
Xiaomi Smart Double Stack Air Fryer 12L
Benchmark placement
BenchmarkAir Fryers (basket, dual-zone, multifunction)
[email protected]Price classUpper mid-range€130–€220
Boundary calculationsUpper mid-range78.0 / 100Mid-range70.0 / 100
Verified European price
Reference price€134.99Documented price sources
| Source | Price | Date | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| mi.com | €199.99 | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Techinn (Tradeinn, ES) | €134.99 | 2026-07-25 | T3 |
Knock-out gates
- European price verified134.99 EURPassed
- Product identity confirmedXiaomi Smart Double Stack Air Fryer 12LPassed
- No active safety recallPassed
- CE marking and EU conformity of the appliance (low voltage, EMC, food contact)Assumed and disclosed (EU distribution; no contrary evidence)Passed
- Safety shut-off: automatic switch-off at timer end or when the basket is pulled out, OR documented overheat protectionAutomatische Abschaltung beim Herausnehmen des Korbs; schaltet nach Beendigung automatisch für 30 Minuten in den Warmhaltemodus. — https://www.mi.com/de/product/xiaomi-smart-double-stack-air-fryer-12l/Passed
- Adjustable temperature up to at least approx. 200 °C and timer with automatic switch-offThe time range of the Xiaomi Smart Double Stack Air Fryer 12L is up to 24 hours, and the temperature range is 40 - 230 ℃ — https://www.mi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-616311/Passed
Feature-to-evidence matching
Mandatory features
3| Feature | Status | Evidence | Point effect if matched |
|---|---|---|---|
| CE marking and EU conformity of the appliance (low voltage, EMC, food contact) | Assumed and disclosedT4 | Assumed as met: the product is verifiably sold through EU channels, for which the declaration of conformity is a legal precondition. No contrary evidence found. This assumption is fixed in the benchmark, not decided case by case. | — |
| Safety shut-off: automatic switch-off at timer end or when the basket is pulled out, OR documented overheat protection | VerifiedT2 | Automatische Abschaltung beim Herausnehmen des Korbs; schaltet nach Beendigung automatisch für 30 Minuten in den Warmhaltemodus. — https://www.mi.com/de/product/xiaomi-smart-double-stack-air-fryer-12l/ | — |
| Adjustable temperature up to at least approx. 200 °C and timer with automatic switch-off | VerifiedT2 | The time range of the Xiaomi Smart Double Stack Air Fryer 12L is up to 24 hours, and the temperature range is 40 - 230 ℃ — https://www.mi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-616311/ | — |
Expected in this price class
4| Feature | Status | Evidence | Point effect if matched |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two separate cooking zones (dual-zone/stacked) or XXL capacity from approx. 8 L | VerifiedT2 | has upper and lower double pot baskets, which can cook a variety of different foods at the same time. The dual pot baskets work simultaneously — https://www.mi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-616311/ | — |
| Sync/match function (zones finish together), flexible zone divider or — for single-chamber XXL — multiple cooking levels/rack accessories for parallel cooking | VerifiedT2 | One-touch synchronization function...SYNC Button...press the 'Sync' button and select the temperature and duration for each basket — https://www.mi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-616311/ | — |
| Turbo/max-crisp mode (approx. 230–240 °C) or viewing window with interior light | Not fulfilledT2 | Maximum temperature 230°C specified but no Turbo/Max-Crisp mode mentioned. No viewing window or interior lighting described in manual. — https://www.mi.com/global/support/user-guide-pdf/pa/xiaomi-smart-double-stack-air-fryer-12l-user-manual-english/ | — |
| At least approx. 6 preset programs and shake reminder | VerifiedT2 | has 14 firmware recipes...Food Turn-over Reminder...remind you to flip the food every 8 minutes — https://www.mi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-616311/ | — |
Above-class bonus features
13| Feature | Status | Evidence | Point effect if matched |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam cooking function (air fry + steam combination) | Not fulfilledT2 | No steam or steam-cooking function mentioned in specifications, features, or cooking instructions. — https://www.mi.com/global/support/user-guide-pdf/pa/xiaomi-smart-double-stack-air-fryer-12l-user-manual-english/ | +4 |
| PFAS/PTFE-free coating (e.g. ceramic) or stainless-steel basket | Not verified | No usable evidence recorded | +4 |
| Features clearly above class expectation (e.g. dual-zone/viewing window/240 °C in budget or mid class) | Not verified | No usable evidence recorded | +4 |
| Integrated cooking probe / smart core-temperature thermometer | Not fulfilledT2 | No integrated temperature probe or smart thermometer mentioned in manual. — https://www.mi.com/global/support/user-guide-pdf/pa/xiaomi-smart-double-stack-air-fryer-12l-user-manual-english/ | +3 |
| Viewing window with interior light (check food without opening) | Not fulfilledT2 | No viewing window or interior lighting feature described in manual or product overview. — https://www.mi.com/global/support/user-guide-pdf/pa/xiaomi-smart-double-stack-air-fryer-12l-user-manual-english/ | +3 |
| Basket/drawer/inserts available as spare parts from EU retailers | Not verified | No usable evidence recorded | +3 |
| Advertised quiet operation below approx. 55 dB(A) (silence models) | Not fulfilledT2 | The Xiaomi Smart Double Stack Air Fryer 12L produces about 50 - 60 dB of noise [not advertised as under 55dB; falls at/above threshold] — https://www.mi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-616311/ | +3 |
| App connectivity usable in the EU (DE/EN) below the premium class | Not verified | No usable evidence recorded | +3 |
| Local control without mandatory cloud (e.g. official Matter/Home Assistant support) | VerifiedT2 | Device has full local button control without Wi-Fi/app requirement. Manual control via L/R buttons allows temperature (40-230°C) and time (1 min - 8 hours) adjustment independently of cloud. — https://www.mi.com/global/support/user-guide-pdf/pa/xiaomi-smart-double-stack-air-fryer-12l-user-manual-english/ | +3 |
| Dehydrate function (low temperatures from approx. 35–60 °C) | VerifiedT2 | Trockenmodus zum Entfernen von Feuchtigkeit; Getrocknete Früchte-Programm bei 60°C. — https://www.mi.com/de/product/xiaomi-smart-double-stack-air-fryer-12l/ | +2 |
| Extensive accessories included (grill rack, skewers, baking tin etc.) | VerifiedT2 | comes standard with...grill × 2, frying plate × 1...double pot basket and double frying basket — https://www.mi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-616311/ | +2 |
| Keep-warm function | VerifiedT2 | Keep Warm is on by default...keep warm time is 30 minutes, and keep warm temperature is 80 °C — https://www.mi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-616311/ | +2 |
| Metal/stainless-steel front or metal housing elements (per datasheet) | Not verified | No usable evidence recorded | +2 |
Negative characteristics
6| Feature | Status | Evidence | Point effect if matched |
|---|---|---|---|
| Repeatedly documented non-stick coating peeling after short use | Not fulfilledT2 | as long as hard objects such as sharp objects and steel wire balls are not used, the coating will not fall off [no documented peeling issues] — https://www.mi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-616311/ | -5 |
| Documented (test report/privacy policy): app data processing exclusively outside the EU without a GDPR privacy statement | Not verified | No usable evidence recorded | -4 |
| Core functions/recipes only usable with forced account or subscription | Not fulfilledT2 | Device operates with full local control without account/app. Cloud recipes require Xiaomi Home app, but core air-frying functions work independently via local button control. — https://www.mi.com/global/support/user-guide-pdf/pa/xiaomi-smart-double-stack-air-fryer-12l-user-manual-english/ | -4 |
| Pollutant finding from a lab test or persistent plastic odor reported in several independent sources | Not fulfilledT2 | product is sealed...will result in residual normal odors...emit a small amount of white smoke or odor, which is normal [described as expected behavior, not persistent problem] — https://www.mi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-616311/ | -4 |
| Repeatedly documented very loud operation (well above approx. 65 dB(A)) | Not fulfilledT2 | The Xiaomi Smart Double Stack Air Fryer 12L produces about 50 - 60 dB [below 65dB threshold] — https://www.mi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-616311/ | -3 |
| Repeatedly documented: no user manual in the language of the target EU market (English/Chinese only) | Not verified | No usable evidence recorded | -3 |
Warranty
—months
No usable evidence recorded
Deterministic score derivation
| Calculation line | Change | Running total |
|---|---|---|
| Base score (all class expectations met) | +70 | 70.0 |
| Class expectation not met: Turbo/max-crisp mode (approx. 230–240 °C) or viewing window with interior light | −6 | 64.0 |
| Bonus feature: Local control without mandatory cloud (e.g. official Matter/Home Assistant support) | +3 | — |
| Bonus feature: Dehydrate function (low temperatures from approx. 35–60 °C) | +2 | — |
| Bonus feature: Extensive accessories included (grill rack, skewers, baking tin etc.) | +2 | — |
| Bonus feature: Keep-warm function | +2 | — |
| Bonus features subtotal | +9 | 73.0 |
| Warranty (unknown → EU baseline 24 months) | +0 | 73.0 |
| Price position in class ‘Upper mid-range’ | +5 | 78.0 |
| Total (clamped 0–100) | = | 78.0 |
Data gaps and limitations
- Warranty terms
Additional evidence register
| Type | Source and excerpt | Date | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer source | https://www.mi.com/de/product/xiaomi-smart-double-stack-air-fryer-12l/ Seite über den institutseigenen Browser gelesen (Server-Abruf durch robots.txt/Bot-Schutz gesperrt). | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://www.mi.com/de/product/xiaomi-smart-double-stack-air-fryer-12l/ JSON-LD-Angebot auf der Herstellerseite (xiaomi-smart-double-stack-air-fryer-12l) | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://www.mi.com/de/product/xiaomi-smart-double-stack-air-fryer-12l/ Automatische Abschaltung beim Herausnehmen des Korbs; schaltet nach Beendigung automatisch für 30 Minuten in den Warmhaltemodus. | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://www.mi.com/de/product/xiaomi-smart-double-stack-air-fryer-12l/ Weiter Temperaturbereich von 40–230°C; Intelligenter 24-Stunden-Timer mit automatischer Abschaltung. | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://www.mi.com/de/product/xiaomi-smart-double-stack-air-fryer-12l/ 14 voreingestellte Modi: Pommes frites, Steak, Gemüse, Hähnchenschenkel, Kuchen, Pizza, Fisch, Getrocknete Früchte, Doppelschicht-Garen (5), Aufwärmen. | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://www.mi.com/de/product/xiaomi-smart-double-stack-air-fryer-12l/ Mit lebensmittelechter Antihaftbeschichtung; die Körbe und Accessoires sind spülmaschinenfest. | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://www.mi.com/de/product/xiaomi-smart-double-stack-air-fryer-12l/ Starke Leistung von 2800W (deutlich über 1300–1500W). | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://www.mi.com/de/product/xiaomi-smart-double-stack-air-fryer-12l/ Großes HD-Farbdisplay; interaktives LCD-Farbdisplay mit unabhängiger Steuerung beider Körbe; Temperatur 40–230°C wählbar. | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://www.mi.com/de/product/xiaomi-smart-double-stack-air-fryer-12l/ 14 voreingestellte Modi (deutlich über 8). | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://www.mi.com/de/product/xiaomi-smart-double-stack-air-fryer-12l/ Wende-Erinnerungen mit Anzeigeleuchte und Signalton; keine explizite Vorheizfunktion genannt, aber Shake-Reminder dokumentiert. | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://www.mi.com/de/product/xiaomi-smart-double-stack-air-fryer-12l/ 2800W (deutlich über 1600–1800W). | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://www.mi.com/de/product/xiaomi-smart-double-stack-air-fryer-12l/ Doppelschicht-Körbe mit 12L Fassungsvermögen; zwei separate Körbe, Doppelgrill-Design mit unabhängiger Steuerung beider Zonen. | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://www.mi.com/de/product/xiaomi-smart-double-stack-air-fryer-12l/ One-Touch-Synchronisierung; beide Körbe werden gleichzeitig fertig; SYNC-Taste für separate Einstellungen pro Korb. | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://www.mi.com/de/product/xiaomi-smart-double-stack-air-fryer-12l/ 14 voreingestellte Modi und Wende-Erinnerungen dokumentiert. | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://www.mi.com/de/product/xiaomi-smart-double-stack-air-fryer-12l/ Getrocknete Früchte (Trocknungsfunktion bei 60°C); Trockenmodus zum Entfernen von Feuchtigkeit; Doppelgrill-Design (Grillfunktion). | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://www.mi.com/de/product/xiaomi-smart-double-stack-air-fryer-12l/ Vernetzung mit der Xiaomi Home App mit 100 beliebten Rezepten; keine Gartemperatur-Sonde genannt. | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://www.mi.com/de/product/xiaomi-smart-double-stack-air-fryer-12l/ Doppelschicht-Körbe mit 12L Fassungsvermögen. | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://www.mi.com/de/product/xiaomi-smart-double-stack-air-fryer-12l/ Trockenmodus zum Entfernen von Feuchtigkeit; Getrocknete Früchte-Programm bei 60°C. | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://www.mi.com/de/product/xiaomi-smart-double-stack-air-fryer-12l/ Schaltet nach Beendigung automatisch für 30 Minuten in den Warmhaltemodus. | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://www.mi.com/global/product/xiaomi-smart-double-stack-air-fryer-… Seite über den institutseigenen Browser gelesen (Server-Abruf durch robots.txt/Bot-Schutz gesperrt). | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://www.mi.com/global/product/xiaomi-smart-double-stack-air-fryer-… Xiaomi Smart Double Stack Air Fryer 12L; Rated capacity: 12L | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://www.mi.com/global/product/xiaomi-smart-double-stack-air-fryer-… Rated capacity: 12L | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://www.mi.com/global/product/xiaomi-smart-double-stack-air-fryer-… Rated power: 2800W | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://www.mi.com/global/product/xiaomi-smart-double-stack-air-fryer-… Rated power: 2800W | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://www.mi.com/global/product/xiaomi-smart-double-stack-air-fryer-… Package contents: grill x2, frying plate x1 | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://www.mi.com/global/support/user-guide-pdf/pa/xiaomi-smart-doubl… Seite über den institutseigenen Browser gelesen (Server-Abruf durch robots.txt/Bot-Schutz gesperrt). | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://www.mi.com/global/support/user-guide-pdf/pa/xiaomi-smart-doubl… The temperature can be adjusted between 40°C and 230°C; the time can be set from 1 minute to 8 hours. | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://www.mi.com/global/support/user-guide-pdf/pa/xiaomi-smart-doubl… The baskets can be washed in water or cleaned in a dishwasher; the basket coating is non-stick. The frying plate and grill can be detached and cleaned in a dishwasher. | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://www.mi.com/global/support/user-guide-pdf/pa/xiaomi-smart-doubl… Rated Power: 1700 W (exceeds 1300-1500 W requirement) | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://www.mi.com/global/support/user-guide-pdf/pa/xiaomi-smart-doubl… Digital display with L/R adjustment buttons. Precise temperature control: A short press will increase or decrease the temperature by 5°C, and a long press by 10°C. Time adjustable by 1-minute incremen | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
Final decisionEPEI-BVA-2026-000023
Deterministic outcome
Award threshold met
European Best Value Award78.0/ 100
78
70Award threshold
0100