The decision in plain terms
Choose Dual Blaze 6.8-Quart Smart if you want one undivided cooking basket. Choose 9.0-Quart Dual Basket if two baskets suit foods with separate settings.
The key tradeoff is shared cooking area versus separate zones. A total quart figure does not tell you which large items fit into each drawer. There is no hands-on performance winner or live-price winner in this comparison.
The documented differences
| Specification | Dual Blaze 6.8-Quart Smart CAF-P583S-KUS · US | 9.0-Quart Dual Basket CAF-R901-AUS · US |
|---|---|---|
| Total capacity (qt) | 6.8 | 9 |
| Layout | single | dual |
| Baskets | 1 | 2 |
| Width (in) | Unknown | Unknown |
| Depth (in) | Unknown | Unknown |
| Height (in) | Unknown | Unknown |
| Rated power (W) | 1750 | 1750 |
| Cleaning | Unknown | Unknown |
| Documented modes | Air Fry,Roast,Bake,Broil,Reheat,Dehydrate,Chicken,Steak,Seafood,Veggies,Fries,Frozen,Keep Warm | Air Fry,Roast,Reheat,Bake,Broil,Dehydrate |
| Warranty statement | Unknown | Unknown |
What could change your choice
Measure the food footprint you need, inspect the manual's clearance instructions and confirm exact-model accessories. Unknown dimensions and coating chemistry are not equivalent to zero or an adverse finding. Current price, stock and personal budget can reverse a specification-based preference.
CAF-P583S-KUS: official source
CAF-R901-AUS: official source
CAF-P583S-KUS: model-specific notes and limitations
Single basket with upper and lower heating elements. VeSync app control is documented. Exterior dimensions reported as 11.7 × 12.9 × 13.8 in; horizontal axes await verification. 2026-10-03: exact US manual asks for 5 in behind and above plus room to remove the basket; side clearance is unquantified, so full operating clearance remains unknown. Its listed dimensions also lack axis labels.
CAF-R901-AUS: model-specific notes and limitations
Two independently controlled drawers with viewing windows and shake reminder. Exterior dimensions including handle reported as 17.3 × 15.4 × 11.9 in; horizontal axes await verification. Exact manual requires at least 5 inches behind and above plus basket-removal room; side clearance and opening distance remain unknown. Broil works in only one basket at a time and cannot use Sync Cook.
basket and crisper plate: Exact manufacturer manual describes aluminum metal with a nonstick coating; coating chemistry is not specified. Source
Sources verified 2026-09-14. Comparison is based on manufacturer statements, not our testing.