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Balter HL-126 vs Steba HF 5000 XL

What HL-126 does better (2) and where HF 5000 XL wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Balter HL-126
Balter · 2018HL-126
6.2Score
2 advantages≈ US$65
vs
Steba HF 5000 XL
Steba · 2018HF 5000 XL
7.3Score
3 advantages≈ US$70
Higher score
3.4Power & capacity5.1
7.0Versatility8.9
8.8Controls & convenience6.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

HL-126HF 5000 XL
260 × 310260345 × 370420
HL-126HF 5000 XLDifference
Height310 mm370 mm−60 mm
Width260 mm345 mm−85 mm
Depth260 mm420 mm−160 mm

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is HL-126 better than HF 5000 XL?

  1. Dishwasher-safe partsYes · HF 5000 XL: No
  2. Max. temperature200 °C vs 180 °C+11%

Why is HF 5000 XL better than HL-126?

  1. Power1,500 W vs 1,800 W+20%
  2. Keep warmNo · HL-126: Yes
  3. DisplayNone (dials / switches) vs LCD
Specifications

Side by side

Balter HL-126Balter HL-126≈ US$656.2
Steba HF 5000 XLSteba HF 5000 XL≈ US$707.3
Power & capacity
Power1,500 W1,800 W
Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)2.7 l—
Max. temperature200 °C180 °C
Min. temperature80 °C—
Cooking modes
FunctionsCook, Air fry, Bake, Roast, GrillCook, Air fry, Bake, Grill, Keep warm
SteamingNoNo
BakingYesYes
Grill functionYesYes
DehydratingNoNo
Keep warmNoYes
Baskets / cooking zones11
Viewing windowNoNo
Controls & smart
DisplayNone (dials / switches)LCD
TimerYesYes
Max. timer30 min120 min
Design & build
Dishwasher-safe partsYesNo
Non-stick coatingYesYes
HousingStainless steelStainless steel
Cord storage—Yes
Width260 mm345 mm
Height310 mm370 mm
Depth260 mm420 mm
ColoursBlackBlack
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