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Balter HL-126 vs Tristar FR-6980

What HL-126 does better (5) and where FR-6980 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Balter HL-126
Balter · 2018HL-126
6.2Score
5 advantages≈ US$65
Higher score
vs
Tristar FR-6980
Tristar · 2018FR-6980
3.8Score
0 advantages≈ US$75
3.4Power & capacity3.2
7.0Versatility2.5
8.8Controls & convenience2.2

Why is HL-126 better than FR-6980?

  1. Dishwasher-safe partsYes · FR-6980: No
  2. Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)2.7 l vs 2 l+35%
  3. BakingYes · FR-6980: No
  4. Grill functionYes · FR-6980: No
  5. Non-stick coatingYes · FR-6980: No

Why is FR-6980 better than HL-126?

FR-6980 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Balter HL-126Balter HL-126≈ US$656.2
Tristar FR-6980Tristar FR-6980≈ US$753.8
Power & capacity
Power1,500 W—
Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)2.7 l2 l
Max. temperature200 °C200 °C
Min. temperature80 °C80 °C
Cooking modes
FunctionsCook, Air fry, Bake, Roast, GrillAir fry, Reheat
SteamingNoNo
BakingYesNo
Grill functionYesNo
DehydratingNoNo
Keep warmNoNo
Baskets / cooking zones11
Viewing windowNoNo
Controls & smart
DisplayNone (dials / switches)None (dials / switches)
TimerYes—
Max. timer30 min—
Design & build
Dishwasher-safe partsYesNo
Non-stick coatingYesNo
HousingStainless steelPlastic
Width260 mm—
Height310 mm—
Depth260 mm—
ColoursBlackBlack
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