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Balter HL-500M vs Tristar FR-6956

What HL-500M does better (3) and where FR-6956 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Balter HL-500M
Balter · 2020HL-500M
4.3Score
3 advantages
Higher score
vs
Tristar FR-6956
Tristar · 2020FR-6956
3.8Score
1 advantage≈ US$80
3.2Power & capacity3.1
4.1Versatility4.1
5.3Controls & convenience2.0

Why is HL-500M better than FR-6956?

  1. Power1,500 W vs 500 W3×
  2. Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)5 l vs 4.5 l+11%
  3. DisplayTouchscreen vs None (dials / switches)

Why is FR-6956 better than HL-500M?

  1. Max. temperature180 °C vs 200 °C+11%
Specifications

Side by side

Tristar FR-6956Tristar FR-6956≈ US$803.8
Power & capacity
Power1,500 W500 W
Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)5 l4.5 l
Max. temperature180 °C200 °C
Cooking modes
FunctionsAir fry, ReheatAir fry
SteamingNoNo
BakingNoNo
Grill functionNoNo
DehydratingNoNo
Keep warmNoNo
Baskets / cooking zones11
Viewing windowNoNo
Controls & smart
DisplayTouchscreenNone (dials / switches)
Timer—No
Design & build
Dishwasher-safe partsNoNo
Non-stick coatingNoNo
HousingStainless steelPlastic
ColoursSilverBlack
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