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- HL-551T vs Vortx T17186
Balter HL-551T vs Tower Vortx T17186
What HL-551T does better (3) and where Vortx T17186 wins (2) — every spec side by side.
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5.7Power & capacity6.0
8.5Controls & convenience8.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
HL-551TVortx T17186
| HL-551T | Vortx T17186 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 290 mm | 306 mm | −16 mm |
| Width | 250 mm | 342 mm | −92 mm |
| Depth | 320 mm | 260 mm | +60 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is HL-551T better than Vortx T17186?
- Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)5.5 l vs 5 l+10%
- Viewing windowYes · Vortx T17186: No
- Automatic programmes12 vs 11+9%
Why is Vortx T17186 better than HL-551T?
- DisplayLED vs LCD
- Max. temperature190 °C vs 200 °C+5%
Specifications
Side by side
| Power & capacity | ||
| Power | 1,500 W | 1,500 W |
| Capacity (bowl / basket / pot) | 5.5 l | 5 l |
| Automatic programmes | 12 | 11 |
| Max. temperature | 190 °C | 200 °C |
| Cooking modes | ||
| Functions | Air fry | — |
| Steaming | — | No |
| Baking | — | No |
| Grill function | — | Yes |
| Dehydrating | — | Yes |
| Baskets / cooking zones | 1 | 1 |
| Viewing window | Yes | No |
| Rotating basket / rotisserie | — | No |
| Interior light | Yes | — |
| Controls & smart | ||
| Display | LED | LCD |
| Timer | Yes | Yes |
| Max. timer | — | 60 min |
| Design & build | ||
| Dishwasher-safe parts | No | — |
| Non-stick coating | Yes | Yes |
| Housing | Stainless steel | — |
| Width | 250 mm | 342 mm |
| Height | 290 mm | 306 mm |
| Depth | 320 mm | 260 mm |
| Colours | Black, Silver | — |
