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Instant Pot Vortex Plus vs ProfiCook PC-FR 1242

What Pot Vortex Plus does better (4) and where PC-FR 1242 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Instant Pot Vortex Plus
Instant · 2023Pot Vortex Plus
7.4Score
4 advantages≈ US$110
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ProfiCook PC-FR 1242
ProfiCook · 2023PC-FR 1242
7.2Score
5 advantages≈ US$100
5.3Power & capacity8.0
9.5Versatility6.0
3.9Controls & convenience3.6

Why is Pot Vortex Plus better than PC-FR 1242?

  1. Baskets / cooking zones2 vs 12×
  2. BakingYes · PC-FR 1242: No
  3. Grill functionYes · PC-FR 1242: No
  4. Viewing windowYes · PC-FR 1242: No

Why is PC-FR 1242 better than Pot Vortex Plus?

  1. Power1,700 W vs 2,400 W+41%
  2. Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)7.6 l vs 9 l+18%
  3. Keep warmNo · Pot Vortex Plus: Yes
  4. DisplayNone (dials / switches) vs LED
  5. Non-stick coatingNo · Pot Vortex Plus: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Power & capacity
Power1,700 W2,400 W
Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)7.6 l9 l
Max. temperature180 °C180 °C
Cooking modes
FunctionsAir fry, Bake, Roast, Grill, ReheatAir fry, Keep warm
SteamingNoNo
BakingYesNo
Grill functionYesNo
DehydratingNoNo
Keep warmNoYes
Baskets / cooking zones21
Viewing windowYesNo
Controls & smart
DisplayNone (dials / switches)LED
Timer—No
Design & build
Dishwasher-safe partsNoNo
Non-stick coatingNoYes
HousingStainless steelPlastic
ColoursBlackBlack
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