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- Benedetta vs Dual Basket T17218
Melchioni Benedetta vs Tower Dual Basket T17218
What Benedetta does better (5) and where Dual Basket T17218 wins (5) — every spec side by side.
vs
9.8Power & capacity9.4
5.7Versatility8.7
8.2Controls & convenience9.0
Dimensions
Size comparison
BenedettaDual Basket T17218
| Benedetta | Dual Basket T17218 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 465 mm | 298 mm | +167 mm |
| Width | 460 mm | 421 mm | +39 mm |
| Depth | 360 mm | 400 mm | −40 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Benedetta better than Dual Basket T17218?
- Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)30 l vs 9 l3.3×
- Automatic programmes18 vs 10+80%
- Min. temperature30 °C vs 80 °C2.7×
- Viewing windowYes · Dual Basket T17218: No
- Max. temperature230 °C vs 200 °C+15%
Why is Dual Basket T17218 better than Benedetta?
- Baskets / cooking zones1 vs 22×
- Power1,800 W vs 2,500 W+39%
- Grill functionNo · Benedetta: Yes
- Keep warmNo · Benedetta: Yes
- Non-stick coatingNo · Benedetta: Yes
Specifications
Side by side
| Power & capacity | ||
| Power | 1,800 W | 2,500 W |
| Capacity (bowl / basket / pot) | 30 l | 9 l |
| Automatic programmes | 18 | 10 |
| Max. temperature | 230 °C | 200 °C |
| Min. temperature | 30 °C | 80 °C |
| Cooking modes | ||
| Functions | Air fry | — |
| Steaming | No | No |
| Baking | No | No |
| Grill function | No | Yes |
| Dehydrating | No | No |
| Keep warm | No | Yes |
| Baskets / cooking zones | 1 | 2 |
| Sync / match finish | — | Yes |
| Viewing window | Yes | No |
| Rotating basket / rotisserie | — | No |
| Controls & smart | ||
| Display | Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
| Timer | — | Yes |
| Max. timer | — | 60 min |
| Design & build | ||
| Dishwasher-safe parts | No | — |
| Non-stick coating | No | Yes |
| Housing | Plastic | — |
| Width | 460 mm | 421 mm |
| Height | 465 mm | 298 mm |
| Depth | 360 mm | 400 mm |
| Colours | Black | — |
