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Melchioni Gaia vs Tower Vortx T17186

What Gaia does better (3) and where Vortx T17186 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Melchioni Gaia
Melchioni · 2022Gaia
8.9Score
3 advantages≈ US$130
Higher score
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Tower Vortx T17186
7.6Score
2 advantages≈ US$130
9.2Power & capacity6.0
6.9Versatility7.1
7.0Controls & convenience8.3

Why is Gaia better than Vortx T17186?

  1. Power1,800 W vs 1,500 W+20%
  2. BakingYes · Vortx T17186: No
  3. Automatic programmes13 vs 11+18%

Why is Vortx T17186 better than Gaia?

  1. Grill functionNo · Gaia: Yes
  2. DehydratingNo · Gaia: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Melchioni GaiaMelchioni Gaia≈ US$1308.9
Tower Vortx T17186Tower Vortx T17186≈ US$1307.6
Power & capacity
Power1,800 W1,500 W
Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)—5 l
Automatic programmes1311
Max. temperature200 °C200 °C
Min. temperature50 °C—
Cooking modes
FunctionsAir fry, Bake—
SteamingNoNo
BakingYesNo
Grill functionNoYes
DehydratingNoYes
Keep warmNo—
Baskets / cooking zones11
Viewing windowNoNo
Rotating basket / rotisserie—No
Controls & smart
DisplayLCDLCD
TimerYesYes
Max. timer60 min60 min
Design & build
Dishwasher-safe partsNo—
Non-stick coatingYesYes
HousingPlastic—
Width—342 mm
Height—306 mm
Depth—260 mm
ColoursBlack—
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