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Salter EK4548 vs Tower Vortx T17186

What EK4548 does better (3) and where Vortx T17186 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Salter EK4548
Salter · 2022EK4548
5.9Score
3 advantages≈ US$140
vs
Tower Vortx T17186
7.6Score
4 advantages≈ US$130
Higher score
5.9Power & capacity6.0
4.1Versatility7.1
5.2Controls & convenience8.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

EK4548Vortx T17186
155 × 121342 × 306260
EK4548Vortx T17186Difference
Height121 mm306 mm−185 mm
Width155 mm342 mm−187 mm

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is EK4548 better than Vortx T17186?

  1. Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)8 l vs 5 l+60%
  2. Power1,750 W vs 1,500 W+17%
  3. DisplayTouchscreen vs LCD

Why is Vortx T17186 better than EK4548?

  1. Grill functionNo · EK4548: Yes
  2. DehydratingNo · EK4548: Yes
  3. Non-stick coatingNo · EK4548: Yes
  4. Max. temperature180 °C vs 200 °C+11%
Specifications

Side by side

Salter EK4548Salter EK4548≈ US$1405.9
Tower Vortx T17186Tower Vortx T17186≈ US$1307.6
Power & capacity
Power1,750 W1,500 W
Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)8 l5 l
Automatic programmes—11
Max. temperature180 °C200 °C
Cooking modes
FunctionsAir fry, Reheat—
SteamingNoNo
BakingNoNo
Grill functionNoYes
DehydratingNoYes
Keep warmNo—
Baskets / cooking zones11
Viewing windowNoNo
Rotating basket / rotisserie—No
Controls & smart
DisplayTouchscreenLCD
Timer—Yes
Max. timer—60 min
Design & build
Dishwasher-safe partsNo—
Non-stick coatingNoYes
HousingPlastic—
Width155 mm342 mm
Height121 mm306 mm
Depth—260 mm
ColoursBlack—
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