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Steba HF 5000 XL vs Tristar FR-6980

What HF 5000 XL does better (5) and where FR-6980 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Steba HF 5000 XL
Steba · 2018HF 5000 XL
7.3Score
5 advantages≈ US$70
Higher score
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Tristar FR-6980
Tristar · 2018FR-6980
3.8Score
1 advantage≈ US$75
5.1Power & capacity3.2
8.9Versatility2.5
6.8Controls & convenience2.2

Why is HF 5000 XL better than FR-6980?

  1. BakingYes · FR-6980: No
  2. Grill functionYes · FR-6980: No
  3. Keep warmYes · FR-6980: No
  4. DisplayLCD vs None (dials / switches)
  5. Non-stick coatingYes · FR-6980: No

Why is FR-6980 better than HF 5000 XL?

  1. Max. temperature180 °C vs 200 °C+11%
Specifications

Side by side

Steba HF 5000 XLSteba HF 5000 XL≈ US$707.3
Tristar FR-6980Tristar FR-6980≈ US$753.8
Power & capacity
Power1,800 W—
Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)—2 l
Max. temperature180 °C200 °C
Min. temperature—80 °C
Cooking modes
FunctionsCook, Air fry, Bake, Grill, Keep warmAir fry, Reheat
SteamingNoNo
BakingYesNo
Grill functionYesNo
DehydratingNoNo
Keep warmYesNo
Baskets / cooking zones11
Viewing windowNoNo
Controls & smart
DisplayLCDNone (dials / switches)
TimerYes—
Max. timer120 min—
Design & build
Dishwasher-safe partsNoNo
Non-stick coatingYesNo
HousingStainless steelPlastic
Cord storageYes—
Width345 mm—
Height370 mm—
Depth420 mm—
ColoursBlackBlack
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