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Tower T17176 vs Tristar FR-6956

What T17176 does better (6) and where FR-6956 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Tower T17176
TowerT17176
9.1Score
6 advantages≈ US$75
Higher score
vs
Tristar FR-6956
Tristar · 2020FR-6956
3.8Score
0 advantages≈ US$80
8.5Power & capacity3.1
6.5Versatility4.1
9.3Controls & convenience2.0

Why is T17176 better than FR-6956?

  1. Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)8 l vs 4.5 l+78%
  2. Grill functionYes · FR-6956: No
  3. Keep warmYes · FR-6956: No
  4. Viewing windowYes · FR-6956: No
  5. DisplayLCD vs None (dials / switches)
  6. TimerYes · FR-6956: No

Why is FR-6956 better than T17176?

FR-6956 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Tower T17176Tower T17176≈ US$759.1
Tristar FR-6956Tristar FR-6956≈ US$803.8
Power & capacity
Power—500 W
Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)8 l4.5 l
Max. temperature200 °C200 °C
Min. temperature80 °C—
Cooking modes
Functions—Air fry
SteamingNoNo
BakingNoNo
Grill functionYesNo
DehydratingNoNo
Keep warmYesNo
Baskets / cooking zones11
Viewing windowYesNo
Rotating basket / rotisserieNo—
Controls & smart
DisplayLCDNone (dials / switches)
TimerYesNo
Max. timer60 min—
Design & build
Dishwasher-safe parts—No
Non-stick coating—No
Housing—Plastic
Width380 mm—
Height360 mm—
Depth320 mm—
Colours—Black
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