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Tower Vortx T17149 vs Tristar FR-6994

What Vortx T17149 does better (3) and where FR-6994 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Tower Vortx T17149
7.4Score
3 advantages≈ US$70
Higher score
vs
Tristar FR-6994
Tristar · 2019FR-6994
5.5Score
1 advantage≈ US$70
7.6Power & capacity4.2
5.5Versatility7.1
6.6Controls & convenience4.8

Why is Vortx T17149 better than FR-6994?

  1. Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)7.2 l vs 4.5 l+60%
  2. Power1,650 W vs 1,500 W+10%
  3. DisplayTouchscreen vs None (dials / switches)

Why is FR-6994 better than Vortx T17149?

  1. Grill functionNo · Vortx T17149: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Tower Vortx T17149Tower Vortx T17149≈ US$707.4
Tristar FR-6994Tristar FR-6994≈ US$705.5
Power & capacity
Power1,650 W1,500 W
Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)7.2 l4.5 l
Automatic programmes11—
Max. temperature200 °C200 °C
Min. temperature—80 °C
Cooking modes
Functions—Air fry, Bake, Roast, Grill
SteamingNoNo
BakingYesYes
Grill functionNoYes
DehydratingNoNo
Keep warm—No
Baskets / cooking zones11
Viewing windowNoNo
Rotating basket / rotisserieNo—
Controls & smart
DisplayTouchscreenNone (dials / switches)
TimerYesYes
Max. timer60 min—
Design & build
Dishwasher-safe parts—No
Non-stick coatingYesYes
Housing—Plastic
Cord length0.8 m—
Width380 mm—
Height300 mm—
Depth324 mm—
Colours—Black
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