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Tower Vortx T17149 vs Tristar FR-6997

What Vortx T17149 does better (3) and where FR-6997 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Tower Vortx T17149
7.4Score
3 advantages≈ US$70
vs
Tristar FR-6997
Tristar · 2022FR-6997
7.7Score
2 advantages≈ US$65
Higher score
7.6Power & capacity6.5
5.5Versatility7.7
6.6Controls & convenience7.0

Why is Vortx T17149 better than FR-6997?

  1. Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)7.2 l vs 6 l+20%
  2. Automatic programmes11 vs 8+38%
  3. DisplayTouchscreen vs LCD

Why is FR-6997 better than Vortx T17149?

  1. Power1,650 W vs 1,800 W+9%
  2. Grill functionNo · Vortx T17149: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Tower Vortx T17149Tower Vortx T17149≈ US$707.4
Tristar FR-6997Tristar FR-6997≈ US$657.7
Power & capacity
Power1,650 W1,800 W
Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)7.2 l6 l
Automatic programmes118
Max. temperature200 °C200 °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
DisplayTouchscreenLCD
TimerYesYes
Max. timer60 min60 min
Design & build
Dishwasher-safe parts—No
Non-stick coatingYesYes
Housing—Plastic
Cord length0.8 m—
Width380 mm—
Height300 mm—
Depth324 mm—
Colours—Black, Silver
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