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Tower Vortx T17169 vs Tristar FR-6980

What Vortx T17169 does better (3) and where FR-6980 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Tower Vortx T17169
6.8Score
3 advantages≈ US$75
Higher score
vs
Tristar FR-6980
Tristar · 2018FR-6980
3.8Score
0 advantages≈ US$75
5.9Power & capacity3.2
2.0Versatility2.5
8.9Controls & convenience2.2

Why is Vortx T17169 better than FR-6980?

  1. Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)6 l vs 2 l3×
  2. DisplayTouchscreen vs None (dials / switches)
  3. Non-stick coatingYes · FR-6980: No

Why is FR-6980 better than Vortx T17169?

FR-6980 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Tower Vortx T17169Tower Vortx T17169≈ US$756.8
Tristar FR-6980Tristar FR-6980≈ US$753.8
Power & capacity
Power1,700 W—
Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)6 l2 l
Automatic programmes8—
Max. temperature200 °C200 °C
Min. temperature80 °C80 °C
Cooking modes
Functions—Air fry, Reheat
SteamingNoNo
BakingNoNo
Grill functionNoNo
DehydratingNoNo
Keep warm—No
Baskets / cooking zones11
Viewing windowNoNo
Rotating basket / rotisserieNo—
Controls & smart
DisplayTouchscreenNone (dials / switches)
TimerYes—
Design & build
Dishwasher-safe parts—No
Non-stick coatingYesNo
Housing—Plastic
Width378 mm—
Height280 mm—
Depth282 mm—
Colours—Black
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