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Tower Vortx T17169 vs Tristar FR-6994

What Vortx T17169 does better (3) and where FR-6994 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Tower Vortx T17169
6.8Score
3 advantages≈ US$75
Higher score
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Tristar FR-6994
Tristar · 2019FR-6994
5.5Score
2 advantages≈ US$70
5.9Power & capacity4.2
2.0Versatility7.0
8.9Controls & convenience4.7

Why is Vortx T17169 better than FR-6994?

  1. Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)6 l vs 4.5 l+33%
  2. Power1,700 W vs 1,500 W+13%
  3. DisplayTouchscreen vs None (dials / switches)

Why is FR-6994 better than Vortx T17169?

  1. BakingNo · Vortx T17169: Yes
  2. Grill functionNo · Vortx T17169: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Tower Vortx T17169Tower Vortx T17169≈ US$756.8
Tristar FR-6994Tristar FR-6994≈ US$705.5
Power & capacity
Power1,700 W1,500 W
Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)6 l4.5 l
Automatic programmes8—
Max. temperature200 °C200 °C
Min. temperature80 °C80 °C
Cooking modes
Functions—Air fry, Bake, Roast, Grill
SteamingNoNo
BakingNoYes
Grill functionNoYes
DehydratingNoNo
Keep warm—No
Baskets / cooking zones11
Viewing windowNoNo
Rotating basket / rotisserieNo—
Controls & smart
DisplayTouchscreenNone (dials / switches)
TimerYesYes
Design & build
Dishwasher-safe parts—No
Non-stick coatingYesYes
Housing—Plastic
Width378 mm—
Height280 mm—
Depth282 mm—
Colours—Black
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