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Tower Vortx T17174 vs Tristar FR-6997

What Vortx T17174 does better (2) and where FR-6997 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Tower Vortx T17174
6.2Score
2 advantages≈ US$65
vs
Tristar FR-6997
Tristar · 2022FR-6997
7.7Score
3 advantages≈ US$65
Higher score
3.1Power & capacity6.5
6.9Versatility7.7
9.3Controls & convenience7.0

Why is Vortx T17174 better than FR-6997?

  1. Keep warmYes · FR-6997: No
  2. Viewing windowYes · FR-6997: No

Why is FR-6997 better than Vortx T17174?

  1. Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)4 l vs 6 l+50%
  2. Power1,300 W vs 1,800 W+38%
  3. BakingNo · Vortx T17174: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Tower Vortx T17174Tower Vortx T17174≈ US$656.2
Tristar FR-6997Tristar FR-6997≈ US$657.7
Power & capacity
Power1,300 W1,800 W
Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)4 l6 l
Automatic programmes—8
Max. temperature200 °C200 °C
Cooking modes
Functions—Air fry, Bake, Roast, Grill
SteamingNoNo
BakingNoYes
Grill functionYesYes
DehydratingNoNo
Keep warmYesNo
Baskets / cooking zones11
Viewing windowYesNo
Rotating basket / rotisserieNo—
Controls & smart
DisplayLCDLCD
TimerYesYes
Max. timer60 min60 min
Design & build
Dishwasher-safe parts—No
Non-stick coating—Yes
Housing—Plastic
Width250 mm—
Height278 mm—
Depth366 mm—
Colours—Black, Silver
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