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Tower Vortx T17186 vs Tristar FR-6964

What Vortx T17186 does better (4) and where FR-6964 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Tower Vortx T17186
7.6Score
4 advantages≈ US$130
Higher score
vs
Tristar FR-6964
Tristar · 2020FR-6964
6.6Score
2 advantages≈ US$150
6.0Power & capacity8.9
7.1Versatility2.5
8.3Controls & convenience2.2

Why is Vortx T17186 better than FR-6964?

  1. Grill functionYes · FR-6964: No
  2. DehydratingYes · FR-6964: No
  3. DisplayLCD vs None (dials / switches)
  4. Non-stick coatingYes · FR-6964: No

Why is FR-6964 better than Vortx T17186?

  1. Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)5 l vs 10 l2×
  2. Power1,500 W vs 1,800 W+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Tower Vortx T17186Tower Vortx T17186≈ US$1307.6
Tristar FR-6964Tristar FR-6964≈ US$1506.6
Power & capacity
Power1,500 W1,800 W
Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)5 l10 l
Automatic programmes11—
Max. temperature200 °C200 °C
Min. temperature—80 °C
Cooking modes
Functions—Air fry, Reheat
SteamingNoNo
BakingNoNo
Grill functionYesNo
DehydratingYesNo
Keep warm—No
Baskets / cooking zones11
Viewing windowNoNo
Rotating basket / rotisserieNo—
Controls & smart
DisplayLCDNone (dials / switches)
TimerYes—
Max. timer60 min—
Design & build
Dishwasher-safe parts—No
Non-stick coatingYesNo
Housing—Plastic
Width342 mm—
Height306 mm—
Depth260 mm—
Colours—Black
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