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Tower Vortx T17186 vs Tristar FR-6997

What Vortx T17186 does better (2) and where FR-6997 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Tower Vortx T17186
7.6Score
2 advantages≈ US$50
vs
Tristar FR-6997
Tristar · 2022FR-6997
7.7Score
3 advantages≈ US$65
Higher score
6.0Power & capacity6.5
7.0Versatility7.6
8.4Controls & convenience7.0

Why is Vortx T17186 better than FR-6997?

  1. Automatic programmes11 vs 8+38%
  2. DehydratingYes · FR-6997: No

Why is FR-6997 better than Vortx T17186?

  1. Power1,500 W vs 1,800 W+20%
  2. Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)5 l vs 6 l+20%
  3. BakingNo · Vortx T17186: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Tower Vortx T17186Tower Vortx T17186≈ US$507.6
Tristar FR-6997Tristar FR-6997≈ US$657.7
Power & capacity
Power1,500 W1,800 W
Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)5 l6 l
Automatic programmes118
Max. temperature200 °C200 °C
Cooking modes
Functions—Air fry, Bake, Roast, Grill
SteamingNoNo
BakingNoYes
Grill functionYesYes
DehydratingYesNo
Keep warm—No
Baskets / cooking zones11
Viewing windowNoNo
Rotating basket / rotisserieNo—
Controls & smart
DisplayLCDLCD
TimerYesYes
Max. timer60 min60 min
Design & build
Dishwasher-safe parts—No
Non-stick coatingYesYes
Housing—Plastic
Width342 mm—
Height306 mm—
Depth260 mm—
Colours—Black, Silver
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