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Tower Vortx T17186 vs Zelmer ZAF5501W

What Vortx T17186 does better (4) and where ZAF5501W wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Tower Vortx T17186
7.6Score
4 advantages≈ US$130
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Zelmer ZAF5501W
Zelmer · 2025ZAF5501W
4.7Score
0 advantages≈ US$130
6.0Power & capacity4.8
7.1Versatility2.5

Why is Vortx T17186 better than ZAF5501W?

  1. Automatic programmes11 vs 8+38%
  2. Grill functionYes · ZAF5501W: No
  3. DehydratingYes · ZAF5501W: No
  4. DisplayLCD vs None (dials / switches)

Why is ZAF5501W better than Vortx T17186?

ZAF5501W has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Tower Vortx T17186Tower Vortx T17186≈ US$1307.6
Zelmer ZAF5501WZelmer ZAF5501W≈ US$1304.7
Power & capacity
Power1,500 W1,500 W
Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)5 l5 l
Automatic programmes118
Max. temperature200 °C200 °C
Min. temperature—80 °C
Cooking modes
Functions—Air fry
SteamingNoNo
BakingNoNo
Grill functionYesNo
DehydratingYesNo
Keep warm—No
Baskets / cooking zones11
Viewing windowNo—
Rotating basket / rotisserieNo—
Controls & smart
DisplayLCDNone (dials / switches)
TimerYesYes
Max. timer60 min—
Design & build
Non-stick coatingYes—
Housing—Plastic
Width342 mm—
Height306 mm—
Depth260 mm—
Colours—White
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