Instant Pot Vortex Plus
Score: 81/100
Cosori TurboBlaze 6 Qt Air Fryer
Score: 79/100Rankings
The Instant Vortex Plus 4QT offers six versatile cooking functions in a compact, stainless-steel package with dishwasher-safe accessories. Its small capacity and single-basket design limit batch cooking for larger families. Best suited for couples or small households needing a space-saving, multi-function air fryer.
The COSORI TurboBlaze 6-Qt Air Fryer features a fast DC motor, nine cooking presets, and a premium ceramic coating for healthy, even results. Its trade-offs include a harder-to-clean coating and lack of manual fan speed control. Ideal for small-to-medium households seeking quick, versatile air-frying with advanced functions like proofing and dehydrating.
| Attribute | | |
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3.8 L | 5.7 Lbest | |
1,600 W | 1,725 Wbest | |
205 °C | 232 °Cbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 4.082 kgbest | 5.99 kg |
6 | 9best | |
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— | 4best | |
1 yrbest | 1 yrbest |
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| Attribute | | |
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Power(1) | ||
Power Wattage (W) | 1600 W | 1725 W |
Features(1) | ||
Number of Cooking Functions | 6 | 9 |
Design & Build(3) | ||
Product Weight (kg) | 4.082 kg | 5.99 kg |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 28.0×33.2×25.9 cm cm | 30.23×29.97×36.58 cm cm |
Primary Material | Stainless steel | ceramic |
Display(1) | ||
Display Type | Touchscreen | Digital |
Performance(2) | ||
Maximum Temperature (°C) | 205 °C | 232 °C |
Temperature Range (°C) | 35-205 °C | 32-232 °C |
General(1) | ||
Food Capacity (L) | 3.8 L | 5.7 L |
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Professional reviewers describe the Instant Pot Vortex Plus 4QT as a powerful yet compact solution that delivers quick, even heating thanks to its 1,500-1,600 W output. They commend its six cooking functions for providing versatility that replaces several kitchen appliances, and they appreciate the touchscreen interface and dishwasher-safe non-stick basket as convenient, quality-of-life features. However, they note the limited 4-quart capacity and single-basket design as drawbacks for larger households, and they point out the lack of induction compatibility as a minor limitation.
Everyday users consistently highlight the appliance's ease of use, compact size, and reliable cooking results, especially for frozen appetizers and single-portion meals. The most common complaints revolve around the small 4-quart capacity, which forces sequential cooking for larger meals or multiple items, and the single-basket design that slows down multi-item preparation.
“best performer for the price”
“Crispy, even results on fries, steaks, frozen foods; versatile for reheating pizza or proofing dough without drying; fast cooking”
Professional reviewers praise the TurboBlaze for its generous capacity, large basket surface, and the combination of five high-speed fan settings with nine versatile presets, which together produce even, crispy results. The DC motor's claimed 46 % speed advantage over AC-motor models is highlighted as a key differentiator, though critics note the ceramic coating's cleaning difficulty and the absence of manual fan control.
Everyday users love the crispiness and speed, especially for fries, steaks, frozen foods, and reheated leftovers. The ability to proof dough and dehydrate jerky is frequently mentioned as a standout feature. Recurring complaints focus on the ceramic coating's upkeep, fixed temperatures on certain presets, and the unit's shape making storage tricky.
