Instant Pot Vortex Plus
Score: 81/100
Ninja 4-in-1 Pro 4-in, grey
Score: 71/100Rankings
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 Ninja Air Fryer Pro offers a compact 4-in-1 design with high-temperature performance and dishwasher-safe parts, making it ideal for small households. Its lightweight build can be unstable and the short power cord restricts placement. Best suited for apartment dwellers who prioritize space efficiency over extensive feature sets.
| Attribute | | |
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3.8 L | 4.7 Lbest | |
1,600 W | 1,750 Wbest | |
205 °Cbest | 200 °C | |
| ↓ lower better | 4.082 kgbest | 4.69 kg |
6best | 4 | |
— | 120 Vbest | |
— | 2best | |
1 yrbest | 1 yrbest |
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Power(1) | ||
Power Wattage (W) | 1600 W | 1750 W |
Features(1) | ||
Number of Cooking Functions | 6 | 4 |
Controls(1) | ||
Control Type | Touchscreen | Digital |
Design & Build(3) | ||
Product Weight (kg) | 4.082 kg | 4.69 kg |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 28.0×33.2×25.9 cm cm | 26.4×28.7×37.7 cm cm |
Primary Material | Stainless steel | plastic |
Performance(2) | ||
Maximum Temperature (°C) | 205 °C | 200 °C |
Temperature Range (°C) | 35-205 °C | 40-210 °C |
General(1) | ||
Food Capacity (L) | 3.8 L | 4.7 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.
“Tom's Guide praises its high build quality, intuitive controls, sleek design fitting any kitchen, and non-compromising performance despite small size.”
“YouTube tester notes strong 400-450°F performance for frozen foods/quick dinners, effective crisper tray, but mentions lightweight/slippery build.”
Professional reviewers commend the Ninja Air Fryer Pro for its solid build, intuitive controls, and sleek, space-saving design, noting that it delivers strong high-temperature performance and effective crisping despite its small footprint. However, they also flag the lightweight chassis and short power cord as practical drawbacks that may affect stability and placement flexibility.
Everyday users consistently praise the fryer for producing crispy, low-fat results quickly, appreciating its generous capacity for small households and the ease of cleaning thanks to dishwasher-safe parts. Recurring complaints focus on the unit sliding on countertops, the limited cord length, and occasional need for preheating or fine-tuning cooking times.
