Tower Vortx 9L Dual Basket (T17088)
Our verdict · The most basket capacity for the money here — it ranks last only because reviewers rate its crisping and build a step below the pricier picks.
Buy it if
Large 9L capacity for a low price
Skip it if
Reviewers rate crisping and build a step below pricier rivals
Where to get it
Tower Vortx 9L Dual Basket (T17088)
From ~£80
Indicative price at the time of review.
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Tower's Vortx 9L gives you the most basket capacity for the money here, with two 4.5L baskets that between them cater for a larger family or batch cooking, a punchy 2600W rating, 10 one-touch presets and a Smart Finish function to coordinate both baskets, and Tower claims meaningful energy savings against a conventional oven. It ranks last because the savings show elsewhere: reviewers rate its crisping and build a step below the pricier Ninja, Cosori and Instant models. It is still the right buy if your priority is maximum basket capacity on the tightest budget (~£80) and you can live with a more basic finish; step up to the AF400 or Cosori if even crisping and a quieter, more solid build matter more to you than headline capacity.
The good & the bad
Pros
- Large 9L capacity for a low price
- 10 one-touch presets with Smart Finish
- High 2600W power for quick results
Cons
- Reviewers rate crisping and build a step below pricier rivals
- Some reviews note it can run louder than quieter rivals
How it compares
| Pick | WATTB Score | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Ninja Foodi MAX Dual Zone AF400UK (9.5L) | 96/100 | From ~£165 (indicative) | overall |
| 2.Ninja Foodi FlexDrawer AF500UK (10.4L) | 92/100 | From ~£260 (indicative) | big single batches |
| 3.Cosori Dual Basket Air Fryer (8.5L) | 90/100 | From ~£130 (indicative) | value dual-zone |
| 4.Instant Vortex Plus VersaZone (8.5L) | 86/100 | From ~£110 (indicative) | convertible on a budget |
| 5.Tower Vortx 9L Dual Basket (T17088)This pick | 80/100 | From ~£80 (indicative) | a crowd on a tight budget |
Key facts
- Best for
- a crowd on a tight budget
- Typical cost
- From ~£80 (indicative)
- Total capacity
- 9L (2 x 4.5L baskets)
- Power
- 2600W
- Presets
- 10 one-touch programmes
- Key feature
- Smart Finish dual-basket sync
- Cleaning
- Non-stick, dishwasher-safe baskets
Researched by WATTB
- Published
- 31 August 2026
- Updated
- 31 August 2026
- Last verified
- 31 August 2026
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