Best Budget Dual-Zone
Tower
Tower Vortx 9L Duo T17088
8.4/ 10
Amazon: 4.3★ from 22,000 ratings
£79.99
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Key features
- Dual baskets (2 × 4.5L = 9L total)
- Smart Finish synchronisation
- 10 one-touch presets
- 2600W power
- 60-minute timer
- Non-stick coated baskets
- 1-year warranty (3 with registration)
Our verdict
The Tower Vortx 9L Duo delivers dual-basket air frying at roughly a third of the Ninja's price — and in blind taste tests, the results are remarkably close. Two 4.5L baskets operate independently, and the Smart Finish function coordinates timing so both sides finish together. Build quality understandably doesn't match Ninja's premium feel, but at under £80 it's an absolute bargain. If you want to try dual-zone cooking without the commitment of a £200+ appliance, the Tower is the obvious starting point.
Pros
- ✓Incredible value — under £80
- ✓Dual-zone cooking at a budget price
- ✓Smart Finish works well
- ✓Decent 9L capacity
- ✓22,000+ reviews prove reliability
Cons
- ✗Build quality not as premium as Ninja
- ✗Baskets feel lighter and less robust
- ✗Non-stick coating less durable long-term
- ✗Can be quite loud
