# Cosori Pro II Smart Air Fryer 5.8qt (CP158-AF) vs Instant Vortex Plus 6qt Air Fryer 6-in-1: specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the Cosori Pro II Smart Air Fryer 5.8qt (CP158-AF) (Cosori) and Instant Vortex Plus 6qt Air Fryer 6-in-1 (Instant Pot) among air fryers. Cosori Pro II Smart Air Fryer 5.8qt (CP158-AF) is the cheaper of the two at $124.99.

## Side by side

| Spec | Cosori Pro II Smart Air Fryer 5.8qt (CP158-AF) | Instant Vortex Plus 6qt Air Fryer 6-in-1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $124.99 | $149.99 |
| Brand | Cosori | Instant Pot |
| Released | 2021 | 2020 |
| Capacity qt | 5.8 | 6 |
| Type | basket | basket |
| Max temp f | 400 | 400 |
| Presets | 12 | 6 |
| Dishwasher safe | Yes | Yes |
| Wattage | 1700 | 1700 |
| Drawers | 1 | 1 |

## Key differences

- Capacity qt: Cosori Pro II Smart Air Fryer 5.8qt (CP158-AF) 5.8 vs Instant Vortex Plus 6qt Air Fryer 6-in-1 6
- Presets: Cosori Pro II Smart Air Fryer 5.8qt (CP158-AF) 12 vs Instant Vortex Plus 6qt Air Fryer 6-in-1 6

## What reviewers say

**Cosori Pro II Smart Air Fryer 5.8qt (CP158-AF)** — One whitelisted tester, Tom's Guide, gave this model a hands-on review, naming it the Cosori Pro II 5.8-Quart Smart Air Fryer (review SKU CS358-AF). It rated the fryer among the best for browning and crisping, measured 65.3 dB operating noise and a 128°F peak exterior temperature, and roasted a 3-lb chicken in about 40 minutes. It flagged sluggish touch controls and poor, uneven toasting. No other whitelisted outlet hands-on tested this exact Pro II Smart 5.8qt unit. (1 sourced review.)

**Instant Vortex Plus 6qt Air Fryer 6-in-1** — All three whitelisted outlets (Good Housekeeping, TechRadar, Reviewed) hands-on tested this exact Instant Vortex Plus 6-qt / 6-in-1 air fryer and recommend it: crisp, evenly browned results on fries and wings, fast cooking, dishwasher-safe cleanup, and an easy-to-use touchscreen. Good Housekeeping and Reviewed both single out the ClearCook viewing window as genuinely useful. Main gripes are no printed recipes (you lean on the Instant app), a bulky countertop footprint, and TechRadar's note that it is one of the pricier air fryers. The OdorErase filter divides testers. (3 sourced reviews.)

## Sources

- Cosori Pro II Smart Air Fryer 5.8qt (CP158-AF): https://us.vesync.com/product-detail/cosori-cp158-af-5-8qt-pro-air-fryer-342 (us.vesync.com, verified 2026-06-15)
- Instant Vortex Plus 6qt Air Fryer 6-in-1: https://instantpot.com/products/instant-vortex-plus-6qt-air-fryer (instantpot.com, verified 2026-06-15)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/air-fryers/cosori-pro-ii-af141-vs-instant-vortex-plus-6qt/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, Cosori Pro II Smart Air Fryer 5.8qt (CP158-AF) ($124.99) vs Instant Vortex Plus 6qt Air Fryer 6-in-1 ($149.99) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/air-fryers/cosori-pro-ii-af141-vs-instant-vortex-plus-6qt/
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