Instant Pot
Instant Vortex Plus 6qt Air Fryer 6-in-1
$149.99Cheaper
Released 2020
Best Air Fryers · head-to-head
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Instant Vortex Plus 6qt Air Fryer 6-in-1 is cheaper at $149.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Instant Pot
$149.99Cheaper
Released 2020
Our Place
$185
Released 2023
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Instant Vortex Plus 6qt Air Fryer 6-in-1 is the cheaper at $149.99.
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $149.99 | $185 |
| Brand | Instant Pot | Our Place |
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Capacity qt | 6 | 13 |
| Type | basket | oven-style |
| Max temp f | 400 | 450 |
| Presets | 6 | 6 |
| Dishwasher safe | Yes | No |
| Wattage | 1700 | 1400 |
| Drawers | 1 | 1 |
| Release | 2020 | 2023 |
Sources — Instant Vortex Plus 6qt Air Fryer 6-in-1: instantpot.com (verified 2026-06-15). Our Place Wonder Oven 6-in-1: fromourplace.com (verified 2026-06-15).
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
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, 3 lab-tested.)
Praised: Crisp, evenly browned results on fries and chicken wings; Easy-to-use touchscreen control interface; Dishwasher-safe accessories / easy cleanup.
Flagged: Bulky, large countertop footprint; No printed recipes/guidance; relies on the Instant app; Minor design flaws: food falls under the tray, water seeps into the ClearCook window.
Three whitelisted testers (Reviewed, Tom's Guide, Real Homes) ran hands-on kitchen tests of this exact 6-in-1 model; no RTINGS/Serious Eats/Good Housekeeping review surfaced. All three praise the compact footprint, cute retro design, and strong toasting/baking. All three flag the imprecise analog time/temperature dials and hand-wash-only accessories. Verdict: a charming counter-space saver whose air-fry performance divides testers. (3 sourced reviews, 3 lab-tested.)
Praised: Compact footprint ideal for small kitchens/apartments; Excels at toasting, baking, and reheating small meals; Charming, cute retro design worth leaving on the counter.
Flagged: Analog time/temperature dials are imprecise; hard to set exactly; Accessories are hand-wash only (not dishwasher safe); Air-fry mode slower and less crisp than a standalone air fryer.