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Instant Omni Plus 18L Air Fryer Toaster Oven vs Panasonic FlashXpress Digital Side-by-Side Comparison
Instant Omni Plus 18L Air Fryer vs Panasonic FlashXpress Digital. Digital units, one medium-sized and one small, with apparent differences.
Instant Omni Plus 18L
Tested Using Methodology v1.0Panasonic Flashxpress
Tested Using Methodology v1.0
Overall Verdict
The medium-sized Instant Omni Plus 18L Air Fryer Toaster Oven and the small Panasonic FlashXpress are both digital units, one with and one without convection. The difference is too apparent between our pick for the best air fryer toaster oven and our pick for the best energy-saving toaster oven in the small category.
The FlashXpress has an interesting auto-pull rack and a few distinct cooking presets that are typical in a Japanese appliance. Unfortunately, its timer and temperature range are nowhere near as detailed and expansive as the Instant’s. The Omni Plus also has much better designed presets.
The Panasonic has a pretty decent overall cooking performance for a small unit. It can achieve really high heat (as high as 500°F) with a low power output of 1500 W. However, it’s hindered by the lack of cooking space and a relatively large footprint, not to mention not having a convection system.
On the other hand, the Omni Plus has a higher power draw and useful accessories like its rotisserie kit and air-fryer basket. These features allowed the Omni Plus to produce great results in all of our cooking tests, including toasting bread, baking pizza, roasting whole chicken, and especially air-frying fries where it got the highest score among our tested products.
Pros & Cons
- Informative and eye-catching package
- Smart Programs and cooking status bar
- Electrical safety feature for the door
- Convenient slide-out crumb tray
- Safeguards for all heating elements
- Complimentary app with detailed instructions and numerous recipes
- Helpful toggles
- Easy-to-clean stainless steel exterior
- Energy-efficient quartz and ceramic heating elements
- High-contrast digital display
- Internal lighting available
- Sturdy construction
- Easy-to-clean stainless steel exterior
- Cool-touch door handle
- Convenient slide-out crumb tray
- Touchscreen digital displays need more contrast
- The master-control knob can be confusing
- No safety mechanism for the door
- Having only one tray level
- Not particularly budget-friendly
Key Specs
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Analysis and Test Results
Performance
Toast
Pizza
Whole Roasted Chicken
Baked French Fries
Design
In the Box
Exterior
Control Panel
Cooking Functions
Interior
Power Cord
Accessories
Build Quality
Capacity
Usability
User Control
Ease of Use
Cleanability
Behind the Comparison
Alan Nguyen is a writer and product reviewer at HealthyKitchen101. His major in English language teaching taught him to present concise information. In addition to his cooking hobby, he values the practical aspects of household appliances.
Lap is Head of the Research, Testing, and Review Team (RTR Team) at HealthyKitchen101.com, where he directs and supervises the testing of kitchen gadgets and appliances.
Tuyet Pham is an award-winning Saigonese chef passionate about delicious and healthful foods. At HealthyKitchen101, she develops recipes and collaborates with our Research, Testing, and Review lab to evaluate the performance of cooking appliances. Her assessments add a strong authoritative voice to our product scoring process.
Nguyen Ntk is a graphic designer, photographer, and videographer whose philosophy centers around respecting and celebrating the beauty of reality. Through his lenses, Nguyen strives to capture the true essence of objects and events, showcasing and highlighting authentic features without distortion or exaggeration.
