Updated 29 Oct 2026
Is the Instant Vortex Plus VersaZone worth it?
Yes — for families.
Leave the divider in to cook two foods at different settings that finish together, or take it out for one big drawer that fits a roast. Testers found it easy to use with consistent results. It's big, a bit slower than some, and it preheats every time.
100%of 32 owners give it 4 or 5 stars
- 8.5L drawer splits in two
- Two foods finish together
- Fits a whole chicken with the divider out
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What owners say
Owners love cooking two foods that finish together, or a whole roast with the divider out. No complaints yet.
Good to know
- It takes up a lot of counter space.
- It preheats before every cook, which adds a few minutes.
- It cooks a little slower than some air fryers.
- No window to check on food.
From 32 buyer ratings at Currys, every complaint read by us, October 2026. How we do this
What they love
- Easy to useMentioned a lot
- Cooks two foods at different settings that finish togetherMentioned a lot
- Big enough for a roast or large joint with the divider outMentioned a lot
- Cooks wellMentioned often
- Easy to cleanMentioned often
- Replaces the oven and saves energyAlso mentioned
What they complain about
Hardly any: just 0 of 32 owners gave it 3 stars or fewer, and no complaint came up often enough to list.
Get it if…
- You cook for a family.
- You sometimes roast a whole chicken.
- You want two foods ready together.
Skip it if…
- Counter space is tight.
- You want a window to watch food.
More on the VersaZone
How we reached this verdict
Homes & Gardens says it exceeded expectations and is a perfect choice for families: simple controls, easy to clean and big enough for large cuts, though slower and less energy-efficient than some. TechRadar found it easy to use with consistently good results, with its size, no window and constant preheating against it.
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: Homes & Gardens, TechRadar, Instant (specs), TechRadar, Tom's Guide, Trusted Reviews, manufacturer specifications.
Updated 29 Oct 2026How we decide