Ninja AF101 Air Fryer 4 vs Ninja DZ201 Foodi 8 Quart
Both made our Best Air Fryers shortlist, at #1 and #3. Here's how they differ and who each one suits.
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Quick verdict
Choose the Ninja AF101 Air Fryer 4 Quart if you want crispiest fries of any modelin head-to-head comparisons. Choose the Ninja DZ201 Foodi 8 Quart 6-in-1 DualZone Air Fryer if you'd rather have cooks two foods at two different temperatures simultaneously with independent controls. Overall we rank the Ninja AF101 Air Fryer 4 Quart higher: #1 versus #3 in our Best Air Fryers list.
Winner overall: Ninja AF101 Air Fryer 4 Quart
Ninja AF101 Air Fryer 4 Quart vs Ninja DZ201 Foodi 8 Quart 6-in-1 DualZone Air Fryer compared
Every difference that matters, in one table.
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Our ranking | #1 of 15 in Best Air Fryers | #3 of 15 in Best Air Fryers |
| Pick label | Top pick | Top pick |
| Brand | Ninja | Ninja |
| Key features | 4-quart ceramic-coated basket; 1550W element; 105°F to 400°F range | Two independent 4-quart baskets; DualZone with Sync Finish; 8-quart total capacity |
| Biggest strength | Crispiest fries of any modelin head-to-head comparisons | Cooks two foods at two different temperatures simultaneously with independent controls |
| Main trade-off | 4-quart basket is honestly sized for 1 to 2 people | Two baskets and two drawers mean more parts to wash than a single-basket unit |
| Best for | Most buyers | Most buyers |
Which should you buy?
#1 pick · Top pick
Choose the Ninja AF101 Air Fryer 4 Quart if…
- Crispiest fries of any modelin head-to-head comparisons
- 105°F floor enables genuine dehydration, not just reheating
- Highest ratings volume in the category by a wide margin, 38,000+ ratings
Prefer the alternative? See the Ninja DZ201 Foodi 8 Quart 6-in-1 DualZone Air Fryer section.
#3 pick · Top pick
Choose the Ninja DZ201 Foodi 8 Quart 6-in-1 DualZone Air Fryer if…
- Cooks two foods at two different temperatures simultaneously with independent controls
- Sync Finish times both baskets to finish together automatically
- 8-quart total capacity across two baskets covers full family meals in one cycle
Prefer the alternative? See the Ninja AF101 Air Fryer 4 Quart section.
Pros and cons of each
Ninja AF101 Air Fryer 4 Quart
Pros
- Crispiest fries of any modelin head-to-head comparisons
- 105°F floor enables genuine dehydration, not just reheating
- Highest ratings volume in the category by a wide margin, 38,000+ ratings
- Simple two-knob interface with nothing to malfunction
Cons
- 4-quart basket is honestly sized for 1 to 2 people
- No food-specific presets, every cook requires manual time and temperature
- Round basket wastes corner space versus square-basket competitors
Ninja DZ201 Foodi 8 Quart 6-in-1 DualZone Air Fryer
Pros
- Cooks two foods at two different temperatures simultaneously with independent controls
- Sync Finish times both baskets to finish together automatically
- 8-quart total capacity across two baskets covers full family meals in one cycle
- Highest rating (4.8) among large-capacity models in this list
Cons
- Two baskets and two drawers mean more parts to wash than a single-basket unit
- Larger footprint takes up significantly more counter space than a single basket
Ninja AF101 Air Fryer 4 Quart vs Ninja DZ201 Foodi 8 Quart 6-in-1 DualZone Air Fryer: common questions
Which is better, the Ninja AF101 Air Fryer 4 Quart or the Ninja DZ201 Foodi 8 Quart 6-in-1 DualZone Air Fryer?
Choose the Ninja AF101 Air Fryer 4 Quart if you want crispiest fries of any modelin head-to-head comparisons. Choose the Ninja DZ201 Foodi 8 Quart 6-in-1 DualZone Air Fryer if you'd rather have cooks two foods at two different temperatures simultaneously with independent controls. Overall we rank the Ninja AF101 Air Fryer 4 Quart higher: #1 versus #3 in our Best Air Fryers list.
What is the difference between the Ninja AF101 Air Fryer 4 Quart and the Ninja DZ201 Foodi 8 Quart 6-in-1 DualZone Air Fryer?
The Ninja AF101 Air Fryer 4 Quart stands out because crispiest fries of any modelin head-to-head comparisons, while the Ninja DZ201 Foodi 8 Quart 6-in-1 DualZone Air Fryer stands out because cooks two foods at two different temperatures simultaneously with independent controls. The trade-offs differ too: the Ninja AF101 Air Fryer 4 Quart's main caveat is that 4-quart basket is honestly sized for 1 to 2 people, and the Ninja DZ201 Foodi 8 Quart 6-in-1 DualZone Air Fryer's is that two baskets and two drawers mean more parts to wash than a single-basket unit.
Is the Ninja AF101 Air Fryer 4 Quart worth it over the Ninja DZ201 Foodi 8 Quart 6-in-1 DualZone Air Fryer?
For most buyers, yes: it's our #1 pick. Consider the Ninja DZ201 Foodi 8 Quart 6-in-1 DualZone Air Fryer instead if 4-quart basket is honestly sized for 1 to 2 people is a deal-breaker for you.