Ninja DZ201 Foodi 8 Quart vs Philips Premium Airfryer XXL HD9650/96
Both made our Best Large Air Fryers shortlist, at #1 and #2. Here's how they differ and who each one suits.
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Quick verdict
Choose the Ninja DZ201 Foodi 8 Quart 6-in-1 DualZone Air Fryer if you want cooks two foods at two different temperatures simultaneously with independent controls. Choose the Philips Premium Airfryer XXL HD9650/96 if you'd rather have bottom-element Rapid Air design produces the most even results on whole chickens and thick cuts. Overall we rank the Ninja DZ201 Foodi 8 Quart 6-in-1 DualZone Air Fryer higher: #1 versus #2 in our Best Large Air Fryers list.
Winner overall: Ninja DZ201 Foodi 8 Quart 6-in-1 DualZone Air Fryer
Ninja DZ201 Foodi 8 Quart 6-in-1 DualZone Air Fryer vs Philips Premium Airfryer XXL HD9650/96 compared
Every difference that matters, in one table.
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Our ranking | #1 of 10 in Best Large Air Fryers | #2 of 10 in Best Large Air Fryers |
| Pick label | Top pick | |
| Brand | Ninja | Philips |
| Key features | Two independent 4-quart baskets; DualZone with Sync Finish; 8-quart total capacity | 7.3-quart / 3-pound capacity; Twin TurboStar bottom-element technology; Rapid Air heating |
| Biggest strength | Cooks two foods at two different temperatures simultaneously with independent controls | Bottom-element Rapid Air design produces the most even results on whole chickens and thick cuts |
| Main trade-off | Two baskets and two drawers mean more parts to wash than a single-basket unit | Lowest ratings volume among the top picks in this list (8,200 vs 30,000+) |
| Best for | Most buyers | Most buyers |
Which should you buy?
#1 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 Philips Premium Airfryer XXL HD9650/96 section.
#2 pick
Choose the Philips Premium Airfryer XXL HD9650/96 if…
- Bottom-element Rapid Air design produces the most even results on whole chickens and thick cuts
- From the original air fryer brand, with the longest design track record in the category
- Fat-removal indicator and NutriU app add genuine premium features
Prefer the alternative? See the Ninja DZ201 Foodi 8 Quart 6-in-1 DualZone Air Fryer section.
Pros and cons of each
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
Philips Premium Airfryer XXL HD9650/96
Pros
- Bottom-element Rapid Air design produces the most even results on whole chickens and thick cuts
- From the original air fryer brand, with the longest design track record in the category
- Fat-removal indicator and NutriU app add genuine premium features
Cons
- Lowest ratings volume among the top picks in this list (8,200 vs 30,000+)
- Bulkier housing than comparable-capacity basket models
Ninja DZ201 Foodi 8 Quart 6-in-1 DualZone Air Fryer vs Philips Premium Airfryer XXL HD9650/96: common questions
Which is better, the Ninja DZ201 Foodi 8 Quart 6-in-1 DualZone Air Fryer or the Philips Premium Airfryer XXL HD9650/96?
Choose the Ninja DZ201 Foodi 8 Quart 6-in-1 DualZone Air Fryer if you want cooks two foods at two different temperatures simultaneously with independent controls. Choose the Philips Premium Airfryer XXL HD9650/96 if you'd rather have bottom-element Rapid Air design produces the most even results on whole chickens and thick cuts. Overall we rank the Ninja DZ201 Foodi 8 Quart 6-in-1 DualZone Air Fryer higher: #1 versus #2 in our Best Large Air Fryers list.
What is the difference between the Ninja DZ201 Foodi 8 Quart 6-in-1 DualZone Air Fryer and the Philips Premium Airfryer XXL HD9650/96?
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, while the Philips Premium Airfryer XXL HD9650/96 stands out because bottom-element Rapid Air design produces the most even results on whole chickens and thick cuts. The trade-offs differ too: the Ninja DZ201 Foodi 8 Quart 6-in-1 DualZone Air Fryer's main caveat is that two baskets and two drawers mean more parts to wash than a single-basket unit, and the Philips Premium Airfryer XXL HD9650/96's is that lowest ratings volume among the top picks in this list (8,200 vs 30,000+).
Is the Ninja DZ201 Foodi 8 Quart 6-in-1 DualZone Air Fryer worth it over the Philips Premium Airfryer XXL HD9650/96?
For most buyers, yes: it's our #1 pick. Consider the Philips Premium Airfryer XXL HD9650/96 instead if two baskets and two drawers mean more parts to wash than a single-basket unit is a deal-breaker for you.