Ninja AF180 Max XL Air Fryer vs Ninja DZ550 FlexDrawer Air Fryer

Side-by-side comparison to help you decide

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Ninja AF180 Max XL Air Fryer
4.7/5

7000 reviews

$129.99

Ninja DZ550 FlexDrawer Air Fryer
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Ninja DZ550 FlexDrawer Air Fryer
4.7/5

5400 reviews

$249.99

Specifications Comparison

SpecificationNinja AF180 Max XL Air FryerNinja DZ550 FlexDrawer Air Fryer
Price$129.99$249.99
Rating4.7/54.7/5
Capacity5.5 qt10.4 qt
Wattage1750W1690W
Weight10.5 lb19.8 lb
Dimensions11x13.5x14 in16.93x13.58x15.51 in
Which Should You Buy?

Ninja AF180 Max XL Air Fryer

The Ninja AF180 is essentially an AF161 refresh with a redesigned control panel and a $10 higher price tag. We tested both side by side and the cooking results were identical. If you find the AF161 in stock, save the $10. But if the AF180 is what is available, you are getting the same proven Max Crisp performance in a slightly updated package.

Ninja DZ550 FlexDrawer Air Fryer

We tested the Ninja DZ550 alongside the DZ071 and found the smart thermometer to be the standout upgrade. If you cook a lot of meat and want to nail the internal temperature without guessing, the DZ550 is worth the $20 premium. For everyone else, the cheaper DZ071 does the same core job.