Which is better for a family of four?

The DZ201. Its two 4-quart zones hold up to 4 lbs of fries or wings and let you cook a main and a side at the same time. The 4-quart Ninja holds about 2 lbs in a single basket.

Is the DZ201 worth the extra money?

Only if you use the second basket. At $199.95 it costs about $120 more than the Ninja 4-quart at $79.99. It sold for $129.99 on November 1, 2026, so waiting for a drop narrows the gap.

Which crisps food better?

The DZ201, on paper. Its 450°F ceiling is 50°F higher than the Ninja's 400°F, and its 1690 W beats 1600 W. Both use convection heat.

Which is easier to clean?

The DZ201, because its crisper plates are dishwasher-safe. The Ninja's ceramic-coated basket is nonstick but is not listed as dishwasher-safe, so hand wash it.

Which takes less counter space?

The Ninja 4-quart. It is 11 inches wide and 13.6 inches deep, versus 15.63 by 13.86 inches for the DZ201, and it weighs 11 lbs.

Yes. Both go down to 105°F and include a dehydrate program, so you can dry fruit and jerky in either.

Ninja 4-quart air fryer vs DZ201 Foodi 8 Quart 6-In-1 Dualzone 2-Basket Air Fryer

Buy the Ninja 4-quart if you cook for one or two and want basic air frying at the lowest price. Buy the DZ201 if you regularly cook two different foods at once or feed a family. The gap is wide: $79.99 at eBay as of November 4, 2026 versus $199.95 at UFP Gear. The DZ201 has sold as low as $129.99 on November 1, 2026, so its current price is well above its recent floor.

Today the Ninja 4-quart air fryer costs $119.96 less at its best price.

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