Which is better for air frying?

The Ninja Crispi. Its air fryer runs at 1700W and reaches 450°F, and FusionCrisp combines microwave and air fry heat. The Toshiba lists air fry as a mode but gives no separate air fry wattage.

Which is better for baking and roasting?

The Toshiba OptiChef. It adds convection cooking up to 425°F and a broil mode. The Ninja lists roast and bake among its 14 functions but tops out at 450°F air fry heat without a stated convection bake.

Is the Ninja worth $170 more?

If crispy air-fried food is the main job, yes. The Ninja has more air fry power, a flatbed interior and a 4.6 rating. If you mostly reheat and occasionally bake, the Toshiba at $279.99 covers that for less.

Which has more usable space?

The Ninja claims 40% more usable cooking space than a 0.9 cu. ft. turntable microwave, thanks to its flatbed. The Toshiba has a larger nominal cavity at 1.0 cu. ft. but uses a turntable.

Which is rated higher?

The Ninja, at 4.6 of 5 from 331 ratings, against 4.2 of 5 from 763 ratings for the Toshiba. The Toshiba has a larger sample of ratings.

Do both fit on a countertop?

Yes, both are countertop units at 1000W microwave power and 120V. Check your clearance: the Toshiba measures 20.6 in wide, 16.3 in deep and 11.8 in high.

Toshiba OptiChef 7-in-1 Microwave Air Fryer vs Ninja Crispi MW101 Microwave Air Fryer

The Ninja Crispi is the stronger air fryer and the higher-rated machine, but it costs $449.99 at Best Buy as of November 7, 2026, versus $279.99 at Walmart for the Toshiba OptiChef. Buy the Toshiba if you want convection baking and broiling plus a lower price. Buy the Ninja if crispy air-fried food matters most and the $170 gap is fine.

Today the Toshiba OptiChef 7-in-1 Microwave Air Fryer costs $170.00 less at its best price.

Ask our shopping agent

It checks today's price at every store, compares the alternatives and answers in about a minute.