Ninja AF101 vs thinkkitchen Retro Air Fryer

Which Air Fryer Is Better?

Products

Ninja AF101
thinkkitchen Retro Air Fryer

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Updated Oct 29, 2025 11:10 PM

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Our Verdict

Ninja AF101

thinkkitchen Retro Air Fryer

The Ninja AF101 is a better option for most people than the thinkkitchen Retro Air Fryer. While these models are nearly the same size and perform very similarly when it comes to air frying, the Ninja cooks faster and offers more versatility. The thinkkitchen is limited to one fan speed and a narrow temperature range, making it unsuitable for baking and dehydrating. The Ninja, on the other hand, has a wider temperature range, and its fan speed can vary depending on the application. It also offers a handful of cooking modes, such as 'Roast' and 'Reheat.' If you plan to use your air fryer for various purposes, choose the Ninja, but if you only plan to cook classic air-fried treats like French fries, you might prefer the thinkkitchen.

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Variants

  • AF100 (Charcoal Gray)
  • AF101 (Gray)
  • Retro Air Fryer (White)

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Retro Air Fryer
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Retro Air Fryer
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Retro Air Fryer
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Main Differences for
Air Frying

Threshold 

0.10

Air Frying 

7.7
6.8

Cooking Speed 
 

8.4
6.4

Cooking Versatility 
 

8.1
6.0

Full Comparison

Design

Size 
 

7.5
7.5

Device Dimensions  

Height 
 

13.0" (33.0 cm)
13.5" (34.4 cm)

Width 
 

10.8" (27.5 cm)
10.6" (27.0 cm)

Depth 
 

13.6" (34.5 cm)
13.4" (34.0 cm)

Overall Volume 
 

1,910.6 in³ (31,309 cm³)
1,927.1 in³ (31,579 cm³)

Cooking Chamber 
 

6.8
6.7

Isometric Basket View  

Surface Area Picture  

Single Basket Surface Area 
 

49.9 in² (321.7 cm²)
48.9 in² (315.2 cm²)

Total Basket Surface Area  

49.9 in² (321.7 cm²)
48.9 in² (315.2 cm²)

Advertised Capacity  

4.0 qt (3.8 L)
2.6 qt (2.5 L)

Measured Capacity  

4.2 qt (4.0 L)
2.4 qt (2.3 L)

Chamber Height 
 

3.3" (8.3 cm)
3.5" (9.0 cm)

Nonstick Coating Type 
 

Ceramic
PTFE
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Cooking Versatility 
 

8.1
6.0

Control Panel Photo  

Dual Cooking Chambers  

No
No

Cooking Method Presets 
 

4
1

Minimum Temperature 
 

105 °F (41 °C)
176 °F (80 °C)

Maximum Temperature 
 

400 °F (204 °C)
392 °F (200 °C)

Minimum Fan Speed 
 

1,200 RPM
2,270 RPM

Maximum Fan Speed 
 

3,000 RPM
2,270 RPM

Maximum Power Draw 
 

1,405 W
1,175 W

Temperature Probe 
 

No
No
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Performance

Frying Quality 
 

7.2
7.3

Sorted Fries  

Fry Sorting Video  

Crispy Fries 
 

62.4%
63.3%

Overcooked Fries 
 

18.8%
0.0%

Undercooked Fries 
 

18.8%
36.7%
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Cooking Speed 
 

8.4
6.4

Moisture Loss Over Time  

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Time To Reach 45% Moisture Loss  

16:48
22:27

Preheat Speed 
 

7.9
7.5

Preheat Speed  

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Preheat Reminder 
 

No
No

Time to Reach 400°F 
 

02:40
02:46

Temperature Stability 
 

7.3
6.5

Temperature Stability  

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Recovery Time Once Food Added 
 

04:26
05:20

Temperature Variation at 400°F 
 

20 °F
40 °F
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Charcoal Gray
AF100
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White
Retro Air Fryer
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White
Retro Air Fryer
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White
Retro Air Fryer
BestBuy.com

Ninja AF101

thinkkitchen Retro Air Fryer

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