Ninja Foodi DZ550 vs Combi SFP701

Which Air Fryer Is Better?

Products

Ninja Foodi DZ550
Ninja Combi SFP701

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Updated Nov 27, 2025 07:00 PM

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Our Verdict

Ninja Foodi DZ550

Ninja Combi SFP701

The Ninja Foodi DZ550 is a better air fryer than the Ninja Combi SFP701 for most people. The Foodi makes great-quality fried food, while the Combi leaves half of each batch either undercooked or burnt. It works faster too, preheating, returning to temperature after adding food, and cooking more quickly than the Combi. That said, while the Foodi is a dual-basket model, the Combi is still slightly more versatile, with a wider temperature range and more preset programs. The Combi also doubles as a combination cooker, and some may prefer it for the added convenience this provides; though, we haven't tested these functions.

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Variants

  • DZ550 (Gray)
  • SFP701 (Stainless Steel)

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Main Differences for
Air Frying

Threshold 

0.10

Air Frying 
 

8.2
6.7

Frying Quality 
 

8.0
6.0

Cooking Speed 
 

8.8
7.0

Temperature Stability 
 

7.9
5.4

Single Basket Surface Area 
 

49.7 in² (320.3 cm²)
87.7 in² (565.9 cm²)

Full Comparison

Design

Size 
 

6.2
6.4

Device Dimensions 
 

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Ninja Foodi DZ550 Device Dimensions
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Ninja Combi SFP701 Device Dimensions

Height 
 

12.9" (32.8 cm)
12.9" (32.8 cm)

Width 
 

16.7" (42.5 cm)
15.5" (39.4 cm)

Depth 
 

14.4" (36.5 cm)
14.9" (37.8 cm)

Overall Volume 
 

3,105.0 in³ (50,881 cm³)
2,981.0 in³ (48,849 cm³)

Cooking Chamber 
 

8.6
8.2

Isometric Basket View 
 

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Ninja Foodi DZ550 Isometric Basket View
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Ninja Combi SFP701 Isometric Basket View

Surface Area Picture 
 

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Ninja Foodi DZ550 Surface Area Picture
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Ninja Combi SFP701 Surface Area Picture

Single Basket Surface Area 
 

49.7 in² (320.3 cm²)
87.7 in² (565.9 cm²)

Total Basket Surface Area  

99.3 in² (640.6 cm²)
87.7 in² (565.9 cm²)

Advertised Capacity  

10.0 qt (9.5 L)
6.2 qt (5.9 L)

Measured Capacity  

10.1 qt (9.6 L)
6.3 qt (5.9 L)

Chamber Height 
 

4.3" (11.0 cm)
4.1" (10.5 cm)

Nonstick Coating Type 
 

Ceramic
Ceramic
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Cooking Versatility 
 

8.8
8.9

Control Panel Photo 
 

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Ninja Foodi DZ550 Control Panel Photo
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Ninja Combi SFP701 Control Panel Photo

Dual Cooking Chambers  

Yes
No

Cooking Method Presets 
 

6
11

Minimum Temperature 
 

105 °F (41 °C)
75 °F (24 °C)

Maximum Temperature 
 

450 °F (232 °C)
450 °F (232 °C)

Minimum Fan Speed 
 

1,100 RPM
1,100 RPM

Maximum Fan Speed 
 

2,900 RPM
2,890 RPM

Maximum Power Draw 
 

1,510 W
1,550 W

Temperature Probe 
 

Yes
No
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Performance

Frying Quality 
 

8.0
6.0

Sorted Fries 
 

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Ninja Foodi DZ550 Sorted Fries
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Ninja Combi SFP701 Sorted Fries

Fry Sorting Video  

Crispy Fries 
 

84.4%
50.0%

Overcooked Fries 
 

3.1%
6.6%

Undercooked Fries 
 

12.5%
43.4%
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Cooking Speed 
 

8.8
7.0

Moisture Loss Over Time  

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Time To Reach 45% Moisture Loss  

15:42
19:53
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Preheat Speed 
 

9.0
4.0

Preheat Speed  

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Preheat Reminder 
 

No
No

Time to Reach 400°F 
 

02:01
04:38
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Temperature Stability 
 

7.9
5.4

Temperature Stability  

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Recovery Time Once Food Added 
 

02:24
07:03

Temperature Variation at 400°F 
 

27 °F
40 °F
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Stainless Steel
SFP701
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Stainless Steel
SFP701
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Stainless Steel
SFP701
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Gray
DZ550
Ninja
Stainless Steel
SFP701
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Ninja Foodi DZ550

Ninja Combi SFP701

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