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Chamber Coating Type
PTFE
Measured Capacity10.1 qt (9.6 L)
Dual Chambers
Yes
Glass Chamber
No
Tray Coating Type
Ceramic
Measured Capacity10.1 qt (9.6 L)
Dual Chambers
Yes
Glass Chamber
No
Tray Coating Type
Ceramic
Our Verdict
Ninja Foodi DZ550
Ninja DualZone Pro DZ950
The Ninja DualZone Pro DZ950 and Ninja Foodi DZ550 are both large dual-basket air fryers, but the DZ950 is a bit better for most people overall. The DZ950 cooks both fried foods, like frozen fries, and proteins, like wings and steak, faster and more evenly. It also maintains a more stable temperature, which helps food cook more predictably. Both models include temperature probes, so you can cook proteins to a specific doneness without guessing, and both take up a similarly bulky footprint given their dual chambers.
Variants
- DZ550 (Gray)
- DualZone (DZ901)
- DualZone Pro (DZ950)
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Main Differences for
French Fries
French Fries
Threshold
French Fries
7.7
Full Comparison
Design
Size
6.4
6.3
Device Dimensions
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Width
16.7" (42.5 cm)
16.9" (42.9 cm)
Depth
14.4" (36.5 cm)
14.3" (36.4 cm)
Height
12.9" (32.8 cm)
12.5" (31.8 cm)
Overall Volume
3,030.3 in³ (49,658 cm³)
Cooking Surface
8.1
Surface Area Picture
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Single Tray Surface Area
49.7 in² (320.3 cm²)
47.3 in² (305.2 cm²)
Total Tray Surface Area
99.3 in² (640.6 cm²)
94.6 in² (610.1 cm²)
Tray Coating Type
Ceramic
Ceramic
Cooking Chamber
8.5
8.5
Isometric Basket View
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Advertised Capacity
10.0 qt (9.5 L)
10.0 qt (9.5 L)
Surface Area Picture
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Single Basket Surface Area
49.7 in² (320.3 cm²)
47.3 in² (305.2 cm²)
Measured Capacity
10.1 qt (9.6 L)
10.1 qt (9.6 L)
Chamber Height
4.3" (11.0 cm)
4.7" (11.9 cm)
Total Basket Surface Area
99.3 in² (640.6 cm²)
94.6 in² (610.1 cm²)
Chamber Coating Type
PTFE
Dual Chambers
Yes
Yes
Glass Chamber
No
No
Nonstick Coating Type
Ceramic
Ceramic
Cooking Versatility
8.7
8.6
Control Panel Photo
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Dual Cooking Chambers
Yes
Yes
Cooking Method Presets
6
6
Minimum Temperature
105 °F (41 °C)
105 °F (41 °C)
Maximum Temperature
450 °F (232 °C)
450 °F (232 °C)
Minimum Fan Speed
1,100 RPM
1,300 RPM
Maximum Fan Speed
2,900 RPM
3,010 RPM
Maximum Power Draw
1,510 W
1,650 W
Temperature Probe
Yes
Yes
Performance
Fried Foods
8.6
8.3
Sorted Fries
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Fry Sorting Video
Crispy Fries
84.4%
89.3%
Overcooked Fries
3.1%
0.0%
Undercooked Fries
12.5%
10.7%
Meat And Poultry
6.6
Sorted Wings
Chicken Wings Evaluation Video
Wings Crisped On Both Sides
23.1%
Wings Crisped On One Side Only
69.2%
Wings Not Crisped On Either Side
7.7%
Rendered Fat Lost
14 g
Cooking Speed
7.7
8.2
Moisture Loss Over Time
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Time To 45% Moisture Loss (Fries)
12:56
17:16
Time To 50% Moisture Loss (Wings)
36:12
Preheat Speed
9.0
9.1
Preheat Speed
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Preheat Reminder
No
No
Time To Reach 400°F
02:01
01:54
Temperature Stability
7.9
8.5
Temperature Stability
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Recovery Time Once Food Added
02:24
02:03
Temperature Variation At 400°F
27 °F
19 °F
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DZ550
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