Ninja Foodi DZ550 vs Instant Pot Duo Crisp 6.5QT

Tested using Methodology v1.0.1

Updated Dec 08, 2025 10:29 PM

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Dual Cooking ChambersYes

Measured Capacity10.1 qt (9.6 L)

Nonstick Coating Type Ceramic

Dual Cooking ChambersLocked

Measured CapacityLock qt (Lock L)

Nonstick Coating Type Locked

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Our Verdict

Ninja Foodi DZ550

Instant Pot Duo Crisp 6.5QT

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Main Differences for

Air Frying

Threshold

0.10

Air Frying

8.2

0.0

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Full Comparison

Air Frying

8.2

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Large Batch Cooking

8.5

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Frying Performance

8.0

0.0

Cooking Speed

8.8

0.0

Cooking Capacity

8.6

0.0

Size

6.2

0.0

Design

Size

6.2

N/A

Device Dimensions

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Height

12.9" (32.8 cm)

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Width

16.7" (42.5 cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth

14.4" (36.5 cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Overall Volume

3,105.0 in³ (50,881 cm³)

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Cooking Chamber

8.6

N/A

Isometric Basket View

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Surface Area Picture

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Single Basket Surface Area

49.7 in² (320.3 cm²)

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Total Basket Surface Area

99.3 in² (640.6 cm²)

Lock in² (Lock cm²)

Advertised Capacity

10.0 qt (9.5 L)

Lock qt (Lock L)

Measured Capacity

10.1 qt (9.6 L)

Lock qt (Lock L)

Chamber Height

4.3" (11.0 cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Nonstick Coating Type

Ceramic

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Cooking Versatility

8.8

N/A

Control Panel Photo

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Dual Cooking Chambers

Yes

Locked

Cooking Method Presets

Lock

Minimum Temperature

105 °F (41 °C)

Lock °F (Lock °C)

Maximum Temperature

450 °F (232 °C)

Lock °F (Lock °C)

Minimum Fan Speed

1,100 RPM

Lock RPM

Maximum Fan Speed

2,900 RPM

Lock RPM

Maximum Power Draw

1,510 W

Lock W

Temperature Probe

Yes

Locked

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Performance

Frying Quality

8.0

N/A

Sorted Fries

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Crispy Fries

84.4%

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Overcooked Fries

3.1%

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Undercooked Fries

12.5%

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Cooking Speed

8.8

N/A

Moisture Loss Over Time

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Time To Reach 45% Moisture Loss

15:42

19:53

Preheat Speed

9.0

N/A

Preheat Speed

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Preheat Reminder

Locked

Time to Reach 400°F

02:01

02:05

Temperature Stability

7.9

N/A

Temperature Stability

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Recovery Time Once Food Added

02:24

02:57

Temperature Variation at 400°F

27 °F

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