Ninja Max XL AF161 vs Philips Airfryer 2000 series 4.2L NA220/00

Which Air Fryer Is Better?

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Ninja Max XL AF161
Philips Airfryer 2000 series 4.2L NA220/00

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Our Verdict

Ninja Max XL AF161

Philips Airfryer 2000 series 4.2L NA220/00

The Ninja Max XL AF161 is a better air fryer for most people than the Philips Airfryer 2000 Series 4.2L NA220/00. Both models produce good-quality fried foods, so air fryer classics, like fries, nuggets, and veggies, come out mostly golden-brown. However, the Ninja works faster, and it's a lot more versatile. It has a wider range of temperature and fan speed settings, so you can use it for baking, dehydrating, and making extra-crispy food. The Philips is a bit smaller, though, so if you're really tight on space, you may prefer it.

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Variants

  • AF150AMZ (Gray)
  • AF160 (Gray)
  • AF161 (Gray)
  • NA220/00 (Black)
  • NA221/00 (Black)

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Main Differences for
Air Frying

Threshold 

0.10

Air Frying 

7.9
7.4

Cooking Speed 
 

8.5
7.5

Cooking Versatility 
 

8.4
6.4

Full Comparison

Design

Size 
 

7.2
7.6

Device Dimensions  

Height 
 

14.6" (37.0 cm)
11.4" (29.0 cm)

Width 
 

11.0" (28.0 cm)
10.8" (27.4 cm)

Depth 
 

14.2" (36.0 cm)
14.7" (37.3 cm)

Overall Volume 
 

2,276.0 in³ (37,296 cm³)
1,808.7 in³ (29,639 cm³)

Cooking Chamber 
 

7.0
7.0

Isometric Basket View  

Surface Area Picture  

Single Basket Surface Area 
 

49.9 in² (321.7 cm²)
55.9 in² (360.3 cm²)

Total Basket Surface Area  

49.9 in² (321.7 cm²)
55.9 in² (360.3 cm²)

Advertised Capacity  

5.5 qt (5.2 L)
4.2 qt (4.0 L)

Measured Capacity  

5.5 qt (5.2 L)
4.5 qt (4.3 L)

Chamber Height 
 

5.0" (12.8 cm)
3.6" (9.2 cm)

Nonstick Coating Type 
 

Ceramic
PTFE
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Cooking Versatility 
 

8.4
6.4

Control Panel Photo  

Dual Cooking Chambers  

No
No

Cooking Method Presets 
 

7
1

Minimum Temperature 
 

105 °F (41 °C)
140 °F (60 °C)

Maximum Temperature 
 

450 °F (232 °C)
400 °F (204 °C)

Minimum Fan Speed 
 

1,300 RPM
2,235 RPM

Maximum Fan Speed 
 

3,040 RPM
2,270 RPM

Maximum Power Draw 
 

1,535 W
1,375 W

Temperature Probe 
 

No
No
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Performance

Frying Quality 
 

7.6
7.6

Sorted Fries  

Fry Sorting Video  

Crispy Fries 
 

71.9%
71.9%

Overcooked Fries 
 

18.8%
12.5%

Undercooked Fries 
 

9.3%
15.6%
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Cooking Speed 
 

8.5
7.5

Moisture Loss Over Time  

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Time To Reach 45% Moisture Loss  

16:38
18:38
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Preheat Speed 
 

8.6
9.0

Preheat Speed  

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Preheat Reminder 
 

No
No

Time to Reach 400°F 
 

02:26
02:01

Temperature Stability 
 

7.5
7.7

Temperature Stability  

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Recovery Time Once Food Added 
 

03:17
02:01

Temperature Variation at 400°F 
 

26 °F
45 °F
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NA220/00
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AF150AMZ
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Ninja Max XL AF161

Philips Airfryer 2000 series 4.2L NA220/00

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