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Ninja Pro AF141 vs Salton XL Digital 5.3 Qt AF2085

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Ninja Pro AF141
Salton XL Digital 5.3 Qt AF2085

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Ninja Pro AF141 Picture

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Chamber Coating Type
PTFE
Measured Capacity5.1 qt (4.9 L)
Dual Chambers
No
Glass Chamber
No
Tray Coating Type
Ceramic
Measured Capacity5.3 qt (5.1 L)
Dual Chambers
No
Glass Chamber
No
Tray Coating Type
PTFE
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Our Verdict

Ninja Pro AF141

Salton XL Digital 5.3 Qt AF2085

The Ninja AF141 is a better air fryer than the Salton XL Digital 5.3 Qt AF2085. While these appliances have similar overall capacities, the Ninja has more surface area in its basket and a faster maximum fan speed, resulting in a quicker cooking time and slightly more well-cooked and crispy food. The Ninja is also more versatile: it has a wider temperature range, its fan can adjust speed, and it maintains a more stable temperature. These features mean the Ninja can offer a variety of cooking methods beyond air frying, such as 'Reheat' and 'Dehydrate.'

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  • AF141 (Gray)
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Main Differences for
French Fries

Threshold 

0.10

French Fries 
 

7.7
No major differences between these air fryers for french fries. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

Design

Size 
 

7.8
7.9

Device Dimensions 
 

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Ninja Pro AF141 Device Dimensions
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Salton XL Digital 5.3 Qt AF2085 Device Dimensions

Width 
 

11.4" (29.0 cm)
9.4" (24.0 cm)

Depth 
 

14.8" (37.5 cm)
14.4" (36.5 cm)

Height 
 

10.5" (26.6 cm)
11.6" (29.5 cm)

Overall Volume 
 

1,577.0 in³ (25,842 cm³)

Cooking Surface 
 

6.8

Surface Area Picture 
 

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Ninja Pro AF141 Surface Area Picture
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Salton XL Digital 5.3 Qt AF2085 Surface Area Picture

Single Tray Surface Area 
 

64.9 in² (419.0 cm²)
54.3 in² (350.6 cm²)

Total Tray Surface Area 
 

64.9 in² (419.0 cm²)
54.3 in² (350.6 cm²)

Tray Coating Type 
 

Ceramic
PTFE

Cooking Chamber 
 

6.8
7.0

Isometric Basket View 
 

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Ninja Pro AF141 Isometric Basket View
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Salton XL Digital 5.3 Qt AF2085 Isometric Basket View

Advertised Capacity 
 

5.0 qt (4.7 L)
5.3 qt (5.0 L)

Surface Area Picture 
 

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Ninja Pro AF141 Surface Area Picture
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Salton XL Digital 5.3 Qt AF2085 Surface Area Picture

Single Basket Surface Area 
 

64.9 in² (419.0 cm²)
54.3 in² (350.6 cm²)

Measured Capacity 
 

5.1 qt (4.9 L)
5.3 qt (5.1 L)

Chamber Height 
 

3.4" (8.7 cm)
4.3" (10.8 cm)

Total Basket Surface Area  

64.9 in² (419.0 cm²)
54.3 in² (350.6 cm²)

Chamber Coating Type 
 

PTFE

Dual Chambers 
 

No
No

Glass Chamber 
 

No
No

Nonstick Coating Type 
 

Ceramic
PTFE

Cooking Versatility 
 

8.5
6.3

Control Panel Photo 
 

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Ninja Pro AF141 Control Panel Photo
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Salton XL Digital 5.3 Qt AF2085 Control Panel Photo

Dual Cooking Chambers  

No
No

Cooking Method Presets 
 

4
1

Minimum Temperature 
 

80 °F (27 °C)
150 °F (66 °C)

Maximum Temperature 
 

400 °F (204 °C)
400 °F (204 °C)

Minimum Fan Speed 
 

1,420 RPM
2,400 RPM

Maximum Fan Speed 
 

3,000 RPM
2,400 RPM

Maximum Power Draw 
 

1,520 W
1,265 W

Temperature Probe 
 

No
No
Performance

Fried Foods 
 

7.6
7.5

Sorted Fries 
 

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Ninja Pro AF141 Sorted Fries
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Salton XL Digital 5.3 Qt AF2085 Sorted Fries

Fry Sorting Video  

Crispy Fries 
 

71.9%
67.7%

Overcooked Fries 
 

9.4%
0.0%

Undercooked Fries 
 

18.8%
32.3%

Meat And Poultry 
 

7.1

Sorted Wings  

Ninja Pro AF141 Sorted Wings

Chicken Wings Evaluation Video  

Wings Crisped On Both Sides 
 

35.0%

Wings Crisped On One Side Only 
 

55.0%

Wings Not Crisped On Either Side 
 

10.0%

Rendered Fat Lost 
 

15 g

Cooking Speed 
 

8.2
6.1

Moisture Loss Over Time  

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Ninja Pro AF141 Moisture Loss Over Time
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Salton XL Digital 5.3 Qt AF2085 Moisture Loss Over Time
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Time To 45% Moisture Loss (Fries) 
 

12:55
23:41

Time To 50% Moisture Loss (Wings) 
 

28:33

Preheat Speed 
 

8.8
8.8

Preheat Speed  

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Ninja Pro AF141 Preheat Speed
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Salton XL Digital 5.3 Qt AF2085 Preheat Speed
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Preheat Reminder 
 

No
No

Time To Reach 400°F 
 

02:17
02:16

Temperature Stability 
 

8.3
6.6

Temperature Stability  

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Ninja Pro AF141 Temperature Stability
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Salton XL Digital 5.3 Qt AF2085 Temperature Stability
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Recovery Time Once Food Added 
 

02:39
03:30

Temperature Variation At 400°F 
 

14 °F
56 °F

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Ninja Pro AF141

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