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Quick verdict
Choose the Ninja DZ201 Foodi 8 Quart 6-in-1 DualZone Air Fryer if you want cooks two foods at two different temperatures simultaneously with independent controls. Choose the Philips Premium Airfryer XXL HD9650/96 if you'd rather have bottom-element Rapid Air design produces the most even results on whole chickens and thick cuts. Overall we rank the Ninja DZ201 Foodi 8 Quart 6-in-1 DualZone Air Fryer higher: #1 versus #2 in our Best Large Air Fryers list.
Winner overall: Ninja DZ201 Foodi 8 Quart 6-in-1 DualZone Air Fryer
Ninja DZ201 Foodi 8 Quart 6-in-1 DualZone Air Fryer vs Philips Premium Airfryer XXL HD9650/96 compared
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Bottom line
Choose the Ninja DZ201 Foodi 8 Quart 6-in-1 DualZone Air Fryer if you want cooks two foods at two different temperatures simultaneously with independent controls. Choose the Philips Premium Airfryer XXL HD9650/96 if you'd rather have bottom-element Rapid Air design produces the most even results on whole chickens and thick cuts. Overall we rank the Ninja DZ201 Foodi 8 Quart 6-in-1 DualZone Air Fryer higher: #1 versus #2 in our Best Large Air Fryers list.
Ninja
Ninja DZ201 for households cooking two components of a meal at once. It stands out for cooks two foods at two different temperatures simultaneously with independent controls and sync Finish times both baskets to finish together automatically.
- Two independent 4-quart baskets
- DualZone with Sync Finish
- 8-quart total capacity
- 6-in-1 functions
- Independent thermostats per basket
✓ Pros
- Bottom-element Rapid Air design produces the most even results on whole chickens and thick cuts
- From the original air fryer brand, with the longest design track record in the category
- Fat-removal indicator and NutriU app add genuine premium features
✕ Cons
- Lowest ratings volume among the top picks in this list (8,200 vs 30,000+)
- Bulkier housing than comparable-capacity basket models
Philips
Bottom-element Rapid Air design produces the most even results on whole chickens and thick cuts
- 7.3-quart / 3-pound capacity
- Tw in TurboStar bottom-element technology
- Rapid Air heating
- Digital touchscreen with fat-removal indicator
- NutriU app connectivity
✓ Pros
- Bottom-element Rapid Air design produces the most even results on whole chickens and thick cuts
- From the original air fryer brand, with the longest design track record in the category
- Fat-removal indicator and NutriU app add genuine premium features
✕ Cons
- Lowest ratings volume among the top picks in this list (8,200 vs 30,000+)
- Bulkier housing than comparable-capacity basket models
FAQ
Common questions
Which is better, the Ninja DZ201 Foodi 8 Quart 6-in-1 DualZone Air Fryer or the Philips Premium Airfryer XXL HD9650/96?
Choose the Ninja DZ201 Foodi 8 Quart 6-in-1 DualZone Air Fryer if you want cooks two foods at two different temperatures simultaneously with independent controls. Choose the Philips Premium Airfryer XXL HD9650/96 if you'd rather have bottom-element Rapid Air design produces the most even results on whole chickens and thick cuts. Overall we rank the Ninja DZ201 Foodi 8 Quart 6-in-1 DualZone Air Fryer higher: #1 versus #2 in our Best Large Air Fryers list.
What is the difference between the Ninja DZ201 Foodi 8 Quart 6-in-1 DualZone Air Fryer and the Philips Premium Airfryer XXL HD9650/96?
The Ninja DZ201 Foodi 8 Quart 6-in-1 DualZone Air Fryer stands out because cooks two foods at two different temperatures simultaneously with independent controls, while the Philips Premium Airfryer XXL HD9650/96 stands out because bottom-element Rapid Air design produces the most even results on whole chickens and thick cuts. The trade-offs differ too: the Ninja DZ201 Foodi 8 Quart 6-in-1 DualZone Air Fryer's ma in caveat is that two baskets and two drawers mean more parts to wash than a single-basket unit, and the Philips Premium Airfryer XXL HD9650/96's is that lowest ratings volume among the top picks in this list (8,200 vs 30,000+).
Is the Ninja DZ201 Foodi 8 Quart 6-in-1 DualZone Air Fryer worth it over the Philips Premium Airfryer XXL HD9650/96?
For most buyers, yes: it's our #1 pick. Consider the Philips Premium Airfryer XXL HD9650/96 instead if two baskets and two drawers mean more parts to wash than a single-basket unit is a deal-breaker for you.
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