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  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Size
    2. Cooking Chamber
    3. Cooking Versatility
  5. Performance
    1. Frying Quality
    2. Cooking Speed
    3. Preheat Speed
    4. Temperature Stability
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Ninja Foodi DZ401 vs Ninja Foodi DZ550

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Ninja Foodi DZ401
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Ninja Foodi DZ401 Picture
Ninja Foodi DZ550 Picture
Dual Cooking ChambersYes
Measured Capacity10.1 qt (9.6 L)
Nonstick Coating Type
Ceramic
Dual Cooking ChambersYes
Measured Capacity10.1 qt (9.6 L)
Nonstick Coating Type
Ceramic
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Variants

  • AF400EUCP (Copper/Black)
  • DZ401 (Gray)
  • AF400EU (Gray)
  • DZ550 (Gray)

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Ninja Foodi DZ401

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Main Differences for
Air Frying

Threshold 

0.10

Air Frying 

7.9
8.2

Frying Quality 
 

7.3
8.0

Full Comparison

Design

Size 
 

6.3
6.2

Device Dimensions  

Ninja Foodi DZ401 Device Dimensions
Ninja Foodi DZ550 Device Dimensions

Height 
 

12.8" (32.5 cm)
12.9" (32.8 cm)

Width 
 

16.4" (41.7 cm)
16.7" (42.5 cm)

Depth 
 

14.4" (36.6 cm)
14.4" (36.5 cm)

Overall Volume 
 

3,026.9 in³ (49,602 cm³)
3,105.0 in³ (50,881 cm³)

Cooking Chamber 
 

8.5
8.5

Isometric Basket View  

Ninja Foodi DZ401 Isometric Basket View
Ninja Foodi DZ550 Isometric Basket View

Surface Area Picture  

Ninja Foodi DZ401 Surface Area Picture
Ninja Foodi DZ550 Surface Area Picture

Single Basket Surface Area 
 

50.0 in² (322.8 cm²)
49.7 in² (320.3 cm²)

Total Basket Surface Area  

100.1 in² (645.6 cm²)
99.3 in² (640.6 cm²)

Advertised Capacity  

10.0 qt (9.5 L)
10.0 qt (9.5 L)

Measured Capacity  

10.1 qt (9.6 L)
10.1 qt (9.6 L)

Chamber Height 
 

4.3" (11.0 cm)
4.3" (11.0 cm)

Nonstick Coating Type 
 

Ceramic
Ceramic
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Cooking Versatility 
 

8.7
8.8

Control Panel Photo  

Ninja Foodi DZ401 Control Panel Photo
Ninja Foodi DZ550 Control Panel Photo

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 
 

1,315 RPM
1,100 RPM

Maximum Fan Speed 
 

3,100 RPM
2,900 RPM

Temperature Probe 
 

No
Yes
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Performance

Frying Quality 
 

7.3
8.0

Sorted Fries  

Ninja Foodi DZ401 Sorted Fries
Ninja Foodi DZ550 Sorted Fries

Fry Sorting Video  

Crispy Fries 
 

62.9%
84.4%

Overcooked Fries 
 

20.0%
3.1%

Undercooked Fries 
 

17.1%
12.5%
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Cooking Speed 
 

8.6
8.8

Moisture Loss Over Time  

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Time To Reach 45% Moisture Loss  

16:26
15:42

Preheat Speed 
 

8.7
9.0

Preheat Speed  

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Preheat Reminder 
 

No
No

Time to Reach 400°F 
 

02:19
02:01

Temperature Stability 
 

8.2
7.9

Temperature Stability  

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Recovery Time Once Food Added 
 

02:38
02:24

Temperature Variation at 400°F 
 

16 °F
27 °F
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