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Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer VS. Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven

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Winner:

Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven

Reasons to buy Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven:

  • button icon Make 2 sheet pan meals at once for entertaining or weekly meal prep.
  • button icon Up to 10X the convection power vs. a traditional full-size convection oven for faster results.
  • button icon Perfect countertop oven for baking with 50% more even baking results than some convection ovens.
  • button icon When the door is open, display settings freeze to prevent any accidental changes to the cook cycle.
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Runners Up:

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer

Reasons to buy Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer :

  • button icon Ninja Foodi has a 5-in-1 unit that can grill, air crisp, bake, roast, and dehydrate.
  • button icon The Ninja Foodi’s XL family-sized capacity that can grill up to 6 steaks or 24 hotdogs.
  • button icon Ninja Foodi is a 4-quart sized appliance and can air fry up to 2 lbs. of crispy, guilt-free fries.
  • button icon Ninja Foodi has a genius smoke control system for virtually smoke-free grilling.
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer

  • GRILL
FEATURES
WINNER :

Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven

  • Stainless Steel
  • Keep Warm Function
  • Save and Preset Cooking Functions
  • Frying Basket
  • Smart Air Fryer
DESIGN
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven

Reasons why we like it:

  • Stainless Steel
  • Keep Warm Function
  • Save and Preset Cooking Functions
  • Frying Basket
  • Smart Air Fryer
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COMPARISON – Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer VS. Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven

PERFORMANCE

Multipurpose

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer
Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven
Yes

The Ninja Foodi XL is a multi-purpose 5-in-1 indoor grill with a 4-quart cooking capacity. It is the grill that sears, sizzles, and air fry crisps. With Cyclonic Grilling Technology, super-hot 500F air delivers Surround Searing, while the 500F high-density grill grate creates char-grilled marks and flavors without the smoke.

Yes

The Ninja DT251 Foodi is a multipurpose air fryer with 10 cooking functions included; It is a Smart XL Air Fry Oven, Bake, Broil, Toast, Air Fry, Air Roast, Digital Toaster with smart thermometer and true surround convection.

Capacity (Quarts)

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer
Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven
Yes

XL family-sized capacity: grill up to 6 steaks or 24 hotdogs.

Yes

Make 2 sheet pan meals at once for entertaining or weekly meal prep.2-level even cooking, no rotating required—fit a 5-lb chicken and a sheet pan of vegetables, 2 12-in pizzas, or a 12-lb turkey.

Oven

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer
Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven
Yes

This Ninja Foodi air fryer can do much more than an air fryer; Food cooks faster and meats come out better than baking in the oven. It doesn't heat up the whole kitchen like an oven does.

Yes

it is the perfect countertop oven for baking with up to 50% more even baking results vs. a leading countertop oven.

GRILL

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer
Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven
Yes

This is an original ninja foodi grill. Get yourself a grill that sears, sizzles, and air fry crisps. Indoor grill and air fryer. With the BTU cooking power of an outdoor grill, it brings outdoor grill flavors conveniently to your countertop any day of the year.

No

LESS FAT

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer
Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven
Yes

Air fry crisp with up to 75% less fat than deep frying (tested against hand-cut, deep-fried French fries), using the included 4-qt crisper basket.

Yes

Make air fryer healthy meals and crispier results with Up to 75% less fat when using the Air Fry function vs. traditional deep frying.

Customizable

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer
Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven
Yes

Features 5 customizable functions. Make meals and snacks for the whole family with air fry, roast, bake and dehydrate.

Yes

Choose between 10 programmable cooking functions, and manually control cook time and temperature.

Cooking Functions

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer
Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven
Yes

It features 5 cooking functions-Air crisp, Roast, Bake, Dehydrate, Grill.

Yes

Air Fry, Air Roast, Bake, Whole Roast, Broil, Toast, Bagel, Dehydrate, Reheat, and Pizza, all in one powerful 1800-watt appliance.

Cooks Faster

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer
Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven
Yes

It works great by cooking almost anything fast and quiet. Enjoy grilled proteins and vegetables any night of the week, like a grilled NY strip steak dinner in just 11 minutes.

Yes

It has a true surround convection with up to 10 times the convection power vs. a traditional; full-size convection oven for faster, crispier, and juicy results. With the wide temperature range, you can quickly cook and crisp foods with the rapid convection heat.

Adjust Temperature

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer
Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven
Yes

You can adjust temperature to your desired temperature.

Yes

Achieve the perfect doneness from rare to well done at the touch of a button with the integrated Foodi Smart Thermometer—no guesswork required.

Easy To Clean

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer
Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven
Yes

PTFE/PFOA-free, nonstick ceramic-coated grill grate, crisper basket, and cooking pot are dishwasher safe.

Yes

All the included parts are dishwasher safe and easy to clean.

Uses Less Oil

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer
Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven
Yes

Oil is not required however it is recommended to start with one tablespoon and adjusting for personal preference, or referencing the recipe for proper oil amounts.

Yes

Get the crispy, golden textures you crave without all the fat and oil.

Evenly Distributes Heat

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer
Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven
Yes

Rapid cyclonic air moves all around your food for Surround Searing, which gives you even browning and delicious charring without burning.

Yes

It features true surround convection with powerful heated airflow for fast, crispy, even results on 2 levels.

Dualzone Technology

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer
Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven
No

No

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer

FEATURES

Air fry

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer
Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven
No

No

Roast

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer
Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven
No

No

Bake

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer
Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven
No

No

Reheat

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer
Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven
No

No

Dehydrate

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer
Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven
No

No

Stainless Steel

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer
Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven
No

Yes

It is made with durable stainless steel material, it is nonstick and easy to clean.

Dishwasher-Safe

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer
Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven
Yes

The grill grate, crisper basket, and cooking pot are dishwasher safe.

Yes

Accessories are all dishwasher safe.

Nonstick

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer
Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven
Yes

The ceramic-coated grill gate is made of nonstick material.

Yes

The basket is coated with ceramic which is a nonstick material.

Keep Warm Function

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer
Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven
No

Yes

You can lower the temperature to 140(or whatever you want) in the reheat function to keep food warm.

Shake Reminder

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer
Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven
No

No

Save and Preset Cooking Functions

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer
Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven
No

Yes

You can save the cooking presets for future cooking sections.

Recipes Book Included

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer
Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven
Yes

It features a Chef-Created 15-Recipe Book to guide you on your cooking and grilling journey.

Yes

The package includes a recipe book with 15 recipes to inspire you.

Frying Basket

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer
Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven
No

Yes

The Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven comes with 1 air frying basket.

Number of Buskets

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer
Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven
Yes

1 Crisper Basket

Yes

1

Smart Air Fryer

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer
Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven
No

Yes

This air fryer features a smart cook system that takes out all of the guesswork into cooking.

Grill

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer
Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven
No

No

Smoke-free Grilling

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer
Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven
Yes

Virtually Smoke-Free The combination of the temperature-controlled grill grate, splatter shield, and cool-air zone reduces smoke and keeps it out of your kitchen.

No

Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven

DESIGN

Digital Touch Screen

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer
Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven
Yes

The digital control panel makes it easy to select your cooking function and adjust time and temperature so you can grill with confidence.

Yes

Available

Dimensions

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer
Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven
Yes

19 x 18 x 15 inches

Yes

17.09 x 20.22 x 13.34 inches

Included Accessories

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer
Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven
Yes

10 x 10 PTFE/PFOA-free, nonstick, ceramic-coated grill grate 4-qt PTFE/PFOA-free, nonstick, ceramic-coated crisper basket 6-qt PTFE/PFOA-free, nonstick, ceramic-coated cooking pot Chef-created 15-recipe book Cleaning brush

Yes

(2) Sheet Pans (2) Wire Racks Air Fry Basket Roast Tray Crumb Tray Foodi Smart Thermometer 15-Recipe Guide DT250 Series Owner's Guide

CONCLUSION

PROS

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer
Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven
Yes

Maintains the entire flavor of the food. Grill family-sized meals and even more food than before with 500°F Cyclonic Grilling Technology for delicious char-grilled flavors indoors, virtually smoke-free. Easy to use. This foodi is easy to use and it will always cook everything to perfection each time you use it Easy to clean. There’s a touchscreen digital display on the front of the grill that allows you to manually choose your cooking programs and displays the working prompts. Nonstick removable parts are dishwasher safe. After using the grill and air fryer, let it cool for a few minutes, and then use the included brush tool to wipe down the grill grates. One side of the tool has bristles, and the other is perfectly shaped to wrap around the individual grates. This whole process takes about 3 minutes and the interior is non-stick which makes cleaning this air fryer a breeze. you get the value for your money This Ninja foodi is priced at a bit higher price but since it replaces 5 appliances in your home and also your smoke-free outdoor grill if you really wanted it to. Unique and sleek design. 500 degrees Fahrenheit grilling. The unit has a smoke control system. 5-in-1 unit Roast, Bake, Dehydrate, Air fries, and Reheat. Indoor grill. Cyclonic Grilling Technology for delicious char-grilled flavors indoors.

Yes

achieve the perfect doneness Achieve the perfect doneness from rare to well done at the touch of a button with the integrated Foodi Smart Thermometer - no guesswork required. The Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL smart thermometer continuously monitors food's doneness level for perfect results without guesswork. faster cooking Achieve up to 30% faster cook times than a full-sized traditional convection oven. The oven only takes 90 seconds to preheat which makes you able to provide quick family meals. 2-level even cooking Evenly cook a large roast and an air fry basket of vegetables on separate rack levels; no swapping or rotating of pans required. This makes it perfect and easy to make meals for large groups-make 2 sheet pan meals at once for entertaining or weekly meal preparation. extra-large cooking capacity with an oven capacity that measures 17.09 x, 20.22 x 13.34 inches allows for easy,2-level meal making—fit a 5-lb chicken and a sheet pan of vegetables, 2 12-in pizzas, or a 12-lb turkey. Cook on two rack levels for twice the capacity without sacrificing even results. easy air fryer meals Now you can air fry on 2 levels. Enjoy more of your deep-fried favorites with up to 75% less fat than traditional frying methods (tested against hand-cut, deep-fried French fries). 10-in-1. Limitless Meal Options. Choose between Air Fry, Whole Roast, Air Roast, Bake, Dehydrate, Pizza, Bagel, Toast, Broil, and Reheat for maximum cooking versatility.

CONS

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer
Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven
Yes

All of the baskets don't fit inside the storage. Takes up a lot of counter space. The air fryer is very noisy. There is not a built-in plug hole for a temperature probe in this particular model.

Yes

The outside gets real hot, just be careful not to place anything on top of the oven, it might melt, bad insulation. Cleaning the rear inside corners of this Ninja Foodi is a bit hard due to the design of the heating elements. However, you can use dawn spray which makes cleaning easy. Racks and Trays big for the kitchen sink. Racks and Trays are very big for the dishwasher. Air Fryer Basket TOO flimsy and has buckled after one use. Sheet Pan coating is TOO cheap. The coating has peeled off after one use.

Overall Winner

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