--- title: "Ninja Foodi 6-in-1 8-Qt 2-Basket Air Fryer with DualZone Technology DZ201 review" description: "Ninja Foodi DZ201 review: an 8-quart air fryer with two independent 4-quart baskets. Covers specs, size, noise, cleaning, what owners report and who it suits." canonical: https://vettedten.com/us/kitchen/air-fryers/ninja-foodi-dz201/ language: en-US updated: 2026-11-05 score: 9.0 --- # Ninja Foodi 6-in-1 8-Qt 2-Basket Air Fryer with DualZone Technology DZ201 review > **Our verdict:** The Ninja Foodi 6-in-1 8-Qt 2-Basket Air Fryer with DualZone Technology DZ201 ranks 7th of the 10 air fryers we compare, with 9.0 out of 10. No. 7 of 10 in our [air fryers ranking](https://vettedten.com/us/kitchen/air-fryers/) · Updated November 2026 · [How we rank](https://vettedten.com/how-we-rank/) **9.0 out of 10** The Ninja Foodi DZ201 is an 8-quart air fryer with two separate 4-quart baskets, each with its own heater. It suits households that cook a main and a side at once and have the counter space for a large machine. Why it's here: - Two independent 4-quart baskets, with Smart Finish to time both foods to end together - Six functions including max crisp, bake, reheat and dehydrate, from 105°F to 450°F - Owners report crisp fries and wings in both baskets - Baskets and crisper plates go in the dishwasher Keep in mind: - Large for a countertop and needs clear space behind it for venting - Loud when both baskets run hard - Two baskets and two plates to wash after every use [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089TQWJKK) ## Why the Ninja DZ201 scores 9.0 - How happy owners are: 4th of 10 - How many rated it: 9th of 10 - How new it is: 9th of 10 ### Why it sits behind the Cuisinart ClearView 4-Quart Glass Basket Air Fryer AFC-4 The Cuisinart ClearView 4-Quart Glass Basket Air Fryer AFC-4 (9.1) beats the Ninja Foodi 6-in-1 8-Qt 2-Basket Air Fryer with DualZone Technology DZ201 (9.0) because it is a much newer design. The Ninja Foodi 6-in-1 8-Qt 2-Basket Air Fryer with DualZone Technology DZ201 leaves owners a little happier, but not by enough to close the gap. ## About the Ninja DZ201 The DZ201 splits its 8 quarts into two 4-quart baskets. Each basket is controlled on its own, so one can air fry at one temperature while the other roasts or reheats at another. Smart Finish sets both baskets to end at the same moment even when the foods need different times. Match Cook copies one basket's settings to the other when you want a double batch of the same food. It has six functions: air fry, air broil, roast, bake, reheat and dehydrate. The temperature range is 105°F to 450°F. The baskets have nonstick-coated crisper plates, and the controls are a digital panel with presets. It is a big machine. Listings give about 15.6 inches wide, 13.9 inches deep and roughly 18 pounds. Retailer figures for height vary, so check the spec sheet in the box against your cabinet clearance. It draws up to 1690 watts when both zones run. ### Key specs - Total capacity: 8 quarts - Baskets: Two independent 4-quart baskets - Functions: Air fry, air broil, roast, bake, reheat, dehydrate - Temperature range: 105°F to 450°F - Dual-zone modes: Smart Finish and Match Cook - Power: 1690 watts (both zones running) - Width: About 15.6 inches - Depth: About 13.9 inches - Weight: About 18 pounds ## What owners report about the Ninja DZ201 Owners like the two-basket layout most. Cooking a protein and a side together, finishing at the same time, is the feature they mention first, and they say fries and wings come out crisp. Cleanup is reported as easy, even after greasy foods like bacon. The control panel is described as simple to learn. The complaints are mostly small. The beeps on every button press and at the end of a cycle are loud, and the volume cannot be lowered or switched off. The buttons are firm to press. There is no shake reminder, so you watch the clock yourself. A burning-plastic smell on the first run is reported and fades after the initial preheat. The fan is audible, about like a convection oven, though one owner could talk over it without raising their voice. Owners also warn about size: it takes real counter room and is heavy to lift. The baskets and plates are labeled dishwasher safe, but some owners hand-wash the nonstick parts to be careful. Feedback we could open for this exact model is thin on long-term durability, so we report no pattern there. ## Who the Ninja DZ201 suits Buy it if you feed three or four people and want a main and a side done together without juggling batches. It also fits you if you like setting two different temperatures at once. Look elsewhere if counter space is tight or you need clear room behind the unit for venting. A single 5-quart basket such as the Ninja Air Fryer Pro 4-in-1 5 Qt AF141 is smaller and simpler. If you want to watch food cook, the Instant Pot Vortex Plus 6QT ClearCook has a window. Neither 4-quart basket fits a large roast or a whole chicken. ## Questions about the Ninja DZ201 ### How big is the Ninja DZ201? About 15.6 inches wide, 13.9 inches deep and roughly 18 pounds. Height is listed differently across retailers, so check the spec sheet before fitting it under cabinets. ### Is the Ninja DZ201 loud? Moderately. Owners compare the fan to a convection oven and say it is quieter than a range hood on high. The beeps are the louder complaint, and they cannot be turned off. ### Can you turn off the beeping on the Ninja DZ201? No. Owners report there is no way to mute or lower the button and end-of-cycle beeps. ### What does Smart Finish do on the Ninja DZ201? It times the two baskets so both foods finish together, even if they need different cook times. Match Cook is separate: it copies one basket's settings to the other. ### Is the Ninja DZ201 dishwasher safe? Yes. The baskets and crisper plates are labeled dishwasher safe. Some owners hand-wash them to protect the nonstick coating. ## All 10 air fryers, compared | No. | Product | Score | Badge | | ---: | --- | ---: | --- | | 1 | [COSORI TurboBlaze 9-in-1 6-Qt Air Fryer CAF-DC601-KUS](https://vettedten.com/us/kitchen/air-fryers/cosori-turboblaze-caf-dc601-kus/) | 9.6 | Best Choice | | 2 | [Ninja Air Fryer Pro 4-in-1 5 Qt AF141](https://vettedten.com/us/kitchen/air-fryers/ninja-air-fryer-pro-af141/) | 9.4 | Value for Money | | 3 | [COSORI Pro LE 5.0-Quart Air Fryer CAF-L501-KUS](https://vettedten.com/us/kitchen/air-fryers/cosori-pro-le-caf-l501-kus/) | 9.3 | | | 4 | [Instant Pot Vortex Plus 6QT ClearCook Air Fryer 140-3088-01](https://vettedten.com/us/kitchen/air-fryers/instant-pot-vortex-plus-6qt-clearcook-140-3088-01/) | 9.2 | | | 5 | [Ninja Crispi Pro 6-in-1 Countertop Glass Air Fryer AS101LG](https://vettedten.com/us/kitchen/air-fryers/ninja-crispi-pro-as101lg/) | 9.1 | Best Premium | | 6 | [Cuisinart ClearView 4-Quart Glass Basket Air Fryer AFC-4](https://vettedten.com/us/kitchen/air-fryers/cuisinart-clearview-afc-4/) | 9.1 | | | 7 | **Ninja Foodi 6-in-1 8-Qt 2-Basket Air Fryer with DualZone Technology DZ201** (this review) | 9.0 | | | 8 | [Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro BOV900BSS](https://vettedten.com/us/kitchen/air-fryers/breville-smart-oven-air-fryer-pro-bov900bss/) | 8.9 | | | 9 | [Chefman TurboFry 2-Quart Digital Air Fryer RJ38-2D](https://vettedten.com/us/kitchen/air-fryers/chefman-turbofry-2-quart-rj38-2d/) | 8.8 | Best Budget | | 10 | [Cuisinart Air Fryer Toaster Oven TOA-70](https://vettedten.com/us/kitchen/air-fryers/cuisinart-air-fryer-toaster-oven-toa-70/) | 8.8 | | ## How we score it Every score here comes from our ranking model; no editor sets the order. Too few review sites cover air fryers for their verdicts to lead, so this ranking is led by owners. It ranks products by how happy owners are, holding back any product few owners have rated until more agree. How many rated it and how new it is only settle close calls, and value for money earns its own badge rather than a higher place. We compared 17 models for this guide before settling on these ten. Brands can't pay to be included or to move up. We last checked these picks in October 2026. [How we rank, in full](https://vettedten.com/how-we-rank/) ### Where these facts come from - [Appliance Analysts: Owner's Review of the Ninja DZ201](https://applianceanalysts.com/?p=68484) - [ShopSavvy: Ninja DZ201 Foodi Air Fryer summary](https://www.shopsavvy.com/reviews-tldr/ninja-dz201-foodi-air-fryer) - [eBay: Ninja DZ201 product specs](https://www.ebay.com/p/21043923272) - [BombPicks: Ninja Foodi DZ201 review](https://bombpicks.com/reviews/ninja-foodi-dz201-8-quart-dual-zone-air-fryer/) --- Canonical page: https://vettedten.com/us/kitchen/air-fryers/ninja-foodi-dz201/ · Every guide: https://vettedten.com/llms.txt · For AI agents: https://vettedten.com/agents.md