When it comes to high-performance air fryers, Ninja continues to dominate UK kitchens with innovative designs and powerful features. Two of their most popular models—the Ninja Foodi MAX Dual Zone AF400 and the Ninja FlexDrawer Megazone Dual Air Fryer (AF500)—offer unique advantages for home cooks. Here’s a detailed comparison of their specs and standout features to help you decide which one suits your culinary style.
🔍 Features Breakdown
Ninja Foodi MAX AF400
- Family-Sized Capacity: Perfect for feeding 6–8 people, with 2 cooking compartments that have a 9.5L total capacity.
- Dual Zone Technology: Cook two different foods at once with independent temperature and time settings.
- SYNC & MATCH: Sync both drawers to finish cooking at the same time or match settings for larger batches.
- Max Crisp Function: Ideal for frozen foods, delivering crispy results in minutes.
- Energy Efficient: Uses up to 75% less fat and cooks up to 75% faster than traditional ovens.
Ninja FlexDrawer Megazone AF500UK
- FlexDrawer Design: Remove the divider to create a single 10.4L MegaZone—ideal for large roasts or traybakes.
- 7 Cooking Functions: Includes a unique Prove function for dough, alongside all the classics.
- MegaZone Capacity: Fits a whole 2.3kg leg of lamb or a full roast dinner in one go.
- Touchscreen Controls: Sleek interface with intuitive function dial.
- Versatility for Families: Designed to adapt to different meal sizes and cooking styles.
🆚 Key Specifications at a Glance
| Feature | Ninja Foodi MAX AF400 | Ninja FlexDrawer Megazone AF500UK |
|---|---|---|
| Total Capacity | 9.5L (2 x 4.75L drawers) | 10.4L (1 MegaZone or 2 x 5.2L zones) |
| Cooking Zones | Dual independent drawers | FlexDrawer: Dual or single MegaZone |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 32.5 x 41.5 x 27 cm | 32.7 x 31.6 x 49.6 cm |
| Weight | 8.8 kg | 9.3 kg |
| Wattage | 2470W | 2470W |
| Cooking Functions | 6: Max Crisp, Air Fry, Roast, Bake, Reheat, Dehydrate | 7: Max Crisp, Air Fry, Roast, Bake, Reheat, Dehydrate, Prove |
| Sync & Match Functions | Yes | Yes |
| Dishwasher Safe Parts | Yes | Yes |
| Included Accessories | 2 crisper plates | Divider, 2 crisper plates |
| Guarantee | 2 years | 2 years |
Across the different versions of what’s essentially the same model, I noticed that the AF400 features a dial that also doubles as a large push-to-start button—a design detail I like. I also like the rear vents that point upwards.
Both models include digital timers, but it’s worth noting that neither of them uses a true touchscreen interface.
The overall finish quality left something to be desired, with noticeable gaps in areas that should’ve been flush. That said, Ninja’s customer service was excellent—they promptly sent out replacements each time, even though every unit still arrived with some form of defect.
I’ve owned and used the AF500, and it does cook well.
