Ninja Double Stack XL 9.5L Air Fryer Review: Is It Better Than the Ninja Flexdraw 10,4 Litre Air Fryer?


If you're an air frying enthusiast, you might be curious about Ninja's latest addition to their lineup—the Double Stack XL 9.5L Air Fryer, currently priced around £270. As a longtime fan of the Ninja Flex Draw, which I've loved for the past six months, I wanted to see if this new model could convince me to switch.

Key Specifications Comparison:

  • Capacity: The Double Stack XL has a 9.5L capacity, while the Flex Draw offers 10.4L.
  • Dimensions: Double Stack XL stands at 38.5 cm in height, 28 cm in width, and 47 cm in depth. The Flex Draw is 32.7 cm tall, 32.7 cm wide, and 31.6 cm deep.
  • Weight: The Double Stack XL weighs 10.4 kg, almost a kilogram heavier than the Flex Draw's 9.37 kg.

Basket Sizes:

  • The baskets in the Double Stack XL measure 12.5 cm in height, 28 cm in width, and 21.5 cm in depth.
  • In the Flex Draw, the basket dimensions are slightly larger at 13 cm in height and 49.6 cm in width when combined.

Temperature and Wattage:

  • Both models operate at a temperature range of 40° to 240°C.
  • The wattage is identical at 2470W.

Features and Design:

  • Double Stack XL: Comes with a rack to double stack your food, making it versatile for different cooking needs. The fans are positioned at the back, which is a unique design choice. One downside is that water can spill out the back when soaking the basket after use.
  • Flex Draw: Known for its removable center panel, which allows for a large cooking area or two separate zones. This flexibility is why I've continued using it. It also includes additional accessories like skewers, which I found useful.

Basic Controls:

  • Both models feature straightforward controls with dials rather than touchscreens.
  • Matching and Syncing: The match function sets both baskets to cook at the same time and temperature, while the sync function ensures different cooking settings finish simultaneously.
  • Additional Settings: The Double Stack XL has a "Double Stack Pro" setting, and the Flex Draw offers a "Mega Zone" for cooking larger items across the entire basket.

Cooking Test: I conducted a simple test with burgers and chips to compare their performance. Here’s what I found:

  1. Burgers:

    • Double Stack XL: The burgers cooked unevenly, with the bottom one cooking more than the top.
    • Flex Draw: The opposite happened; the top burger cooked more due to the top heat source.
  2. Chips:

    • Double Stack XL: The chips on the bottom didn't crisp up as well as those in the Flex Draw.
    • Flex Draw: Chips were crispier, likely due to the even heat distribution from the top.

Pros and Cons:

  • Double Stack XL:
    • Pros: Space-saving design for countertops, easier to shake and wash baskets.
    • Cons: Potential water spillage issue, uneven cooking in some cases.
  • Flex Draw:
    • Pros: Large cooking area, flexible center panel for various cooking needs.
    • Cons: Heavier and more challenging to wash and shake food.

Conclusion: Both the Ninja Double Stack XL and Flex Draw have their strengths and weaknesses. The Double Stack XL offers innovative features and space-saving design, while the Flex Draw provides flexibility and even cooking. Based on my tests, either model can meet your needs, but understanding their unique characteristics can help you choose the best one for your kitchen.

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