The Ninja Foodi is a versatile kitchen appliance that can be used as a pressure cooker, air fryer, and steamer. There are three different models of the Ninja Foodi, the SP101, SP201, and SP301. Each model has different features and functions. In this article, I will show you a detailed comparison of the three models of the Ninja Foodi. Let’s get started.
comparison among SP101, SP201 & SP301
| Features | Ninja SP101 | Ninja SP301 | Ninja SP201 |
| Model | SP101 LP3 | SP301 | SP201 |
| Capacity | 4 lbs in air fry basket | 4 lbs in air fry basket | 4 lbs in air fry basket |
| Dimension (Inch) | 19 x 7.6 x 15 | 20.21 x 15.33 x 8.15 | 20.21 x 15.33 x 8.15 |
| Weight | 18.57 lbs | 21.27 lbs | 21.1 lbs |
| Temperature | Up to 450F | Up to 500F | Up to 500F |
| Power | 1800 W | 1800W | 1800W |
| First Arrival | July-2019 | Aug-2021 | Aug-2021 |
| Prest Function | 8 | 13 | 8 |
| Color Varients | Black/Cinnamon | Silver/black | Silver/black |
| Control Panel | Manual knob | Digital + manual knob | Digital + manual knob |
| Suitable for | 8 people | Large family | Large family |
Similarities among SP101, SP201 & SP301
Cooking capacity
The cooking capacity of all three models is almost the same. Although the dimension of SP101 is a little less than the other two models, all three models can cook up to 4 lbs of food in the air fryer basket. The approximate cooking capacity of these air fryer ovens is around 25 quarts.
Heating element
Although Ninja SP101 is the earliest of all the three models, all of them have heating elements with the same power rating. The 1800W heating element is good for cooking fast. It will also help to cook the food uniformly.
Dissimilarities among SP101, SP201 & SP301
Temperature range
Ninja SP101 can cook up to 450F. Although it is sufficient for an air fryer oven, the other two models can cook up to 500F. They are better than SP101. Because of the wider temperature range, SP301 has versatile cooking options.
Cooking functions
| Cooking Prest/ Functions | Ninja Foodi SP101 | Ninja Foodi SP201 | Ninja Foodi SP301 |
| Air Fry | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bake | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Broil | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dehydrate | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Roast | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Toast | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bagel | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reheat | X | ✓ | ✓ |
| Warm | ✓ | X | X |
| Pizza | X | X | ✓ |
| Sear crisp | X | X | ✓ |
| Rapid bake | X | X | ✓ |
| Frozen Pizza | X | X | ✓ |
| Griddle | X | X | ✓ |
| Rotisserie | X | X | X |
| Temperature probe | X | X | X |
| Cookie | X | X | X |
| Proof | X | X | X |
| Grill | X | X | X |
Ninja SP101 and SP201 are 8 in 1 air fryer ovens. They have almost the same cooking function and presets. But the SP301 has more cooking presets on the control panel. As it has a wider temperature range, it has more options such as sear crisp, rapid bake, and so on.
However, none of the Ninja Foodi models have some useful functions such as rotisserie and temperature probe. If precise control of food temperature is important to you, then you may look for other Ninja or Nuwave air fryer ovens.
Ninja SP101, SP201, or SP301 – Which model is the best?
Considering the features and comparing them with the price, I think Ninja SP301 is the winner. It has more cooking functions, a wider temperature range and it is the most recent release of the SP series air fryer oven. Although it has advantages over the other two models, the price of this model is still decent. Therefore, if I were to make a decision among these three, I’d definitely choose SP301.
