Ninja and Gourmia both are reputed brands in the air fryer industry. Both of the brands have a few models of air fryers that are happily accepted by thousands of air fryer users. In this article, I will compare some air fryer models of Ninja and Gourmia that are very much similar and often tend to be compared by the users.
Ninja Max XL AF161 vs Gourmia GAF575 Air Fryer
Table of comparison
Features | Gourmia 5 QT | Ninja Max XL |
Model | GAF575 | AF161 |
Capacity | 5 quarts | 5.5 Quart |
Dimension (inch) | 11.26 x 12.5 x 13.1 | 14 x 11 x 14.75 |
Weight | 12.03 lbs | 11 lbs |
Temperature | Up to 400F | 105F to 450F |
Power | Unknown | 1750 W |
First Arrival | Sep-2018 | Jul 5, 2019 |
Cooking Presets | 8 | 7 |
Color Varients | Black | Black/ Gray |
Control Panel | Digital touch | Digital Touch |
Suitable for | Medium family | Medium family |
Comparison of the features
Capacity
Ninja Max XL is a 5.5-quart air fryer. It is good for cooking for a medium-size family. On the other hand, Gourmia is a 5-quart air fire. Although its capacity is a little bit lower than Ninja it is also good for cooking for a medium-size family having three to four members.
Cooking functions
Cooking functions | Gourmia GAF575 | Ninja Max XL |
Air Fry | ✓ | ✓ |
Bake | ✓ | ✓ |
Reheat | X | ✓ |
Roast | X | ✓ |
Broil | X | ✓ |
Dehydrate | X | ✓ |
Max Crisp | X | ✓ |
Because of the wider temperature range, Ninja has more cooking functions than Gourmia. It is an ordinary air fryer with only bake and air fry functions. On the other hand, Ninja has air fry, bake, reheat, roast, dehydrate, and max crisp functions. Compared to other similar brands, dehydrate broil and max crisp functions are competitive advantages of Ninja.
Temperature range
The temperature range of Ninja Max XL is wide. It can cook at 105 degrees Fahrenheit to 450 degrees Fahrenheit temperature. The temperature range of Ninja is quite exceptional compared to other similar brands.
On the other hand, Gourmia has an ordinary temperature range. It can cook at 400 degrees Fahrenheit maximum.
Control panel
Both of the air fryers have a digital control panel with a touch screen. Although I like the control panel of Ninja more. It looks fresh, clean, and user-friendly.
Price and value for money
Ninja is a far more expensive air fryer than Gourmia. Because of the additional features, the cost of NInja is more. Considering the price and features I think both of the air fryers have similar value for money.
Ninja Max XL or Gourmia 5 QT – Which one is the winner?
If we only consider the features then Ninja Max XL AF161 is the winner. It has a wide temperature range, more versatile cooking functions, more capacity, and some unique technologies.
The dehydrator function of the Ninja air fryer is quite exceptional. Only a few other air fryers such as Nuwave have this function. Therefore if you are ok with spending a bit more money then Ninja will be a better choice.
On the other hand, Gourmia is an ordinary air fryer. Considering the features and price, it generates more value than the other air fryers with similar features. Therefore if you are ok with the features that Gourmia provides then it is not a bad option either.
Ninja Foodi vs Gourmia air fryer oven
Specification
Features | Gourmia Air Fryer Oven | Ninja Foodi |
Model | GTF7580 | DT251 |
Capacity | 12” pizza | up to 12 lbs of turkey |
Dimension (inch) | 19 x 17 x 16 | 17.09 x 20.22 x 13.34 |
Weight | 21.2 lbs | 33.8/ lbs |
Temperature | up to 450F | 90F to 450F |
Power | Unknown | 1800 W |
First Arrival | Dec-2020 | Oct-2020 |
Cooking Presets | 24 | 10 |
Color Varients | Silver | Stainless steel |
Control Panel | Manual | Digital touch |
Suitable for | Large family | 10+ people |
Advantages of Ninja Foodi DT251 over Gourmia
- Ninja Foodi DT251 has temperature probe. With this function, you will able to precisely control and monitor temperature for cooking
- Ninja DT251 has comparatively wider temperature range.
- Because of higher temperature range, it has more cooking functions than Gourmia such as Dehydration.
- Ninja Foodi DT251 has digital control panel with digital display.
Advantages of Gourmia air fryer oven over Ninja Foodi
- Gourmia air fryer oven is relatively inexpensive. It offers similar advantages with a fraction of the amount you spend for it.
- It has separate control dial for toast. You can get light, medium and dark output with this control system.
- With the full manual control knobs, you can easily control the air fryer oven.
- Gourmia air fryer oven has better value for money.
Ninja Foodi or Gourmia air fryer oven – Which one is better?
Considering the features, Ninja Foodi DT251 is the clear winner. It has wider temperature range, more features and advantages than Gourmia. However, if you have budget constraints, then Gourmia is not a bad option either.
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