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By the DualAirFryers.com Team | Published | Updated Oct 26, 2026
The Ninja DZ801 is the 2026 refresh of Ninja's original two-basket DZ201. It keeps the formula that made the DZ201 so popular: two independent 4-Qt baskets, each with its own fan and heater, plus Smart Finish to have two different foods done at the same time and Match Cook to copy one basket's settings to the other. It has the same 6 programs and the same 1690W of power. What changes is the body. Ninja lists the DZ801 at about 16.8 lbs, a little lighter than the DZ201's 17.9 lbs, and Amazon lists it at 13.8" wide versus 15.6" for the DZ201. Buy it if you want a proven 8-Qt dual basket for 2 to 4 people. Skip it if you want windows, Wi-Fi, or bigger baskets.
Best for: Couples and families of up to four who want a main and a side done together, like chicken in one basket and fries or vegetables in the other. Anyone replacing an older DZ201 who wants the same controls in a newer, lighter body.
Skip it if: You regularly cook for five or more, or want to fit a whole chicken. The Ninja DZ401 (two 5-Qt baskets) or DZ550 with a built-in thermometer fit better. If you like to watch food brown, look at the COSORI Dual 9-Qt or Chefman TurboFry Dual DC, which both have windows.
| Feature | Ninja DZ801 (2026) | Ninja DZ201 | Ninja DZ401 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 2 x 4 Qt (8 Qt) | 2 x 4 Qt (8 Qt) | 2 x 5 Qt (10 Qt) |
| Programs | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Smart Finish / Match Cook | ✔ / ✔ | ✔ / ✔ | ✔ / ✔ |
| Max Temp (Amazon listing) | 400°F | 450°F | — |
| Width (Amazon listing) | 13.8" | 15.6" | — |
| Weight | ~16.8 lbs (Ninja) | ~17.9 lbs | — |
— = not compared here. See our DZ401 review for its specs.
The DZ801 is new for 2026, so there are not many long-term owner reports yet. What it does have going for it is a design that has been on the market for years. The DZ201 it replaces is one of the most-reviewed dual basket air fryers on Amazon, and owners there praise the same things the DZ801 keeps: two baskets you can run at different temperatures, and Smart Finish so the chicken and the fries come out together. One thing to check: Amazon lists the DZ801's max temperature as 400°F, while the DZ201 listing says 450°F. For most air fryer recipes, 400°F is plenty. Like any 1690W appliance, it should be the only thing on a 15-amp outlet while it runs.
If you need more room, the Ninja DZ401 10-Qt uses the same controls with bigger 5-Qt baskets. If counter width matters most, stacked models like the Ninja DoubleStack XL and Dreame DS50 stack their baskets on top of each other. For a smaller kitchen, the Ninja DZ090 6-Qt is the compact option.
They cook the same way: two independent 4-Qt baskets, Smart Finish, Match Cook, 6 programs, and 1690W. The DZ801 is the 2026 redesign. Ninja lists it at about 16.8 lbs (the DZ201 is about 17.9 lbs), and Amazon lists it at 13.8 inches wide versus 15.6 inches for the DZ201. Amazon also lists a 400°F max temperature for the DZ801 versus 450°F for the DZ201.
The Amazon listing names 6 programs: Air Fry, Air Broil, Roast, Bake, Reheat, and Dehydrate. Ninja's own product page also mentions a MaxCrisp setting for frozen foods and an Auto-Adjust Fan that changes speed for each function.
Each basket holds 4 Qt, for 8 Qt total. Ninja says it can make meals for 6 to 8 people or up to 4 lbs of fries or wings. In practice, two 4-Qt baskets suit a household of 2 to 4 best.
Ninja describes the baskets as easy to clean and the nonstick crisper plates as dishwasher safe. Hand-washing the baskets helps the nonstick coating last longer.
Ninja lists a one-year limited warranty for the DZ801.
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