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Ninja Prestige Smart XL Air Fryer and Countertop Oven (DT501) review

An XL countertop oven with Smart Surround Convection, 10 cooking functions and even cooking on 2 levels.

By the Comredix review desk · Updated November 13, 2026

Quality (40%)
8.6
Experience (25%)
8.2
Value (35%)
8.3

The Ninja Prestige Smart XL suits households that want a second oven on the counter rather than a toaster with extras. Ninja says its Smart Surround Convection delivers up to 10x the convection power of a built-in oven and cooks evenly on 2 levels with no need to rotate pans, so a sheet pan dinner and a tray of vegetables can cook together. It lists 10 cooking functions and a 90-second preheat. At $229.99 on SharkNinja's US store, reduced from $399.99, it costs $40 less than the Breville Smart Oven Pro, though Ninja's warranty is one year. Ninja sells replacement sheet pans and air fry baskets at $23.99 each, a wire rack at $19.99 and a crumb tray at $12.99. The size is the main drawback: it weighs 26.23 lbs and measures 20.04 x 17.09 x 13.35 inches, so measure before you buy. We compared documented features and published prices and did not run cooking tests.

Who it is for

families who cook two trays at once

Price

$229.99 sale price on SharkNinja's US store (reduced from $399.99) as of November 2026.

$229.99 Price reduced from $399.99 to
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

  • Smart Surround Convection, which Ninja rates at up to 10x the convection power of a built-in oven
  • Even cooking on 2 levels with no rotating required
  • 10 cooking functions
  • 90-second oven preheat time
  • Product dimensions of 20.04 x 17.09 x 13.35 inches

Strengths and weaknesses

  • Strength: $229.99 sale price on SharkNinja's own store
  • Strength: Two-level cooking for full family meals
  • Strength: Replacement sheet pan and air fry basket sold for $23.99 each
  • Weakness: One (1) Year Limited Warranty
  • Weakness: At 26.23 lbs and 20.04 inches long it is the bulkiest Ninja here
  • Weakness: Ninja's page lists 10 functions without naming each one

Key facts

  • Price: $229.99 (list $399.99)
  • Functions: 10
  • Preheat: 90 seconds
  • Cooking levels: 2
  • Weight: 26.23 lbs

Where it ranks

Ninja Prestige Smart XL Air Fryer and Countertop Oven (DT501) is No. 4 in our Best Toaster Ovens verdict.

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