Kitchen head-to-head
Cosori Pro II Air FryervsNinja AF101 Air Fryer
Cosori Pro II Air Fryer vs Ninja AF101 Air Fryer, scored side by side on all 5 Kitchen axes. Overall 8.0 to 7.9.
Cosori Pro II Air Fryer
Cosori
8.0
The volume seller, and the presets are the reason people stop reading the manual.
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7.9
The compact one that got everybody into air frying, and it still does the basics well.
Price and availability change constantly, so we don't quote them here — the link opens the current Amazon listing.
Where they diverge
Two products can average the same and still feel different, because the shape of the scores differs. Left of center is Cosori Pro II Air Fryer, right is Ninja AF101 Air Fryer.
Cosori Pro II Air Fryer
Axis
Ninja AF101 Air Fryer
- 8.2Performance8.0
- 8.6Value8.8
- 7.4Durability7.6
- 8.6Ease of use8.2
- 7.0Quietness6.8
Which one to pick
Take the Cosori Pro II Air Fryer
Leads on Performance, Ease of use and Quietness.
- A household of two to four, where basket size decides everything
- You want presets that can be overwritten and kept
- Dishwasher cleanup is non-negotiable
Take the Ninja AF101 Air Fryer
Leads on Value and Durability.
- One or two people, where a large basket is wasted space
- A first air fryer without committing much
- Small counters and shallow cupboards
What each one gets wrong
Cosori Pro II Air Fryer
- Nonstick coatings that need replacing after a couple of years
- You want a metal-bodied appliance rather than a plastic one
Ninja AF101 Air Fryer
- Cooking for a family — you will be running batches
- Quiet operation matters in an open-plan kitchen
Specs, side by side
| Spec | Cosori Pro II Air Fryer | Ninja AF101 Air Fryer |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5.8 quart basket | 4 quart basket |
| Presets | Multiple, adjustable and saveable | — |
| Basket | Dishwasher-safe, nonstick | — |
| Modes | — | Air fry, roast, reheat, dehydrate |
| Plate | — | Removable crisper plate |
Rankings they both appear in
Questions
- Cosori Pro II Air Fryer or Ninja AF101 Air Fryer — which should I buy?
- Cosori Pro II Air Fryer leads on Performance, Ease of use and Quietness. If Value and Durability matter more to you, take the Ninja AF101 Air Fryer instead.
- How far apart are they overall?
- Cosori Pro II Air Fryer scores 8.0 and Ninja AF101 Air Fryer scores 7.9, a gap of 0.1. The total is the plain average of the 5 axes used in Kitchen.