Instant Vortex Plus VersaZone vs Ninja Foodi FlexDrawer AF500UK
Get the Instant VersaZone. Unless you roast big joints for a crowd — then the Ninja FlexDrawer's bigger drawer.
Instant Vortex Plus VersaZone
One big 8.5L drawer that splits in two, so it does a roast or a main and a side.
Ninja Foodi FlexDrawer AF500UK
One huge 10.4L drawer that splits in two: a whole chicken, or chicken and chips together. The pick for big families.
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Both are one drawer with a divider: in, it cooks two foods that finish together; out, it takes a roast. The VersaZone (8.5L) costs less and owners rate it very highly; the FlexDrawer is bigger at 10.4L and fits a 3kg chicken.
- —You cook for a family of four.
- —You want the split drawer for less.
- —You roast big joints or 3kg chickens.
- —You cook for five or more.
What verified owners report
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Owners love cooking two foods that finish together, or a whole roast with the divider out. No complaints yet.
- ✓Easy to use
- ✓Cooks two foods at different settings that finish together
- ✓Big enough for a roast or large joint with the divider out
None came up often enough to list.
Owners love the big drawer that fits a family meal and how quick and easy it is. The main complaint is the finish: the non-stick wears and the protective film pulls off the trim.
- ✓Big enough for a family meal or a whole chicken
- ✓Quick: cooks faster than the oven
- ✓Easy to use
- −The protective film or stickers damage the finish
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +8.5L drawer splits in two
- +Two foods finish together
- +Fits a whole chicken with the divider out
- −It takes up a lot of counter space.
- −It preheats before every cook, which adds a few minutes.
- −It cooks a little slower than some air fryers.
- −No window to check on food.
- +10.4L drawer fits a whole chicken
- +Splits in two for chicken and chips
- +Easy to use
- −The whole drawer needs washing even if you cooked in one half.
- −Dehydrating is only average.
- −Takes up a lot of counter.
- Is the VersaZone worth it?
- Is the Ninja FlexDrawer worth it?
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: TechRadar, Tom's Guide, Trusted Reviews, manufacturer specifications.
Owner reports for the VersaZone: 32 verified buyer ratings at Currys, read October 2026.
Owner reports for the Ninja FlexDrawer: 1,679 verified buyer ratings at Currys, read October 2026.