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Ninja Air Fryer Pro vs Ninja Air Fryer MAX PRO
Get the Ninja MAX PRO. Unless it's just for one or two of you — then the smaller Air Fryer Pro is enough, for less.
Ninja Air Fryer MAX PRO
One big 6.2L drawer that heats to 240°C and crisps fast.
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The short answer
Both are single-drawer Ninjas. The MAX PRO's 6.2L drawer fits a family meal and its Max Crisp setting goes up to 240°C for frozen food; the Air Fryer Pro is small, simple and cheap, and too small for a family.
Get the Air Fryer Pro if
- —You cook for one or two.
- —Counter space is tight.
- —You want to spend as little as possible.
Get the MAX PRO if
- —You cook for three to five.
- —You mostly cook frozen chips, wings and roasts.
- —You want something quicker than your oven.
Key differences
Who it feeds
One or two
Air Fryer Pro
Three to five
MAX PRO
Drawer
Small; family portions need batches
Air Fryer Pro
6.2L, fits a family meal
MAX PRO
Frozen food
Does the basics well
Air Fryer Pro
Max Crisp up to 240°C
MAX PRO
Price
Lower
Air Fryer Pro
Higher
MAX PRO
Pros and cons
Ninja Air Fryer Pro
- +Small and cheap
- +Ideal for 1–2 people
- +Simple controls
- −Basket is small — family portions need cooking in batches.
Ninja Air Fryer MAX PRO
- +6.2L drawer feeds a family
- +Max Crisp goes up to 240°C
- +Dishwasher-safe drawer and plate
- −No shake reminder — set your own timer to shake chips halfway.
- −Costs more than other air fryers of the same size.
Ready to choose?
- Is the Air Fryer Pro worth it?
- Is the MAX PRO 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.
Updated 6 Oct 2026How we decide