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Ninja AF500 vs Ninja SL400 XL

What AF500 does better (3) and where SL400 XL wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Ninja AF500
Ninja · 2023AF500
7.3Score
3 advantages≈ US$170
vs
Ninja SL400 XL
Ninja · 2024SL400 XL
8.7Score
5 advantages≈ US$190
Higher score
8.9Power & capacity6.6
5.6Versatility9.2
2.7Controls & convenience8.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

AF500SL400 XL
316 × 327496280 × 385470
AF500SL400 XLDifference
Height327 mm385 mm−58 mm
Width316 mm280 mm+36 mm
Depth496 mm470 mm+26 mm

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is AF500 better than SL400 XL?

  1. Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)10.4 l vs 9.5 l+9%
  2. Max. temperature240 °C vs 180 °C+33%
  3. Automatic programmes7 vs 6+17%

Why is SL400 XL better than AF500?

  1. Baskets / cooking zones1 vs 22×
  2. Dishwasher-safe partsNo · AF500: Yes
  3. BakingNo · AF500: Yes
  4. DehydratingNo · AF500: Yes
  5. DisplayNone (dials / switches) vs LCD
Specifications

Side by side

Ninja AF500Ninja AF500≈ US$1707.3
Ninja SL400 XLNinja SL400 XL≈ US$1908.7
Power & capacity
Power2,470 W2,470 W
Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)10.4 l9.5 l
Automatic programmes76
Max. temperature240 °C180 °C
Min. temperature40 °C—
Cooking modes
FunctionsCook, Air fry, ReheatCook, Air fry, Bake, Roast, Dehydrate
SteamingNoNo
BakingNoYes
Grill functionNoNo
DehydratingNoYes
Keep warmNoNo
Baskets / cooking zones12
Sync / match finish—No
Viewing windowNoNo
Controls & smart
DisplayNone (dials / switches)LCD
TimerYesYes
App control—Yes
Design & build
Dishwasher-safe partsNoYes
Non-stick coatingNoNo
HousingPlasticPlastic
Width316 mm280 mm
Height327 mm385 mm
Depth496 mm470 mm
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