Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer vs Ninja
Based on tests by America's Test Kitchen (Aug 2026). How we score
Save $130Depends. The Ninja for most people.
Buy the Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer if you want a smaller oven or a color other than stainless.
From 1 tester: America's Test Kitchen
From 1 tester: America's Test Kitchen
Amazon prices as of Sep 30, 1:43 AM EDT (details)
What the testers found
Rated Highly Recommended by America's Test Kitchen, with the same ratings as the Breville: "Its air-fried food was as good as the food made in our winning air fryer, and it also excelled at toasting bread to different doneness levels, broiling asparagus, and roasting chicken." It's bigger: its "external footprint is about 10 percent larger" than Breville's larger Pro model. ATK didn't test long-term durability, and neither listing states a warranty.
| Criterion | Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer | Ninja |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| Ease of use | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| Cleanup | 2/3 | 2/3 |
From America's Test Kitchen: The Best Air-Fryer Toaster Ovens (updated Aug. 5, 2026)
Specs side by side
| Spec | Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer | Ninja |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $349.95 | $219.99 |
| Cost per year | — | — |
| Warranty | — | — |
| Size | About 30% smaller than the Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro (per America's Test Kitchen) | — |
| Air-fryer basket | Fits four chicken cutlets (America's Test Kitchen) | 13.5 x 11 in (America's Test Kitchen) |
| Dimensions | — | 17 x 18 x 13 in (America's Test Kitchen) |
| Settings | — | 10, including air fry, whole roast, dehydrate |
Sources: America's Test Kitchen: The Best Air-Fryer Toaster Ovens (updated Aug. 5, 2026), Manufacturer specs via Amazon listing
