Ninja review

Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026

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Our verdict

Ninja suits households that want one brand across cooking and coffee and like app control on the counters of it. The cooker range starts at NZD 199.99 and the coffee range runs NZD 1,099.99 to NZD 1,799.99, so budget sits at the bottom and the grinder and frother sit at the top.

Key facts

Best for
One-brand kitchens covering both cooking and coffee, with app control on the cooker.
Reference models
Ninja XXXL FlexDrawer Air Fryer (AF500), Ninja Foodi Dual Zone Air Fryer (AF300), Ninja DoubleStack XXL 7.6L 2 Drawer Air Fryer (SL300), Ninja Foodi Smart XL Grill & Air Fryer (AG551) (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Price from
NZ$199.99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Capacity (l)
10.4 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Power (W)
1,650 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Cooking programmes
7 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Mobile app
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Warranty
2 years (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Spare parts shop
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Markets
US, CA, MX, GB, DE, FR, IT, ES, BE, NL, SE, DK, NO, PL, NZ, AU (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Legal entity
SharkNinja New Zealand Limited (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
United States (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Email, Help-centre, Chat (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Products
Air fryer, Multicooker, Blender, Food processor
Official website
sharkninja.co.nz

Coffee machines

Reference models
Ninja XXXL FlexDrawer Air Fryer (AF500), Ninja Foodi Dual Zone Air Fryer (AF300), Ninja DoubleStack XXL 7.6L 2 Drawer Air Fryer (SL300), Ninja Foodi Smart XL Grill & Air Fryer (AG551) (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Entry price
NZ$1,099.99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Flagship price
NZ$1,799.99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Built-in grinder
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Milk system
Auto frother (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Pod system
None (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Capacity (l)
10.4 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Power (W)
1,650 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Warranty
2 years (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Spare parts shop
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Markets
US, CA, MX, GB, DE, FR, IT, ES, BE, NL, SE, DK, NO, PL, NZ, AU (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Legal entity
SharkNinja New Zealand Limited (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
United States (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Email, Help-centre, Chat (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Machine types
Espresso, Bean to cup, Drip

Pros and cons

Pros

  • One brand covers air fryer, multicooker and blender, and the coffee line spans espresso, bean to cup and drip.
  • The espresso machine pairs a grinder built in with an auto-frother, so beans and milk are handled inside one unit.
  • Connected models come with a mobile app, and a spare parts shop is available for replacements.
  • Dual zone air fryers hold 10.4 litres and run 7 programs, and the coffee machines carry 2 years of warranty.

Cons

  • The coffee range tops out at NZD 1,799.99, far above entry, so the top machine is a big outlay.
  • Support runs on email, help centre and chat only, with no phone line.
  • The pod system is none, so buyers set on capsules would need another brand.

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Who it suits

  • Households that want air fryers, multicookers and coffee machines from one maker.
  • Cooks who like app control over a connected cooker.
  • Coffee drinkers who want the grinder and milk handled inside the machine.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Shoppers after the lowest entry price, since air fryers start at NZD 199.99 and coffee at NZD 1,099.99; Daewoo Electricals is the shorter list to check.
  • Buyers who only want a multicooker, since Chef iQ covers multicooker alone.
  • Anyone who wants a stand mixer in the same range, since GASTROBACK adds it to air fryer, multicooker and blender while Ninja does not list it.

What it does well

Ninja builds across air fryer, multicooker and blender, so the same maker covers the fryer, the multicooker, the blender and the food processor. Its dual zone air fryers hold 10.4 litres and offer 7 programs, and connected models pair with a mobile app for control away from the counter. On the coffee side, the grinder sits built in and milk is handled by an auto-frother, while the pod system is none. Replacement parts are covered by a spare parts shop, and the coffee machines carry 2 years of warranty.

Where it sits among rivals

Capacity of 10.4-litre places Ninja 15 of 69 brands on bowl size. Entry price of NZD 199.99 sits at 56 of 87 brands on starting price. Program count of 7 ranks 42 of 60 brands. The pattern is a brand with roomy capacity and a mid table entry price, closer to the middle of these fields than to either edge.

Who runs it

The New Zealand operation sits with SharkNinja New Zealand Limited, and the headquarters are in the US. Support runs on email, help centre and chat, which points owners to written help and live chat rather than a phone line. Buyers who want parts after a few years have a spare parts shop to go to.

How Ninja compares

Frequently asked questions

What do Ninja air fryers cost?+

The air fryer range opens at NZD 199.99. That entry price puts Ninja 56 of 87 brands on starting price, so the cheapest fryer sits well inside the field rather than at the front of it. Higher capacity models and the dual zone format cost more than the opening figure.

How much do the Ninja coffee machines cost?+

The coffee range runs from NZD 1,099.99 at entry to NZD 1,799.99 for the flagship machine. The espresso machine is the one carrying a built in grinder, an auto-frother and a 2 years warranty. The gap between the two figures is the price of adding the grinder and automatic milk.

How big is a dual zone Ninja air fryer?+

The dual zone air fryers hold 10.4 litres, and that figure ranks Ninja 15 of 69 brands on capacity. Reference models include the FlexDrawer, the Foodi Dual Zone, the DoubleStack and the Smart XL Grill, so the format varies between drawer and basket styles.

What kinds of appliance does Ninja make?+

Ninja lists air fryer, multicooker and blender in the cooking range, which covers air fryers, multicookers, blenders and food processors. The coffee line adds espresso, bean to cup and drip. One maker can therefore cover most of the small appliance counter, from the fryer through to the espresso machine.

Can I control Ninja appliances from an app?+

Yes. A mobile app is part of the offer, so connected cookers can be checked and started away from the kitchen. That matters most for the multicooker and air fryer end of air fryer, multicooker and blender, where a long program can run without you standing at the counter.

Can I order spare parts for a Ninja appliance?+

Yes, a spare parts shop is available, so baskets, drawers and seals can be replaced instead of the whole appliance. Support runs on email, help centre and chat. Parts availability is a point in Ninja's favour against brands where replacements are harder to track down.

Which company runs Ninja appliances in New Zealand?+

The New Zealand business is SharkNinja New Zealand Limited, while the headquarters sit in the US. The coffee machines carry 2 years of warranty, and help comes through email, help centre and chat.

Do the Ninja coffee machines take pods?+

The pod system is none, so the espresso machine works with beans and grounds rather than capsules. The grinder is built in, and milk comes from an auto-frother. Capsule drinkers should look at a different machine type instead.

Sources

Compiled from 9 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.

Not confirmed yet: Dishwasher-safe parts.

Ninja

One-brand kitchens covering both cooking and coffee, with app control on the cooker.

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