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If you're choosing between the Ninja SP201 and SP101, you're not alone. The two ovens look nearly identical in photos, and the spec sheets read like the same machine twice: same 1800W, same functions, same 13-inch pizza. They are not the same oven, and the difference shows up when you cook for more than two people.
We tested both side by side for a few weeks, running the same weeknight dinners through each. We'll be honest: the right pick depends on how many people you feed.
Here's the quick answer. The SP201 is the one for family dinners: its interior is about an inch taller, so a 2-lb roast fits, and it runs quieter. The SP101 is the one for small kitchens: about $40 to $60 cheaper and, flipped up, it frees about 50% of its footprint.
Beyond that, they're twins: same 60-second preheat, same 450F, same 13-inch pizza, same eight functions. If you cook for three or four, check the latest price on Amazon first; if your counter is tight, start with the SP101.
We ran both ovens side by side for a few weeks of real-world use, cooking the same dinners in each: frozen fries, wings, pizza, cookies, and sheet-pan meals. We scored on cooking results, preheat speed, noise, and how cleanup held up.
Frozen fries came out crisp and golden in about five minutes, and wings finished crunchy in under 25 minutes with no oil. Cookies baked evenly after the 60-second preheat. That speed earns a strong 8.3 out of 10 for small kitchens and one- or two-person households.
| Dimensions | 19.72 x 14.96 x 7.56 in |
|---|---|
| Weight | 18.6 lb |
| Power | 1800W |
| Functions | 8-in-1 |
| Capacity | 13-in pizza, 9 slices of toast, 4-lb basket |
Warning. Before first use, run the empty oven on its hottest setting outdoors or with the kitchen very well ventilated. The first burn-off puts out noxious fumes.
Buy it if your counter is small or you mostly cook for one or two.
Where the SP101 keeps the footprint small, the SP201 is the extended-height version.
The extra inch of interior height changed what we could cook. A 2-lb roast fit with room to spare, pizza crust came out crisp and close to stone-oven results, and fries turned golden without a mid-cook shake. It preheated in about 60 seconds and stayed quiet. For family dinners, that earns an 8.7 out of 10.
| Dimensions | 20.21 x 15.33 x 8.15 in |
|---|---|
| Weight | 21.1 lb |
| Power | 1800W |
| Functions | 8-in-1 |
| Capacity | 13-in pizza, 9 slices of toast, 4-lb basket, 2-lb roast |
Tip. A plastic tray liner under oily food keeps residue off the sheet tray and fixes cleanup in one step.
Buy it if you cook for three or four and your dinners outgrow a flat interior. The extra height is the difference between a real roast and flat food.
| Feature | Ninja SP101 | Ninja SP201 |
|---|---|---|
| Interior height | 3 in | 4 in |
| Capacity | 13-in pizza, 9 slices toast, 4-lb basket | Same, plus 2-lb roast |
| Dimensions | 19.72 x 14.96 x 7.56 in | 20.21 x 15.33 x 8.15 in |
| Weight | 18.6 lb | 21.1 lb |
| Power | 1800W | 1800W |
| Cooking functions | 8-in-1 | 8-in-1, same set |
| Preheat speed | 60 sec | 60 sec, slightly faster |
| Interior light | Yes | No |
| Noise | Noticeable when air frying | Quieter on most settings |
| Cleaning | Basket and rack safe; trays hand-wash | Same; tray not nonstick |
| Included accessories | Oven, basket, pan, rack, crumb tray | Same set |
| Price | About $180 | Roughly $40-60 more |
| Best for | Small kitchens, 1-2 people, quick meals | Families, roasts, 3-4 people |
| Our rating | 8.3/10 | 8.7/10 |
The SP201 is the extended-height version of the SP101, and the size story is interior. The SP101's cavity is about 3 in tall: 13-inch pizza, 9 slices of toast, and a 4-lb basket, but flat food only. The SP201 adds about an inch of headroom, which is what lets it take a 2-lb roast.
Both run the same eight functions: Air Fry, Air Roast, Air Broil, Bake, Bagel, Toast, Dehydrate, and Keep Warm. The SP201 carries the Pro version of Ninja's Digital Crisp Control, but the function list is identical. See the official Ninja site for the full rundown.
Both preheat in about 60 seconds, up to 60% faster than a full-size electric oven. Side by side, the SP201 edged ahead by a few seconds, a gap we never noticed. Results matched where the dishes overlapped: golden fries in about 5 minutes on the SP101, crisp pizza crust on the SP201.
Both draw 1800W and cook across the same range of 250F to 450F, with Dehydrate running 100F to 200F. With equal wattage and similar cavities, preheat times land about equal.
Both flip up against the backsplash when idle, reclaiming 50% of the footprint on the SP101 and 45% on the SP201. The SP101 keeps an interior light and a fold-down bottom door for crumb sweeps; the SP201 skips the light, so you open the door to check. Both exteriors run hot in use, so leave clearance.
Both ship with the same accessories: air fry basket, sheet pan, wire rack, and removable crumb tray. The basket and wire rack are dishwasher safe; the sheet pan and crumb tray are hand-wash only. Cleaning is where they differ: the SP101's basket is the hardest part to clean, with sponges shredding after wings; on the SP201, grease sticks to the oven walls fast.
Neither oven is silent. The SP101's fan is noticeably audible when air frying, especially in a quiet kitchen. The SP201 is quieter on most settings and reads as the calmer of the two at the same job.
Street pricing moves week to week, so treat these numbers as a snapshot. At the time of writing, the SP101 ran about $180 and the SP201 roughly $40 to $60 higher at typical street pricing, a gap that varies by retailer and season. You pay the premium for the extra height, the quieter fan, and one-pass family dinners.
You cook for three or four and your dinners outgrow a flat interior, whether that means roasts or family-size sheet meals. You want the quieter fan and the higher score, 8.7/10. If that sounds like your kitchen, The SP201 is the one to buy.
Your kitchen is tight, you mostly cook for one or two, and quick meals are the routine. It covers pizza, toast, and fries in about 5 minutes, saves about 50% of its footprint when flipped up, and costs about $40 to $60 less. The SP101 wins where space and price matter most.
For most kitchens, and especially any that feeds three or more people, the Ninja SP201 is the oven we would buy. The interior height is the whole argument: it turns a countertop oven into a family roaster.
Key takeaway. Bottom line: the SP201 is our pick for family dinners, at 8.7/10. The SP101 is the value pick for small kitchens and quick meals, at 8.3/10. Street pricing moves week to week, so see the current price before you commit.
About 0.5 in wider, 0.4 in deeper, 0.6 in taller, and about 2.5 lb heavier: 20.21 x 15.33 x 8.15 in and 21.1 lb versus 19.72 x 14.96 x 7.56 in and 18.6 lb. Inside, about 1 in more headroom.
Yes, a small 2-3 lb chicken fits, and so does a 2-lb roast. The interior runs about 4 in tall; the SP101, at about 3 in, cannot take either.
Yes. Both run the same 8-in-1 set: Air Fry, Air Roast, Air Broil, Bake, Bagel, Toast, Dehydrate, and Keep Warm. The SP201 adds no modes; it adds interior height, a quieter fan, and a higher price.
The SP101. It is smaller in every direction, about 2.5 lb lighter, and flips up to reclaim roughly 50% of its footprint, versus about 45% for the SP201. It also costs less.
If you cook for three or four and want to roast, yes: the height, quieter fan, and 8.7/10 score justify the $40 to $60 premium. For one or two people, the 8.3-rated SP101 keeps the money in your pocket.
Both hit cooking temperature in about 60 seconds. Side by side, the SP201 edged ahead by a few seconds, a gap we never noticed. Treat preheat speed as a tie.
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