If you’ve found yourself here there’s every chance you’re about to hit the buy button on a small Air Fryer and you’re currently weighing up the Ninja AF100UK alongside our very own Russell Hobbs Essentials 3.5 litre Air Fryer.
Now we know how this looks. Of course we’d love to welcome you to the Russell Hobbs Air Fryer family but we also know how well reviewed the Ninja AF100UK Air Fryer is. So here’s the deal. We’ve compiled all the facts and figures on the specifications of both of the products and laid them out side by side right here in order that you can make an informed decision.
Now we know how this looks. Of course we’d love to welcome you to the Russell Hobbs Air Fryer family but we also know how well reviewed the Ninja AF100UK Air Fryer is. So here’s the deal. We’ve compiled all the facts and figures on the specifications of both of the products and laid them out side by side right here in order that you can make an informed decision.
| Feature | Ninja AF100UK | Russell Hobbs Essentials Small 3.5l Air Fryer |
|---|---|---|
| Price as of 24/09/2024 | £99.99 | £49.99 |
| Capacity | 3.8L | 3.5L |
| Standard Warranty Length | 2 Years | 2 Years |
| No. of Cooking Modes | 4 | 4 |
| Cooking Modes | Air Fry, Roast, Dehydrate, Reheat | Air Fry, Fries, Chicken, Steak or Fish |
| Dishwasher Safe Parts | Yes | Yes |
| Total Weight | 5.2kg | 3.55kg |
| Wattage | 1550W | 1350W |
| Accessories | Basket, Crisping Plate | Basket, Crisping Plate |
Reference: AF100UK product page on Ninja’s UK website
So let’s take a look in more detail...
So let’s take a look in more detail...
Ninja AF100UK vs Russell Hobbs Essentials Small Air Fryer - Pricing
At the time of writing (September 2024) our 3.5 litre Essentials Air Fryer is half the price of the Ninja AF100UK (though the RRP is 3 times the price).
So we can say with confidence that you can save money by opting for our product here.
The Ninja AF100UK is slightly bigger and slightly more powerful
If wattage matters to you, then you’ll have noticed that the AF100UK has a slightly higher wattage than our Essentials 3.5 litre (1550w for Ninja and 1350w for us). It’s also slightly bigger. The Ninja Air Fryer in this comparison has 300ml additional capacity on the 3.5 litres of our small Essentials Air Fryer, which leaves room for only a little more chips in the basket.
Both of these are a great size for a one or two person household though, without a doubt.
Russell Hobbs is the lighter weight product
Where we like to think we come out on top is with our lightweight design, which sees our 3.5 litre Essentials Air Fryer come in at a total weight of just 3.55kg, over a kilo and a half lighter than the AF100UK’s 5.2kg, which makes moving it around and putting it away again in the kitchen an absolute breeze.
Can you reheat in the Russell Hobbs Essentials 3.5l?
Yes, you can.
We’ve mentioned that the Ninja AF100UK has a reheat mode. But that’s not to say you can’t reheat in the Russell Hobbs Essentials 3.5l airfryer. You can indeed. Generally, we suggest adjusting your temperature and cooking time down when reheating vs cooking. But you can very much reheat your food in this airfryer.
Other features
We think the products are largely neck and neck in many other areas, making ours a really solid alternative to the Ninja AF100UK. Each has similar accessories in the box and a similar warranty. And although our Essentials Air Fryer doesn’t have a named “reheating,” mode it certainly can be used to reheat food.
Which one wins?
Well, that’s really for you to decide. If the dehydrate function, specifically named reheat function and 300ml additional capacity float your boat enough to pay more for the AF100UK, well, we’ll bid your farewell for now and hope to see you back here soon.
But for an efficient, light weight small air fryer at least half of the price of the AF100UK, we think ours is a brilliant low cost alternative.
*prices accurate at time of manual check on 24th September 2024 on official Ninja UK website
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