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Breville BOV450XL vs Ninja Foodi XL Pro Toaster Oven Side-by-Side Comparison

Breville Mini Smart BOV450XL vs Ninja Foodi XL Pro DT201 Toaster Oven. The best small toaster oven doesn’t stand a chance against the best large model.

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Breville BOV450XL

Ninja Foodi XL Pro

Breville BOV450XL vs Ninja Foodi XL Pro Toaster Oven

Overall Verdict

6.5
Overall Score
8.6
Overall Score
  • Performance (50%)6.8
  • Design (25%)6.4
  • Usability (25%)6.2
  • Performance (50%)8.0
  • Design (25%)8.8
  • Usability (25%)9.5

The battle between the Breville Mini Smart BOV450XL and Ninja Foodi XL Pro DT201 showed that even the best small toaster oven doesn’t stand a chance against the best large model.

These two toaster ovens don’t differ much in terms of build quality. However, the small Breville lacks too many features, especially interior-wise, compared to the large Ninja. As a result, the Ninja far surpasses the Breville regarding design and usability.

The same can be said about their cooking performance. When it comes to roasting a whole chicken, the benefits of having a strong convection system pulled the Ninja way ahead. The Ninja further solidifies its victory with its air fryer basket for air-frying fries compared to the Breville baking fries in a sheet pan.

The Breville managed to barely keep up with the Ninja in the toast test—both having the top tier score of around 8/10. These results can be contributed to both toaster ovens having the same power output. Most toaster ovens don’t deploy convection when toasting, including the Ninja, so the machine doesn’t get the benefit of said feature.

Although both units are digital, the Ninja displays much more detailed information, and its additional features actually improve ease of use, unlike the Breville. Credits where credits due, the Breville is slightly easier to clean thanks to its non-stick interior.

Pros & Cons

  • Unique feature buttons
  • Non-stick interior
  • High-contrast digital display
  • Sturdy construction
  • Cool-touch door handle
  • Easy-to-clean stainless steel exterior
  • Convenient slide-out crumb tray
  • Straightforward and informative control panel
  • Tailored cooking functions
  • Family-sized capacity
  • Tray-level suggestions
  • Sturdy construction
  • Well-designed accessories
  • Easy-to-clean stainless steel exterior
  • Cool-touch door handle
  • No interior lighting
  • No convection fan
  • Inconsistent heating elements
  • No safety mechanism for the door
  • Faulty interior light upon received

Key Specs

Dimensions
L15.74 x W14.17 x H8.86 inches
L16.93 x W20.28 x H13.34 inches
Weight
10.0 lbs (4.5 kg)
26.4 lbs (12.0 kg)
Control Type
LCD display + 1 control dial + 8 buttons
Digital display + 10 buttons
Temperature
120°F - 450°F
85°F - 450°F
Timer
1 minute - 2 hours
1 minute - 4 hours
Cooking Functions
8
10

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Price at publication
$154.13
$281.93

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Analysis and Test Results

Performance

Overall Performance Scoring
6.8
8.0

Toast

7.8
8.3
From left to right, 24 pieces of toast for the top and bottom of three toast levels including lighter, medium, and darker.
On the left: Level 3; In the middle: Level 4; On the right: Level 5
From left to right, 24 pieces of toast for the top and bottom of three toast levels including lighter, medium, and darker.
The top and bottom of the best four pieces of toast from the stainless steel Breville BOV450XL Mini Smart Toaster Oven.
On the left are the top and bottom of four pieces of toast from the first batch, and on the right are from the second batch.
Ninja Foodi XL Pro Air Toaster Oven Toast Test
Ninja Foodi XL Pro Air Toaster Oven Toast From left to right, 24 pieces of toast for the top and bottom of three toast levels including lighter, medium, and darker.
The top and bottom of the best four pieces of toast from the Ninja DT201 Foodi XL Pro Air Convection Air Fryer Toaster Oven.
On the left are the top and bottom of four pieces of toast from the first batch, and on the right are from the second batch.
Function
Toast
Toast
Number of Slices
4
4
Toast Level
4/7
5/7
Cooking Time
3m
5m 15s
Second Batch
2m 36s
4m
Convection
No
No

Pizza

5.5
6.5
A toaster oven baked 9-inch thick-crust meat pizza with cheese, onions, and green bell peppers on top inside a baking pan.
A toaster oven baked 9-inch thick-crust meat pizza with cheese, onions, and green bell peppers on top inside a baking pan.
Two slices of oven baked 9-inch thick-crust meat pizza with cheese, onions, and green bell peppers on top of one another.
Two hands break apart a slice of pizza with melty cheese, meat, and green bell peppers on top baked using a toaster oven.
Ninja Foodi XL Pro Air Toaster Oven Pizza Test
Ninja Foodi XL Pro Air Toaster Oven PizzaA toaster oven baked 9-inch thick-crust meat pizza with cheese, onions, and green bell peppers on top inside a baking pan.
Two slices of oven baked 9-inch thick-crust meat pizza with cheese, onions, and green bell peppers on top of one another.
Two hands break apart a slice of pizza with cheese, meat, onions, and green bell peppers on top baked using a toaster oven.
Function
 Bake
Pizza
Temperature
450°F
450°F
Cooking Time
10m 30s
5m
Convection
No
Low

Roasted Whole Chicken

6.6
9.0
A whole roasted chicken using a toaster oven on an enamel baking pan on a white background.
A whole roasted chicken using a toaster oven on an enamel baking pan on a white background.
A tray of whole toaster oven roasted chicken. The thermometer has two probes inside the chicken and displays 168°F and 171°F.
Seven pieces of a carved chicken including a carcass, two breasts, two wings, and two thighs on an enamel baking pan.
The chicken thigh is slightly pink near the bone. In the white background is the rest of the roasted chicken on a baking pan.
Ninja Foodi XL Pro Air Toaster Oven Whole Roasted Chicken Test
A whole roasted chicken using the Ninja DT201 backside up inside an air fryer basket and baking pan on a white background.
A whole roasted chicken using the Ninja DT201 belly up inside an air fryer basket and baking pan on a white background.
A tray of whole toaster oven roasted chicken. The thermometer has two probes inside the chicken and displays 194°F and 199°F.
Eight pieces of a carved chicken including two carcass halves, two breasts, two wings, and two thighs on a baking pan.
A hand holding a pulled-apart roasted chicken thigh. In the background are an air fryer basket and baking pan.
Function
Bake
Air Roast
Temperature
350°F
350°F
Cooking Time
1h 5m
40m
Convection
No
Maximum

Baked French Fries

6.5
7.8
Pieces of baked french fries using a toaster oven on an enamel baking pan on a white background.
Pieces of baked french fries using a toaster oven on an enamel baking pan on a white background.
A close-up of pieces of baked french fries using a toaster oven on an enamel baking pan on a white background.
Six pieces of broken-up baked french fries are stacked on top of pieces of whole fries on an enamel baking pan.
Ninja Foodi XL Pro Air Toaster Oven Baked French Fries Test
Pieces of baked french fries using the Ninja DT201 Oven inside an air fryer basket and baking pan on a white background.
A close-up of pieces of baked french fries using the Ninja DT201 inside an air fryer basket and baking pan on a white background.
Four pieces of broken-up baked french fries are stacked on top of pieces of whole fries inside an air fryer basket.
Function
Bake
Air Fry
Temperature
400°F.
400°F
Cooking Time
25 m
19m
Convection
No
Maximum

Design

Overall Design Scoring
6.4
8.8

In The Box

An oven rack, 5 pieces of document, the Breville BOV450XL Mini Smart Toaster Oven, a box, and an enamel baking pan.
A box, the Ninja DT201, 2 baking pans, an air fryer basket, 2 oven racks, a broiling rack, user manual, and recipe booklet.

Exterior

6.0
7.0
A closed front of the Breville BOV450XL Mini Smart Toaster Oven with exterior measurements on a white background
A closed front of the Breville BOV450XL Mini Smart Toaster Oven with exterior measurements on a white background
The front of a closed stainless steel Breville BOV450XL Mini Smart Toaster Oven has a control panel and the right has holes.
The back and left sides of the Breville BOV450XL Toaster Oven have holes. The back has a power cord and two buffers.
The top of the stainless steel Breville BOV450XL Mini Smart Toaster Oven on a grey background.
On a grey background, the bottom of the stainless steel Breville BOV450XL Mini Smart Toaster Oven has four stands and holes.
View from the top onto a slide-out crumb tray of the Breville BOV450XL Mini Smart Toaster Oven on a grey background.
A closed front of the Ninja DT201 Foodi XL Pro Air Convection Toaster Oven with exterior measurements on a white background.
A closed front of the Ninja DT201 Foodi XL Pro Air Convection Toaster Oven with exterior measurements on a white background.
The front of a closed Ninja DT201 Foodi XL Pro Air Toaster Oven has a control panel and the right has air ventilation holes.
The Ninja DT201 Foodi XL Pro Air Toaster Oven’s back and left sides have air ventilation holes. The back has two buffers.
The top, front, and left sides of the Ninja DT201 Foodi XL Pro Air Convection Air Fryer Toaster Oven on a white background.
On a white background, the bottom of the Ninja DT201 Foodi XL Pro Air Toaster Oven has air ventilation holes and four stands.
Weight
10.0 lbs (4.5 kg)
26.4 lbs (12.0 kg)
Length
15.7" (40.0 cm)
16.9" (43.0 cm)
Width
14.2" (36.0 cm)
20.3" (51.5 cm)
Height
8.9" (22.5 cm)
13.4" (34.0 cm)
Material
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
Color
Silver
Silver
Door Handle
cool-touch
Cool-touch
Tray Indicators
Yes
No
Crumb Tray
Slide-out
Removable

Control Panel

The Breville BOV450XL Mini Smart Toaster Oven’s control panel has an LCD, 1 cooking functions’ control dial, and 8 buttons
The Ninja DT201 has a digital display and 10 buttons for power, 2-level, light, functions, time, temperature, and start/stop.
Type
 LCD display + 1 control dial + 8 buttons
Digital display + 10 buttons
Temperature
120°F - 450°F
85°F - 450°F
Timer
1 minute - 2 hours
1 minute - 4 hours
Indicator Light
No
Yes
Status Bar
No
Yes
Light Toggle
No
Yes
Convection Toggle
No
Yes
Rotation Toggle
No
No
Automatic Preheat
Yes
Yes
Audio Cues
No
No

Cooking Functions

Interior

4.0
9.5
The Breville BOV450XL ’s cooking chamber is black and has 4 quartz heating elements with guards and 2 guide rails.
The Breville BOV450XL ’s cooking chamber is black and has 4 quartz heating elements with guards and 2 guide rails.
The cooking chamber’s right wall of the Breville BOV450XL has 2 guide rails.
Ninja Foodi XL Pro Air Toaster Oven’s cooking chamber has 6 heating elements, 4 guide rails, a fan cavity, and a light.
Ninja Foodi XL Pro Air Toaster Oven’s cooking chamber has 6 heating elements, 4 guide rails, a fan cavity, and a light.
The Ninja DT201 has 6 quartz heating elements, 4 guide rails, a fan cavity, and a light on the cooking chamber’s right wall.
The door hinge of an opened stainless steel Ninja DT201 Foodi XL Pro Air Convection Air Fryer Toaster Oven.
Heating Elements
4 quartz
5 quartz + 1 nichrome
Convection Fan
No
Yes
Lighting
No
Yes
Tray Levels
3
4
Rotisserie
No
No
Safety Hook
No
No

Power Cord

A three-pronged plug power cord. In the background is the stainless steel Breville BOV450XL Mini Smart Toaster Oven.
A three-pronged plug power cord. In the background is the Ninja DT201 Foodi XL Pro Air Convection Air Fryer Toaster Oven.
Length
40.9" (104.0 cm)
3.2 ft (1.0 m)
Type
3-prong plug
3-prong plug
Power
1800 W
1800 W
Rated Output
110 V - 120 V ~ 60 Hz
120 V ~ 60 Hz

Accessories

A stainless steel baking rack of the stainless steel Breville BOV450XL Mini Smart Toaster Oven on a grey background.
A stainless steel baking rack of the Ninja DT201 Foodi XL Pro Air Convection Air Fryer Toaster Oven on a white background.
Length
11.5" (29.2 cm)
14.5" (36.8 cm)
Width
10.3" (26.3 cm)
11.5" (29.3 cm)
Height
0.3" (0.7 cm)
0.3" (0.7 cm)
Material
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
Yes

Build Quality

8.0
9.0
The front of an opened stainless steel Breville BOV450XL Mini Smart Toaster Oven with a baking rack and a baking pan.
The front of an opened Ninja DT201 with a removable crumb tray, broiling rack, air fryer basket, 2 oven racks, 2 baking pans.

Capacity

An opened front of the Breville BOV450XL Mini Smart Toaster Oven with interior measurements on a white background.
An opened front of the Ninja DT201 Foodi XL Pro Air Convection Toaster Oven with interior measurements on a white background.
Length
11.5" (29.2 cm)
14.5" (36.8 cm)
Width
11.0" (27.9 cm)
11.8" (30.0 cm)
Height
6.7" (17.0 cm)
11.0" (27.9 cm)

Usability

Overall Usability Scoring
6.2
9.5

User Control

8.0
9.9

Easeof Use

4.0
9.9

Cleanability

9.0
8.0
Grease on the back of the stainless steel Breville BOV450XL Mini Smart Toaster Oven’s glass door.
Grease on the back of the stainless steel Breville BOV450XL Mini Smart Toaster Oven’s glass door.
Brushing the upper heating element’s guards of the stainless steel Breville BOV450XL Mini Smart Toaster Oven’s glass door.
Grease and chicken skin stuck on the enamel baking pan of the stainless steel Breville BOV450XL Mini Smart Toaster Oven.
The cleaned enamel baking pan of the stainless steel Breville BOV450XL Mini Smart Toaster Oven.
Ninja Foodi XL Pro Air Toaster Oven CleanabilityThe cleaned cooking chamber of the Ninja DT201 Foodi XL Pro Air Convection Air Fryer Toaster Oven.
Ninja Foodi XL Pro Air Toaster Oven CleanabilityThe cleaned cooking chamber of the Ninja DT201 Foodi XL Pro Air Convection Air Fryer Toaster Oven.
The cleaned bottom heating elements with guards of the Ninja DT201 Foodi XL Pro Air Convection Air Fryer Toaster Oven.
The cleaned enamel baking pan of the Ninja DT201 Foodi XL Pro Air Convection Air Fryer Toaster Oven.

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