Expert Pick #08

Ninja Foodi XL SmartLid 8-Quart (OL601).

Ninja Foodi XL SmartLid 8-Quart (OL601) — 14-in-1, SteamCrisp, 5-qt crisp basket, 3-layer rack. Family-size Foodi; overkill for two.

Ninja Foodi XL SmartLid 8-Quart (OL601)

The Verdict.

7.9/ 10

Gavler Meta-Score

The family Foodi. 8 quarts and a 5-quart crisp basket under one SmartLid. Overkill if two people eat — buy the 6.5-quart instead.

The Gavler Verdict

Where to Buy.

Prices checked regularly

Best price$230

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Precision Engineering

8-Quart Pot + 5-Quart Basket

Family-size ceramic pot and a larger Cook & Crisp basket than the 6.5-quart Foodi.

Same SmartLid, More Layers

Pressure, SteamCrisp, air fry under one lid, plus a deluxe rack Ninja rates for 3-layer meals.

14 Functions

The OL501 function list at XL capacity — not a different cooker, a bigger one.

Technical Specifications

Form FactorXL pressure + air-fry multi-cooker (SmartLid)
ModelOL601, 8 qt
Capacity8 qt pot / 5 qt crisp basket
Functions14-in-1
Inner potCeramic-coated, dishwasher-safe

The Scoreboard

Expert Consensus82%
Community Rating80%

Editorial seed — OL601 is the current 8-quart SmartLid XL. Community scores will move with votes.

Cast Your Vote

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