COSORI Iconic CAF-SE601S-CUS (6.5 qt) vs Ninja Crispi Pro AS101 (AS101DG Ash Grey; also AS101CY, AS101LG)
COSORI Iconic CAF-SE601S-CUS (6.5 qt)
Ninja Crispi Pro AS101 (AS101DG Ash Grey; also AS101CY, AS101LG)
The short answer
COSORI Iconic CAF-SE601S-CUS (6.5 qt) and Ninja Crispi Pro AS101 (AS101DG Ash Grey; also AS101CY, AS101LG) finish almost level in our scoring (7.3 vs 7.4 out of 10), so the right pick depends on what you value most. COSORI Iconic CAF-SE601S-CUS (6.5 qt) is stronger on ease of use and build quality and safety. Ninja Crispi Pro AS101 (AS101DG Ash Grey; also AS101CY, AS101LG) is stronger on cooking performance, usable capacity vs. footprint and cleaning and materials. At current verified prices, the COSORI Iconic CAF-SE601S-CUS (6.5 qt) costs about $20.99 less.
- Choose the COSORI Iconic CAF-SE601S-CUS (6.5 qt) if: Buyers who want a stainless steel housing and a 5-year warranty.
- Choose the Ninja Crispi Pro AS101 (AS101DG Ash Grey; also AS101CY, AS101LG) if: Buyers who want food to cook in uncoated glass without giving up real air-fryer crisping, and who can pay about $270.
Scores by criterion
| Criterion | COSORI Iconic CAF-SE601S-CUS (6.5 qt) | Ninja Crispi Pro AS101 (AS101DG Ash Grey; also AS101CY, AS101LG) |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking performance | 7.8Tom's Guide and Reviewed rate it well. | 8.3RTINGS: best small air fryer it has tested. |
| Usable capacity vs. footprint | 6.04.6 qt measured. | 6.55.4 qt measured; 18 lb. |
| Ease of use | 8.0App; somewhat loud motor. | 7.0Cook-and-store containers, but the glass is heavy and hot. |
| Cleaning and materials | 7.3Maker claim; low-plastic exterior. | 8.5Main vessel is uncoated, dishwasher-safe glass. |
| Build quality and safety | 8.5Stainless housing; 5-year warranty. | 6.8Burn and breakage risk from the hot glass (ATK). |
| Value | 6.5$249 for 4.6 qt. | 6.5Premium price. |
Specifications
| Spec | COSORI Iconic CAF-SE601S-CUS (6.5 qt) | Ninja Crispi Pro AS101 (AS101DG Ash Grey; also AS101CY, AS101LG) |
|---|---|---|
| Total capacity | 6.5 qt | 6 qt |
| Independent cooking zones | 1 zones | 1 zones |
| Form factor | Single basket/drawer, stainless steel housing | Countertop base with swappable glass containers (6 qt + 2.5 qt) |
| Rated power | 1,725 W | 1,800 W |
| Max temperature | 450 °F | 450 °F |
| Viewing window | No | Yes |
| Built-in food thermometer | No | No |
| Wi-Fi/app control | Yes | No |
| Dishwasher-safe basket/parts | Yes | Yes |
| Basket coating / material | PFAS-free ceramic-coated basket and crisper plate | Borosilicate glass containers; aluminum crisper plates with nano-ceramic coating (Ninja UK/IE FAQ) |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 14.8 x 11.8 x 11.6 | 12 x 12 x 13 (CR, D x W x H) |
| Weight | 14.1 lb | 18 lb |
| PFAS-free claim (source) | Cosori: cooking surfaces free of BPA, PFAS, PTFE | Ninja FAQ: all food-contact surfaces designed without PFAS and PTFE (manufacturer claim) |
| Measured capacity (Consumer Reports) | 4.6 qt | 5.4 qt |
COSORI Iconic CAF-SE601S-CUS (6.5 qt)
Pros
- Stainless steel housing
- Five-year warranty
- Cosori says cooking surfaces are free of BPA, PFAS and PTFE
- App control
- Dishwasher-safe basket
Cons
- 4.6 qt measured vs 6.5 qt claimed
- Premium price
- Stainless shows fingerprints
- Motor a bit loud; Reviewed noted a new-appliance smell on first use
A good choice for buyers who value a durable, lower-plastic body, provided they don't need the capacity the label suggests.
Full COSORI Iconic CAF-SE601S-CUS (6.5 qt) review →Ninja Crispi Pro AS101 (AS101DG Ash Grey; also AS101CY, AS101LG)
Pros
- Cooks in uncoated borosilicate glass
- Containers are dishwasher-, microwave- and freezer-safe
- RTINGS rates it the best small air fryer it tested
- Two container sizes
- Viewing window
Cons
- Premium price
- 18 lb
- Glass gets very hot
- Crisper plates are ceramic-coated, not bare
The pick for people who most want glass against their food. Good cooking, but you pay for it.
Full Ninja Crispi Pro AS101 (AS101DG Ash Grey; also AS101CY, AS101LG) review →Both products are part of our guide The Best Non-Toxic Air Fryers of 2026, where you can see every pick, how we score and current prices from each retailer.