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Mueller 4 Slice vs Ninja Foodi XL Pro Toaster Oven Side-by-Side Comparison

Overall Verdict
The Mueller 4 Slice Toaster Oven (MT-175) put up quite a good fight versus the Ninja Foodi XL Pro Air Fryer Toaster Oven (DT201). We chose it as our best-value small pick for its performance in correlation to its cheap price, and not the number of design and usability features it has like with other toaster ovens. That being said, it still needs a lot more to measure up to our best large pick—the Foodie XL Pro.
The Mueller’s analog control dials are quite precise but not to the level of the Ninja. The Ninja’s control panel is one of the most excellent in our line-up, having an informative digital display, precise timer and temperature control, and handy toggle switches.
The Mueller’s detachable crumb tray is always a nice feature to have in a small unit that makes it easy to clean the inside. The large cooking chamber of the Ninja, however, allows you to simply reach in and comfortably clean.
Performance-wise, the Mueller has really good scores—the highest in all of our small toaster ovens—just not the best like the Ninja’s. Moreover, the result of its fries test showed some common weaknesses of small models—low power output and no convection system.
Surprisingly, the Mueller scored higher than the Ninja in baking pizza. However, the cooking time wasn’t as fast and the Ninja could have performed better on a fresh pizza.
Pros & Cons
- Lightweight and small size
- Easy-to-clean stainless steel exterior
- Cool-touch door handle
- Simple control knobs
- Stay-on feature
- Quartz heating elements have safeguards
- Energy-saving
- 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 convection fan
- No internal lighting
- No safety mechanism for the door
- No safety mechanism for the door
- Faulty interior light upon received
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Analysis and Test Results
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Usability
User Control
Ease of Use
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