So we purchased this for one reason and one reason only. Our old pressure cooker was looking a bit, well unsafe and we love to use a pressure cooker. And as a pressure cooker, this is a bit expensive BUT, it does an outstanding job. Unlike the aluminum one we had, we have yet to burn a stew. My biggest fear was that like many kitchen appliances we have it would just sit there and never get used. But I have to say, we have been using it far more than I thought we would. As an air fryer it is superb and makes for some nice fried foods but of course without all the ills of frying. Our holiday prime rib turned out perfect though a touch under done but that is just us getting used to it. A few seconds in the microwave did the trick and the roast was perfect. The unit is nice and quiet with an easy to read, easy to use controls. It is also a breeze to clean. The non-stick pot is really non-stick. That you don't have to change the lid to use the pressure cooker is also a plus. And YES, get the 8qt. We were thinking we could get by with the 6qt cooker but I am glad we decided to go with the larger one. It doesn't really take up any additional space on the counter. Only the height is different. CONs: Well the cookbook could have been better but you can find many recipes on-line but it would have been nice to have a better cook book included. And it comes with only the essential accessories but the price wasn't too bad. You will want to buy some of the extras and not necessarily the Ninja ones. Stainless steel is tricky to get finger prints off so you will want some stainless steel cleaner. Would have preferred a painted one. PS: If you don't have room on your counter, consider a rolling cookbook cabinet. It's perfect. The wife rolls it over to the cutting board and when done over to the sink for cleaning then back up to the wall when done. It's like it was made for the Ninja.

This “Ninja - Foodi 14-in-1 8qt. XL #OL601” is my very first experience with Ninja as brand and device, all my three previous pressure cookers were from Instant Pot and I had no parameter of comparison. Now I’ve both, the “Instant Pot Duo Crisp Ultimate Lid 6qt. #140-0068-01”, over the countertop and I can say that the Ninja is my choice and if it was a showdown, Ninja could win with a way better Airfry capabilities and power. I’d prefer the stainless-steel cooking pot from the Instant Pot, it looks more sturdy and durable comparing with the Ninja, but the SmartLid & the Slider button are practical better than the “Ultimate Lid”, the can-opening-like design from Instant Pot. Daily meals are faster on Ninja than on Instant Pot and we’re trying to replicate receipts on both, but up-to-now all Ninja’s plates taste tasty and meats juicier. This Ninja - Foodi 14-in-1 8qt. XL takes up a serious space on the counter, but it would be worse to store it in, occupying a whole drawer and risking scratching or denting it, so it’ll follow daily on the counter like a high-tech sculpture.

I was looking for a cooker that does multiple tasks for me and happy to say that this cooker does all those very easily. Goods: 1) just put your food in cooker pot, slid with the required options, rotate knob for further selections and you are all set to start 2) whatever you cook, it's easy to clean due to ceramic coated pot 3) I liked it's steam + crisp fiction a lot and used it mostly, and it really works as described. OKs/not really bad: 1) It looks bulky but that's still ok because it's 8 qt capacity 2)we may need to use our judgment when we try to make things crispy, so that those don't get burned - but this is same for all such products over all very happy customer with this purchase.

I have become accustomed to using it almost every day. The oven has been closed for months now. :) You can use the baking function for all types of bread, making it perfect for sandwiches. Salmon turns out great in the air fryer, and the pressure function is excellent for cooking meat and much more. It fits my needs perfectly! The only reason I gave it 4 stars is that the pot sometimes doesn't stay attached to the bottom of the base, and the screen shows a message to "add the pot." I will contact customer service about that issue.

I purchased it during sale (150) as an upgrade to my 3 years old Ninja foodie. Compared to the old, Pros: 1) all one piece for airfrying and pressure cooking (no need to swap lids). 2) additional settings inlcuding steam cooking with simultaneous broiling or frying making food juicy inside and crispy outside. Cons: extreamly loud and noisy compared to the older version.