Preethi Zodiac MG-218 750W Mixer Grinder with 5 Jars vs Ninja AF160 Air Fryer Max XL 5.5 Litre Capacity (AF160IN)
What separates them
These two differ on 5 recorded specifications. The Ninja AF160 Air Fryer Max XL 5.5 Litre Capacity (AF160IN) is ₹3,500 dearer.
Preethi Zodiac MG-218 750W Mixer Grinder with 5 Jars vs Ninja AF160 Air Fryer Max XL 5.5 Litre Capacity (AF160IN)
Preethi
Preethi Zodiac MG-218 750W Mixer Grinder with 5 Jars
₹9,499
750 W is the threshold that matters for Indian cooking specifically, because idli batter and dry turmeric both stall a 500 W motor and the grinding never finishes.
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Ninja
Ninja AF160 Air Fryer Max XL 5.5 Litre Capacity (AF160IN)
₹12,999
Air fryer capacity is quoted as basket volume, and the usable figure is roughly two thirds of it, because crisping requires food in a single layer with air moving around it.
Full details →Who the Preethi Zodiac MG-218 750W Mixer Grinder with 5 Jars is for
Buy it if: Any Indian kitchen grinding batter, masala or turmeric regularly.
Avoid it if: Anyone wanting to run it continuously for long periods -- it needs rest breaks.
Who the Ninja AF160 Air Fryer Max XL 5.5 Litre Capacity is for
Buy it if: Households of two to three who will cook in a single layer and accept batches.
Avoid it if: Families of four or more expecting one batch, and anyone who does not verify the voltage variant.
Specifications, side by side
5 of 19 rows differ. Differences first.
| Specification | Preethi Zodiac MG-218 750W Mixer Grinder with 5 Jars | Ninja AF160 Air Fryer Max XL 5.5 Litre Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹9,499 | ₹12,999 |
| Annual energy use | Roughly 35 kWh a year at 20 minutes a day, about Rs280 at Rs8 per unit | Roughly 90 kWh a year at 20 minutes a day, about Rs720 at Rs8 per unit |
| Capacity | 1.5 L wet, 1 L dry, 0.4 L chutney, plus a juicer and an atta kneader | 5.5 litres basket. Usable is roughly 3.5 litres, because food must sit in a single layer to crisp |
| Mains voltage | 220-240 V, 50 Hz -- the Indian domestic standard | Confirm the variant. The AF160 is a North American 120 V model; Indian listings should specify 220-240 V |
| Rated power | 750 W | 1750 W |
| Weight | 4.2 kg | 7.2 kg |
| Warranty | 1 Year Official Brand Warranty | 1 Year Official Brand Warranty |
| Basket | not published | 5.5 litres nominal |
| Blade | Stainless steel, replaceable | not published |
| Cleaning | not published | Non-stick basket, dishwasher safe |
| Duty cycle | Continuous running is limited -- rest the motor after about 5 minutes | not published |
| Functions | not published | Air fry, air roast, air broil, bake, reheat, dehydrate |
| Jars | 5, including an atta kneader and a citrus juicer | not published |
| Max temperature | not published | 240 degrees C |
| Motor | 750 W universal motor with a 5 year warranty | not published |
| Noise | not published | About 65 dB |
| Overload | Thermal cut-out with a manual reset button underneath | not published |
| Preheat | not published | About 3 minutes |
| Usable | not published | About 3.5 litres. Overfilling produces steamed food, not crisp food, and this is the commonest complaint |
| Why 750 W matters | Idli and dosa batter and turmeric need real torque; 500 W mixers stall on both | not published |
Every row is a figure one or both products record. A blank is a figure the catalogue does not hold, not a zero.
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