Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Cuisinart - TOA-65 | Ninja - Foodi DZ302 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5.7 L | 8 L |
| Wattage | 1800 W | 1690 W |
| Presets | 8 | 6 |
| Dual zone | false | true |
Between the TOA-65 and Foodi DZ302, the TOA-65 comes out ahead in wattage / presets, while the Foodi DZ302 wins on capacity / dual zone. Overall, the TOA-65 scores 68.7 and the Foodi DZ302 scores 69.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (68.7 vs 69.5). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the TOA-65 if you care most about wattage / presets. The biggest gaps in its favor are wattage, presets. The single most decisive one: Wattage — 6.51% more. 1800 W vs 1690 W.
Pick the Foodi DZ302 if you care most about capacity / dual zone. Its strongest claims are capacity, dual zone. The single most decisive one: Capacity — 40.35% more. 8 L vs 5.7 L.
Both ship with comparable max temperature, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Cuisinart - TOA-65 or Ninja - Foodi DZ302?
Ninja - Foodi DZ302 leads the current Mars Score by 0.8 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare capacity, wattage, dual zone, presets against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Cuisinart - TOA-65 if…
Cuisinart - TOA-65 has the measurable edge on wattage w, preset count.
Choose Ninja - Foodi DZ302 if…
Ninja - Foodi DZ302 has the measurable edge on capacity l, has dual zone.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Cuisinart - TOA-65 wins
- ▲Wattage — 6.51% more. 1800 W vs 1690 W.
- ▲Presets — 2.00 more. 8 vs 6.
Why Ninja - Foodi DZ302 wins
- ▲Capacity — 40.35% more. 8 L vs 5.7 L.
- ▲Has Dual zone.
Spec comparison
Capacity
| Spec | Cuisinart - TOA-65 | Ninja - Foodi DZ302 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5.7 L | 8 Llead |
| Dual zone | false | truelead |
Power
| Spec | Cuisinart - TOA-65 | Ninja - Foodi DZ302 |
|---|---|---|
| Wattage | 1800 Wlead | 1690 W |
| Max temperature | 232 °C | 232 °C |
Features
| Spec | Cuisinart - TOA-65 | Ninja - Foodi DZ302 |
|---|---|---|
| Presets | 8lead | 6 |
| Smart app | false | false |
| Dishwasher-safe | true | true |
| Noise | 62 dB | 60 dBlead |