Both track internal temperature with a built-in probe, but they’re built for different cooking styles. The Sync is a single 8-quart square basket built around its wireless thermometer; the DZ550 is a 10-quart two-zone DualZone with an integrated Smart Cook thermometer added on top.
Quick verdict
- Choose the Sync if you mainly cook one dish at a time and want a wireless, magnetically charged probe.
- Choose the DZ550 if you want probe-based doneness tracking plus two independent cooking zones.
How they compare
| Model | Capacity | Zones | BestTop Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Typhur Sync 8QTSingle zone |
8 qt square | 1 | 8.5 | Check price |
 Ninja Foodi DZ550 Smart XLTwo zones |
10 qt (2 zones) | 2 | 8.8 | Check price |
What’s actually different
Zone count. The Sync is a single-basket unit; the DZ550 splits 10 quarts across two independently controlled zones, letting you cook a main and a side at different settings while tracking doneness on the probe-equipped side.
Probe design. The Sync’s probe is wireless with magnetic charging in the base. Ninja’s Smart Cook system is integrated into the DZ550’s design; check current documentation for the exact wireless-vs-wired implementation.
Basket shape. The Sync’s 10.3-inch square basket is built to fit a whole chicken or large pizza in a single space; the DZ550 splits its capacity across two smaller zones instead.
Who should buy which
Buy the Sync if you usually cook one dish at a time and want maximum single-space capacity with a wireless probe.
Buy the DZ550 if you want two-zone flexibility alongside probe-based doneness tracking. See best air fryer with temperature probe for how both compare with the Dreo ChefMaker.
Frequently asked questions
Can the DZ550’s thermometer be used in either zone? Check the current manual for exact placement guidance, since the thermometer is built around tracking one piece of food at a time.
Which fits a whole chicken better? The Sync’s single 8-quart square basket is built specifically to fit a 6-lb whole chicken; the DZ550’s split zones are each smaller.
Is the Sync cheaper than the DZ550? Typically, given it’s a single-zone unit versus Ninja’s larger two-zone flagship — check current pricing for both.
See our full Typhur Sync review and Ninja DZ550 review for more detail on each.