Big gardens, orchard windfalls and hunting season call for drying space. These models offer the most.
- Best overallExcalibur 9-Tray Dehydrator with Timer (3926TB)$279.99 list
- Best stainlessCosori Premium Pro 10-Tray Dehydrator (CFD-P101-SUS)$299.99 list
- Most spaceExcalibur 10-Tray Performance Digital (DH10SSSS13)$499.99 list
- Best budgetNesco Gardenmaster (FD-1018A)About $180
Side by side
| Model | Price | Trays | Drying area | Temperature | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excalibur 9-Tray Dehydrator with Timer (3926TB) | $279.99 list | 9 plastic, 15 × 15 in | 15 sq ft | 105–165°F | 10 years (limited) |
| Cosori Premium Pro 10-Tray Dehydrator (CFD-P101-SUS) | $299.99 list | 10 stainless steel | Not listed (55 qt) | 95–165°F, 1° steps | 2 years |
| Excalibur 10-Tray Performance Digital (DH10SSSS13) | $499.99 list | 10 stainless steel | 16 sq ft | 85–165°F | 3 years (limited) |
| Nesco Gardenmaster (FD-1018A) | About $180 | 8, expands to 30 | About 8 sq ft | 95–160°F | See Nesco |
| Tribest Sedona Express (SDE-S6780-B) | About $550 | 11 stainless steel | About 9.9 sq ft | 77–167°F | 10 years |
No. 1Best overall
Excalibur 9-Tray Dehydrator with Timer (3926TB)
- Price
- $279.99 list
- Type
- Shelf (rear fan)
- Trays
- 9 plastic, 15 × 15 in
- Drying area
- 15 sq ft
- Temperature
- 105–165°F
- Timer
- 26 hr
Fifteen square feet, horizontal airflow and a 10-year limited warranty for $279.99 list.
Pros
- 15 sq ft
- 10-year warranty
Cons
- Plastic trays
No. 2Best stainless
Cosori Premium Pro 10-Tray Dehydrator (CFD-P101-SUS)
- Price
- $299.99 list
- Type
- Shelf (rear fan)
- Trays
- 10 stainless steel
- Drying area
- Not listed (55 qt)
- Temperature
- 95–165°F, 1° steps
- Timer
- 48 hr
Ten stainless trays, 1,000 watts and single-degree control.
Pros
- Ten stainless trays
Cons
- 36 lb
No. 3Most space
Excalibur 10-Tray Performance Digital (DH10SSSS13)
- Price
- $499.99 list
- Type
- Shelf (rear fan)
- Trays
- 10 stainless steel
- Drying area
- 16 sq ft
- Temperature
- 85–165°F
- Timer
- 80 hr
Sixteen square feet of stainless trays and two-phase drying.
Pros
- 16 sq ft
Cons
- $499.99 list
No. 4Best budget
Nesco Gardenmaster (FD-1018A)
- Price
- About $180
- Type
- Stackable
- Trays
- 8, expands to 30
- Drying area
- About 8 sq ft
- Temperature
- 95–160°F
- Timer
- None
Eight trays included, room for 30, and 1,000 watts for about $180. Rotate trays.
Pros
- Expands to 30
Cons
- Rotate trays
- No timer
