Stainless steel trays don't stain, warp or hold odors the way plastic can, and most go in the dishwasher. These five dehydrators come with stainless trays.
- Best overallCosori Premium Food Dehydrator (CP267-FD)$159.99 list
- Best valueMagic Mill Food Dehydrator (MFD-7070)$199.99 list
- Best largeCosori Premium Pro 10-Tray Dehydrator (CFD-P101-SUS)$299.99 list
- Best premiumExcalibur 10-Tray Performance Digital (DH10SSSS13)$499.99 list
- Most controlTribest Sedona Express (SDE-S6780-B)About $550
Side by side
| Model | Price | Trays | Temperature | Timer | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosori Premium Food Dehydrator (CP267-FD) | $159.99 list | 6 stainless steel | 95–165°F | 48 hr | 2 years |
| Magic Mill Food Dehydrator (MFD-7070) | $199.99 list | 7 stainless steel, 13 × 12 in | 95–167°F | 24 hr | See Magic Mill |
| Cosori Premium Pro 10-Tray Dehydrator (CFD-P101-SUS) | $299.99 list | 10 stainless steel | 95–165°F, 1° steps | 48 hr | 2 years |
| Excalibur 10-Tray Performance Digital (DH10SSSS13) | $499.99 list | 10 stainless steel | 85–165°F | 80 hr | 3 years (limited) |
| Tribest Sedona Express (SDE-S6780-B) | About $550 | 11 stainless steel | 77–167°F | Yes, two-stage | 10 years |
No. 1Best overall
Cosori Premium Food Dehydrator (CP267-FD)
- Price
- $159.99 list
- Type
- Shelf (rear fan)
- Trays
- 6 stainless steel
- Drying area
- About 6 sq ft
- Temperature
- 95–165°F
- Timer
- 48 hr
Six stainless trays, the most accurate temperature in TechGearLab's test and a 48-hour timer for $159.99 list.
Pros
- Accurate
- Compact
Cons
- Six trays
No. 2Best value
Magic Mill Food Dehydrator (MFD-7070)
- Price
- $199.99 list
- Type
- Shelf (rear fan)
- Trays
- 7 stainless steel, 13 × 12 in
- Drying area
- About 7.6 sq ft
- Temperature
- 95–167°F
- Timer
- 24 hr
Seven 13 × 12 in stainless trays and dishwasher-safe liners for $199.99 list.
Pros
- Seven trays
- Quiet
Cons
- Bulky
No. 3Best large
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 and 1,000 watts for $299.99 list.
Pros
- Ten trays
- 1° steps
Cons
- 36 lb
No. 4Best premium
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, two-phase drying and an 80-hour timer.
Pros
- 16 sq ft
- Down to 85°F
Cons
- $499.99 list
No. 5Most control
Tribest Sedona Express (SDE-S6780-B)
- Price
- About $550
- Type
- Shelf (rear fan)
- Trays
- 11 stainless steel
- Drying area
- About 9.9 sq ft
- Temperature
- 77–167°F
- Timer
- Yes, two-stage
Eleven stainless trays and a two-stage timer from 77 to 167°F.
Pros
- Widest range
- 10-year warranty
Cons
- About $550
Stainless or plastic?
See stainless vs plastic dehydrator trays for the trade-offs.
