The Magic Mill MFD-7070 gives you stainless trays, a rear fan and even drying for about $40 more than the Cosori's sale price. TechGearLab rated it highest overall among mid-size models, praising its temperature accuracy and quiet running. It's bulky, and temperature steps are coarse.
Key specs
| Magic Mill 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 |
| Power | 600 W |
| Warranty | See Magic Mill |
| Notable | Rear fan, dishwasher-safe trays |
How it dries
Seven stainless trays, each 13 × 12 in, with a rear-mounted fan so trays don't need rotating. Temperature runs from 95 to 167°F, and the timer goes to 24 hours with auto shutoff. It has a see-through door and overheat protection.
Test results
TechGearLab gave it its Editors' Choice for mid-size dehydrators with the highest overall score in the test (83), describing it as very quiet. Food Network named it best for fruit and vegetables: fruit leather came out chewy with no cracking.
Size
17.75 × 13.5 × 12.25 in and 18.5 lb, with an interior of 12.5 × 12 × 10 in. Trays and liners are dishwasher safe.
Price and warranty
$199.99 list; Magic Mill had it at $169.99 when we checked. See Magic Mill for warranty terms.
After it's dry
Whatever you dry, cool it, condition it and pack it airtight. Our sister site covers vacuum sealing dried food and vacuum sealing mason jars.
This review is based on Magic Mill's published specifications and independent test results (we name whose test each figure comes from), compared against the other dehydrators we track. We'll add hands-on notes as our own testing progresses.
Questions
Is the Magic Mill better than the Cosori?
They're close. The Magic Mill has a seventh tray and scored higher overall with TechGearLab; the Cosori was more temperature-accurate and is smaller. See Cosori vs Magic Mill.
