This Review covers 15 Food Dehydrators that we consider the best value for money in years 2019. They are divided into the following 3 categories:
- High-End (Premium) Products
- Mid-Range Products
- Budget Products
Top 5 High-End Food Dehydrators
| Criteria / Product | Sahara Gold 600 Food Dehydrator | Sedona Digitally Controlled Food Dehydrator (SD-9000) | 10 Tray 800 Watt Food Dehydrator | Excalibur 9 Tray Deluxe Dehydrator | Nesco Digital Square Dehydrator |
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| Our score | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 (Best) | 3 |
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| User Rating* | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 |
| No of Reviews* | 20+ Reviews | 30+ Reviews | 30+ Reviews | 280+ Reviews | 30+ Reviews |
| Features | Extra large capacity, 6 Dishwasher-Save Trays, 40-Hour Timer, 600 Watts Power | Electronic digital display, Digital temperature control and timer, Quiet operation, BPA Free, Dual Fan | 10 BPA free trays, large feed drying space, 800 Watts, Thermostat | 9 Trays, 15 sq feet drying space, Adjustable thermostat, Polyscreen tray inserts | 530-Watts, 6 Trays, Timer, Temperature Adjustment (90 - 160 F), 2 Expander Trays |
| Shipping Weight | 18 Pounds | 33 Pounds | 25 Pounds | 26 Pounds | 19 Pounds |
Top 5 Mid-Range Food Dehydrators
| Criteria / Product | Nesco American Harvest FD-1018P 1000 Watt Food Dehydrator Kit | L'Equip Dehydrator | Nesco FD-1040 1000-watt Gardenmaster Food Dehydrator | Nesco American Harvest FD-61WHC Snackmaster Express Food Dehydrator Kit | Nesco Snackmaster Pro Food Dehydrator |
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| Our score | 3 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 (Best) |
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| User Rating* | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 |
| No of Reviews* | 190+ Reviews | 100+ Reviews | 50+ Reviews | 270+ Reviews | 1,300+ Reviews |
| Features | 1000-Watts, 8 Trays (expandable to 30), Adjustable Thermostat | 500-Watts, Adjustable Thermostat, 6 Trays, 12 sq feet space, | 1000-Watts, Programmable Digital Dimer, Patented Converga-Flow Air Flow, Adjustable Thermostat | 500 Watts, All-in-one, Top mounted fan, 5 Trays, Jerky gun, Fruit roll sheet | 600 Watts, Top-mounted fan, Adjustable Thermostat (95-165 F), 2 solid sheets, 2 mesh sheets, 3 jerky spice packets |
| Shipping Weight | 20 Pounds | 12 Pounds | 9 Pounds | 9 Pounds | 9 Pounds |
Top 5 Budget Food Dehydrators
| Criteria / Product | Nesco American Harvest FD-61 Snackmaster Encore Dehydrator and Jerky Maker | Nesco American Harvest FD-80 Square-Shaped Dehydrator | Nesco FD-60 Snackmaster Express 4-Tray Food Dehydrator | Nesco American Harvest FD-28JX Jerky Xpress Dehydrator Kit with Jerky Gun | Nesco FD-37A American Harvest Food Dehydrator |
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| Our score | 3 | 1 (Best) | 2 | 4 | 5 |
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| User Rating* | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 |
| No of Reviews* | 130+ Reviews | 700+ Reviews | 110+ Reviews | 90+ Reviews | 90+ Reviews |
| Features | 500-Watts, Adjustable Thermostat, Converga-Flow Drying, Expandable to 12 trays | 700-Watts, Adjustable Thermostat (95-155 F), Bale handle; Dishwasher-safe parts, | 500 Watts, 4 Trays, Top mounted fan, Adjustable Thermostat (95-155 F), Fruit roll sheet, 2 Jerky packets,Converga-Flow Drying | 350-Watts, 4 Drying Trays, Fixed Temperature, Jerky gun, Spice/cure packets | 400-Watts, Expandable to 7 trays, Clear top, No tray rotation needed, Dishwasher safe |
| Shipping Weight | 8 Pounds | 10 Pounds | 8 Pounds | 6 Pounds | 5 Pounds |
*Note: Values in fields “User Rating” and “No of Reviews” may change with time. These charts show information valid as of the publication date of this Review.
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