Higher ratedRanked #2 in Best Food Dehydrators
Cosori Pioneer 5-Tray Food Dehydrator4.2
3 sourcesall derived$49.99as of Aug 3The Cosori Pioneer 5-Tray Food Dehydrator controls temperature precisely and dries evenly, with reviewers noting it works quickly and holds temperature within 3° variance. Users like the quiet operation and how approachable it is for beginners. Some reviewers noted that the tray wire spacing calls for mesh sheets with small foods, and that the included accessories are limited. It costs $210 less than a comparable Excalibur model, which makes it a solid value for everyday home use.
Strengths
- — Dries food evenly from top to bottom with no need to rotate trays
- — Dries food fast with drying times comparable to an Excalibur dehydrator
- — Maintains consistent temperature with less than 3° variance
Watch-outs
- — Spaces between tray wires are ½-inch wide, requiring mesh sheets for small foods
- — Unit comes with only 1 small, rigid mesh dehydrator sheet and 1 nonstick plastic fruit roll tray
