Food Dehydrator Comparison



  Nesco FD-75PR Harvest FD-61 Harvest 5-Tray FD-35 Excalibur 2400 Ronco FD1005WHGEN
  Nesco FD-75PR Snackmaster 700-Watt Food Dehydrator Nesco American Harvest FD-61 Snackmaster Encore Dehydrator and Jerky Maker Nesco American Harvest 5-Tray FD-35 425-Watt Snackmaster Dehydrator Excalibur Dehydrator 2400 Ronco FD1005WHGEN
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Price Amazon ($59.98)

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Abe's of Maine ($68.99)

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Amazon ($48.88)

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Target ($64.99)

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Wal-Mart.com ($64.99)

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Amazon ($39.95)

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Sears ($40.49)

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Abe's of Maine ($43.99)

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Amazon ($105.95)

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Buy.com ($119.07)

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RawGuru ($119.95)

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Amazon ($39.00)

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Wal-Mart.com ($39.98)

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Kitchen Collection ($39.99)

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Key Features
  • Top rated sub $100 dehydrator
  • Uniform drying via patented system
  • Ability to expand from 5 to 12 trays
  • Adjustable temperature control
  • 700 watts
  • 500 watt
  • Uniform drying via patented system
  • Ability to expand from 4 to 12 trays
  • Adjustable temperature control
  • No timer or on/off switch
  • 425 watts
  • Top mounted powerhead fan
  • Ability to expand from 5 to 7 trays
  • No adjustable temperature control
  • No timer
  • 220 watts
  • 4 trays
  • Adjustable thermostat
  • 4 inch fan
  • No on/off switch
  • 125 watts
  • Convection air flow versus forced air flow
  • No adjustable thermostat
  • 5 trays with no expansion
  • Clear casing
  Product Specifications
Size of Drying Trays 13 x 13 x 0.5 inches 13 x 13 x 0.5 inches 13.5 x 13.5 x 0.5 inches 12 X 12 X 1.25 inches 13 X 13 X 1.5 inches
Total Drying Area 4.6 sq ft 3.7 sq ft 5.0 sq ft 4 sq. ft. 5 sq ft
Number of Drying Trays 5 - expandable to 12 4 - expandable to 12 5 - expandable to 7 4 - no expansion 5 with no expansion
Air Flow Top Mount Fan Top Mount Fan Top Mount Fan 4 inch Back Mount Fan No
Adjustable Thermostat Yes Yes No Yes No
Thermostat Range 95-160° F 95-155° F NA 85-145° F No - constant 133° F
Timer No No No No No
Watts 700 500 425 220 125
Product Dimensions 13.5 x 10.9 x 13.3 inches 13.5 x 13.8 x 9.8 inches 14.1 x 14 x 10 inches 13 x 16.25 x 6.125 inches 13 x 13 x 12.5 inches
Weight 9 lbs 8 lbs 4.4 lbs 8 lbs 8 lbs
Price per Square Foot of Drying Area 15.07 $16.21 $8.89 $26.49 $9.28
Warranty Period 12 months 12 months 12 months 12 months (10 years available for ~$30) 10 year limited
Model Number FD-75PR FD-61 FD-35 2400 FD1005WHGEN