Which is better for making jerky?

Both reach 165°F, the top end jerky needs. The Excalibur holds far more at once with 10 trays and an 80-hour timer; the Cosori does the same job in smaller batches for much less.

Is the Excalibur worth the extra money?

Only if you dry large volumes often. You pay about $280 more for 4 extra trays, 16 square feet of space, an 85°F low setting and a longer timer. For occasional fruit or herb drying, the Cosori covers it.

Which has more drying space?

The Excalibur. It has 10 trays and 16 square feet of drying space, against 6 trays on the Cosori.

Which is easier to clean?

The Cosori's trays are dishwasher safe, but its fan screen is not removable, which reviewers call hard to clean. The Excalibur uses stainless steel trays too, but it is heavier to move for cleaning.

Both use stainless steel trays and housings, and neither maker publishes a rated lifespan. The Excalibur's heavier 32 lb build feels more substantial, but the Cosori's main reported issue is shipping damage, not wear.

Which is quieter for overnight use?

Cosori rates its unit under 48dB, which suits overnight cycles. Excalibur does not publish a noise figure for this model.

Cosori Premium Food Dehydrator (6-Tray) vs Excalibur Performance Series Food Dehydrator

Buy the Cosori Premium 6-Tray if you want a proven stainless-steel dehydrator at a low price; it costs $99.99 at eBay as of November 4, 2026. Buy the Excalibur Performance Series if you dry in volume, such as harvests or game, and need 10 trays, 16 square feet of drying space and an 80-hour timer; it costs $379.99 at Amazon as of November 4, 2026. The Excalibur costs about $280 more, so it only pays off if you will fill those extra trays.

Today the Cosori Premium Food Dehydrator (6-Tray) costs $280.00 less at its best price.

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