Countertop Pro Freeze Dryer 4 Tray vs Harvest Right Small Home Freeze Dryer

These are the same Harvest Right Small Home freeze dryer in two finishes, so the real choice comes down to tray material, warranty and batch size. The Stainless Steel unit has stainless trays and a 3-year limited warranty on the sealed refrigeration system, but its freezer and pump carry only a 1-year warranty. The Pale Blue unit lists a three-year limited warranty and a slightly larger 6 to 10 lb batch, but its trays are the standard non-stainless type. Owners of both praise the small footprint and the included Premier pump; the common complaints are batch time and the need to swap and filter pump oil.

• Choose the Pale Blue 4 Tray if you want the longer stated warranty and the slightly larger batch rating, and you don't mind standard trays.
• Choose the Stainless Steel 4 Tray if you want stainless trays that are easier to clean and a 3-year warranty on the sealed refrigeration system.