Is the Cosori Premium 6-tray worth it at $49.99?

At $49.99 at eBay as of November 4, 2026, it is cheap for a six-tray stainless steel unit. Comparable stainless dehydrators usually cost more, so the price is strong if the unit arrives undamaged.

How does it compare with the Cosori 5-tray or 10-tray models?

The 6-tray sits between them: more capacity than the 5-tray, less than the 10-tray. All use horizontal airflow and a 95°F–165°F range, so pick by batch size and counter space.

What temperature should I use for jerky?

Set 160°F–165°F for beef jerky and check doneness at 4–6 hours. Herbs do better at the low end, around 95°F–115°F.

Can I leave it running overnight?

Yes. The 48-hour timer shuts it off automatically, and overheat protection cuts power if it gets too hot. It runs under 48dB, so it is quiet enough for a kitchen or pantry.

What comes in the box?

The dehydrator, six stainless trays, one fruit roll sheet, one mesh screen and a recipe book with 50 recipes. Cosori's page also lists three mesh screens in the specs, so check the listing before buying if screens matter to you.

Six-tray dehydrators tend to dip during fall harvest and holiday sales. The current $49.99 at eBay is already low; watch for similar drops around November and December.