What are the best dehydrators for drying fruits and vegetables?

This 9-tray Excalibur dehydrator uses a clear door so you can monitor drying progress and a digital controller with adjustable thermostat and a 48 hour timer. It's designed for even drying with rear-mounted horizontal airflow and supports two time/two temperature cycles to speed up drying. It's a good fit for people who want consistent fruit and vegetable drying without frequent tray handling.

The Nesco FD-75 Snackmaster Pro includes five trays, 600 watts of drying power, and an adjustable 95-160°F thermostat. Its expandable tray system and even top-mounted airflow suit home users drying fruits, vegetables, herbs, and jerky.

The SAHARA is a folding dehydrator that expands for use and folds down for compact storage. It uses digitally-controlled 750W dual heaters and filtered airflow, with a dual time/temperature program so you can run two different settings in one cycle. It's well-suited to home cooks who dehydrate fruits and vegetables in batches and want more control than basic models.

This stainless steel dehydrator has six trays, digital temperature and time controls, and a rear fan for even drying. It suits home users who want to dry moderate batches of fruits, vegetables, herbs, jerky, and other snacks with dishwasher-safe trays and a glass door.

The Magic Mill MFD-7070 has seven stainless steel trays, 600 watts of drying power, adjustable temperature control, and a digital timer with automatic shut-off. Its dishwasher-safe trays and rear-mounted fan make it suitable for home users drying fruits, vegetables, herbs, and jerky in large batches.

The LEM BigBite 10-Tray Stainless Steel Dehydrator offers 10 stainless steel trays, 800 watts of heating power, adjustable temperatures from 95 to 176°F, and a digital timer. Its rear-mounted fan and horizontal airflow suit people who want to dry sizable batches of fruits, vegetables, jerky, and other foods evenly.