Most food dehydrators come with multiple trays that range from 4 to 10. We already featured a 9-tray Excalibur food dehydrator many articles ago. But you may not need 9 trays. So here we are, presenting you with a comparison of three Excalibur 5-Tray dehydrators. We hope that this will help you decide which of them will you purchase and start your food dehydration journey.
Comparing the Excalibur 5-Tray Models
| Excalibur® EJM50W EZ Dry | Excalibur® 3526T series | Excalibur® D500CDSHD | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Review | N/A | Read | Read |
| Product Description | Excalibur® EJM50W EZ Dry 5-Tray Stackable | Excalibur® 3526T 5-tray, Solid Door | Excalibur D500CDSHD 5-Tray, Clear Door |
| Model | EJM50W | 3526TB | D500CDSHD |
| Manufacturer/Seller | The Legacy Companies USA | The Legacy Companies USA | The Legacy Companies USA |
| Country | USA | USA | USA |
| Color | White | Black, White | Stainless Steel |
| Size/Dimension | 15.4” high, 12“ wide, and 15.4” deep | 8½” high, 17″ wide, and 19″ deep | 8½” high, 17″ wide, and 19″ deep |
| Weight | 7.8 pounds | 15 pounds | 14 pounds |
| Material | Plastic | Plastic | The exterior is metal while the interior is plastic |
| Number of Trays | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Wattage | 600 watts | 440 watts | 440 watts |
| Voltage | 110v | 110v | 110v |
| Fan/Heating Element | Bottom-mounted fan | Rear-mounted fan | Rear-mounted fan |
| Temperature range | 85°F to 165°F | 105°F to 165°F | 105°F to 165°F |
| Thermostat | Yes, digital | Yes | Yes |
| Timer | Yes, digital | Yes | Yes |
| Cover | Detachable, vented, see-through lid | Detachable, solid door | Detachable, clear door |
| Purchase includes | 1-pound capacity plastic jerky gun with an easy-squeeze trigger and 3 different nozzles: 1 flat, 1 double-flat, and 1 round | Guide to Dehydration book | Guide to Dehydration and Preserve It Naturally books |
| Dishwasher safe | Trays are top-rack dishwasher safe | Yes, top rack safe, but the manufacturer advice to clean it manually instead | No, trays are made of stainless steel |
| Warranty | Not specified | Limited 10-year warranty | Limited 10-year warranty |
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