Excalibur 10-tray review
Excalibur Performance Series 10-Tray Electric Food Dehydrator
By Tom Calder
Ten stainless steel trays and 16 square feet of drying space, with horizontal airflow across the trays so you don't have to rotate them. It's the big-batch machine for a garden harvest or bulk jerky. For jerky, NCHFP says to get the meat to 160°F, by heating it in the marinade before drying or in the oven after.
- Best for
- Big batches: a whole harvest or a lot of jerky
- Skip it if
- You'll dry a few trays at a time
as of Nov 14, 2026, 5:36 PM ET · Details
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Researched, not used. We haven't used this product. This review is built from the maker's specifications, owner reports and our own sizing.
What we like
- 16 sq ft on 10 stainless trays
- Horizontal airflow: no rotating trays
Worth knowing
- Large on the counter
- More than a small household needs
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Who shouldn't buy this
Don't buy it if you'll dry a few trays at a time: the Cosori or Presto take less space.
Key specs
| Trays | 10 stainless steel |
| Drying space | 16 sq ft |
| Temperature | Adjustable (see listing) |
| Build | Horizontal airflow, no tray rotation |
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If this isn’t the one
Best for Big batches for less than Excalibur
as of Nov 14, 2026, 5:36 PM ET · Details
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Best for Excalibur quality in a smaller box
as of Nov 14, 2026, 5:36 PM ET · Details
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Best for A household that wants an even-drying, mid-size dehydrator with a wide low-temperature range for herbs