Excalibur's Performance Digital models share their airflow, controls, temperature range and warranty. The only real question is how much you dry.
Side by side
| Excalibur 6-Tray Digital | Excalibur 10-Tray Digital | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $329.99 list | $499.99 list |
| Trays | 6 stainless steel | 10 stainless steel |
| Drying area | 9.6 sq ft | 16 sq ft |
| Temperature | 85–165°F | 85–165°F |
| Timer | 80 hr, two-phase | 80 hr |
| Warranty | 3 years (limited) | 3 years (limited) |
What the bigger one buys
Four more trays and 6.4 more square feet, for $170 more. The 10-Tray weighs 26.9 lb to the 6-Tray's 19.8, and both are about 21 by 17 inches on the counter; the 10-Tray is taller.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Excalibur 6-Tray Digital if
You dry a few trays at a time, especially herbs.
Choose the Excalibur 10-Tray Digital if
You dry whole harvests or a lot of jerky.
Questions
Do they dry differently?
No. Both use Excalibur's horizontal airflow, go from 85 to 165°F and have 80-hour, two-phase timers.
