The best budget fruit dryer - Veterok, Rotor or Suhovey?

The most powerful was the dryer Neptune. But it is important to remember that for domestic use it is not at all necessary to choose a device with the maximum number of watts. Such models are rather intended for industrial blanks in large volumes. At home, the device will consume too much electricity, and this is not economical at all. Therefore, the Rotor with its average power can be considered the best option. With buyers complaining about taking too long to dry and reaching the right temperature in Sukhovey, it came in last place in this category.

Another important criterion is the noise level. Manufacturers rarely indicate exact numbers on the packaging, but in the reviews they write that the Rotor model has become the quietest. Next come Veterok and Sukhovey, but Neptune works quite loudly due to the increased power. This is not critical for small volumes of workpieces, but it will be uncomfortable to be in such noise all day.

To place the dryer even in a small kitchen, you should pay attention to its dimensions and weight.According to these criteria, the Veterok model became the obvious leader. It weighs less than 4 kilograms, so it will be easy to move the device from one place to another. And the dehydrator has the longest cord - almost one and a half meters. This will ensure mobility under any conditions. But the Rotor and Sukhovey turned out to be too overall. Neptune boasts a minimum height, but it has almost the largest weight in the ranking.

Equally important criteria are the materials and build quality of the device. In all models, pallets are made of food-grade plastic. In Neptune, they are transparent, which is very convenient for controlling the drying of fruits and vegetables. You no longer have to remove the trays until the products are ready. The case in all dehydrators is also plastic, only the colors differ. And if Veterok and Rotor are designed in a laconic gray-white design, the creators of Dry Wind decided to experiment with bright shades. This option will not fit into every kitchen, but it looks unusual.

Almost all dryers can withstand a load of up to 5 kg, only Neptune has a slightly lower load capacity. Sukhovey boasts the largest set of pallets, but at the same time it has a minimum volume. According to this criterion, Veterok became the best - it fits up to 30 liters of fruits or vegetables.But here it is important to consider that this indicator depends on which products are inside the dehydrator. You can put several kilograms of mushrooms or a couple of pieces of meat in the same device.

Unfortunately, low-cost models rarely come with marshmallow trays. But there is an original solution - buyers cut out circles from parchment for baking and cook a treat on them. In the same way, you can make healthy chips from fruits and vegetables, dry aromatic herbs and berries.

As mentioned above, in all presented dryers, the control is mechanical. They are equipped with temperature controls, but there is no display with a timer. Even children and the elderly will be able to cope with the controls, because to change the temperature you just need to rotate the wheel. Not all models have overheating protection - Neptune turned out to be the most vulnerable. An interesting feature of the Veterok is that there are pictures on the lid with the cooking time of common fruits, vegetables and berries. There are also images in Sukhovey, and as many as 5 temperature modes are provided here.

The maximum heating in all models is identical - +70°C. Those who prefer to dry fruits, meat and fish at low temperatures should take a closer look at the Rotor. Only it has a function of cooking at +20°C. Due to this, all useful substances and vitamins are preserved, but the process takes a relatively long time.The breeze did not have a large range, but it works really fast. This high-performance appliance can dry a variety of products in a matter of hours.

If we use only prices for comparison, Neptune will be the obvious leader. This dryer has the lowest cost. At the same time, budget Veterok suddenly turned into an outsider. Against the background of competitors, it seems unreasonably expensive. The remaining models can be attributed to the golden mean of the rating. Each of them represents the best value for money.

During the comparison, it was found that all dryers are approximately at the same level. There is no model that would become a clear leader or an outsider. When choosing the best option, you need to build on your needs.For those who want maximum power at a low price and are willing to put up with noise, Neptune is a great choice. Despite the fact that this dryer is considered the cheapest, it is hopelessly behind in other categories.

If you plan to use the device not only for fruits, vegetables and marshmallows, but also for cooking delicious jerky, it is better to order a Rotor - a model with the widest temperature range and good power. But with her it will take a long time to wait for the result. And because of the impressive weight and dimensions, the device is unlikely to fit in a kitchen cabinet.

Veterok has become the leader in the comparison of inexpensive dryers. She received average marks in almost all categories, and also became the best in terms of compactness, design and spaciousness. The only downside is the price is slightly higher than the competition. And the last, but not least, was the Sukhovey model. She managed to get the maximum score only thanks to the convenient control and the presence of 5 temperature modes. This is a great alternative to dryers with a timer and other modern features.