The Cosori Premium (model CP267-FD) is a 6-tray stainless steel food dehydrator with horizontal airflow, a 95-165°F thermostat and a 48-hour timer. On paper it is one of the most complete mid-range machines: even airflow, a wide temperature range, stainless steel trays and a 2-year warranty. This review goes through what those specs mean in daily use and who should buy it. It is based on the manufacturer’s published specifications, not our own lab testing.
Best for: home cooks who dry fruit, herbs, jerky and snacks regularly and want even results without rotating trays.
Skip it if: you need to add more trays later, or you only dry once or twice a year.
Specs at a Glance
| Spec | Cosori Premium 6-Tray (CP267-FD) |
|---|---|
| Trays | 6 stainless steel, about 6.5 sq ft of drying space |
| Temperature | 95-165°F, adjustable |
| Timer | Up to 48 hours, set in 30-minute steps |
| Power | 600 watts |
| Airflow | Rear-mounted fan, horizontal airflow |
| Noise | Rated under 48 dB |
| Safety | Automatic shutoff and overheat protection |
| In the box | Fruit roll sheet, mesh screen, recipe book (standard package) |
| Warranty | 2 years |
Specs come from Cosori and its Amazon listing. Some bundles include extra sheets, so check what your listing includes.
Design and Airflow
The fan and heater sit at the back, so warm air travels horizontally across every tray instead of rising from the bottom. That design is why horizontal-flow dehydrators usually dry evenly without swapping trays partway through. If you want to know why it matters, see horizontal vs vertical airflow.
The trays and the body are stainless steel, which is easy to wipe clean and does not scratch or absorb odors the way some plastics can. With six trays and roughly 6.5 square feet of space, one load fits a couple of pounds of sliced fruit or several trays of jerky strips.
Controls and Temperature Range
The digital controls set temperature and time, and the 95°F floor is low enough for herbs, while 165°F is enough for jerky when you follow safe steps. For meat, the National Center for Home Food Preservation says to heat strips to 160°F before or after drying, so pre-heat first, then dry at 145-160°F. Our beef jerky guide and the temperature and time chart cover settings for every food.
The 48-hour timer with automatic shutoff means you can run a long batch overnight and not worry about over-drying. Even so, check a piece near the end, since drying time depends on humidity and slice thickness. As with any dehydrator, a probe thermometer on a tray is a cheap way to confirm the dial matches the real temperature.
Accessories and Cleaning
Cosori lists the trays as dishwasher safe. The mesh screen and fruit roll sheet are not, so wash those by hand. The standard package includes one of each, and because you’ll want a sheet per tray for leather, herbs or small pieces, extra sheets are sold separately as accessories.
Who It Is For
- Regular home use: fruit, herbs, jerky and snacks every few weeks.
- Kitchen-friendly operation: Cosori rates the noise level under 48 dB, a useful spec if the machine will run overnight.
- People who want steel, not plastic: stainless trays and body.
Limitations
- Fixed capacity: six trays, with no add-on trays listed, so it will not grow with you.
- Accessories: you will probably want extra mesh and leather sheets.
- Not for bulk processing: for bushels of produce or large jerky runs, a bigger machine such as the Excalibur or an expanded Nesco Gardenmaster makes more sense.
Alternatives
If you are still deciding, compare it with the Presto Dehydro Digital in Cosori vs Presto, or see our full best food dehydrator comparison. Short on counter space? Look at compact dehydrators.
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FAQ
Is the Cosori Premium good for jerky?
Yes. It reaches 165°F and holds a set temperature for hours. Pre-heat the meat to 160°F first, as described in our jerky guide.
Do I need to rotate the trays?
Horizontal airflow is designed to avoid that. Still, check pieces near the end and pull finished ones early, since thin pieces dry first.
Are the trays dishwasher safe?
Cosori says the trays are dishwasher safe. The mesh screen and fruit roll sheet are hand wash only.
How loud is it?
Cosori rates it under 48 dB. Your kitchen and where you place it will affect how it sounds.
