Food Dehydrators

Magic Mill MFD-7070

#5 · Best Mid-Size Stainless-Tray Alternative
7.1 /10 Our score
Lowest verified price $159.99 Amazon
Our verdict
A decent alternative if budget and tray area matter more than a documented plastic-free chamber. For stricter plastic avoidance, one of the four picks above is the better fit.

Pros

  • Seven large stainless trays
  • Rear horizontal fan
  • Mid-range price
  • Reviewed favorite
  • Replacement trays available

Cons

  • Housing and cover material not specified
  • Measured 155°F at the 165°F setting in a similar unit
  • Coarse temperature steps
  • 24-hour timer and no drip tray

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Last reviewed November 9, 2026
Review

What to know about Magic Mill MFD-7070

A mid-size box unit with seven 13 x 12 in stainless trays (about 7 sq ft), a 600 W rear fan, 95–167°F in preset steps, a 24-hour timer and a see-through door. Reviewed named it a favorite, and TechGearLab's top-scoring dehydrator was a 7-tray Magic Mill with the same tray size.
Editorial notes

Why it stands out

Why we like it

You get a little more tray area than the Cosori 6-tray at a similar price, and the trays are stainless. Reviewed named it a favorite, and TechGearLab's top-scoring dehydrator was a 7-tray Magic Mill with the same tray size. Magic Mill sells replacement stainless and mesh trays.

It suits people who mainly care that food sits on metal and don't need a fully documented stainless chamber.

What to know

Skip it if you want a metal chamber or jerky-grade accuracy. Magic Mill doesn't state what the housing or see-through cover is made of, and there is no drip tray. TechGearLab's similar unit measured 155°F at its 165°F setting, with coarse temperature steps and a loud timer alert.
Performance

Score breakdown

Drying Performance & Evenness

Even drying without tray rotation, drying times and texture in independent tests (Taste of Home, TechGearLab, Food Network), and temperature accuracy versus setpoint, including whether the unit truly reaches jerky-safe temperatures.

7.0
Top scorer at TechGearLab (same-tray 7-tray unit), but about 10°F under its 165°F setpoint.
Health & Materials

How much of the food zone is stainless or glass versus plastic: trays, drip tray, interior walls and included liners. Also covers true stainless vs chrome-plated trays, Prop 65 disclosures, and recall history.

7.0
Stainless trays and 'food grade, BPA-free' materials; housing and door material undisclosed.
Capacity & Design

Drying area, tray count and size, footprint, glass door/visibility, and airflow design (rear horizontal vs stacked vertical).

7.3
About 7 sq ft, rear airflow and a see-through door; no drip tray.
Ease of Use & Cleaning

Digital controls, timer length and auto-shutoff, noise, dishwasher-safe trays, and how easily food releases from the metal trays.

7.0
Dishwasher-safe trays, but coarse temperature steps, a loud alert and a 24-hour timer.
Build Quality, Warranty & Support

Construction quality, owner-reported failures, warranty length, and availability of replacement trays and parts.

6.5
Warranty terms not stated on Magic Mill's page; replacement trays sold direct.
Value

Price relative to capacity, performance and materials, compared with other stainless-tray options.

7.8
$159.99 for 7 sq ft of stainless trays; third-party seller on Amazon.
Specifications

Magic Mill MFD-7070 specs

Capacity

Trays included
7 trays
Drying area
7 sq ft

Materials

Tray material
Stainless steel
Housing / body material
Not disclosed by Magic Mill ('see-through cover')

Performance

Power
600 W
Minimum temperature
95 °F
Maximum temperature
167 °F
Airflow design
Rear fan, horizontal

Controls

Max timer
24 hours

Cleaning

Dishwasher-safe trays
Yes
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