Named the quietest dehydrator by Serious Eats across multiple test rounds — runs near-silently while maintaining consistent temperatures. All-stainless construction with glass door makes it a top pick for overnight or all-day runs.
If you're running a dehydrator for 8+ hours in a living space, noise matters enormously. The Samson Silent is the only machine that won't drive you out of the room, and Serious Eats has recommended it across multiple testing cycles.
“If you need to dehydrate food in near silence, this is the machine for you! The powerful fan does a great job of maintaining those temperatures while operating nearly noiselessly.”
Serious Eats (2026) · read full review →
“The quietest food dehydrator is (unsurprisingly) the Samson Silent 6-Tray Dehydrator.”
Serious Eats · read full review →
“Our favorite dehydrators are the Samson 'Silent' Dehydrator and the larger-capacity Excalibur 9-Tray Electric Food Dehydrator.”
Serious Eats food waste guide · read full review →
