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Blue Alpine Large Select vs CryoDry CD8 Home
The CryoDry CD8 Home takes 21.2 lb per batch against 20.5 lb for the Blue Alpine Large Select — 3% more per run. Per pound of batch capacity the Blue Alpine Large Select is the cheaper of the two at about $200/lb against $386/lb (estimated from list price).
| Spec | Blue AlpineBlue Alpine Large Select | CryoDryCryoDry CD8 Home |
|---|---|---|
| Batch capacity | 20.5 lb | 21.2 lb |
| Trays | 5 | 5 |
| Tray size | 13″ × 18″ | 7.9″ × 17.7″ |
| Tray area est. | 1,170 sq in | 699 sq in |
| Per tray est. | 4.1 lb | 4.2 lb |
| Pump | Oil | Oil |
| Voltage | 110 V | 110 V |
| Circuit amps | 20 A | 14 A |
| Power draw | 2,040 W | 1,680 W |
| Energy per batch est. | 44.9 kWh · $7.63 | — |
| Cycle time | 20–24 h | — |
| Condenser capacity | — | 11 L / 24 h |
| Condenser temp | — | -45 °C |
| Dimensions | 24″ W × 25.5″ D × 34″ H | 29.4″ W × 30.3″ D × 20″ H |
| Weight | 130 lb | 191.8 lb |
| Touchscreen | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi app | No | Yes |
| Smart sensing | No | — |
| Country of origin | USA | — |
| Approx. price | ~$4,095 | ~$8,176 |
| Price per lb of batch est. | ~$200 / lb | ~$386 / lb |
| Where to buy | Blue Alpine → | CryoDry → |
Tinted rows are where these two differ. Rows marked est. are arithmetic on published figures; energy at $0.17/kWh, the 2025 US residential average.