Dry-aging cabinets with active humidity control

"Humidity control" on a listing can mean a salt block and a fan. These 17 cabinets go further: the maker says the unit adds or removes moisture to hold the level you set. 14 of them publish the adjustable range. The cheapest is the VEVOR 99 LBS Dry Aging Fridge, at about $1,000.

How this list is ordered: Included when the maker describes hardware that holds a humidity set-point the owner chooses. A salt block, a water tray or a hygrometer readout does not count. Ordered by price. 17 of the catalog’s items qualify.

  1. VEVOR 99 LBS Dry Aging Fridge dry-aging cabinet

    1VEVOR

    ~$1,000

    VEVOR 99 LBS Dry Aging Fridge

    VEVOR's smallest dry-aging fridge is 32.3 in tall and, per the maker, can go under a counter.

    Humidity · capacity
    Active (holds a set-point you choose), 60–85% RH · 99 lb
    Type
    Home cabinet
    Active humidity
  2. VEVOR 232 LBS Dry Aging Fridge dry-aging cabinet

    2VEVOR

    ~$1,170

    VEVOR 232 LBS Dry Aging Fridge

    A narrow 19.3 in wide, 50 in tall column rated for 232 lb of meat in 172 litres.

    Humidity · capacity
    Active (holds a set-point you choose), 60–85% RH · 232 lb
    Type
    Large cabinet
    Active humidity
  3. VEVOR 298 LBS Dry Aging Fridge dry-aging cabinet

    3VEVOR

    ~$1,670

    VEVOR 298 LBS Dry Aging Fridge

    VEVOR's full-height model holds 425 litres and is rated for 298 lb, with the same 60-85% humidity range as the smaller two.

    Humidity · capacity
    Active (holds a set-point you choose), 60–85% RH · 298 lb
    Type
    Large cabinet
    Active humidity
  4. SteakAger Charcutier 40 dry-aging cabinet

    4SteakAger

    ~$2,232

    SteakAger Charcutier 40

    A PRO 40-sized cabinet rebuilt for salami and whole-muscle curing: it heats as well as cools, up to 120 °F, so fermentation and drying happen in one box.

    Humidity · capacity
    Active (holds a set-point you choose) · not published
    Type
    Home cabinet
    Active humidity
  5. Upstreman 98L Dry Aging Fridge DA35 dry-aging cabinet

    5Upstreman

    ~$2,299

    Upstreman 98L Dry Aging Fridge DA35

    Upstreman's compact dry-ager is 34.3 in tall and rated for 149 lb, a high figure for 98 litres.

    Humidity · capacity
    Active (holds a set-point you choose), 60–85% RH · 149 lb
    Type
    Large cabinet
    Active humidity
  6. Steak LockerHome Edition G5Home cabinet

    6Steak Locker

    ~$2,499

    Steak Locker Home Edition G5

    Steak Locker's 2026 G5 rebuild of its home cabinet, rated for 65 lb, with a new control board and embedded Wi-Fi.

    Humidity · capacity
    Active (holds a set-point you choose) · 65 lb
    Type
    Home cabinet
    Active humidity
  7. Ca'Lefort Dry Age Fridge VI60SA dry-aging cabinet

    7Ca'Lefort

    ~$2,600

    Ca'Lefort Dry Age Fridge VI60SA

    Smallest of Ca'Lefort's four dry-aging fridges, at 34.3 in tall it fits under a standard counter, and the user guide approves built-in installation.

    Humidity · capacity
    Active (holds a set-point you choose), 60–85% RH · not published
    Type
    Home cabinet
    Active humidity
  8. Ca'Lefort Dry Age Fridge VI120SA dry-aging cabinet

    8Ca'Lefort

    ~$3,500

    Ca'Lefort Dry Age Fridge VI120SA

    A 50 in mid-height column with 223 litres inside, roughly double the VI60SA's space in the same 24 in width class.

    Humidity · capacity
    Active (holds a set-point you choose), 60–85% RH · not published
    Type
    Home cabinet
    Active humidity
  9. Upstreman 353L Dry Aging Fridge DA125 dry-aging cabinet

    9Upstreman

    ~$3,799

    Upstreman 353L Dry Aging Fridge DA125

    A 67.7 in full-height column rated for 279 lb in 353 litres, which Upstreman says can be built into cabinetry.

    Humidity · capacity
    Active (holds a set-point you choose), 60–85% RH · 279 lb
    Type
    Large cabinet
    Active humidity
  10. Ca'Lefort Dry Age Fridge VI180SA dry-aging cabinet

    10Ca'Lefort

    ~$4,000

    Ca'Lefort Dry Age Fridge VI180SA

    Ca'Lefort's tallest built-in-capable dry-ager stands 67.7 in and is rated for 298 lb of meat in 352 litres.

    Humidity · capacity
    Active (holds a set-point you choose), 60–85% RH · 298 lb
    Type
    Large cabinet
    Active humidity
  11. Ca'Lefort Dry Age Fridge VI300SA dry-aging cabinet

    11Ca'Lefort

    ~$5,600

    Ca'Lefort Dry Age Fridge VI300SA

    At 620 litres and 79.3 in tall, this is the largest Ca'Lefort dry-ager and the only one the user guide rules out for built-in use.

    Humidity · capacity
    Active (holds a set-point you choose), 60–85% RH · 341 lb
    Type
    Large cabinet
    Active humidity
  12. Steak LockerProfessional Edition G5Large cabinet

    12Steak Locker

    ~$5,999

    Steak Locker Professional Edition G5

    Steak Locker's six-foot G5 cabinet carries the Home Edition's humidity recovery system and app at 350 lb capacity, with up to seven adjustable shelves.

    Humidity · capacity
    Active (holds a set-point you choose) · 350 lb
    Type
    Large cabinet
    Active humidity
  13. SteakAger Charcutier 160 dry-aging cabinet

    13SteakAger

    ~$6,480

    SteakAger Charcutier 160

    A 50 in tall curing cabinet with both humidification and dehumidification, set anywhere from 50 to 90 %, and temperature from 34 to 100 °F.

    Humidity · capacity
    Active (holds a set-point you choose), 50–90% RH · not published
    Type
    Large cabinet
    Active humidity
  14. SteakAgerCharcutier 240Large cabinet

    14SteakAger

    ~$8,160

    SteakAger Charcutier 240

    The full-height Charcutier, with the same 50-90 % humidify-and-dehumidify control and 34-100 °F range as the Charcutier 160 but a 52 in tall hanging area.

    Humidity · capacity
    Active (holds a set-point you choose), 50–90% RH · not published
    Type
    Large cabinet
    Active humidity
  15. DRY AGER UX 750 PRO S dry-aging cabinet

    15DRY AGER

    ~$12,495

    DRY AGER UX 750 PRO S

    German-built and sold in the US by DRY AGER's own Atlanta subsidiary, this is the smaller of the two cabinet sizes in the PRO S line, rated for up to 44 lb.

    Humidity · capacity
    Active (holds a set-point you choose), 40–90% RH · 44 lb
    Type
    Home cabinet
    Active humidity
  16. DRY AGER UX 1500 PRO S dry-aging cabinet

    16DRY AGER

    ~$18,495

    DRY AGER UX 1500 PRO S

    Full-height version of DRY AGER's PRO S cabinet, rated for 220 lb and still running on a standard 115 V outlet.

    Humidity · capacity
    Active (holds a set-point you choose), 40–90% RH · 220 lb
    Type
    Large cabinet
    Active humidity
  17. DRY AGER UX 1550 PRO S with UX LED-Salt Wall System dry-aging cabinet

    17DRY AGER

    ~$20,495

    DRY AGER UX 1550 PRO S with UX LED-Salt Wall System

    Same 220 lb cabinet as the UX 1500 PRO S, with a backlit salt wall built into the interior for display.

    Humidity · capacity
    Active (holds a set-point you choose), 40–90% RH · 220 lb
    Type
    Large cabinet
    Active humidity