May 2024
Vacuum Sealers: MetaRanking
This page highlights the aggregate summary of vacuum sealers rankings posted by key online experts, as of May 2024.
Summary
On 2 May 2024, ReviewFinder team examined a total of 57 vacuum sealer endorsements from 10 reputable publishers.
32 vacuum sealers were endorsed in total, only 14 made it into this month's ranking. (ReviewFinder requires a minimum of 2 endorsements to be included)
As of 2 May 2024, Nesco Deluxe VS-12 takes the cake as the most critically-acclaimed vacuum sealer with 6 expert endorsements. 3 experts out of 6 recommended it as the '#1 vacuum sealer' this month.
Brand breakdown
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FoodSaver: 9 vacuum sealers
(#1 is FoodSaver V4840)
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Anova Culinary: 3 vacuum sealers
(#1 is Anova Precision Sealer)
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Geryon: 3 vacuum sealers
(#1 is Geryon E2900-MS)
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Weston: 3 vacuum sealers
(#1 is Weston Pro-1100)
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Nesco: 2 vacuum sealers
(#1 is Nesco Deluxe VS-12)
Price breakdown
At a glance - May Ranking
Rank | Change | Price | Vacuum Sealer |
Wirecutter
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Good Housekeeping
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Consumer Reports
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Business Insider
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The Strategist
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Food & Wine
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Sous Vide Guy
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Reviewed
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The Spruce Eats
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Delish
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1
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- | $102 |
Nesco Deluxe VS-12
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2
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1
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-
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7
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-
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-
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-
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2
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1
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1
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2
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- | $60 |
Anova Precision Sealer
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3
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3
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3
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5
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-
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-
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-
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-
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7
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5
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3
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- | $100 |
Anova Precision Pro
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1
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-
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-
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-
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1
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2
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-
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-
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-
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-
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4
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- | $180 |
FoodSaver V4840
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-
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-
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-
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1
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-
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-
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2
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-
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4
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-
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5
|
- | Check price |
FoodSaver FM2000
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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1
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6
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-
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6
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+1 | $36 |
FoodSaver Cordless Sealer
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-
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4
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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8
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6
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7
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+1 | Check price |
Geryon E2900-MS
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-
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-
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-
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2
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-
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-
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-
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-
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3
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-
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8
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+1 | $168 |
FoodSaver VS3150
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-
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2
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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4
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9
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+1 | Check price |
Mueller Austria MFFVS-01
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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5
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-
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2
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-
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10
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+2 | $340 |
Weston Pro-1100
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-
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5
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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3
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14
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-8 | $59 |
NutriChef PKVS18
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-
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-
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-
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3
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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7
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15
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New * | $41 |
Geryon E2901-M
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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4
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4
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-
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-
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-
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16
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-1 | $78 |
Zwilling Fresh & Save
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-
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-
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-
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4
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4
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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17
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-1 | Check price |
Anova Precision Chamber
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-
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-
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-
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6
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-
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-
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-
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-
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9
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-
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We ranked Nesco Deluxe VS-12 #1 in May 2024 because:
- 6 independent experts mentioned it in their “best vacuum sealers” rankings.
- Out of those, 3 experts ranked Nesco Deluxe VS-12 as #1.
Good Housekeeping
Best Overall Food Vacuum Sealer
Powerful suction
Accessory port
Built-in bag cutter
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Slow seal cycle, according to reviewers
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Business Insider
Best for meat
Powerful vacuum and sealing are perfect for meat
Easy to use and clean
Great for sous vide cooking
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Loud operation
Too powerful for fragile foods
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Reviewed
Offers multiple settings for suction
Countdown display
Includes onboard bag cutter and storage
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Manual light on food safety info
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The Spruce Eats
Best Overall
Precise control
Gentle mode for fragile foods
Easy to use
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Loud
Hose attachment not included
Fairly expensive
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Delish
Best Food Vaccum Sealer
Powerful suction
Secure double-heat seal
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Slow seal cycle
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We ranked Anova Precision Sealer #2 in May 2024 because:
- 6 independent experts mentioned it in their “best vacuum sealers” rankings.
Good Housekeeping
Best Food Vacuum Sealer for Small Spaces
Great performance in Lab tests
Compact and lightweight
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Limited functionality
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Business Insider
Best for sous vide cooking
Made specifically for sous vide cooking by a well-known sous vide company
Lightweight
Portable
Sleek design for easy storage
Has a pulse vacuum for delicate foods
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More manual than other sealers: You have to line up the bag and make sure lid is closed
Suction power isn't as strong as we'd like
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The Spruce Eats
Best for Beginners
Easy to use
Quiet and compact
Pulse button
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No accessory port
No vacuum strength settings
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Delish
Easiest to Use Food Vacuum Sealer
Compact and lightweight
3 sealing functions
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No bonus accessories
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Methodology: combine opinions of key experts
Identify Experts
We identify key publishers and experts that consistently review and recommend vacuum sealers.
Capture Rankings
For each publisher we find a currently recommended "top 10" list of vacuum sealers, it must be updated in the last 9 months.
Aggregate Rankings
We put all those lists together and aggregate them. The more frequently a product is recommended, the higher it is in our ranking
Experts chosen for May 2024 ranking
We ranked Anova Precision Pro #3 in May 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best vacuum sealers” rankings.
- Out of those, 2 experts ranked Anova Precision Pro as #1.
Food & Wine
Best Splurge
Beautiful minimalist design and multiple seal settings make this vacuum sealer worth the price.
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While there’s no delicate seal option, this appliance has a pulse vacuum setting, which allows for the manual sealing of more fragile foods.
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We ranked FoodSaver V4840 #4 in May 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best vacuum sealers” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked FoodSaver V4840 as #1.
Business Insider
Best overall
Easy to use
Clear lights indicate when sealing and vacuuming are done
Handheld vacuum sealer is good for delicate foods or jars
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Bulky and takes up a lot of storage space
Heavy
Pricier than other vacuum sealers
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The Spruce Eats
Best Splurge
Fast and powerful
Easy to clean
Built-in handheld sealer and bag storage
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Expensive
No gentle mode
Large footprint
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We ranked FoodSaver FM2000 #5 in May 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best vacuum sealers” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked FoodSaver FM2000 as #1.
Reviewed
Best Overall / Editors' Choice
Comes with removable drip tray
Cord winds away neatly
Easy to use
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No cutter or on-board storage
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The Spruce Eats
Best for Small Spaces
Can be stored vertically or horizontally
Easy to use
Powerful
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Expensive
Only one strength setting
No pulse mode
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We ranked FoodSaver Cordless Sealer #6 in May 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best vacuum sealers” rankings.
Good Housekeeping
Best Handheld Food Vacuum Sealer
Compact and easy to use
Gentle sealing for delicate foods
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Must use FoodSaver bags or containers
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The Spruce Eats
Best Handheld
Inexpensive
Compact and portable
Easy to use
Long-lasting charge
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Requires special bags and containers
Slow
Imperfect sealing
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Delish
Best Handheld Food Vacuum Sealer
Excellent performance between charges
Compact and portable
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Only one setting
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We ranked Geryon E2900-MS #7 in May 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best vacuum sealers” rankings.
Business Insider
Best budget
Easy to use
Locking lid
Lightweight
Excellent for vacuum sealing meats
Quiet operation
Fast
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No built-in bag cutter or storage
No pulse mode
Vacuum sealing is a little too powerful for delicate foods
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The Spruce Eats
Best Budget
Inexpensive
Includes accessory port and multiple vacuum modes
Disassembles for cleaning
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Doesn't remove all air from bag
Overly sensitive touchpad
No bag cutter or storage
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We ranked FoodSaver VS3150 #8 in May 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best vacuum sealers” rankings.
Good Housekeeping
Most Versatile Food Vacuum Sealer
Includes moist, dry, marinate and pulse settings
Features a built-in handheld sealer compatible with resealable bags and other accessories
Bag storage inside machine
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Positioning the bag for sealing takes some getting used to
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Delish
Most Versatile Food Vacuum Sealer
Includes built-in handheld sealer
Multiple settings
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Has a learning curve
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We ranked Mueller Austria MFFVS-01 #9 in May 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best vacuum sealers” rankings.
The Spruce Eats
Runner-Up, Best Overall
Powerful suction
Strong seal
Inexpensive
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No bag cutter or roll storage
Damages more delicate items, even on gentle mode
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We ranked Weston Pro-1100 #10 in May 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best vacuum sealers” rankings.
Good Housekeeping
Best Food Vacuum Sealer for Heavy Use
Holds up to heavy use
One-touch operation
Accessory port
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Bulky and unattractive
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Delish
Best Splurge Food Vacuum Sealer
One-touch design
Durable and powerful
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Pricey
Bulky
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We ranked NutriChef PKVS18 #11 in May 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best vacuum sealers” rankings.
Business Insider
Best compact
Lightweight
Has a gentle mode for delicate foods
Dry and moist modes
Digital button controls
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Was too powerful for raspberries but not crackers
Hard to close (doesn't always click to let you know it's closed)
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Delish
Best Food Vacuum Sealer for Sous Vide
One-touch operation
Great for sous vide
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May produce inconsistent results
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We ranked Geryon E2901-M #12 in May 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best vacuum sealers” rankings.
Food & Wine
Best Value
It was amazing at removing the air from our bags of Chex mix.
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It has few bells and whistles so it is not for those seeking advanced features.
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We ranked Zwilling Fresh & Save #13 in May 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best vacuum sealers” rankings.
Business Insider
Best handheld
Compact and portable
Comes with food-safe glass container
Stores easily
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Only works with Zwilling bags and containers
Containers aren't ideal for bulk freezer storage
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We ranked Anova Precision Chamber #14 in May 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best vacuum sealers” rankings.
Business Insider
Best chamber
Great for liquids and fragile foods
Easy to use and clean
Has settings for extracting and pickling
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Bulky
The chamber size limits what you can seal
Louder an slower than most models
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The Spruce Eats
Best Chamber
Easy to use
Multifunctional
Powerful
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Expensive
Limited chamber capacity
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