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
|
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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-
|
8
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6
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|
7
|
+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
|
+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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Wirecutter
Good Housekeeping
Consumer Reports
Business Insider
The Strategist
Food & Wine
Sous Vide Guy
Reviewed
The Spruce Eats
Delish
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Easy to use
Multifunctional
Powerful
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Expensive
Limited chamber capacity
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