September 2022
Vacuum Sealers: Meta Ranking Report
This report contains an aggregate consensus of Vacuum Sealer rankings posted by key online experts, as of September 2022.
Summary
As of 8 Sep 2022, Nesco Deluxe VS-12 takes the cake as the most critically-acclaimed vacuum sealer with 6 expert endorsements. 4 experts out of 6 recommended it as the '#1 vacuum sealer' this month. It is followed by Anova Precision Sealer and NutriChef PKVS18 , with 6 and 5 expert endorsements respectively.
At a glance - September 2022 Ranking
| Rank | Change | Price | Vacuum Sealer |
Reviewed
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Wirecutter
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Sous Vide Guy
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The Strategist
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Food & Wine
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Consumer Reports
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Delish
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Good Housekeeping
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Business Insider
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The Spruce Eats
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1
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- | $120 |
Nesco Deluxe VS-12
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2
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2
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-
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-
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1
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-
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1
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1
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-
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1
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2
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- | $72 |
Anova Precision Sealer
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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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3
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5
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5
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6
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3
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3
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- | $55 |
NutriChef PKVS18
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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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7
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3
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4
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8
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4
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- | $216 |
FoodSaver V4840
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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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-
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1
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7
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5
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- | Check price |
Geryon E2900-MS
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-
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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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2
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-
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6
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6
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- | $150 |
Anova Precision Pro
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-
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1
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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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7
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- | $68 |
Nesco VS-02
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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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-
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-
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-
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2
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5
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8
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- | $89 |
FoodSaver FM2000
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1
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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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-
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4
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9
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- | $80 |
Zwilling Fresh & Save
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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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3
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-
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|
10
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- | $60 |
Mueller Austria MFFVS-01
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-
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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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2
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|
14
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- | $290 |
Weston Pro-1100
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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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7
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-
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-
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15
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- | $195 |
FoodSaver VS3150
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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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4
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-
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-
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16
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- | $35 |
FoodSaver Cordless Sealer
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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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6
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6
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We ranked Nesco Deluxe VS-12 #1 in September 2022 because:
- 6 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Vacuum Sealers” rankings.
- Out of those, 4 experts ranked Nesco Deluxe VS-12 as #1.
Reviewed
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Pros
Offers multiple settings for suction
Countdown display
Includes onboard bag cutter and storage
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Cons
Manual light on food safety info
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Food & Wine
Best Overall
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Pros
Our testers found that this vacuum allowed for complete control, which lets users manage exactly how much power they want to use. As a result, we were able to seal raspberries without crushing them—a task that most of the other machines struggled with.
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Cons
We found this machine to be a bit louder than the others, but sound didn't affect performance.
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Delish
Best Food Vaccum Sealer
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Pros
Powerful suction
Secure double-heat seal
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Cons
Slow seal cycle
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Good Housekeeping
Best Overall Food Vacuum Sealer
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Pros
Powerful suction
Accessory port
Built-in bag cutter
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Cons
Slow seal cycle, according to reviewers
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The Spruce Eats
Best Overall
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Pros
Excellent pulse control
Great for fragile foods
Easy to use
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Cons
Loud
Doesn't include attachment hose for canister use
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We ranked Anova Precision Sealer #2 in September 2022 because:
- 6 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Vacuum Sealers” rankings.
Delish
Easiest to Use Food Vacuum Sealer
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Pros
Compact and lightweight
3 sealing functions
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Cons
No bonus accessories
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Good Housekeeping
Best Food Vacuum Sealer for Beginners
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Pros
Easy to use
Compact and lightweight
Three settings
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Cons
Limited functionality
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Business Insider
Best vacuum sealer for sous vide cooking
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Pros
Made by a well known sous vide company and made specifically for that use, lightweight, portable, sleek design for storage, has a pulse vacuum for delicate foods
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Cons
More manual than other sealers (you have to line up the bag and make sure lid is closed), suction power isn't as strong
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The Spruce Eats
Best for Beginners
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Pros
Easy to use
Quiet
Compact
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Cons
No accessory port for containers
No adjustment for sealing dry/moist foods
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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 September 2022 ranking
Reviewed
Wirecutter
Sous Vide Guy
The Strategist
Food & Wine
Consumer Reports
Delish
Good Housekeeping
Business Insider
The Spruce Eats
We ranked NutriChef PKVS18 #3 in September 2022 because:
- 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Vacuum Sealers” rankings.
Food & Wine
Best for Delicate Foods
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Pros
This slender machine was the most gentle of all we tested, and was able to easily remove air without crushing any of the delicate foods.
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Cons
Our testers don't recommend this unit for bulk sealing, so it's not ideal for working in big batches.
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Delish
Best Food Vacuum Sealer for Sous Vide
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Pros
One-touch operation
Great for sous vide
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Cons
May produce inconsistent results
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Good Housekeeping
Best Food Vacuum Sealer for Sous Vide
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Pros
One-touch operation
Seals moist foods well
Four colors available
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Cons
Inconsistent results if bag is too full
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Business Insider
Best compact vacuum sealer
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Pros
Lightweight, has a gentle mode for delicate foods, dry and moist modes, digital button controls
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Cons
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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The Spruce Eats
Most Versatile
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Pros
Incredible pulse control
Compact, lightweight design
Includes air suction hose and wine stopper cork
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Cons
Overheats quickly
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We ranked FoodSaver V4840 #4 in September 2022 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 vacuum sealer overall
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Pros
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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Cons
Bulky and takes up a lot of storage space, heavy, pricier than other vacuum sealers
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The Spruce Eats
Best Professional
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Pros
Fully automated and simple to operate
Powerful suction is quick to seal
Easy to clean
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Cons
Not great for delicate items
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We ranked Geryon E2900-MS #5 in September 2022 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Vacuum Sealers” rankings.
Food & Wine
Best Value
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Pros
This lightweight vacuum sealer is easy to assemble and surprisingly powerful.
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Cons
As a result of its powerful motor, it doesn't seal as gently as others, and it crushed some of the more delicate ingredients in our tests.
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Good Housekeeping
Best Value Food Vacuum Sealer
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Pros
Compact and lightweight
User-friendly
Easy to clean
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Cons
Reviewers say there's an initial learning curve
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The Spruce Eats
Runner-Up, Best Budget
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Pros
Easy to use
Lightweight and compact
Powerful suction good for meat
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Cons
Not good with delicate items
Overly sensitive touchpad
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We ranked Anova Precision Pro #6 in September 2022 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Vacuum Sealers” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Anova Precision Pro as #1.
We ranked Nesco VS-02 #7 in September 2022 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Vacuum Sealers” rankings.
Food & Wine
Best for Beginners
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Pros
A simple interface, slim design, and increased suction control makes this an easy option for first-timers.
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Cons
Unlike some of the other models on this list, this option does not have a pulse function.
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Business Insider
Best budget vacuum sealer
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Pros
Sealer function is quiet, sleek design, portable and stores easily
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Cons
Sliding cutter isn't as seamless to use as others, harder to close (takes some strength), doesn't have a manual vacuum option
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The Spruce Eats
Best Budget
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Pros
Intuitive control panel
Built-in bag roll compartment
Can vacuum and seal opened bags of snacks (like cereal, chips, and cookies)
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Cons
Bulkier than some other models
No drip tray
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We ranked FoodSaver FM2000 #8 in September 2022 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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Pros
Comes with removable drip tray
Cord winds away neatly
Easy to use
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Cons
No cutter or on-board storage
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The Spruce Eats
Best for Small Spaces
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Pros
Can be stored vertically or horizontally
Easy to use
Good pulse control
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Cons
Expensive
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We ranked Zwilling Fresh & Save #9 in September 2022 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Vacuum Sealers” rankings.
Business Insider
The best handheld vacuum sealer
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Pros
Compact and portable, comes with food-safe glass containers, has a phone app, stores easily
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Cons
You have to use Zwilling's bags and containers, containers aren't ideal for bulk freezer storage
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We ranked Mueller Austria MFFVS-01 #10 in September 2022 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Vacuum Sealers” rankings.
The Spruce Eats
Runner-Up, Best Overall
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Pros
Quick, strong seal
Compatible with other brands of sealer bags and rolls
Affordable and compact
Includes accessory port and hose
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Cons
No bag cutter or onboard storage for rolls
Accessory hose doesn't include an adapter
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We ranked Weston Pro-1100 #11 in September 2022 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Vacuum Sealers” rankings.
Delish
Best Splurge Food Vacuum Sealer
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Pros
One-touch design
Durable and powerful
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Cons
Pricey
Bulky
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Good Housekeeping
Best Commercial-Grade Food Vacuum Sealer
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Pros
Holds up to heavy use
One-touch operation
Accessory port
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Cons
Bulky and unattractive
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We ranked FoodSaver VS3150 #12 in September 2022 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Vacuum Sealers” rankings.
Delish
Most Versatile Food Vacuum Sealer
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Pros
Includes built-in handheld sealer
Multiple settings
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Cons
Has a learning curve
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Good Housekeeping
Most Versatile Food Vacuum Sealer
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Pros
Includes a moist, dry, and pulse setting
Features a built-in hand held sealer that's compatible with resealable bags and other accessories like wine stoppers and containers
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Cons
Positioning the bag for sealing takes some getting used to
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We ranked FoodSaver Cordless Sealer #13 in September 2022 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Vacuum Sealers” rankings.
Delish
Best Handheld Food Vacuum Sealer
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Pros
Excellent performance between charges
Compact and portable
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Cons
Only one setting
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Good Housekeeping
Best Handheld Food Vacuum Sealer
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Pros
Performed well in lab testing
Seal 60 bags with a single charge
Highly portable
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Cons
One setting
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