March 2024

Vacuum Sealers: MetaRanking

This page highlights the aggregate summary of vacuum sealers rankings posted by key online experts, as of March 2024.

Summary

On 5 Mar 2024, ReviewFinder team examined a total of 57 vacuum sealer endorsements from 10 reputable publishers.

32 vacuum sealers were endorsed in total, only 13 made it into this month's ranking. (ReviewFinder requires a minimum of 2 endorsements to be included)

As of 5 Mar 2024, 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.

Brand breakdown
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Price breakdown
As can be seen in the chart below, lowest high-ranking vacuum sealers start at $19.99 (Bonsenkitchen VS3750) and go up to $1450 (VacPak-It Chamber). Median vacuum sealer costs $102.08 (Nesco Deluxe VS-12).
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At a glance - March Ranking

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Rank Change Price Vacuum Sealer
Consumer Reports
Reviewed
The Spruce Eats
Business Insider
The Strategist
Food & Wine
Sous Vide Guy
Delish
Wirecutter
Good Housekeeping
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Nesco Deluxe VS-12
The Nesco Deluxe VS-12 Vacuum Sealer is a highly rated and durable product that offers a range of features to keep your food fresh, making it a great option for home cooks.
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- $70
Anova Precision Sealer
The Anova Precision Sealer is a compact and versatile handheld vacuum sealer that offers precise control and durability for all your food preparation needs.
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- $128
Anova Precision Pro
The Anova Precision Pro is a durable and powerful countertop vacuum sealer that offers a range of features to enhance the sous vide cooking experience, making it suitable for both professional and home use.
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4
- $240
FoodSaver V4840
The FoodSaver V4840 Vacuum Sealer is a versatile and durable vacuum sealer that offers multiple functions for preserving food, including automatic sealing, handheld vacuum sealing, and the ability to create custom-sized bags.
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FoodSaver FM2000
The FoodSaver FM2000 Vacuum Sealer is a versatile and efficient vacuum sealer with adjustable settings, manual operation, and an accessory port, making it ideal for sealing and storing food items.
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- $53
NutriChef PKVS18
The NutriChef PKVS18 vacuum sealer is a compact and user-friendly countertop model that offers various features for food preservation, but its lightweight construction may not be as durable as other options on the market.
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- $37
FoodSaver Cordless Sealer
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8
- $70
Nesco VS-02
The Nesco VS-02 Vacuum Sealer is a highly recommended and popular choice among experts due to its convenient features and effectiveness in preserving food, although its durability may be a concern for some users.
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- $160
FoodSaver VS3150
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Mueller Austria MFFVS-01
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- $20
Bonsenkitchen VS3750
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12
- $290
Weston Pro-1100
The Weston Pro-1100 Vacuum Sealer is a professional-grade appliance with innovative features, durable construction, and easy-to-use design, making it a versatile and reliable option for food preservation and sous vide cooking.
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Zwilling Fresh & Save
The Zwilling Fresh & Save Vacuum Sealer is a highly recommended product for its simplicity, durability, and ability to keep food fresh and reduce waste.
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#11 $19.99 Bonsenkitchen VS3750
#7 $37.48 FoodSaver Cordless Sealer
#6 $52.54 NutriChef PKVS18
#8 $69.74 Nesco VS-02
#2 $69.95 Anova Precision Sealer
#15 $78.97 Zwilling Fresh & Save
#5 $100.26 FoodSaver FM2000
#1 $102.08 Nesco Deluxe VS-12
#3 $128.37 Anova Precision Pro
#9 $159.99 FoodSaver VS3150
#4 $239.99 FoodSaver V4840
#12 $289.99 Weston Pro-1100

We ranked Nesco Deluxe VS-12 #1 in March 2024 because:

  • 6 independent experts mentioned it in their “best vacuum sealers” rankings.
  • Out of those, 4 experts ranked Nesco Deluxe VS-12 as #1.
Critic endorsements:
Reviewed

Offers multiple settings for suction
Countdown display
Includes onboard bag cutter and storage

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

Loud
Hose attachment not included
Fairly expensive

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Food & Wine

Best Overall

Great for a beginner but suitable for any user, this is an easy-to-use and versatile vacuum sealer.

Our only complaint is that a little too much liquid in the bag can make moist sealing difficult.

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Delish

Best Food Vaccum Sealer

Powerful suction
Secure double-heat seal

Slow seal cycle

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Wirecutter

Bulkier, plus extra controls

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Good Housekeeping

Best Overall Food Vacuum Sealer

Powerful suction
Accessory port
Built-in bag cutter

Slow seal cycle, according to reviewers

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We ranked Anova Precision Sealer #2 in March 2024 because:

  • 6 independent experts mentioned it in their “best vacuum sealers” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Consumer Reports

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The Spruce Eats

Best for Beginners

Easy to use
Quiet and compact
Pulse button

No accessory port
No vacuum strength settings

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Business Insider

Best for sous vide cooking

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

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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Delish

Easiest to Use Food Vacuum Sealer

Compact and lightweight
3 sealing functions

No bonus accessories

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Wirecutter

Best for small spaces

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Good Housekeeping

Best Food Vacuum Sealer for Small Spaces

Great performance in Lab tests
Compact and lightweight

Limited functionality

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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 March 2024 ranking

We ranked Anova Precision Pro #3 in March 2024 because:

  • 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best vacuum sealers” rankings.
  • Out of those, 2 experts ranked Anova Precision Pro as #1.
Critic endorsements:
The Strategist

Best overall food vacuum sealer

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Food & Wine

Best Splurge

Beautiful minimalist design and multiple seal settings make this vacuum sealer worth the price.

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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Wirecutter

The best vacuum sealer

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We ranked FoodSaver V4840 #4 in March 2024 because:

  • 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best vacuum sealers” rankings.
  • Out of those, 1 expert ranked FoodSaver V4840 as #1.
Critic endorsements:
The Spruce Eats

Best Splurge

Fast and powerful
Easy to clean
Built-in handheld sealer and bag storage

Expensive
No gentle mode
Large footprint

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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

Bulky and takes up a lot of storage space, heavy, pricier than other vacuum sealers

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Sous Vide Guy

Best Value

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We ranked FoodSaver FM2000 #5 in March 2024 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best vacuum sealers” rankings.
  • Out of those, 1 expert ranked FoodSaver FM2000 as #1.
Critic endorsements:
Reviewed

Best Overall / Editors' Choice

Comes with removable drip tray
Cord winds away neatly
Easy to use

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

Expensive
Only one strength setting
No pulse mode

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We ranked NutriChef PKVS18 #6 in March 2024 because:

  • 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best vacuum sealers” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Business Insider

Best compact

Lightweight, has a gentle mode for delicate foods, dry and moist modes, digital button controls

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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Food & Wine

Best for Delicate Foods

It’s difficult to vacuum seal delicate foods without crushing them or leaving air pockets, and this model does just that.

When moist sealing, air bubbles are still apparent in the liquid.

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Delish

Best Food Vacuum Sealer for Sous Vide

One-touch operation
Great for sous vide

May produce inconsistent results

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We ranked FoodSaver Cordless Sealer #7 in March 2024 because:

  • 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best vacuum sealers” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
The Spruce Eats

Best Handheld

Inexpensive
Compact and portable
Easy to use
Long-lasting charge

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

Only one setting

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Good Housekeeping

Best Handheld Food Vacuum Sealer

Compact and easy to use
Gentle sealing for delicate foods

Must use FoodSaver bags or containers

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We ranked Nesco VS-02 #8 in March 2024 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best vacuum sealers” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Business Insider

Best budget vacuum sealer

Sealer function is quiet, sleek design, portable and stores easily

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 Strategist

Best less expensive food vacuum sealer

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We ranked FoodSaver VS3150 #9 in March 2024 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best vacuum sealers” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Delish

Most Versatile Food Vacuum Sealer

Includes built-in handheld sealer
Multiple settings

Has a learning curve

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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

Positioning the bag for sealing takes some getting used to

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We ranked Mueller Austria MFFVS-01 #10 in March 2024 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best vacuum sealers” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
The Spruce Eats

Runner-Up, Best Overall

Powerful suction
Strong seal
Inexpensive

No bag cutter or roll storage
Damages more delicate items, even on gentle mode

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Sous Vide Guy

Low Cost

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We ranked Bonsenkitchen VS3750 #11 in March 2024 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best vacuum sealers” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
The Spruce Eats

Best for Delicate Items

Inexpensive
Gentle on delicate foods
Accessory port and hose

Multiple vacuum sessions needed for moist foods
No bag storage or cutter

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Food & Wine

Best Value

With perfect scores across the board from our test kitchen, we’re confident this vacuum sealer does the job at a great price.

It’s not the gentlest we tested when it comes to delicate items.

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We ranked Weston Pro-1100 #12 in March 2024 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best vacuum sealers” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Delish

Best Splurge Food Vacuum Sealer

One-touch design
Durable and powerful

Pricey
Bulky

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Good Housekeeping

Best Food Vacuum Sealer for Heavy Use

Holds up to heavy use
One-touch operation
Accessory port

Bulky and unattractive

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We ranked Zwilling Fresh & Save #13 in March 2024 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best vacuum sealers” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Business Insider

Best handheld

Compact and portable, comes with food-safe glass containers, has a phone app, stores easily

You have to use Zwilling's bags and containers, containers aren't ideal for bulk freezer storage

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The Strategist

Best compact vacuum sealer

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