May 2023

Vacuum Sealers: MetaRanking

This page highlights the aggregate summary of Vacuum Sealer rankings posted by key online experts, as of May 2023.

Summary

Between 5 May 2023 and 5 May 2023, ReviewFinder team examined a total of 61 Vacuum Sealer endorsements from 10 reputable publishers.

33 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 May 2023, 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.

Brand breakdown
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Price breakdown
As can be seen in the chart below, lowest high-ranking vacuum sealers start at $29.99 (Bonsenkitchen VS3750) and go up to $1269.96 (VacPak-It Chamber). Median vacuum sealer costs $109.99 (Hamilton Beach 78220).
$29.99
$1269.96

At a glance - May 2023 Ranking

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Rank Change Price Vacuum Sealer
Consumer Reports
The Spruce Eats
Wirecutter
Business Insider
Reviewed
Good Housekeeping
Delish
Sous Vide Guy
The Strategist
Food & Wine
1
- $91
Nesco Deluxe VS-12
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1
2
-
2
1
1
-
-
1
2
- $80
Anova Precision Sealer
3
3
3
6
-
4
5
-
-
-
3
- $47
NutriChef PKVS18
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8
-
4
-
5
7
-
-
5
4
- $139
Anova Precision Pro
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
2
3
5
- $240
FoodSaver V4840
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7
-
1
-
-
-
2
-
-
6
- $68
Nesco VS-02
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5
-
2
-
-
-
-
3
-
7
- $89
FoodSaver FM2000
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4
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
8
- $41
FoodSaver Cordless Sealer
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10
-
-
-
7
6
-
-
-
9
- $40
Mueller Austria MFFVS-01
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2
-
-
-
-
-
5
-
-
10
- $154
FoodSaver VS3150
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-
-
-
-
3
4
-
-
-
11
- Check price
Geryon E2900-MS
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6
-
-
-
2
-
-
-
-
12
- $80
Zwilling Fresh & Save
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-
-
3
-
-
-
-
5
-
16
- $335
Weston Pro-1100
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-
-
-
-
6
3
-
-
-

Sorted by price:

Position in ranking Price Vacuum Sealer
#9 $39.97 Mueller Austria MFFVS-01 [buy] [more info]
#8 $40.99 FoodSaver Cordless Sealer [buy] [more info]
#3 $47.49 NutriChef PKVS18 [buy] [more info]
#6 $67.99 Nesco VS-02 [buy] [more info]
#2 $79.95 Anova Precision Sealer [buy] [more info]
#12 $79.99 Zwilling Fresh & Save [buy] [more info]
#7 $89 FoodSaver FM2000 [buy] [more info]
#1 $91.16 Nesco Deluxe VS-12 [buy] [more info]
#4 $139 Anova Precision Pro [buy] [more info]
#10 $154.02 FoodSaver VS3150 [buy] [more info]
#5 $239.99 FoodSaver V4840 [buy] [more info]
#16 $335 Weston Pro-1100 [buy] [more info]

We ranked Nesco Deluxe VS-12 #1 in May 2023 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:
The Spruce Eats

Best Overall

Pros
Excellent pulse control
Great for fragile foods
Easy to use

Cons
Loud
Doesn't include attachment hose for canister use

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Wirecutter

Bulkier, plus extra controls

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Reviewed

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

Cons
Manual light on food safety info

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Good Housekeeping

Best Overall Food Vacuum Sealer

Pros
Powerful suction
Accessory port
Built-in bag cutter

Cons
Slow seal cycle, according to reviewers

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Delish

Best Food Vaccum Sealer

Pros
Powerful suction
Secure double-heat seal

Cons
Slow seal cycle

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Food & Wine

Best Overall

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

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

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We ranked Anova Precision Sealer #2 in May 2023 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

Pros
Easy to use
Quiet
Compact

Cons
No accessory port for containers
No adjustment for sealing dry/moist foods

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Wirecutter

Best for small spaces

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Business Insider

Best vacuum sealer for sous vide cooking

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

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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Good Housekeeping

Best Food Vacuum Sealer for Beginners

Pros
Easy to use
Compact and lightweight
Three settings

Cons
Limited functionality

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Delish

Easiest to Use Food Vacuum Sealer

Pros
Compact and lightweight
3 sealing functions

Cons
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 2023 ranking

We ranked NutriChef PKVS18 #3 in May 2023 because:

  • 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Vacuum Sealers” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
The Spruce Eats

Most Versatile

Pros
Incredible pulse control
Compact, lightweight design
Includes air suction hose and wine stopper cork

Cons
Overheats quickly

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Business Insider

Best compact vacuum sealer

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

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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Good Housekeeping

Best Food Vacuum Sealer for Sous Vide

Pros
One-touch operation
Seals moist foods well
Four colors available

Cons
Inconsistent results if bag is too full

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Delish

Best Food Vacuum Sealer for Sous Vide

Pros
One-touch operation
Great for sous vide

Cons
May produce inconsistent results

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Food & Wine

Best for Delicate Foods

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

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

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We ranked Anova Precision Pro #4 in May 2023 because:

  • 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Vacuum Sealers” rankings.
  • Out of those, 1 expert ranked Anova Precision Pro as #1.
Critic endorsements:
Wirecutter

The best vacuum sealer

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The Strategist

Best less expensive food vacuum sealer

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Food & Wine

Best Splurge

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

Cons
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 #5 in May 2023 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 Professional

Pros
Fully automated and simple to operate
Powerful suction is quick to seal
Easy to clean

Cons
Not great for delicate items

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Business Insider

Best vacuum sealer overall

Pros
Easy to use, clear lights indicate when sealing and vacuuming are done, handheld vacuum sealer is good for delicate foods or jars

Cons
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 Nesco VS-02 #6 in May 2023 because:

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

Best Budget

Pros
Intuitive control panel
Built-in bag roll compartment
Can vacuum and seal opened bags of snacks (like cereal, chips, and cookies)

Cons
Bulkier than some other models
No drip tray

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Business Insider

Best budget vacuum sealer

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

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 Strategist

Best even less expensive food vacuum sealer

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We ranked FoodSaver FM2000 #7 in May 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Vacuum Sealers” rankings.
  • Out of those, 1 expert ranked FoodSaver FM2000 as #1.
Critic endorsements:
The Spruce Eats

Best for Small Spaces

Pros
Can be stored vertically or horizontally
Easy to use
Good pulse control

Cons
Expensive

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Reviewed

Best Overall / Editors' Choice

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

Cons
No cutter or on-board storage

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We ranked FoodSaver Cordless Sealer #8 in May 2023 because:

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

Best Handheld

Pros
Small and very portable
Inexpensive
Easy to use

Cons
Requires special bags and containers
Slow sealing

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Good Housekeeping

Best Handheld Food Vacuum Sealer

Pros
Performed well in lab testing
Seal 60 bags with a single charge
Highly portable

Cons
One setting

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Delish

Best Handheld Food Vacuum Sealer

Pros
Excellent performance between charges
Compact and portable

Cons
Only one setting

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We ranked Mueller Austria MFFVS-01 #9 in May 2023 because:

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

Runner-Up, Best Overall

Pros
Quick, strong seal
Compatible with other brands of sealer bags and rolls
Affordable and compact
Includes accessory port and hose

Cons
No bag cutter or onboard storage for rolls
Accessory hose doesn't include an adapter

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Sous Vide Guy

Low Cost

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We ranked FoodSaver VS3150 #10 in May 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Vacuum Sealers” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Good Housekeeping

Most Versatile Food Vacuum Sealer

Pros
Includes moist, dry, marinate and pulse settings
Features a built-in handheld sealer compatible with resealable bags and other accessories
Bag storage inside machine

Cons
Positioning the bag for sealing takes some getting used to

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Delish

Most Versatile Food Vacuum Sealer

Pros
Includes built-in handheld sealer
Multiple settings

Cons
Has a learning curve

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We ranked Geryon E2900-MS #11 in May 2023 because:

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

Runner-Up, Best Budget

Pros
Easy to use
Lightweight and compact
Powerful suction good for meat

Cons
Not good with delicate items
Overly sensitive touchpad

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Good Housekeeping

Best Value Food Vacuum Sealer

Pros
Compact and lightweight
User-friendly
Easy to clean

Cons
Reviewers say there's an initial learning curve

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We ranked Zwilling Fresh & Save #12 in May 2023 because:

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

The best handheld vacuum sealer

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

Cons
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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We ranked Weston Pro-1100 #13 in May 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Vacuum Sealers” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Good Housekeeping

Best Commercial-Grade Food Vacuum Sealer

Pros
Holds up to heavy use
One-touch operation
Accessory port

Cons
Bulky and unattractive

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Delish

Best Splurge Food Vacuum Sealer

Pros
One-touch design
Durable and powerful

Cons
Pricey
Bulky

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