Experts recommend Anova Precision Pro more than FoodSaver V4840
As of 3 Jan 2025, experts prefer Anova Precision Pro over FoodSaver V4840, but both Vacuum Sealers have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Anova Precision Pro received 3 recommendations: from The Strategist (17 Dec 2024), Food & Wine (19 Nov 2024) and Wirecutter (24 Jun 2024). FoodSaver V4840 was also endorsed 3 times: by The Spruce Eats (2 Jan 2025), Sous Vide Guy (19 Jan 2022) and Business Insider (25 Oct 2024). However, experts generally ranked FoodSaver V4840 lower than Anova Precision Pro in their articles, which caused it to rank lower in ReviewFinder ranking.
| Rank | Change | Price | Vacuum Sealer | The Strategist  | The Spruce Eats  | Delish  | Good Housekeeping  | Reviewed  | Food & Wine  | Sous Vide Guy  | Wirecutter  | Business Insider  | CNET  |
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| 3 | - | $129 |  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. | 1 | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | 1 | - | - |
| 4 | - | $211 |  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. | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | 1 | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 17 Dec 2024 The Strategist ranked Anova Precision Pro as #1
Rank Vacuum Sealer Comment #1 out of 6 Anova Precision Pro Best overall food vacuum sealer... ... ... Source: nymag.com - On 19 Nov 2024 Food & Wine ranked Anova Precision Pro as #3
Rank Vacuum Sealer Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 6 Anova Precision Pro Best Splurge... ... ... Source: www.foodandwine.com - On 24 Jun 2024 Wirecutter ranked Anova Precision Pro as #1
Rank Vacuum Sealer Comment #1 out of 3 Anova Precision Pro The best vacuum sealer... ... ... Source: www.nytimes.com - On 2 Jan 2025 The Spruce Eats ranked FoodSaver V4840 as #3
Rank Vacuum Sealer Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 8 FoodSaver V4840 Best Splurge... ... ... Source: www.thespruceeats.com - On 19 Jan 2022 Sous Vide Guy ranked FoodSaver V4840 as #2
Rank Vacuum Sealer Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 8 FoodSaver V4840 Best Value... ... ... Source: sousvideguy.com - On 25 Oct 2024 Business Insider ranked FoodSaver V4840 as #1
Rank Vacuum Sealer Comment #1 out of 7 FoodSaver V4840 Best overall... ... ... Source: www.businessinsider.com
After counting and adding up the 61 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Anova Precision Pro outranks FoodSaver V4840. This is not to say that FoodSaver V4840 is a bad option. Like Anova Precision Pro, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Anova Precision Pro outranks FoodSaver V4840 by 1 position. This indicates that, as of 3 Jan 2025, Anova Precision Pro is more critically acclaimed than FoodSaver V4840.
| Rank | Change | Price | Vacuum Sealer | The Strategist | The Spruce Eats | Delish | Good Housekeeping | Reviewed | Food & Wine | Sous Vide Guy | Wirecutter | Business Insider
| CNET |
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| 1 | - | $96 |  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. | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | 2 | 2 |
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| 2 | - | $57 |  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. | - | 4 | 5 | 3 | - | - | - | 3 | 7 | 2 |
| 3 | - | $129 | 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. | 1 | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | 1 | - | - |
| 4 | - | $211 | 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. | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | 1 | - |
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Expert reviews [5]
Total expert reviews: 5
- with a score: 1
- without a score: 4
| Highest score by Sous Vide Guy | 97 |
| Average score based on 5 reviews | 97 |
| Lowest score by Sous Vide Guy | 97 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [5]
Total expert reviews: 5
- with a score: 1
- without a score: 4
| Highest score by eatwithchef.net | 95 |
| Average score based on 5 reviews | 95 |
| Lowest score by eatwithchef.net | 95 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- The more robust, older sibling to our best selling “minimalist” Precision Vacuum Sealer. Expect a high power vacuum, reliable double sealer, built-in bag storage and cutter, an accessory port for sealing containers, and the ability to seal wet foods without worry – all with just one hand.
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From Seller:
- Keep food fresh in the freezer up to 5x longer and in the fridge or pantry up to 2x longer, compared to ordinary storage methods
- Automatic bag detection and vacuum sealing means two quick and easy steps to seal and save
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FoodSaver V4840 2-in-1 Vacuum Sealer Machine Review
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