- The best vacuum sealers have a small footprint in your kitchen, last for many years, and, most importantly, keep your food fresh for months.
- Our pick for the best vacuum sealer you can buy is the FoodSaver V4840 2-in-1 Vacuum Sealing System with Starter Kit because it ticks all the boxes and helps you preserve any kind of food.
One of the cardinal rules of frugal grocery shopping is to buy in bulk. However, all of the savings you experience from buying in large quantities is lost if your food spoils before you have a chance to eat it. This is where a quality vacuum sealer can save the day.
Commonly referred to as vacuum packers, vacuum sealers have grown in popularity in recent years because of their affordability, ability to keep your food fresh for up to five times longer, and use in sous vide cooking.
There are two main types of vacuum sealers: external and chamber sealers. Chamber sealers feature an enclosure into which you put the entire container you are hoping to seal. These devices cost much more than external sealers. We focus on external sealers in this guide because we believe they give you the best value for your money.
We looked closely at the ratings and reviews of thousands of people who purchased vacuum sealers along with experts who tested them out. We used this information to craft an in-depth buying guide to help you determine which vacuum packers offer consistent performance over time, are worth the price, and live up to the marketing claims. Read on to learn about our top picks.
Here are the best vacuum sealers you can buy:
- Best overall: FoodSaver V4840 2-in-1 Vacuum Sealing System Starter Kit
- Best for hunters and fishers: FoodSaver GameSaver Big Game Vacuum Sealing Kit
- Best for wet foods: FoodSaver V4440 2-in-1 Automatic Vacuum Sealing System
- Best for commercial use: Weston Pro-2300 Stainless Steel Vacuum Sealer
Updated 10/28/2019 by Owen Burke: Replaced the out-of-production FoodSaver GameSaver Deluxe with the Big Game. Our top budget pick, the Gourmia GVS425 is also no longer available; we're currently researching and testing the Nesco VS-02 as a potential replacement.
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