CNET: Best vacuum sealers of 2024

The good news about vacuum sealers is that most do exactly what they promise: vacuum and seal, and any model worth its salt should at least deliver on that basic premise.

Below are two of CNET’s top rated vacuum sealers. See the full list at CNET.com.

CNET TAKE: Nesco’s and Anova’s vacuum sealers functionally are very similar, offering consistent results while being extremely easy to operate. Anova’s models may be a little sleeker design-wise, but ultimately it came down to intuitiveness on several fronts, giving Nesco the advantage.

The Nesco VS 12′s push-down handle is the easiest locking mechanism of any vacuum sealer we tried. We also very much appreciated Nesco’s display, which shows a countdown progress for each stage of the vacuum and seal, where other top models just show a blinking light. A canister sealing option is also available with the inclusion of a plug-in tube. ($115)

CNET TAKE: All of Anova’s models that we tested performed extremely well in terms of functionality and ease. Its basic model has a slightly smaller footprint than Nesco’s similar model, and it was the quickest and easiest to get set up and start sealing with, giving it the advantage in the starter vacuum sealer category.

Along with its modest price ($78) and high-level functionality, it’s an ideal model for someone with occasional vacuum sealing needs looking for a low-maintenance but worth-the-effort countertop model.

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