What's the Difference Between Handheld and Countertop Vacuum Sealers?

After testing both, we break down the pros and cons of both type of vacuum sealer. Here's how to find out which type of vacuum sealer is right for you.

Anova ANVS01US00 Precision Vacuum Sealer When freshness is a must, look no further than an Anova vacuum sealer. This vacuum sealer is incredibly easy to use, with only three buttons to operate the appliance : vacuum and seal, seal, and pulse vacuum. These settings ensure your bag is properly sealed to keep food fresher longer. The vacuum and seal button will remove the air from the bag and seal it with one push of a button.

Anova Precision Vacuum Sealer

Time is on your side with the FoodSaver preservation system keeping food fresher longer. Simply seal up leftovers or food for later, and enjoy less trips to the store, less meal prep, and more time to do what you want. From FoodSaver.

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The FoodSaver FM2000 Vacuum Sealer System with Starter Kit Bag/Set keeps stored food fresh way longer than traditional freezing methods. It can keep food fresh up to five times longer, and when freezer kept, can seal in freshness for up to three years. The FoodSave handheld vacuum sealer has simple operation and provides a consistent and reliable seal that removes the air surrounding stored food to limit exposure and space for water molecules to freeze, which causes dreaded freezer-burn.

Foodsaver FM2000 Vacuum Sealing System

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The FoodSaver FM2000 Vacuum Sealer System with Starter Kit Bag/Set keeps stored food fresh way longer than traditional freezing methods. It can keep food fresh up to five times longer, and when freezer kept, can seal in freshness for up to three years. The FoodSave handheld vacuum sealer has simple operation and provides a consistent and reliable seal that removes the air surrounding stored food to limit exposure and space for water molecules to freeze, which causes dreaded freezer-burn.

Foodsaver FM2000 Vacuum Sealing System

The FoodSaver FS2160 Multi-Use Handheld Vacuum Sealer is lightweight, easy to use, and perfect for food preservation, meal prep, and marinating. Vacuum Mode lets you lock in freshness and flavor by removing air from zipper bags and containers, to keep chips and crackers crunchy, avocado halves green longer,* and cheese fresh longer. * Marinate Mode adds tenderness and flavor to food in minutes instead of hours.

Foodsaver Fs2160 Multi-Use Handheld Vacuum Sealer

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STRETCH YOUR DOLLAR: Food preserved with the FoodSaver System in the freezer can last up to 3 years and still taste fresh, flavorful, and freezer-burn

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