7 Best Food Vacuum Sealers of 2021

A well-priced and highly efficient machine suitable for most household use, thanks to powerful suction, various pressure settings, an accessory port for things like jar attachments, and the ability to create either a single or double seal on bags. As an added bonus, it also has a built-in bag cutter and roll storage compartment. Its versatility makes it great for vacuum sealing bags and jars for sous vide and meal prep. A large handle makes it easy to use, and the control panel is clearly labeled, a feature we look for in all items we test. 

This machine has two dedicated modes — dry and moist — accessible with one-touch operation. The moist mode is particularly important if you tend to package marinated meats, oily foods like fish, or leftovers with residual moisture, since it'll help you get a tight seal regardless of any little droplets of liquid. This feature also makes it great for sous vide. We like the slip design and sleek buttons on the control panel – it makes it extra easy to wipe down. 

It's easy to see why this food vacuum sealer has nearly 13,000 glowing reviews. It's compact and lightweight, plus easy to use and versatile. Two sealing modes are accessible via user-friendly soft touch digital buttons, and it works with both vacuum sealer bags and rolls. What's more, a separated design makes the machine easy to keep clean and sanitary, since you can take off the upper lid to clean the vacuum chamber and gaskets. 

For a sleek, modern option you won't mind stashing on your countertop or taking in and out of a drawer, try the Anova, the same brand famed for its sous vide cooker. It's a great option for anyone new to vacuum sealing or sous vide because it performs well, but has just three buttons and easy-to-follow illustrative directions. In tests it was relatively quick, too, sealing steaks in just 20 to 30 seconds. If there's any downside, it's that it lacks extras, like an accessory port, a bag cutter, and bag storage. 

Despite being extremely compact (it fits in the palm of your hand and weighs just one pound!), this handheld vacuum sealer was highly effective in tests. After three weeks of storage, apple slices didn't brown, strawberries showed no signs of visible mold, and chicken showed no signs of freezer burn. Battery life was impressive, too. It was sealed 60 FoodSaver quart-size zipper bags on a single charge. What's more, bags are meant to be reused, which makes it great for meal prep; plus, it's a cost-saver and a win for the environment. 

Though undoubtedly bulkier and less attractive than other models, this machine is about as close to commercial-grade as you can get for large quantities of meat. It's a real workhorse with a 680-watt, fan cooled motor that prevents overheating even during heavy use. Still, an intuitive control panel with one-touch operation ensures its simple enough for novices to use. It can handle 16-inch wide bags for large hunks of meat – sous vide brisket or pork butt, anyone?

This new vacuum sealer from FoodSaver does it all. It vacuum seals moist and dry food using pre-cut bags or a roll that stores within the unit, as well as resealable bags with its built-in handheld adaptor. It can also be used with additional attachments like bottle-stoppers and reusable containers. We tested all of the features and found it relatively easy to use though positioning the bag for proper sealing took some getting used to. Vacuum sealed chicken breast and burger patties lasted for weeks in the freezer with no signs of freezer burn, and apple slices retained their just-cut color in the fridge.  Keep it handy for sous vide and meal prep.