Seal-a-Meal VS107 Food Sealer
Seal-a-Meal VS107 Food Sealer

Countertop vacuum food sealer

*Est. $55
Estimated Price

Countertop food sealers are easier to use than handheld sealers, plus they can save money in the long run. That's because most models, including the Seal-a-Meal VS107 Food Sealer, can work with rolls of plastic in addition to precut storage bags. On the plus side, the Seal-a-Meal performs well in two professional tests, holding a seal and preventing freezer burn up to two months. On the downside, owner reviews are split down the middle (as they are for nearly all vacuum food sealers, regardless of brand or price). The most consistent complaint is that it takes a long time to create the seal, and you're required to hold the lid down forcibly until the seal starts to set.

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Debbie Meyer Reynolds Handi-Vac
Debbie Meyer Reynolds Handi-Vac

Handheld vacuum food sealer

*Est. $15
Estimated Price

If you mainly want to protect foods from spoilage and freezer burn, reviewers say the Debbie Meyer Reynolds Handi-Vac Vacuum Food Storage System does a good job. The compact Handi-Vac removes the air from special Debbie Meyer GeniusVac Bags (*Est. $15 for 30 1-gallon bags). Reviewers say the Handi-Vac is quick to use and easy to store in a drawer, but handheld food sealers -- which run on batteries -- aren't as powerful as countertop sealers. We found quite a few complaints that it's hard to get a really good seal with the Handi-Vac or that it doesn't suck out all the air. Overall, most owners say this device works fine for smaller items intended for short-term storage of less than a month. The Handi-Vac is sold exclusively through HSN, although the proprietary bags are available at other online retailers.

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