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.

Foodsaver Handheld Vacuum Sealer 31161371

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

Anova's Chamber Vacuum Sealer Is a Game-Changing Tool for Home Cooking

Keep food fresher, longer with the space-saving FoodSaver vacuum sealer. Boasting full-size vacuuming power, this compact FoodSaver vacuum sealer fits easily in kitchen drawers and cabinets or vertically on counters when not in use. Keep food fresher, longer with the space-saving FoodSaver vacuum sealer. Boasting full-size vacuuming power, this compact FoodSaver vacuum sealer fits easily in kitchen drawers and cabinets or vertically on counters when not in use.

Foodsaver Space-Saving Vacuum Sealer with Bags and Roll, Silver

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

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

Locks in Freshness, Seals in Flavor: This handheld FoodSaver vacuum sealer removes air from zipper bags and containers with the touch of a button, to

FoodSaver FS2160 Multi-Use Handheld Vacuum Sealer And Marinator, 2146039

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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