We compared two vacuum sealer machines: the FoodSaver Everyday Vacuum Sealer Machine and the Anova Culinary Precision Vacuum Sealer.
What we looked at
What is included in the box, stated use case, and price. The Anova listing gives very little written detail beyond the title and product images, so its copy here is grounded in the title alone.
The verdict
If you want a compact, push-button vacuum sealer that comes with 5 bags included and is stated to keep food fresh up to 5x longer, the FoodSaver Everyday is the budget pick, at £27.99. If you would rather pay £97.20 more for a sealer marketed specifically for sous vide cooking with 10 pre-cut bags included, the Anova Precision is the sous-vide-focused option, at £125.19, though it usually dispatches within 6 to 7 days.
A £27.99 compact sealer stated to keep food fresh up to 5x longer, with 5 bags included.
A £125.19 vacuum sealer marketed for sous vide use, with 10 pre-cut bags included.
FoodSaver Everyday Vacuum Sealer Machine, VS0290 — Best Value
Intended for: Marketed as a compact, quiet vacuum sealer machine that vacuums and seals food at the push of a button, stated to keep food fresh up to 5x longer and reduce food waste, compatible with FoodSaver 20cm and 28cm rolls and bags, and including 5 vacuum sealer bags (2 of 0.94L and 3 of 3.78L).
What we liked
- Cheaper than the Anova on these listings, at £27.99
- Compact design that fits on a countertop, cupboard or drawer, per the listing
- Stated to keep food fresh up to 5x longer
- Includes 5 vacuum sealer bags in the box
- Simple push-button operation, per the listing
Worth knowing
- Not specifically marketed for sous vide cooking, unlike the Anova
- Compatible only with FoodSaver-branded rolls and bags, per the listing
Best for
- Buyers who want the lower price
- General food storage and reducing food waste
- Anyone who wants bags included in the box
Not ideal for
- Sous vide cooks who want a dedicated sous-vide-focused sealer
- Anyone who wants the fastest dispatch on a premium sealer
Anova Culinary ANVS01-US00 Precision Vacuum Sealer, Includes 10 Pre-Cut Bags — Best for Sous Vide
Intended for: Marketed as a precision vacuum sealer for sous vide kitchen and food storage use, including 10 pre-cut bags, per the listing title; the listing gives little further written detail.
What we liked
- Marketed specifically for sous vide cooking and food storage, per the title
- Includes 10 pre-cut bags in the box
- From Anova, a brand known for sous vide equipment
Worth knowing
- Costs £97.20 more than the FoodSaver on these listings
- Usually dispatched within 6 to 7 days, per the listing
- The listing itself provides very little written feature detail
Best for
- Sous vide cooks who want a sealer from a sous-vide-focused brand
- Anyone who wants 10 pre-cut bags included
Not ideal for
- Budget-conscious buyers
- Anyone who wants the fastest dispatch
