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Most of us are content to accept the short shelf life of the fresh foods we buy, and the inevitable spoiling of leftovers when they’re put in the freezer for too long. But believe it or not, some people have found a better way. And you might just be ready to join them.
Vacuum sealers can do a lot of good for our food. They can extend the shelf life, prevent colour changes, lock in moisture and flavour, and so much more. They can also help you reseal your bags of chips so they won’t go stale, or marinate a perfect steak. Vacuum sealers can be used for more than just food, though! Use them to seal packages for shipping, and waterproof gear for camping…there are no limits.
If you’re ready to change the way you think about food storage (and everything else), awesome! We love that for you. But in order for you to love your vacuum sealer, you need to find the right match. They’ll be different in price, size, seal types, bag widths, and other features, and you’ll want to think about every single one.
This comprehensive guide will investigate the best vacuum sealers in Canada right now and outline the criteria you should consider while making your purchase decision. Let’s dive right into our top five products.
Top Pick: Geryon E2901B Vacuum Sealer
Upgrade Pick: Anova Culinary Precision Vacuum Sealer Pro
Portable Pick: FoodSaver V1100 Handheld Vacuum Sealer
Budget Pick: MegaWise VS6621 Vacuum Sealer
Runner-Up: Nesco Deluxe Food VS-12 Vacuum Sealer
The Geryon E2901B Vacuum Sealer has a lot going for it. It’s a versatile option — you can use it with regular vacuum bags, zipper bags, and different kinds of vacuum containers. You’ll be able to keep all of your food fresh! Even your wine! You’ll get a handful of precut bags plus a bag roll to get started right away.
Once you’re ready to start cutting your own bags, you’ll realize how convenient the built-in bag cutter is. You won’t even need to keep scissors on hand anymore! One of the things we like most about this one is the detachable base. If any juices or food bits get vacuumed into the machine, you can just detach the entire bottom section to clean it in your sink. How easy is that?
Luckily, there are only a couple of minor things we need to warn you about, and they both have to deal with the buttons. The first thing? The bag cuter is really close to the buttons, so it may be a bit awkward to cut your bags without hitting them. The second thing? You might accidentally hit the buttons when you’re opening and closing the lid. No biggie, right?
Reviewers have a very high opinion of the Geryon E2901B Vacuum Sealer. The buttons aren’t in the best location, but that’s really the only negative thing they have to say about it. They love how easy it is to clean. They love how well it works on dry and wet food and different bags/containers. They love how well it tucks away in their kitchen. They basically love everything about it.
Dimensions: 14.6” x 3.3” x 5.6”
Weight: 3.6 lbs
Colour: Black
Power (Watts): 110
Number of Seal Settings: 2
Maximum Bag Width: 12”
Pros:
Bottom section comes off for very easy cleaning
Has a bag cutter built-in
Comes with five precut bags and a roll
Can be used to seal jars and containers thanks to included hose
Cons:
Easy to hit the power button by accident when opening and closing the lid
Bag cutter is a bit close to the buttons
Performance: 5/5
Usability: 4.5/5
Price: 4/5
Quality: 5/5
Overall, the Geryon E2901B Vacuum Sealer is our top pick for the year for obvious reasons. It’s priced well, it works flawlessly on every type of food and any kind of container or bag you’d need, and it is small enough to store anywhere.
We are very impressed by the Anova Culinary Precision Vacuum Sealer Pro, and that’s not an easy thing to do. No matter what function you need to use, you can do it singlehandedly — there’s no need to wash your hands every time you pack a new bag to be sealed. We also love that the wet mode automatically does a double seal for you after gently vacuuming out the air. It’s convenient and protects your food.
There are a lot of other hidden bonuses with this one too. You can secure the power cord at the bottom of the machine when you need to store it, and you can also keep your bag roll inside the machine so it doesn’t get lost. There’s even a bag cutter attached to streamline the whole process even more. It also comes with a hose to let you vacuum seal jars and other containers. There’s nothing you can’t do with this one!
There’s almost nothing wrong with this one. The price is high, much higher than some people will want to pay, but you truly do get a lot of value and longevity out of it. With this one, you do get what you pay for. The only other thing to be aware of is the size. This option is pretty tall and needs a lot of counter space, so you will probably want an out-of-sight storage spot for it.
Reviewers love the Anova Culinary Precision Vacuum Sealer Pro. It’s got so many convenient features — bag storage, cord storage, and an easy-to-use bag cutter. Plus, they don’t need two hands to work the machine, which is a major improvement over previous ones they’ve had. They did mention it takes up a fair amount of space on the counter, so they prefer to make room for it in a cupboard.
Dimensions: 15.7” x 7” x 4.3”
Weight: 5 lbs
Colour: Black
Power (Watts): 110
Number of Seal Settings: 2
Pros:
Wet mode activates lower power suction and a double seal automatically
Has a built-in bag cutter, bag storage, and cord storage
Everything can be done with a single hand
Accessory port and included hose let you vacuum seal jars and other containers
Cons:
Fairly tall, not as easy to store
Pretty expensive
Overall, the Anova Culinary Precision Vacuum Sealer Pro is one of the best options we recommend. If you’re a vacuum sealer expert and want the equipment to support you, this is the machine to buy. You won’t regret it, we promise.
We’ve got a soft spot for the FoodSaver V1100 Handheld Vacuum Sealer. This little tool is so easy to use and super convenient. You can use it with any of the FoodSaver vacuum zipper bags or containers, and this gives you enough freedom to seal pretty much anything that catches your eye. It’s really compact and lightweight, too, so it won’t need much space in your kitchen or travel bag.
Since it’s battery-powered, you won’t need to be close to an outlet in order to keep your food fresh. You can seal as many as 60 quart-size bags on a single charge, too. It’s pretty efficient with the battery life. The included charging base acts as a docking station to keep the vacuum sealer secure on the counter, and it has a cord management system inside to make travel and storage even less of a hassle.
Now for the cons. This handheld vacuum sealer needs a full 24 hours to charge. You also can’t use it with bag rolls or precut non-zippered bags, so it can’t fully replace a full-size option. We’ve got a third one too — the suction strength isn’t great, so you’ll need to give it some extra time to get the job done right.
Reviewers are pretty happy with the FoodSaver V1100 Handheld Vacuum Sealer. It can’t replace a normal vacuum sealer for most people, but it’s a great addition to the system. They love how easy it is to use and how little space it takes up in their kitchen. Although it needs more time to vacuum the air out, it does a great job with a little patience.
Dimensions: 3.5” x 3.1” x 8.5
Weight: 0.3 lbs
Colour: Black
Number of Seal Settings: 1
Pros:
Battery-powered, doesn’t need an outlet
Can seal 60 quart-size bags on a full charge
Can be used with all FoodSaver vacuum zipper bags and containers
Charging base has a cord management system
Cons:
Needs 24 hours to fully charge
Doesn’t work with bag rolls or full-seal bags
Suction isn’t as strong as full-size vacuum sealers
Performance: 4/5
Usability: 4/5
Price: 5/5
Quality: 4/5
All in all, the FoodSaver V1100 Handheld Vacuum Sealer is a pretty awesome little tool. It obviously can’t compete with full-size vacuum sealers in versatility or vacuum quality, but it’s super handy to travel with and is incredibly easy to use.
The affordable MegaWise VS6621 Vacuum Sealer has a lot of features that hide its budget-friendly nature. It’s a very durable machine in a compact size, so you can hide it in your kitchen or pack it for travelling without any problems. It also comes with two sizes of precut bags (five of each) to help you get sealing right away.
You’ll also get a hose to vacuum seal containers. We love the versatility this offers you! Since it has two automatic seal settings and a pulse that lets you control the amount of suction, you’ll really be able to seal anything you want. Plus, the built-in bag cutter will help you size your bags.
We hope no one is surprised that a budget-friendly vacuum sealer like this one is going to come with some flaws. Let’s get them all out in the open. You can’t store your bag rolls inside the machine. You also can’t change the vacuum strength, there’s only one option. As for charging, you’ll need to let the machine rest for 15 minutes between seals if you want to stop it from overheating and melting the plastic. Lastly, you need to hold the bag tight and move the bag cutter slowly to get it to work. Inconveniences, sure, but nothing that’s a dealbreaker for most people!
Reviewers have mostly good things to say about the MegaWise VS6621 Vacuum Sealer. There are a handful of things that could be better, like the quality of the bag cutter and more vacuum options, but nobody regrets their purchase. They love the size because it’s easy to store, and since it comes with a hose for containers, they can seal anything they can think of.
Dimensions: 16.1” x 5.6” x 4”
Weight: 2.3 lbs
Colour: Black
Power (Watts): 110
Number of Seal Settings: 2
Maximum Bag Width: 12”
Warranty: 3 years
Pros:
Comes with 10 precut bags (2 different sizes) and a hose
Has a built-in bag cutter
Vac pulse button lets you control the amount of vacuuming
Quite portable
Cons:
No onboard bag storage
Cannot adjust vacuum strength
Heats up with extended use (needs 15 minutes between seals to stay cool)
Bag cutter isn’t the highest quality
Performance: 4.5/5
Usability: 4.5/5
Price: 5/5
Quality: 4/5
All in all, the MegaWise VS6621 Vacuum Sealer should be your go-to choice if you’re looking for quality and a budget-friendly price. It isn’t perfect by any means, but it will get the job done every time. It’s also really easy to use and tucks away when you need to.
The Nesco Deluxe Food VS-12 Vacuum Sealer is a really great choice. And you don’t only get the vacuum sealer when you buy. You also get a couple of bag rolls (two different sizes) to get off to a great start. You can store the bags directly in the machine, and there’s even a built-in bag cutter to make your life a whole lot easier.
What we love most about this machine is how much it helps you. There are tab guides to help you position the bag properly, and two different adjustments you can make to get the perfect seal for your food. You can adjust the vacuum strength between normal and gentle, and you can choose between a dry, moist, or double seal; dry vs moist describes your food, and the double seal creates two lines of seal instead of one.
We’ve got just a couple of low points to talk about with this one. If you’re someone who loves to jar seal (or is looking forward to trying it), you’ll be disappointed. It doesn’t come with an attachment for vacuum-sealing jars. Also, the drip tray isn’t removable, so it will be a bit trickier to clean if some food spills while you’re sealing.
Reviewers have a great opinion of the Nesco Deluxe Food VS-12 Vacuum Sealer. It only takes a couple of tries to get the hang of it, it stores well in cupboards and large drawers, and the automatic seal does a great job with different types of foods. Their few complaints are mostly about the lack of attachment for jar sealing and the non-removable drip tray.
Dimensions: 15.75” x 8” x 4.5”
Weight: 6 lbs
Colour: Silver and black
Power (Watts): 130
Number of Seal Settings: 3
Maximum Bag Width: 11.8”
Warranty: 1 year
Pros:
Can choose normal vs gentle vacuum pressure and dry vs moist vs double seal
Tab guides help position the bag correctly
Has built-in storage for bag rolls and a bag cutter
Comes with a 10” x 9” roll and 12” x 10” roll
Cons:
Drip tray isn’t removable — can be tricky to clean
Fairly pricey
No attachment for jar sealing
Performance: 5/5
Usability: 4.5/5
Price: 3/5
Quality: 5/5
Overall, the Nesco Deluxe Food VS-12 Vacuum Sealer is a well-rounded option. It’s not the most versatile or easily-cleaned option on the planet, but it does its job well, and that’s the main goal, right? Plus, it even comes with some bag rolls to get you started.
Some vacuum sealers will cost less than $40, and others will approach the $300 mark. In general, more expensive vacuum sealers will have more seal/vacuum settings, a longer lifespan, and more extras included.
Every vacuum sealer will have at least two seal settings, one for moist food (like marinades) and one for dry food. Some vacuum sealers will offer a double seal setting, and others will let you control the vacuum suction strength as well.
The average vacuum sealer will accommodate a big width of up to 12”, but some models will be shorter than that. If you plan on vacuum sealing large bags all the time, you’ll want to make sure you choose one that’s long enough to fit those bags.
Built-in bag cutters and roll storage aren’t necessities by any means, but they do make life a lot easier. Almost every vacuum sealer worth the money will have a bag cutter built-in, but onboard bag roll storage can be a bit harder to find.
Disclaimer: The prices displayed are accurate at the time of publication. We’ll do our best to keep them as up-to-date as possible, but you may see slight changes. The products in this list are ranked by independent third parties. Rankings are based on both reviews and independent testing.