What is the Best Handheld Vacuum Sealer on the Market?

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*Since filming this segment all of the handheld vacuum sealers we tested have been discontinued. We just reviewed countertop models though, and found some excellent options.
Full results of our countertop vacuum sealer testing: cooks.io/3aNFLRn
Buy our winning countertop vacuum sealer: amzn.to/3aIRlgF
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@buckturgidson1448 3 года назад

Let me get this straight - all four of these vacuum sealers have been discontinued. But you re-published this video. Fifteen minutes ago. Well, hell, thanks for nothing...

@kurtanderson1701 3 года назад

ATK, Be Better

@jackielinde7568 3 года назад

Nice catch. I didn't see that.

@raymonds_food 3 года назад

Was wondering why the buy link took me to a countertop model...

@justdora440 3 года назад

I emailed Fresh Saver today, theirs is just out of stock, not discontinued.

@MyDarlin1 3 года назад

My thoughts exactly - Thanks for nothing! Waste of my time.

@DT-vc7hd 3 года назад

Probably an older video reposted to keep the channel's post velocity up. As many have said, product generally unavailable.

@lmsmuffin 3 года назад

ATK, it’s time to find a sealer that is available for purchase. This recommended model was discontinued quite some time ago. 😟

@marshallscott4216 3 года назад

Years ago we bought the Pump ‘n Seal from Pioneering Concepts “as seen on TV.” No special bags or jars (instructions to use standard freezer bags and canning jars) and we have been happy with it.

@karunald Год назад

I have the Zwilling. Works better than my high end Foodsaver. I'm getting rid of it. Surprised Zwilling wasn't on the list

@trickvro 3 года назад

I'm afraid that an equipment review video where all models shown are discontinued is not really helpful.

@carlsjr7975 3 года назад

Ownership changed a few years ago and quality has gone down along with the rise of diversity and inclusion onscreen.

@wakka4211 3 года назад

@@carlsjr7975 Jesus dude...looking at your comments, all you do is whine about diversity. Not enough straight white people for you anymore? No one cares.

@AirrowRocket 3 года назад

Why do the video if all the handheald sealers have been discontinued and the ones they recommend are not in a video? Who is managing this company?

@triton62674 2 года назад

😂😂😂

@peterdonovan8631 3 года назад

If all these sealers have been discontinued why post this video?

@GreatDataVideos 3 года назад

Please read the comments above, since all of these models have since been discontinued.

@mastring1966 3 года назад

The small units that have the multiple resealable bags are awesome to store coffee in. put some on the counter in a container and the rest in a bag, sealed in the freezer. stays fresh without going through a bunch of bags.

@Bearded_Toy_Guy 3 года назад

Very disappointed that I can't find this item to purchase!

@oldtimerlee8820 3 года назад

Why did you upload, if you knew the equipment had been discontinued?

@justdora440 3 года назад

I have the one from Freshsaver, so I emailed them to see if theirs was discontinued. It is just out of stock, not discontinued.

@oldtimerlee8820 3 года назад

@@justdora440 The video description itself, above, said the units were discontinued.

@justdora440 3 года назад

No they are not. Here's a portion of the email TODAY from FreshSaver. " Dear Dora, Thank you for contacting FoodSaver® Consumer Support. Our sincerest apologies for the delayed response as we are keeping up with the volume of emails we receive. We hope this email finds you well in this current pandemic situation. Please be advised that the FoodSaver® Cordless Handheld Vacuum Sealer is not phased out and is currently just out of stock as of the meantime. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you."

@oldtimerlee8820 3 года назад

@@justdora440 The old model, shown in the video is no longer available. The current FoodSaver Cordless is a different size and shape. FWIW, I bought one and returned it because it didn't perform as I expected. BTW -- I couldn't find the current model on the FoodSaver web site. However, Walmart has it listed. Walmart #577035882 FWIW... I do have 2 countertop FoodSaver Vacuum Sealers. Have been using them for probably 20 years or more.

@emptyshoppingbag 2 года назад

@@justdora440 I want the winner gourmia brand not the food saver brand

@romainhaym747 3 года назад

Can the Gourmia bags be used for Sous-Vide water immersion cooking? Like... will they leak water in during 1-5 hours of being immersed in hot water?

@hapnewsom9217 3 года назад

Odd thing, I can NOT find the Gourmia handheld vacuum sealer for sale anywhere...including the Gourmia website...does it really exist for sale anywhere??

@jimhlee 3 года назад

They are all discontinued as the video description says... Dunno why they even posted this

@missylou82 2 года назад

This is why, I can’t find Gourmia handheld vacuum sealer set in stores, when searching on their websites.

@RobertBlaize Год назад

You should include the handheld accessory sealer that is included with some models of the Food Saver brand. We find that if you can dedicate the space on your counter, the sealer is used on a daily basis. First to reseal every plastic bag of chips or cereal etc. Second to reseal these zip type bags.

@NewGadgetNo1 3 года назад

Really great suction power & sealing. Very easy to use. I sealed 120 bags of freezer meals with no problems.

@fayeliu2601 3 года назад

You have to buy the special bags for these sealers?

@DavidWangstoryteller 2 года назад

I would be interested to see a study on TCO (total cost of ownership) on the bags and gear.

@erika71classic 3 года назад

Would this be good for a marinade ?

@stepawayful 3 года назад

I paid $40 for my Foodsaver countertop model and love it. I use it all the time, bags are reasonably priced and they seal right, every time.

@jackwebb437 3 года назад

Same here.

@OMGWTFLOLSMH Год назад

I want reusable bags, the landfill has enough plastic waste on a daily basis, it doesn't need more.

@avalon449 3 года назад

So all of the handhelds have been discontinued BUT you published this video anyway.......?

@first2summit 9 месяцев назад

That's been my experience w/ the Food Saver handheld sealer but I think the issue is more with the bag than the sealer. I've experienced air leaking in as well. That said, it doesn't happen when I use it to freeze or for sous vide. I have the countertop model as well so I'm kind of dialed into their ecosystem.

@ruthannjohnson1640 3 года назад

I cannot afford those vacuum sealers but what I do is I wrap fresh meat in Saran wrap I press down to make sure there's no air bubbles I put foil around it then I put it in a ziplock baggie and I still get freezer burn any suggestions please you can't waste food

@icanfartloud 3 года назад

Fill a large pot with water deep enough to submerge the bag with food in it until fully underwater up to the zipper. Zip close. The pressure underwater will force air from the bag.

@lindatesluk2479 3 года назад

Love my food saver handheld!

@david.ferris 3 года назад

and it seals jars. . . .

@MommyKat2004 Год назад

Which bags were the avoidable polyester??

@ProfessorTimbo 3 года назад

Wait, so all of the ones you tested have been discontinued? Then why the hell did you post this video? It was posted like 3 days ago. What the hell is going on?

@beetleblooming 3 года назад

I miss the Ziplock one! I still have the pump praying they’ll bring the bags back one day. Lol. Ziplock, are you listening? 👂

@XzTS-Roostro 3 года назад

Ever since SC Johnson added the easy open tabs on their Ziploc bags, they don't seal as well as they used to

@snowpony001 2 года назад

So it’s the composition of the bags that made them fail, but ATK used that as the main factor in choosing the device?

@lorla85 3 года назад

Just to let everyone know that food saver came out with an updated machine… Walmart & Amazon has it for around $25! 😃 I love mine!

@debbyyeger270 2 года назад

I have tried to purchase this brand via Amazon but had no success. Does anyone have the Amazon link? Does any other store carry it? Ty

@richardm.chernoff7553 2 года назад

The new FreshSaver handheld looks great as an option -- the Gourmia is no longer available. Please do a review of the FreshSaver portable. Thanks...

@themikelee 3 года назад

The links in the description are incorrect.

@ljd1031 3 года назад

Did anyone on the team find out if the bags are safe for sous vide?

@barcham 3 года назад

The bags are perfectly safe for sous vide cooking. I use them all the time with excellent results, both the FoodSaver zipper bags as well as different brands of the rolled bags.

@justdora440 3 года назад

I have the one from Fresh Saver and love it. Have given it as gifts. I buy my bags from them and earn points to use on free products. According to an email I sent to them today, theirs is just out of stock, not discontinued.

@calgal8915 3 года назад

I have this original Freshsaver too, the current one is a different style. I made a lot of use of mine last year during the pandemic. There are mason jar attachments I love for dry food, but they’re very hard to find.

@jstones9872 Год назад

the zwilling hand held system is excellent

@Katy32344 3 года назад

How much are the bags?

@connieholley1124 3 года назад

Still love my Nesco V-12 model, but purchase of 2020!

@granthaller9544 3 года назад

What about bag cost over time?

@justme4238 4 месяца назад

What about jar sealers? Anyone know best brand?

@hulksta3223 3 года назад

For the winner vacuum sealer, is that safe to use for sous vide?

@calgal8915 3 года назад

The Freshsaver can be used in boiling water and microwave.

@arlenekufchock1394 Год назад

Thank you! Please test more hand pump versions vs electric such as Pump-N-Seal and Mini Vacuum Pump Manual Vacuum Sealer Pump for Sous Vide Bags Portable Hand Pump Home Organizing Supply Storage Pump Use in Clothes and Food by StaiBC store. Please add a test to prick a mason jar lid with a pushpin, cover with Tab-Chek valves on both quart jars and pint jars. Please also continue test 1x/week for a year, to see failure rates of storage system and of hand pump itself. Thanks!

@seekfactsnotfiction9056 3 года назад

I think you have the wrong link of the winner vacuum down in the description!

@trickvro 3 года назад

They did that on purpose. All of the models they tested were discontinued, so they provided a link to their winning countertop model instead.

@flcl_bebop5143 2 года назад

Swilling has one that looks good. Can’t fine any reviews on it.

@seanmccombs5643 3 года назад

Would someone please tell me one more time that these products are discontinued.

@OMGWTFLOLSMH Год назад

"The possibilities are endless". WHAT?? lol

@snoopaka 3 года назад

All you're links are for countertop sealers not the ones you demoed ??????????

@SavoirLife 7 месяцев назад

please try the anova version

@jackielinde7568 3 года назад

I was going to ask how the bags for the vacuum sealers worked with immersion heaters/sous vide cooking. Then I thought about it. If you're able to shell out $100 or more for an immersion heater, then you're probably just going to buy one of those expensive countertop models to go with it.

@poleun9 3 года назад

Now days I only use heavy duty food grade bags for sous vide, check out chefsteps hints and tips

@dansklrvids7303 3 года назад

I wondered the same thing about sous vide, and whether those valves were designed for immersion.

@dawgieluvr 3 года назад

ATK needs to seriously research the products they recommend. This product has been discontinued by the manufacturer.

@dawgieluvr 3 года назад

Yes, they have no control or knowledge of when/if a manufacturer discontinues a product - duh! But, basic research by whomever decides which videos get aired is the responsibility of that person - basic homework. No information is better than info that is misleading or incorrect. Perhaps ATK ought to produce more current segments than those over 2 yrs old! Still it was a very bad choice to run this segment. Jack Bishop needs to earn his salary!

@peteyandjaydee 3 года назад

Can these bags be used for sous vide?

@jackielinde7568 3 года назад

Probably not, but that's besides the point. All four products have been discontinued. What are the odds?

@peteyandjaydee 3 года назад

@@jackielinde7568 🤔🤔🤔

@ccswede 3 года назад

The problem with all these vaccum pumps is bags. Unable to locate bags. Searched Amazon and google.

@annw1395 Год назад

I wish you had tested Zwilling.

@kenroman777 3 года назад

@ Sara Cornejo.. do not make such a mistake..these portable ones (some I have had for 7 years plus) do NOT seal like a foodsaver.. they are testing over only 30 days.. NOT years !!

@mrbear1302 3 года назад

Come on ATK!!!!!!! Look at your own link. It is incorrect! I can't believe no one from ATK reads any of these comments. This wasn't even available when the original full video was out previously.

@gordonholland2374 3 года назад

Interesting that all the models shown have been discontinued……makes you wonder why?????

@76jmlaw 3 года назад

I am confused by the premise - the counter-top units are ~$100-1500, not thousands.

@allenmercant8 3 года назад

Exactly! I just got one on Amazon for $70 and I love it. I guess hand-held saves space, but the one I got is hardly a "bulky countertop model." It's about as long as a loaf of bread and maybe 2 inches high.

@Fenlandia 3 года назад

So this is an old review getting republished about stuff nobody can actually buy anymore? Why?

@1645308 Год назад

If the pump sucks all the air out and you witness this, then it's not the pump's fault that the bag gets air in it, it's the bags fault or the person sealing the bag

@allanweiler3164 10 месяцев назад

I couldn't agree more. To lower the rating of the FoodSaver pump because a bag leaked is a totally unjustified. Also, these devices should not be called 'sealers' as they serve no sealing function whatsoever - they are vacuum pumps. ATK equipment tests are usually well done but occasionally the science is lacking leading to some erroneous conclusions.

@catylynch7909 3 года назад

If a given "winner," isn't a very common name ... KitchenAid, Sure Grips, etc., ... it would be helpful to make the spelling of the brand known. Either show it as it appears written on the utensil, or superimpose the name on the screen. I heard "Gormia," but I don't know if that's correct. Thanks.

@oldtimerlee8820 3 года назад

It's been discontinued according to the video description above.

@catylynch7909 3 года назад

@@oldtimerlee8820 Ah ... Thanks, Lee.

@roger80465 3 года назад

As mentioned, their 'preferred' item is no longer available. I have noticed this many times with ATK, which is the main reason I refuse to subscribe to their online content. Pretty unreliable.

@roger80465 3 года назад

@@sandrah7512 I can't disagree with that however, it does make the point that their reviews should be made available quicker. Also, they recycle and republish their reviews. I would think they would at least make sure their recommendations are still viable.

@Unit13FREMSLT 3 года назад

The handheld sealers can also be used in emergencies as a improvised aspirator ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-lKmZRhpIoxE.html as well as for milking goats ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-rfDcS6fjetw.html

@saracornejo2361 3 года назад

I'm all about less bulky gadgets. Gourmia hand vac..I'm getting it. And returning the one my Dad gifted me from Costco. Space Saver also.sorry Pops...I have a small kitchen. 😊😊👍

@viannehiggins8610 3 года назад

You can not buy one. They have all been discontinued, per the description box.

@saracornejo2361 3 года назад

@@viannehiggins8610 ahh dang it...not even on Amazon..but you was it discontinued?

@peterclemens2501 3 года назад

ATK...links are wrong. You can do better

@barcham 3 года назад

Unfortunately, your countertop model review is also well out of date, and you neglect to test the most popular FoodSaver model, the FM5200 series. It is ridiculous how many sites who review these machines neglect that model which is the flagship model of the FoodSaver line.

@vitazgal9933 2 года назад

FoodSaver yesterday said the FM 2000 was the most popular model...

@barcham 2 года назад

@@vitazgal9933 Everyone has different needs, and my comment was made a year ago. Things change. I still prefer my 5200. Others may prefer a lower priced model with fewer features. People are free to purchase what they want, I simply wish that when ATK does their testing, they test a wider variety of products.

@vitazgal9933 2 года назад

@@barcham The purpose of sharing was not a criticism...it was exactly for the purpose stated above...it is simply current information as to FoodSaver's take on what they felt was the mot popular model selling today...perhaps of interest to many in 2022. It is not a promotion or recommendation...as years go by, we as consumers, often have to research to find up-to-date knowledge & accessability~that is all. What would be valuable...a detailed offering/comparison of vacuum sealing the Mason Jars with liquid- machines/hoses, etc. :)

@johnnyv5995 3 года назад

WHY put out a video if all the models have been discontinued??? Guess I'll keep using my regular Ziploc bags and a straw ;)

@user-wm9qx4km1i 3 года назад

Fresh roasted coffee off-gasses CO2 over time. The bag may not have failed.

@506363 2 года назад

coffee release CO2 which is why coffee bags have a air release valve for a one way flow of air. coffee is a bad test for vacuum sealers

@davidbarham9113 3 года назад

Thank you for such an informative video. The detail is great and well presented.

@oldtimerlee8820 3 года назад

The items have been discontinued. Have no idea why this video was uploaded to day. The FoodSaver version was discontinued a year or 2 ago.

@Blackmark52 3 года назад

"The detail is great" What detail is that? Because the video leaves me with more questions than it answered. Where did they explain the bags and interchangeability? Will the Sealers work on any bag? What sizes of bags do the manufacturers supply? How does the Sealer get the air out of the sealed bag? Are the bags reusable? How expensive are the bags? What kind of batteries are required? Are the sealers hard on battery life? Does that Ziploc handpump actually pull a vacuum? How long before it breaks?

@davidbarham9113 3 года назад

@@Blackmark52 - ? I suppose that some are very unfamiliar and have a lot of unanswered questions.

@SHalto142 3 года назад

The link to the review results instead goes to a review of the COUNTERTOP models, and the link to the handheld winner, as others have noted, goes to a countertop model as well. Gaagh! Shame on whoever provided these links. Could you at least give the names of the middle runners up?

@Owlwatcher-lm5em 5 месяцев назад

Can you please do a new video for 2024?

@UFWHOA 3 года назад

This channel needs to do a better job with keeping content relevant and updated with links that work, uploaded today and you cannot get those products they demonstrated. What was the point then? Useless.

@flyfishing1776 3 года назад

👍👍👍

@haroldgreen4416 2 года назад

Please you are making it seem that it's difficult for something so effortless to use.

@MegaThrillKiller 3 года назад

this past 6 weeks or so. Adam has recycled some of the Lisa gadget testing vids.

@snitox 3 года назад

I swear she tells sex jokes all the time 😂

@MajikGuitar 3 года назад

If you test and approve an appliance that we all can buy then you provide a useful service. If you test and approve an appliance that no one can find anymore then you provide a disservice and just waste people's time. Why not just take down the video and replace it with the counter-top review? Presumably they are still being sold?

@rachelstark2391 3 года назад

The apron are a bit over kill...I know what I am watching. Very distracting!

@nightstringers 8 месяцев назад

Zip brand is GARBAGE leak won't zip . Even their regular zip bag are garbage . I have put cold cuts in the meat drawer and the bottom of the bags leak. No thank you. My favorite is Food saver brand .

@kenroman777 3 года назад

DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY.....This is a totally misinformation review.. you cannot begin to compare a foodsaver countetrtop model which has a seal that lasts years vs these hand held ones some I have had more than 7 years that do not give close to a permanent seal/thus years ...

@yvonnetomenga5726 3 года назад

@Ken Roman • The timeframe they gave multiple times in the video was one month of storage. They weren't comparing apples to oranges.

@kenroman777 3 года назад

@@yvonnetomenga5726 exactly and that is why these things are a waste of money (and I have 3 of them including the very best one that holds a seal for months ..Waring Pro). They said "countertop" "thousands".

@CorwynGC 3 года назад

You owe 2400 people their 5 minutes back. That's 200 hours of completely wasted time.

@ja5467 Год назад

BS test! An obvious steer towards the machine they where pushing! The fact they didn’t even discuss the FoodSaver machine was an obvious give away!

@Kimberly-up1cb 3 года назад

Why in HELL was this released when it's discontinued?!!!

@HatCake 3 года назад

Bruh delete the video if none of the gadgets are available anymore what lol

@cindysexton5933 3 года назад

Why would you even put this video up??? 🤷‍♀️

@petropavlovskkamchatskiy1917 2 года назад

Jaysus! That wnner isi very loud.

@RaechelSykes 3 года назад

Worthless video since they ARE ALL DISCONTINUED upon video release 😂

@kenroman777 3 года назад

@ America's Test Kitchen USUALLY you have worthwhile reviews..This review is ridiculous as these bags do not last over months/years...Get a $100+ foodsaver type... shame on you.. Most consumer chamber type units do not even cost "Thousands" but they are a different animal and nothing in this review deals with them.

@barcham 3 года назад

Decent quality consumer chamber type machines start at around $1000 and go up from there. Unless you are running a home butcher shop business or shoot a deer and a moose every year, very few home users will have the need of one of those systems.

@kenroman777 3 года назад

@@barcham I have had chamber vacs for 11+ years and both are excellent BUT the WHOLE point of my comment is that they are NOT talking about chamber units but Vacuum sealers like foodsaver..Most people never heard of chamber vacs which you can easily get as a home cook for under $1000 (of course you can spend more but I never needed to).

@barcham 3 года назад

@@kenroman777 Agreed, they are not talking about chamber units. And the cost aside, they tend to be quite large machines as well and not suited for the average home, definitely not for an apartment dweller such as myself who lives in a one bedroom apt with a rather small kitchen! LOL They do an excellent job, however, and the vacuum material is much cheaper than for a home vacuum sealer.

@elizabethharper9208 2 года назад

DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME HERE! All products shown are unavailable.

@guitarlearningtoplay Год назад

discontinued

@JMDPhotography-Chi 3 года назад

I’m first 😁

@kurtanderson1701 3 года назад

Yup, but sucks all the products are no longer available. ATK should be doing a better job

@Rhodeygirl 3 года назад

Why are you reposting something where none of the items are available? Thumbs down!

@luciusjulius8320 3 года назад

Posting a video like this wouldn't have happened before they fired Christopher Kimball and turned the show over to two women who have the personalities of doorknobs.

@toddellner5283 3 года назад

Hardly. Kimball left to set up a competing operation.

@barcham 3 года назад

Kimball has his own site now, and if you happen to subscribe to his newsletter, you will soon find your inbox flooded with hundreds of offers for the various products he is now hawking, few of which the average home cook would be interested in. But if you are interested in $75 bottles of soy sauce, and other way overpriced condiments as well as overpriced knives and gadgets, go right ahead and sign up! By the way... the person who runs ATK and CC and CI and all the associated sites and magazines is actually Jack Bishop, and always has been.

@luciusjulius8320 3 года назад

@@toddellner5283 You are absolutely wrong. He set up the competing operation after he was fired and lost control of the company.

@sexcbak 7 месяцев назад

Even though I appreciate the conversational aspect of this, I think the way you’re info is presented and formatted is hard to follow and captions of the brand and model would be helpful. These are standard things I find in other helpful review videos