# Best FoodSaver vacuum sealers compared Source: https://freezeandseal.com/best/best-foodsaver-vacuum-sealer Publisher: Freeze & Seal. Picks are chosen from what each Amazon listing states, not from hands-on tests. Method: https://freezeandseal.com/how-we-pick FoodSaver's upper models all seal bags the same basic way, so the differences come down to convenience. Some detect the bag and start on their own, some make a bag from the roll at the push of a button, some add a retractable handheld sealer for zipper bags and containers, and one adds a Liquid mode. Wet food handling matters too: look for a moist setting or moisture detection and a removable drip tray. This guide compares six FoodSaver listings by those four points, including the warranty only where the listing states one. All of these are edge sealers, which pull air through the bag opening. If you seal soups, stocks or marinades often, or you run long sessions with game or bulk meat, a chamber sealer is the better tool; see our chamber vacuum sealer guide. For everyday freezer and pantry bags, a FoodSaver keeps it simple. ## Picks ### 1. FoodSaver V4400 2-in-1 Vacuum Sealer Machine with Automatic Vacuum Sealer Bag Detection and Starter Kit Automation: Automatic bag detection; Handheld sealer: Not stated (title says 2-in-1); Wet foods: Auto moisture detection, removable drip tray; Warranty (per listing): 5-year limited A FoodSaver that detects the bag and switches to the right mode for moist food on its own, with built-in roll storage and a cutter. What the listing offers: - Automatic bag detection: put the bag in and the machine does the rest. - Automatic moisture detection switches modes, and the drip tray is dishwasher safe. - The listing states a 5-year limited warranty. Limits to know: - The bullets do not describe the handheld sealer implied by 2-in-1. - No liquid mode for soups, unlike the Elite Liquid+. ### 2. FoodSaver 5860 Series Vacuum Sealer Machine Automation: Dispenses, seals and cuts bags; auto vacuum seal; Handheld sealer: Retractable; Wet foods: Drip tray full alert; Warranty (per listing): 5-year limited The most automated FoodSaver here: it dispenses and rewinds bag material, seals and cuts a bag, then vacuums and seals once the food is in. What the listing offers: - Seal and Cut button makes a bag from the roll without scissors. - Extra-wide sealing strip with nonstick coating, per the listing. - The control panel alerts you when the drip tray is full. Limits to know: - Costs about double the price of the V4400 on this list. - The listing gives no bag width or motor duty cycle. ### 3. FoodSaver FM2435 Vacuum Sealer Machine with Bonus Handheld Vacuum Sealer and Starter Kit, Safety Certified, Silver Automation: Built-in roll storage and cutter; Handheld sealer: Bonus handheld (per title); Wet foods: Moist setting, removable drip tray; Warranty (per listing): 5-year limited A simpler FoodSaver that states up to 60 consecutive seals before cooling down, with a moist food button and a bonus handheld sealer. What the listing offers: - Up to 60 consecutive seals before it needs to cool, per the listing. - Moist Food setting plus a dishwasher-safe drip tray. - One-handed lock and latch closes the lid with a turn. Limits to know: - No automatic bag detection like the V4400. - The listing states 120 W, so expect a basic pump. ### 4. FoodSaver Elite All-in-One Liquid+™ Vacuum Sealer with Bags Chamber: None (edge sealer); Seal bar: Not stated; Pump/Power: Not stated; Liquid features: Liquid mode for liquids of 1.39 mPa·s or thicker The one edge sealer here. FoodSaver states it can seal liquids like soups, sauces and salsas, limited to a stated viscosity. A fit if a chamber will not fit your kitchen. What the listing offers: - Six modes include Dry, Moist, Liquid, Sous Vide, Marinate and Pulse. - Automatic bag detection closes and locks the machine for you. - A built-in retractable handheld sealer works with zipper bags and containers. Limits to know: - The listing limits liquid sealing to a minimum viscosity, so thin stock may not qualify. - Seal bar width and supported bag types are not stated on the listing. ### 5. FoodSaver FM5460 Food Preservation System, 2-in-1 Automatic Vacuum Sealing Machine with Starter Kit, Large Automation: Express bag maker; Handheld sealer: Not stated (title says 2-in-1); Wet foods: Not stated; Warranty (per listing): Not stated A 2-in-1 FoodSaver with open roll storage and an express bag maker that the listing says cuts bag making steps by half versus older models. What the listing offers: - Open roll storage shows how much bag roll is left. - Pulse Vac lets you stop the vacuum on soft foods like muffins. - Rapid Marinate mode marinates in minutes. Limits to know: - No moisture or wet food mode is described. - Warranty and handheld details are not stated on the listing. ### 6. FoodSaver, Black/Silver FM5480 2in1 Food Preservation System, reg Automation: Express bag maker; Handheld sealer: Not stated; Wet foods: Not stated; Warranty (per listing): Not stated A 2-in-1 FoodSaver with a vacuum view window, express bag maker and manual start and stop for delicate foods, sold with a roll, bags and a container. What the listing offers: - The vacuum view window helps line up the seal and cut roll waste. - Manual start and stop protects delicate foods from crushing. - Set includes a roll, quart bags, zipper bags, a wine stopper and a container. Limits to know: - Handheld sealer and wet food modes are not described on the listing. - No warranty term is stated on this listing. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.