Our reviewers looked at 45 models of Vacuum Sealers and found 14 budget priced models. Of all of these models the NutriChef PKVS18SL is the one we most strongly recommend, it comes with the following features: bag starter kit, different food settings, pulse setting, and a hand held accessory hose. You can get a brief review in the table below or use the Comparison Table to see a more detailed comparison and get a link to a more detailed review of the Vacuum Sealers.
| VACUUM SEALER | OPERATION | RATING | AVG. PRICE |
|---|---|---|---|
| NutriChef PKVS18SL Review | Manual Operation | $59.99 | |
| Gourmia GVS415 Review | Manual Operation | $39.99 | |
| Avalon Bay FS300 Review | Manual Operation | $32.49 | |
| FoodSaver V2244 Review | Manual Operation | $59.99 | |
| Freshlocker VS160S Review | Manual Operation | $49.99 |
The chart below allows you to do a more detailed comparison of Budget Priced Vacuum Sealers, you can use the links to read the full in depth review.
Budget Priced Vacuum Sealers Comparison Table
 NutriChef PKVS18SL Review | Gourmia GVS415 Review | Hamilton Beach 78213 Review | Freshlocker VS90 Review | Nesco VS-02 Review | Seal-A-Meal Vacuum Sealer Review | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RATING | ||||||
| COMMERCIAL GRADE | | | | | | |
| AUTOMATIC SEALING | | | | | | |
| REMOVABLE DRIP TRAY | | | | | | |
| ACCESSORY PORT | | | | | | |
| STARTER KIT | | | | | | |
| FOOD SETTINGS | | | | | | |
| BUILT-IN ROLL STORAGE | | | | | | |
| BUILT-IN CUTTER | | | | | | |
| AUTOMATIC BAG DETECTION | | | | | | |
| PULSE MODE | | | | | | |
| MARINATE MODE | | | | | | |
| CANISTER MODE | | | | | | |
| CONTAINER MODE | | | | | | |
| ZIPLOC BAGS | | | | | | |
| HANDHELD SEALER | | | | | | |
| MANUFACTURER | NutriChef | Gourmia | Hamilton Beach | Freshlocker | Nesco | Seal-A-Meal |
| MODEL NUMBER | PKVS18SL | GVS415 | 78213 | VS90 | VS-02 | VS107 |
| WARRANTY | 1 Year | 1 Year | 1 Year | 18 Months | 1 Year | 1 Year |
| SIZE | 6" x 14" x 3" | 5.5" x 15" x 2.8" | 7" x 16" x 4" | 14" x 6" x 2.5" | 18" x 5.1"" x 12" | 16" x 6" x 8" |
| WEIGHT | 4 pounds | 4 pounds | 3 pounds | 3 pounds | 7 pounds | 5.7 pounds |
| ELECTRICITY | 120V | 120V | 120V | 120V | 120V | 120V |
| INSTRUCTION MANUAL | NutriChef PKVS18SL Instruction Manual | Gourmia GVS415 Instruction Manual | Hamilton Beach 78213 Instruction Manual | Freshlocker VS90 Instruction Manual | Nesco VS-02 Instruction Manual | Seal-A-Meal Vacuum Sealer Instruction Manual |
| RATING | ||||||
| AVERAGE PRICE | $59.99 | $39.99 | $71.53 | $45.99 | $64.06 | $34.84 |
| CHECK PRICE | CHECK PRICE | CHECK PRICE | CHECK PRICE | CHECK PRICE | CHECK PRICE |
You can learn more about Vacuum Sealers in our Vacuum Sealer Buying Guide, How to Choose A Vacuum Sealer Guide, or Vacuum Sealer FAQ. For help finding the right model be sure to visit our Vacuum Sealer Reviews or Vacuum Sealer Bag Reviews pages.
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