Gourmia GVS445 Vacuum Sealer Reviews

The Gourmia GVS445 Vacuum Sealer is a mid level vacuum sealer that gives you some of the convenience features of higher priced models at a value price. This model has limited on board bag roll storage (more about this further down) which is something you normally only find in the higher priced FoodSaver Vacuum Sealers. The controls are arranged in easy to use style, and clearly labeled so it's very easy to use. It can be used to seal both wet and dry foods, and comes with a Normal and Gentile Mode for delicate items like breads. It also has a Marinate Mode specifically for sealing meats. The most unique feature of this model is it's vertical design, we wish this something more manufacturers would incorporate. Lastly, it has manual lock lever for when you're sealing a bag, the push and click style found in similarly priced models is a lot more finicky and less reliable.

There's a lot to like about this model, but there are also a few items that concern us. The first thing we have a problem with is the on-board bag roll storage, it can only hold a tiny roll, usually not more than 10' in length. When you're buying replacement Vacuum Sealer Bag Rolls the most economical sizes are 25' and 50' rolls. The next thing we didn't like was that this model is manually operated, if you're going to be using it frequently this is a feature you're going to miss. Our last issues is probably the most important, compared to other models this didn't feel as durable. It will be fine if you plan on using it infrequently, but for people who plan to use it often, we recommend choosing the FoodSaver FM5200 or NutriChef PKVS18SL instead, as the both seemed to be higher quality.