Anova Precision Vacuum Sealer Pro vs FoodSaver FM2000 Vacuum Sealer

Buy the Anova Precision Vacuum Sealer Pro if you seal wet, marinated food often or want container and jar-lid sealing. Buy the FoodSaver FM2000 if you mainly freeze raw meat and want a simple, widely owned starter unit. The Anova has the better feature set: one-hand clamping, wet and dry modes, double seal, built-in roll storage and cutter, and an accessory port. The FoodSaver is bigger and heavier, has no accessory port on this model, and its maker discourages generic bags. Owner feedback on both is mixed on seal reliability, so check the seal on your first few bags.

• Choose the Anova Precision Vacuum Sealer Pro if you cook sous vide, seal marinades and juicy foods, or want to vacuum containers, canning jars and wine bottles.
• Choose the FoodSaver FM2000 if you want a basic, familiar freezer-storage sealer and mostly seal dry meat and portions in FoodSaver bags.