FoodSaver FM2000 Vacuum Sealing System vs FoodSaver Elite All-in-One Liquid+

The FoodSaver Elite All-in-One Liquid+ is the better buy for most people. It adds liquid, moist, sous vide, marinate and pulse modes, built-in roll storage and a bag cutter, and carries a 5-year warranty. The FM2000 is a basic dry-goods sealer that weighs under 4 lb and takes little counter space. Owners of the FM2000 praise its simple operation but note it struggles with wet foods and has a shorter warranty. The Elite costs more and takes up roughly twice the footprint, so pick it only if you seal liquids, marinate often or want the longer coverage.

• Choose the FoodSaver FM2000 if you mainly seal dry foods like meat, cheese and pantry staples and want a compact, lightweight sealer that is easy to store.
• Choose the FoodSaver Elite All-in-One Liquid+ if you seal soups, sauces or marinated foods, or want a bag cutter, roll storage and a 5-year warranty.