Avid ArmorChamber Vacuum Sealer Machine USV20 Ultra Series for Wet Foods, Meat Vacuum Packing Machine, Compact with 11.5-Inch Vaccum Sealer Bar

I have gone through so many vacuum sealers that I lost count. About 10 years ago I bought a commercial chamber vacuum sealer because I make a lot of stock. It worked really great but it was HUGE and heavy. It couldn't fit on my counter and I ended giving it away.Fast forward to today and within an hour I was able to vacuum seal about 8 quarts of homemade chicken stock. The bags vacuumed and sealed with ease and the bags are now laying flat in the freezer.The directions are short, simple and to the point. It isn't ridiculously heavy and as you can see by the picture it will fit perfectly on the counter which means I will use it more than the last one.This costs a bit more than the more widely known name brand but to me it is worth the extra bucks because of the versatility and build.I highly recommend it

I hemmed and hawed for months not wanting to shell out a bunch more money on another vac sealer after having my foodsaver and a previous brand both break down on me. This brand is certainly not the cheapest but, YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR AND THEN SOME.This thing could not be easier to use, right out of the box it’s ready to go and you don’t even need instructions. No more pre cutting bags, no more failed seals bc there’s a spec of water on your food, no more subpar vacuum seals that still leave some air in the bag no matter how many times you run the machine. This thing works PERFECTLY the first time and every time I have used It so far.I can’t even explain how not comparable this thing is to the other cheaper brands, not only is It easier to use and less fussy, but the actual vac seal It puts around your food is professional grade, there is not a molecule of air in the pouch. Your food will now lay completely flat in the freezer of fridge which is a total game changer in terms of space utilization, and you don’t need to worry for one second about freezer burn (which still happened to some of my food with the cheaper vac seal brands).This product is definitely quite a bit heavier and bigger than other brands but to me that’s only bc it’s infinitely better built and more sturdy, thing is a tank. For me I just store It in a closet near my kitchen and bring It out when necessary, it’s heavy but definitely not to the level that anyone would have difficulty carrying It once in a while. If you have the counter space for It I think it’s a pretty sleek looking machine tho.Another thing I was worried about was how long It took to achieve the vac and seal. Ideally I would not have to wait over a minute every time I wanted to seal an item. Fingers crossed, to this point I have never had to change the setting past the minimum time of 20 seconds for vac and 4 for seal, that has gotten the job done every time for me. It’s just as quick as other machines in my experience and does a way better job.All and all if you enjoy vacuum sealing your food and are on the fence about shelling out the cash or going with a cheaper brand, I would take this product 10/10 times. Using this product is a thoroughly superior experience to any other brand I have tried and I could not imagine ever going back. Once you use this thing you will not regret spending a few hundred extra bucks.

I am something of a vacuum sealer collector, but this is my first chamber sealer. With that said, I can honestly say that it does everything I need it to and more. I plan to gift many of my other, external machines to family and friends now that I have this one.During the initial unpacking of this sealer, I was intimidated by all of the options and the pressure dial. Now that I’ve used it, I feel ridiculous for feeling that way. It’s the simplest thing. It’s just as easy as an external machine, if not easier. It certainly takes less arm strength. For those of you worried that you might struggle to understand how to use this machine, don’t. It’s so simple anyone can learn in about 3 minutes.I live in a small household but love to buy in bulk. I have owned many external vacuum sealers priced anywhere from $50-$300. Most of them work, although obviously some are better than others, but they all have the same flaw, they can’t handle liquids. This means that while attempting to seal pounds of meat, vegetables, cheeses, and soups, I found myself pre-freezing everything to ensure they wouldn’t cause sealing issues. This became such a burden and waste of my time, that I knew it was time for a chamber sealer. I’m so thrilled with my purchase. This machine has already saved me more time than I can imagine.I often use a sous vide cooker and previously was forced to cook my meat unmarinated. No more! This machine allows me to put my meat and marinade together in the same bag and instantly seal it. No freezing, no wasted time. Then I can leave it in the fridge overnight, or simply pop them into the water to cook. This has made for the moistest chicken and fish I’ve ever had in my life. Additionally, the ability to seal hamburger or chicken breasts without having the partially freeze them first has literally doubled the amount of time I have to focus on other things. Now that I can instantly seal anything I want, I bought a second freezer to store all of the items that I didn’t bother to freeze before.Overall, I cannot recommend this machine enough. I love it. It’s got a relatively small footprint, handles liquids like a champ, double seals all of your bags, and the bags themselves are amazingly affordable when bought in bulk. If you’re on the fence about this sealer, just take the plunge. I regret all of the external machines that I’ve bought over the years. This is the real deal.