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Thermomix Vac-U-Seal Vacuum Sealer set review

Handheld vacuum sealer. Priced at $150.

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Type View more details.

There are three types of vacuum sealers - edge, chamber and handheld. 

Handheld
Recommended View more details.

We recommend vacuum sealers with a CHOICE Expert Rating of at least 75%.

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The CHOICE Expert Rating is made up of performance (50%) and ease of use (50%).

Performance score View more details.

The performance score is made up of frozen storage, fridge storage and pantry storage test results.

Freezer storage score View more details.

We assess if the vacuum sealers will prolong the quality of fresh meat (chicken breast) in the freezer.

Fridge storage score View more details.

We assess if the vacuum sealers will prolong the quality of fresh meat (chicken breast) in the fridge.

Pantry storage score View more details.

We assess the appliance's ability to vacuum seal a delicate, dry food (cheezels) to retain crispness, flavour and texture in ambient (pantry) conditions.

Ease of use score View more details.

We assess how easy the vacuum sealer is to use including the thoroughness of the instruction manuals, the ease of using the controls, the versatility of the unit and optional accessories and how easy they are to clean and store.

Noise (dB) View more details.

We measure how noisy the vacuum sealer is. Readings over 70dB are considered noisy while readings over 80dB are considered very noisy.

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Tested model
Price View more details.

The recommended retail price as of September 2023. 

$150
Country of origin
China
Warranty View more details.

The manufacturer's stated warranty.

Not stated
Dimensions of supplied bags or rolls
21 x 22
Claimed dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
17.5 x 4 (diameter)
Weight (kg)
0.79
Cord length (cm)
N/A
Waiting time between sealing cycles
N/A
Website
thermomix.com.au
Hand held vacuum attachment supplied
Yes (handheld only)
Stop button
Yes
Auto vac and seal function
Yes (but not applicable for sealing)
Manual vacuum function
Yes
Manual seal function
N/A
Dry function
Suitable (no function button)
Gentle function
N/A
Moist function
Yes (suitable but no function button)
Marinate function
Yes (for use with canisters)
Sous vide function
Yes
Seal type View more details.

Seal type on the supplied bags.

Double ziplock
Built-in cutter
No
Built-in roll storage
N/A
Vacuum sealer roll supplied View more details.

How many rolls come supplied with the vacuum sealers.

No
Vacuum sealer bags supplied View more details.

How many bags come supplied with the vacuum sealers.

Yes (5)
Spare parts supplied
Silicone seal
Optional storage canisters
Yes (2 supplied)
Vacuum channel with removable liquid tray
N/A (but head is removable for cleaning)
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