Anova Chamber Vacuum Sealer Review

Hellooooooooo, everybody! It is I! Lythaniel Thee Reviewer! Today, I am doing a full review of the Anova Chamber Vacuum Sealer. Is it any good over the Foodsaver types of vacuum sealers? Find out now!
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[@Furluge]

Apparently you can also use it just like an edge sealer by hanging the bag outside of the unit. and closing it. That means you have to use the foodsaver style with the waffle pattern though but it works. If you've got one of those rolls I'm not sure how easy it is to seal the end of the roll before you vacuum seal though so that'd be a good thing to show.

[@ajordan14777]

I just ordered mine today. Anova has a promo going right now, so I got it for $260.

[@Dominikmj]

Overall - the main feature what the Anova accomplish is: to give us a reasonable priced vacuum chamber sealer! Let’s face it: all the features are pretty much, what all chamber sealer are doing. I love my commercial sealer, because I can really dial everything separately - on the other hand, it is huge (even though it is the smallest I found in the market), it seems far more difficult to clean, and it is about 3 times as expensive. The cheapest vacuum chamber sealer in the US market would be the Vacmaster VP112 - it is probably currently not available - and still is twice as expensive as the Anova. Sure - I would have loved to see any smart technology built in. Because it isn’t smart. Like all chamber vacuum sealer you are dialing in the vacuum seal time - not the pressure itself. But it has a far smaller footprint (which is also a limiting factor - you won’t be able to seal a brisket), it is very reasonably priced and due to its deep chamber, it performs probably better than a lot of more expensive (smaller) sealers, which are far more shallow (which means, liquids simply boil over). For me (having worked with several commercial vacuum sealers and owning one as well) I would even give it a 4.5/5 maybe even (if you consider the price) a 5/5.

[@Hyper_Driven]

Interesting take. Thank you for the info. Have you had any experience with the Avid Armor ones which are about a couple hundred more than the Anova? I just bought the Anova one and I'm thoroughly enjoying it so far. Agreed on some of the shortcomings but it's just for myself so I can do some workarounds and spend a little more time to get things done.

[@willdwyer6782]

The only benefit of mylar bags is that they reflect light. If you're into brewing beer at home, mylar is a great storage option for hops. Hops are the reason that beer is usually stored in colored glass rather than clear glass. Exposure to UV radiation changes the flavor of the hops, causing beer to go "skunky."

[@ColonelWHK]

Please test its capability as an edge sealer by hanging the bag outside the unit. I'm also looking forward to your testing the use of a hose to seal canisters and jars outside the unit.

[@petersims6253]

Use the lowest vacuum setting for sealing potato chips

[@davidauerbach2626]

I went through a few channel sealers not a problem for me but my wife struggled to get a seal I bought this ,she’s sealing everything no problem,I sealed a whole slab of ribs in a custom sealed bag work perfect outside seal nice machine so far 😀

[@jeffmiller1140]

Ball jars.... try the Half Pint wide mouth "for special creations and gifts" is what the label states. It does fit, although, I wish there was a more optimal jar that could take advantage of the limited space. Really enjoyed your video!! Thanks for the great info! Happy Holidays to you!

[@UtubeMyAccountName]

Nice video, have a tip for you though. You use more vacuum time for small things & less for large items. There is less air to evacuate as the product gets larger and displaces more air.

[@idaeinjaw2139]

great video! thanks for the demonstrations.

[@graysonwagner1855]

To seal larger than chamber. Use FS type bag. Place either inside or out and seal. Place item inside bag, hang outside and make sure bag is over sealer, and vacuum and seal.

[@MrChillbaer]

What do you mean by FS type bag? Couldn’t find anything related to vacuum sealers with that term.

[@graysonwagner1855]

Food Saver

[@mgrego2]

I just infused white vinegar with szechuan peppercorns and habanero. Very tasty and numbing.

[@baht_and_paid]

Cool video. Mezcal is an agave spirit but definitely not tequila made outside of the tequila region. It's made quite a bit differently.

[@Dominikmj]

Great video - but: Mezcal is not Tequila made in a different area where they cannot call it tequila. Both are based on cooked agave, but the way they are cooked and distilled and the way they eventually taste are hugely different. Also normally no wine barrels are used - but oak barrels (which 99% are ex bourbon barrels - as Straight Bourbon has to be aged in virgin barrels - hence they have to discard their barrels after one time use).

[@Bob9961]

This unit has a dry pump, as opposed to one requiring hydraulic oil. Dry pumps are maintenance free, but slower, louder and not as effective in achieving a vacuum. With the soup demo, I noticed air bubbles left in the bag, indicating a poor vacuum.

[@tamirym]

Thanks for the review. Do you know if I can use the regular food saver bags for the chamber? I simply have tons of them.

[@gotskillz135]

Does it marinate

[@FredrikKurtson]

Is it possible to use it for reducing sauces?

[@Hyper_Driven]

I saw avid armor use the accessory hose with their canisters to vacuum seal the jars. Maybe that port is standard size? The avid armor seemed to have option settings to use with their accessories. I guess the anova can be programmed to do what is needed for sealing jars. Great review. Would be interesting to hear your take on an Avid Armor.

[@tae-hyunglee2935]

hello? I'm Korean so I can't speak English well, but please understand. Can I use a product called "Syntus 8" x 150' Food Vacuum Seal Roll Keeper" when using ANOVA CHAMBER VACUUM SEALER?

[@lythanieltheereviewer]

Yes, you should be able to use those bags. I am guessing that is the long roll. You just have to cut the size you need, seal off one end first, then fill.

[@Furluge]

I'm curious to know how heavy that piece of corned beef that you vacuum packed in there was.

[@acarajeh]

Any review updates a year later?

[@lythanieltheereviewer]

Hi, I haven't done an update video yet, but it's still going strong! I'm still using it every week. No complaints so far.

[@Cass2kX1]

Does it have a marinate function? Do you know if it can marinate?

[@dank9288639]

that's the flavor infuse button/setting on it...

[@convincedquaker]

Chamber vacuum sealers cannot "marinate" meat. The science is different.

[@jeremiahmacaranas8083]

Can you use a texturised bag like for the food saver vac? Im thinking of buying one. Im just worried the bags are a bit expensive. Cheers for your answer. ☺️

[@lythanieltheereviewer]

You can use the texturized bags, but those are more expensive than the flat bags. I'd only use the texturized bags if you already have some from an old foodsaver type sealer. Otherwise buy bags that can work in a chamber vac!

[@changgooey]

Hey which Anova or the usv32 which would you go for if money was not an issue

[@lythanieltheereviewer]

I think both would be great choices. It's really up to what your priorties are. Vacuum performance is the same, I feel. If you want more of a vacuum, just up the time. Off the top of my head I think you get more space with the usv32, and I do love the vacuum dial on the front. I do think the anova looks better and you may want a smaller unit if you have a smaller kitchen like me.

[@robertcampbell1523]

Your Anova looks almost identical to the Avid Armor with the exception of the digital display. The bag clip and sealer bar are identical and so is the lid. Wonder if they use the same manufacturer.

[@lythanieltheereviewer]

I think so, honestly. Some of those parts, like you mentioned, are way too similar.

[@weedywet]

@@lythanieltheereviewer yes, and Avid Armor makes a hose that will work with the Anova

[@andreasound]

@@weedywet thanks for the tip! Do you know what that avid armour hose is called exactly?

[@convincedquaker]

@@andreasound On the Avid Armor site, look for the Ultra hose. It's only $12.

[@lukgaroo]

They're by the same manufacturer!

[@TheHrb1234]

The savings I see is in the bags. The foodsaver bags are way more expensive compared to chamber bags. I think Id use this a lot more than a foodsaver.

[@dank9288639]

idk you can get 200 bags for 20bux for the foodsaver...

[@CelticSpiritsCoven]

I got four 25' rolls for $20 on Amazon. 100' for $20. Not too pricey at all!

[@RCP112000]

Thanks for the video!!!!

[@studentism]

Can you compare to any professional chamber sealers?

[@lythanieltheereviewer]

Profesional as in need for a commercial kitchen? Or still use at home?

[@Stealther]

Interesting that the soup bag still had air in it. I guess you need to work all the bubbles out of the middle of the bag before starting the cycle?

[@MNIU_]

If you’re doing straight soup should definitely do it in a mason jar

[@lythanieltheereviewer]

Yod never be able to work all the bubbles out. Those are bubbles dissolved in the soup. To remove more air from the soup, you'd need to let it run more. Increase the time for the vaccum.

[@mohammedbarri1129]

Does it work with just any freezer bag ?

[@lythanieltheereviewer]

It does, but you just have to cut off the zipper part.

[@DejectedCat]

Looks like you still got air in the bag...

[@changgooey]

what would you recommend how much for a real tight seal 80?

[@lythanieltheereviewer]

80 would work well. I'm currently using 70 secs for my strong setting.

[@changgooey]

@@lythanieltheereviewer yeah I was looking into chamber sealer but when I saw the price of the vac master 215 I think i had died and came back alive, that’s why this is so attractive

[@changgooey]

how loud is the anova?

[@lythanieltheereviewer]

It's a little loud but not to loud for an apartment, like a vitamix at night. I can use the anova whenever.

[@Furluge]

Holy hell 10% sales tax!

[@convincedquaker]

I had to pay 15% in the Canadian Maritimes 💸

[@willlathrop2403]

Mezcal and Tequila are two completely different spirits

[@mgrego2]

Tequila is a mezcal. Not all mezcals are tequila. Tequila must be made from blue agave. Mezcal can be made from many varieties of agave.

[@bsaver5942]

Need oxygen absorbers?

[@lythanieltheereviewer]

Not really! Maybe, if you're using mylar bags. I've heard of people using them there, but otherwise, you won't need them.