- Best for most sous vide cooks: Anova Precision Vacuum Sealer Pro — 12 L/min pump, roll storage, cutter, accessory port, rated for 100+ back-to-back seals, 2-year warranty.
- Lightest and simplest: the original Precision Vacuum Sealer — about 2.3 lb, but a much slower 4 L/min pump and no roll storage.
- For liquids: the Precision Chamber — a compact dry-pump chamber sealer at about 13.6 lb.
Anova is best known for its sous vide circulators, and its vacuum sealers are designed with sous vide in mind. This is a research-based review using Anova’s product pages and manuals, retailer listings and owner feedback; we haven’t lab-tested these machines. See how we review.
Anova Precision Vacuum Sealer Pro
Anova Precision Vacuum Sealer Pro
Anova's upgraded external sealer adds bag storage, a sliding cutter and an accessory port, is rated for around 100 back-to-back seals and carries a 2-year warranty.
- Sealer typeExternal
- Vacuum settingsDry / Moist, double seal
- Built-in bag storageYes
- Bag cutterYes
- Accessory portYes
- Warranty2 years
- 2-year warranty
- Built-in bag storage and sliding cutter
- Accessory port and hose included
- Rated for about 100 back-to-back seals (manufacturer)
- 110 W pump — less powerful than heavy-duty models
- Like all suction sealers, liquids need pre-freezing
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The Pro is the upgrade most buyers should choose. It has a built-in bag-roll compartment with a sliding cutter, an accessory port with a hose included, dry and moist modes with a double seal, and a pump rated at 12 litres per minute. Anova says it’s built for around 100 continuous seals, which matters on batch-prep days.
Who should consider it
Sous vide cooks and households that seal several times a week and want roll storage and decent speed in a compact (about 14.75 × 7 × 4.3 in) body.
Limitations
The body is plastic and Anova doesn’t publish the seal-bar length. Like every suction sealer, it can’t seal free liquid — pre-freeze sauces and marinades.
Anova Precision Vacuum Sealer (original)
Anova Precision Vacuum Sealer
Anova's original, slim external sealer: light at about 2.3 lb with a 2-year warranty, but a much slower pump than the Pro and no roll storage or cutter listed.
- Sealer typeExternal
- Vacuum settingsVacuum & seal, seal only
- Built-in bag storageNo
- Bag cutterNo
- Warranty2 years
- Very light and slim (about 2.3 lb)
- 2-year warranty
- Simple controls for sous vide prep
- Low 4 L/min extraction rate (Pro is 12 L/min)
- No roll storage or cutter listed
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The original model (ANVS01) is still listed by Anova. It’s slim (about 16.7 × 4.8 × 3.1 in) and light at around 2.3 lb, with simple vacuum-and-seal and seal-only controls and a 2-year warranty. Its pump is rated at just 4 L/min — a third of the Pro’s — and roll storage or a cutter aren’t listed, so you’ll cut bags with scissors. It suits occasional sous vide cooks with limited space.
Anova Precision Chamber Vacuum Sealer
Anova Precision Chamber Vacuum Sealer
A compact countertop chamber sealer with a maintenance-free dry pump, an 11.8 in seal bar and preset modes for infusing, compressing and pickling — far lighter than oil-pump machines.
- Sealer typeChamber
- Vacuum settingsInfuse, Compress/Pickle, Dry/Cool, Manual
- Seal bar11.8 in
- Built-in bag storageNo
- Bag cutterNo
- Warranty2 years
- Dry pump — no oil changes
- About 13.6 lb, small enough for a counter
- Preset infuse, compress and dry/cool modes
- Shallow 3 in chamber limits bulky items
- Bags limited to about 11.8 in wide
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If you seal soups, marinades or brines regularly, the Precision Chamber is Anova’s answer. It uses a maintenance-free dry pump (no oil changes), has an 11.8-inch seal bar, a 12 × 8.6 × 3 inch chamber and presets for infusing, compressing/pickling and dry/cool, plus manual control. At roughly 13.6 lb it’s much lighter than traditional oil-pump chamber machines — though the shallow 3-inch chamber limits bulky items. Learn more in our chamber vacuum sealer guide.
Anova sealers compared
| Product | Sealer type | Vacuum settings | Wet / moist food | Built-in bag storage | Bag cutter | Accessory port | Seal bar | Dimensions | Weight | Warranty | Price & availability | Our guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anova Precision Vacuum Sealer Slimmest Option |
External | Vacuum & seal, seal only | Pre-freeze liquids | No | No | Not stated | Not stated | 16.7 × 4.8 × 3.1 in | ≈2.3 lb | 2 years | Check on Amazon | Read guide |
| Anova Precision Vacuum Sealer Pro Best for Sous Vide |
External | Dry / Moist, double seal | Low-pressure mode for juicy foods | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not stated | 14.75 × 7 × 4.3 in | Not stated | 2 years | Check on Amazon | Read guide |
| Anova Precision Chamber Vacuum Sealer Compact Chamber Pick |
Chamber | Infuse, Compress/Pickle, Dry/Cool, Manual | Yes — seals liquids | No | No | Not stated | 11.8 in | 13.6 × 11.2 × 8.9 in (chamber 12 × 8.6 × 3 in) | ≈13.6 lb | 2 years | Check on Amazon | Read guide |
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Bags and compatibility
The external Anova sealers work with embossed vacuum bags and rolls; the chamber model uses smooth chamber pouches (embossed bags work too). For sous vide, choose bags rated for cooking temperatures. See our bag buying guide.
Cleaning and maintenance
Wipe the vacuum channel and gaskets after use and let them dry. The chamber model’s dry pump needs no oil changes; keep the chamber and lid gasket clean.
Pros
- Designed around sous vide use
- 2-year warranty across the range
- Pro adds roll storage, cutter and accessory port
- Chamber model is unusually light and oil-free
Cons
- Original model has a slow 4 L/min pump
- Seal-bar length not published for the external models
- External models can't seal liquids directly
Anova vs FoodSaver
FoodSaver’s VS2150 offers a longer 5-year limited warranty and a handheld attachment for zipper bags; Anova’s Pro offers a faster stated pump rate than the original Anova and a compact design aimed at sous vide. If warranty length matters most, FoodSaver wins; if you’re already in the Anova sous vide ecosystem and want roll storage, the Pro is a natural fit. Compare them in our comparison tool.
Frequently asked questions
Which Anova vacuum sealer should I buy?
For most people, the Precision Vacuum Sealer Pro: it adds roll storage, a cutter, an accessory port and a much faster pump than the original. Choose the Precision Chamber only if you seal liquids often.
Does the Anova vacuum sealer work with other bags?
Yes, the external models work with standard embossed vacuum bags and rolls. Use bags rated for sous vide if you cook in them.
What is the warranty on Anova vacuum sealers?
Anova lists a 2-year warranty on its vacuum sealers. Retailer listings occasionally differ, so check at purchase.
Final recommendation
The Anova Precision Vacuum Sealer Pro is the best all-round Anova and a strong choice for sous vide. The original is only worth it if size and weight matter more than speed, and the Precision Chamber is a compelling, lightweight entry into chamber sealing.
