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Anova Precision Vacuum Sealer Pro vs CALOTO Vacuum Sealer AP-12X Side-by-Side Comparison
The Anova Precision Vacuum Sealer Pro is highly performant, making it to our best-to-buy list for the year. On the other hand, the CALOTO AP-12X’s performance was far more mediocre.
Anova Precision Vacuum Sealer Pro
Tested Using Methodology v1.0CALOTO Vacuum Sealer AP-12X
Tested Using Methodology v1.0Overall Verdict
The Anova Precision Vacuum Sealer Pro, with its premium positioning, shines as a top-of-the-line option. In our tests, it displayed exceptional performance and shot to the top of our best-to-buy list. Against this backdrop, the CALOTO AP-12X, while affordable and decently competent at the job, delivers a performance that is only considered as mediocre when directly compared to the high standards set by the Anova Pro.
Pros & Cons
- Powerful performance in the dry test
- Suction is strong in the moist test, but gentle enough not to crush the mango slices
- Rated for liquid
- Sleek, elegant design
- Comes with extra features (bag compartment and cutter)
- Relatively affordable
- Quiet operation (76.1 dBA)
- Very compact form factor (3.2 inches in width)
- Excellent safety features
- Relatively dim indicator lights
- Doesn’t come with a chime
- Doesn’t have bag hooks
- Very mediocre performance
- Dim and hard-to-view indicator lights
- The lid is stiff and difficult to lock with one hand
- Warranty details are very vague
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Analysis and Test Results
Performance
Dry Food Test
Moist Food Test
Design
In the Box
Dimensions
Build Quality
Control Panel
Lid
Extra Features
Usability
Ease of Use
Safety & Noise
Indicator Lights and Chime
Behind the Comparison
Matthew Lee is a writer and editor for HealthyKitchen101. With over 8 years working for various outlets and agencies, specializing in tech review and other subjects of note, such as current affairs.
Lap is Head of the Research, Testing, and Review Team (RTR Team) at HealthyKitchen101.com, where he directs and supervises the testing of kitchen gadgets and appliances.
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