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FoodSaver Vacuum Sealer VS-0160 vs Bonsenkitchen Vacuum Sealer Side-by-Side Comparison
The FoodSaver VS-0160 made it to our best-to-buy listing for the year, while the BonsenKitchen VS-2100 fell quite short with its mediocre performance and low build quality.
FoodSaver Vacuum Sealer VS-0160
Tested Using Methodology v1.0Bonsenkitchen Vacuum Sealer
Tested Using Methodology v1.0Overall Verdict
The FoodSaver VS-0160 was featured in our best-to-buy list due to its high performance and quality build. This model, despite being an entry-level product in FoodSaver’s portfolio, does a great job in both our design assessments with its beautiful, well-built housing as well as our performance tests. In contrast, the Bonsenkitchen VS-2100 struggles with mediocre performance and lower build quality despite being a touch cheaper.
Pros & Cons
- Affordable for what it can do
- Excellent vacuum sealing performance
- Beautifully designed and well-built
- The lid actuates smoothly and has a storage lock
- Relatively quiet
- Affordable
- The lid is detachable for easier cleaning
- Control panel is simple and easy to use
- Quiet operation (76.1 dBA max)
- Very bright indicator lights
- Safety could be improved with stickers that warn new users about the heat bar.
- No extra feature.
- Mediocre performance across the board
- Cheap-looking and flimsy build
- The lid is problematic to use and requires a lot of force to shut
Key Specs
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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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