GERYON Vacuum Sealer E2900-MS vs CALOTO Vacuum Sealer AP-12X: Side-by-Side Comparison

Overall Verdict

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Both the GERYON E2900-MS and the CALOTO AP-12X vacuum sealers are meant to service the entry-level food vacuum sealers market. Without looking at their respective price tags, it’s easy to discern this just by looking at their rather cheap designs alone.

When we put the two sealers to the test, both the GERYON E2900-MS and the CALOTO AP-12X exhibited mediocre suction performance across the board. The GERYON received a total performance score of 5.2 out of 10, while the CALOTO straight up failed the test with a score of 4.7.

Usability-wise, both sealers are equal to one another (with the GERYON at a slight advantage due to its indicator lights being brighter and easier to see.)

All in all, the GERYON E2900-MS should be a better pick than the CALOTO AP-12X, though not by a great margin.

Pros & Cons

Fairly affordable
Decent build quality, with simple-to-use and responsive control panel
The lid is detachable for easier cleaning
Has a good safety rating
Relatively smooth using experience

Relatively affordable
Quiet operation (76.1 dBA)
Very compact form factor (3.2 inches in width)
Excellent safety features

The lid lock is difficult to operate one-handed
Loud (85.5 dBA)
Dim indicator lights

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

Overall Performance Scoring

5.2

4.7

Dry Food Test

5.6

4.9

The GERYON E2900-MS sealer during the first dry food test where we use it to pack black rice grains. The sealer achieved a peak suction of 46 kPA in a 20-second working cycle.

The GERYON E2900-MS during the second dry food test. Suction is lower in this test compared to the first one, achieving a peak of 44 kPA in a 19-second working cycle.

The CALOTO AP-12X vacuum sealer during its first dry food test session where we used it to vacuum-pack dry rice grains. It achieved a peak suction of 40 kPA during a 23-second working cycle.

The CALOTO AP-12X vacuum sealer reached a higher peak suction in the second test, with our vacuum gauge recording a 43 kPA peak during a 21-second working cycle.

Suction Mode

Normal

N/A

Food Mode

Dry

Dry - 1

Suction Strength

46 kPA (1) - 44 kPA (2)

40 kPA (1) - 43 kPA (2)

Cycle Time

20s (1) - 19s (2)

23s (1) - 31s (2)

Moist Food Test

4.7

4.5

The GERYON E2900-MS during the first moist food test session where we used it to pack fresh mango slices. It exhibited a peak suction of just 9 kPA in a 21-second working cycle.

The second test of the GERYON E2900-MS in the moist food test went more smoothly. Suction is higher this time around, peaking at 24 kPA in a 24-second working cycle.

The CALOTO AP-12X vacuum sealer during the first moist food test session where we used it to vacuum-pack fresh mango slices. It hit a peak suction of 18 kPA during a 33-second working cycle.

The CALOTO AP-12X vacuum sealer is seen here vacuum-packing fresh mango slices for the second moist food test. It hit a peak suction of 20 kPA during a 33-second working cycle.

Suction Mode

Gentle

N/A

Food Mode

Moist

Moist - 4

Suction Strength

9 kPA (1) - 24 kPA (2)

18 kPA (1) - 20 kPA (2)

Cycle Time

21s (1) - 24s (2)

33s(1) - 33s (2)

Design

Overall Design Scoring

7.3

6.1

In the Box

The content of the GERYON E2900-MS shipping box, which comes in a simple cardboard box. There’s a roll and a few sheets of pre-cut plastic bags, air hose and adapter, and documentations.

The content of the CALOTO AP-12X vacuum sealer’s shipping box. It includes a detachable power cord, air hose and adapter, sheets of pre-cut plastic bags, and an instruction manual.

Dimensions

Weight

2.6 lbs (1.2 kg)

2.2 lbs (1.0 kg)

Length

14.4" (36.6 cm)

14.9" (37.8 cm)

Width

5.5" (14.0 cm)

3.2" (8.1 cm)

Height

2.6" (6.5 cm)

2.1" (5.3 cm)

Build Quality

8.0

7.0

The GERYON E2900-MS sealer looks rather cheap. Its lid may seem like metal, but it's actually a plastic plate with a metal-like finish.

White non-slip feet attached to the four corners of the GERYON E2900-MS sealer’s bottom.

The build quality of the CALOTO AP-12X vacuum sealer is fairly decent, though its lightness and full-plastic detailing can make it seem slightly cheap.

The CALOTO AP-12X sealer comes with a removable power cord for easier storage.

Anti-slip feet at the bottom of the CALOTO AP-12X vacuum sealer.

In the back, you’ll find the port for the modular power cord.

Control Panel

7.5

5.0

The control panel is made up of six touch-sensitive buttons. There are indicator lights on top of the “Mode” and “Food” buttons to help you select the correct settings.

The control panel has four buttons with embossed labels. They’re somewhat hard to read because the embossings blend quite well into the black rubber buttons.

Button Type

Touch-sensitive

Physical

Number of Buttons

Number of Modes

Lid

9.0

8.0

The lid of the GERYON E2900-MS is easily detachable, making it convenient to clean the bottom part of the sealer where all the electronics are located.

The hinges of the CALOTO AP-12X are quite sturdy and don’t creak when we lift or lower the lid.

To unlock the lid after it's locked, simply press the buttons on both sides of the sealer, and this will release the latches.

Lid Lock

Latch lock

Extra Features

0.0

Bag Cutter

Bag Holder

Bag Hooks

Removable Drip Tray

Usability

Overall Usability Scoring

7.3

7.5

Ease of Use

7.0

8.0

You need to press down on the lid with two hands for the lid to click close properly. One-handed operation is very difficult.

Safety & Noise

9.0

Our noise level meter recorded a peak loudness of 85.5 dBA during a dry food test, under normal suction mode.

During a dry food test session, our noise level meter recorded the peak loudness of the motor to be around 74.8 dBA.

Maximum Noise Level

85.5 dBA

74.8 dBA

Indicator Lights and Chime

7.0

3.0

The light indicators of the Geryon E2900-MS can be seen here. The “Normal” and “Dry” lights are currently lit.

The indicator lights for the CALOTO AP-12X are small and aren’t bright. It’s very hard to monitor the sealer’s progress, especially under harsh lighting conditions.

Number of Indicators

Progress Bar

Chime

Behind the Comparison

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