Chefman RJ45-Black Vacuum sealer review and price compare 2025

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Brand	Chefman
Material	Plastic
Item Dimensions LxWxH	16.4 x 4.5 x 7.5 inches
Power Source	Corded Electric

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Keeping it fresh just got a whole lot better looking with the Chefman Vacuum SealerFOOD SAVER: Airtight vacuum seal keeps food fresh up to 5x longer; sealer bags eliminate freezer burn, reduces spillage and food waste. Includes integrated cutter and 3' x 11' roll starter pack for instant vacuum sealer bags. This sealer machine is not limited to food sealing- it can seal valuables, documents, amd more for protection from dirt and damage.
A MUST HAVE FOR SOUS VIDE COOKING: Using food sealer bags with a vacuum sealer machine, heat is transferred more efficiently and flavor & moisture stay locked in - for delicious results!
MICROWAVE HEATING: Prepare food in advance with food saver bags; quickly reheat vacuum-packed food in a microwave (puncture prior to heating).
EXPERIENCE CLUB CHEFMAN: Maximize your purchase and master your kitchen with free, exclusive access to Club Chefman for a large assortment of recipes, guided tutorial videos, and more!
PERFECT SIZE: This vacuum sealer is 15" wide to fit a larger bag and 5.5" deep for easy storage
SAFE & SECURE WARRANTY: cETL approved with advanced safety technology for long lasting durability, 30 Day No-Questions Asked Money-Back Guarantee, & 1-year hassle-free warranty provided by Chefman

Product Description

Keeping it fresh just got a whole lot better looking with the Chefman Vacuum Sealer. Save leftovers, reseal open packages, prepare whole meals in advance, or simply use it to save space – no matter what is being sealed, this versatile and convenient tool does the trick.

Fully automated one-touch operation and safety auto-shutoff just add to the ease and convenience of vacuum sealing, which also works great for Sous Vide cooking.

VACUUM SEALING IS EASY


Step 1: Cut the bag Open the cutter in the back of the unit. Feed the roll of plastic from the bottom to the desired length. Use the cutter to cut the bag.	Step 2: Seal the bag Put one end of the bag on top of the sealing element.Close the cover and press tightly until you hear it click in place on both sides. Press the seal button.	Step 3: Fill the bag Place food in the bag. Make sure you do not overfill the bag to avoid juices and food spilling onto the appliance.	Step 4: Vacuum seal! Place the open end of the bag in the groove, making sure you do not go past the groove, as this is where the vacuum sealing occurs. Very firmly press down on the top until it clicks into place on both sides. Press the Vacuum Seal button

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Questions about Chefman RJ45-Black Vacuum sealer

Will this use any brand of bags?,or is it just excluse to its own bags,,Thanks

Answer: It uses any bags. I bought the cheap 100 foot roll you cut to size. Work very well

Can this item be returned if we are not satiafied

Answer: I returned my first item when it did not work correctly; just contact the company for restrictions and directions on how to ask for a refund or replacement.

Should the cutter have blades? Maybe mine is missing. I couldn't start the cut on my bags.

Answer: No blades...looks like a small piece of metal

Answer: Yeah, mines terrible too. I just use scissors.

Does it have the ability to connect to vacuum tube for jars?

Answer: No

Is it 220v

Answer: Yes it is 220v

Answer: No. It uses a regular home outlet. It works well.

is the driptray removable for cleaning

Answer: No. It is a recessed area, not a tray. I leave enough room at the end of the "bag" so it doesn't leak. It is not a fancy appliance but it gets the job done at an affordable price.

Where is this item made?

Answer: Barry the buttons on mine quickly wore out to where you had to push them at an angle. Not sure where they are made.

Answer: China

The cutter doesn't work. After i sealed one end of the bag, i cant open the machine. Can't find help anywhere. Completely useless.

Answer: Hi Kathryn. I am sorry to hear that your product is not working! Each Chefman product has a 1 Year Limited Warranty. If you would like to activate your warranty, please contact amazonteam@chefman.com. Thank you!

Answer: I don't use the cutter, but the buttons to open it are the each side

Answer: Two buttons, one one each side of the machine releases the lid.

Do you need to buy a pot? Or does it come with it?

Answer: Pot? Does not come with A POT! don't think you need one this is a Vacuum sealer. Sorry! I don't follow.

will iy seal bags that are open???frozen vegs and such???can i resaen open bags?

Answer: I have resealed the bags. I had a bag full of meatballs and took some out to thaw and resealed the bag twice already.

Answer: I honestly haven't tried it yet, my kitchen is under construction:(:(

will this seal frozen foods ok?

Answer: Only used this to sous vide so far so not sure. Sorry!

Answer: Yes it does. No problem.

Answer: Yes it will.

Can this bags be placed in water to boil its contents

Is it automatic or do I have to press and hold to seal?

Answer: You lock the side latches and push the seal buttom to seal one end. Push both side buttons to release. Do the same thing when ready to vaccuum seal by pushng the vac and seal button. Very easy and very quick. Not like my old sealer that I had to hold during the whole process.

Bought a different brand of bags - now it still vacuums but will not "auto-switch" to seal as it previously did. Help?

Answer: I dont think it has anything to do with the bags. My back me sealer will sometimes do the same thing. It will vaccume the bag and not seal. What i do is, when it is acting up like that I push "cancel" then "seal" very quickly and it will seal the package shut and keep the vaccume.

Answer: I have never been able to remove air and then seal on my unit. I even sent the first one back and they sent a new one. However, if I try to vacuum, it either shuts off almost immediately without actually vacuuming any air out or it keeps on applying the vacuum until I shut it off. If I really need to remove all the air from something, I push vacuum and, if it removes air, cancel the vacuum, leave the bag in place, and push seal but it won't go automatically to seal.

Answer: I bought some differnt bags also. You have to line them up just right.

Answer: Mine quit 3 days after it arrived. Junk sent it back

Answer: Mine quit working after a year it is now trash.

How wide bags this machine can seal if the machine is 15" can I seal a 12" bag? Thanks, Rudy.

Answer: I believe the biggest bag it will take is 11 inches.

How much sucking power does it have? How much air does it remove?

Answer: I use this vacuum sealer all the time and it does the job well. Sucks out all the air and seals the bag. I also use it for sealing vegie bags, etc. I woulld be careful doing burgers or soft meat like that as it will smash it down. I just cancel all the suction before it can do that and seal it.

Answer: It is pretty powerful. Removes all the air.

Answer: It will remove all of the air, if the bag is placed in there correctly. On the times when it goes directly from vacuum to seal without removing all the air, I'm not sure what the problem is but most of the time, it will suck the air out until it is obvious there is none left.

Answer: It removes all the air the plastic is tight around the food.

Answer: It's pretty good. It does leave a very small pocket or two of air but that's it.

Does it seal wet food

Answer: IF there is too much liquid it will pull the liquid up and out the bag....but you can cancel when you see this happening and hit the seal button. Wont take all the air out but will give a good seal. If the meat is just moist then you should have no issue and can vac/seal.

What is the voltage?

Answer: 120VAC

How many watts?

Answer: 110 watts

does this have the capacity to hold a 50' roll or would I have to buy 25' rolls?

Answer: I found it doesn’t really hold any rolls. Your supposed to put the roll up through the back of the unit and use the slide cutter to cut the plastic bag but I tried this and the cutter doesn’t work well at all so I just cut the bags with scissors and seal it that way. It vacuum seals well and works like it’s supposed to, just doesn’t hold rolls. I hope this answered your question.

Answer: I bought this as a Christmas present so I really can’t help you.

Why vacuum seal not working?

Answer: Try wiping it down.

Answer: Are you sure it is not defective?

Does it come with bags?

Answer: Yes it comes with a roll of bag material

Answer: Yes. But we mainly use it to reseal bags. Chips, bread, etc

Answer: Yes, it comes with one roll.

Answer: A small roll. By time you are comfy with the process you will need to buy some. They are readily available, and not very expensive. I like mine.

Answer: Mine came with a small roll so plan on buying extra right off the get go.

Answer: Yes a small roll. You will need.to buy more.

Answer: Yes it does. Love it

Answer: Yes

What is the maximum size of vacuum bag/roll that this machine can do?

Answer: The max size I've used is the 11' bags. Any bigger would make it hard to fit or bunch up into the sealer or vacuum area.

Answer: The Standard issued roll

Is it 110v and 220 v ?

Answer: Just 110v

Answer: It is 110V. Works on a regular plug.

Answer: 110v

Answer: It does not show 220 on the box.

what is the widest bag i can use?

Answer: 11"

Is it 220 v ?

Answer: for US its 120 VAC

Can you use ziplock bags for sealing or does it have to be a special roll of plastic?

Answer: You can seal ziplock bags but the vacuum option doesnt work. It does come with some bags and can purchase extra bags of all sizes at decent prices.

Answer: I have sealed bags other than food saver bags.

What brand of sealing bags is recommended for this vacuum sealer? Food Saver brand bags seal inconsistently.

Answer: I personally use the Cabela brand. I also have some Food Saver brand that works well also.

This machine will seal a 11" bag? how about a 12"? Thanks, Rudy.

Answer: Unfortunately not. Seal strip is only 11.5” wide

Answer: No, the vacuum slot and the sealing strip are about 11 3/4 inches wide, so it won't work.

Answer: Not sure; you'll just have to measure it.

Where can i buy replacement bags?

Answer: You can use any bag the is vacuum sealable. I get mine online or at Walmart. Somewhere that would sell them. Grocery stores didn't carry them FYI

can I make custom bags?

Answer: Yes, you can buy rolls of bagging "sleeves" in different widths and cut them to the length you desire. The rolls are available from many sources online.

Answer: Yes you can.

what is the biggest width that can be sealed ?

Answer: Love this machine! Think large bag of chips as the biggest width and u are set.

Answer: It was bought as a gift and not received yet.

Been using this machine for a couple months & now the machine doesn't vacuum all the air out of the bags. Any suggestions to remedy the problem?

Answer: The vacuum function seems to be a widespread problem. Mine only vacuums air out some of the time but I have no answer as to remedy.

Is this wall/door mountable?

Answer: I am unsure if this can be mounted

Are you able to seal chip bags or other bags to keep food fresh?

Answer: pag must be made to be sealed in a personal sealing device. No chip bag will work.

Answer: I have not used with other bags

Does this use a “heat seal”? Can it be used with FoodSaver “heat seal” bags or just the regular seal bags?

Answer: Yes it uses heat to seal and you can use foodsaver bags

This machine will seal a 11" bag? how about a 12"? Thanks, Rudy.

Answer: Unfortunately not. Seal strip is only 11.5” wide

Answer: No, the vacuum slot and the sealing strip are about 11 3/4 inches wide, so it won't work.

Answer: Not sure; you'll just have to measure it.

is it partial to using one brand or type of bags?Or will it use any brand..If so what bag works best?

Answer: I think it will use any type. I used the industrial pack for Amazon. Its not rocket science...its a vacuum with a heat bar to seal.

I purchased this sealer and am happy with it but having trouble using the cutter on the back. Is there a simple trick to start the cutting?

Answer: Stand the unit on end and flip the end levers up to open the cutter. Put the bag material in the slot and close up with the end levers. Pull material through cutter to desired length and starting with the cutter on left, move it across the material from side to side by pressing down on cutter to keep bag flat. Works great and nice straight cut.

Answer: The cutter is a little awkward to use. Just use scissors to cut the bag to the size you need and go from there.

Answer: Yes, it easy but the vacuum not works so I return it

Can you attach hose

Answer: I do not see a place for attachments.

Answer: Nah u cant fam

How long do you have to wait between uses?

Answer: There is a wait time but not crazy long. This is for the sealing function. I’m very impressed with the way this unit preforms. Time will tell if it will last.

Answer: I don’t wait in between uses and it works just fine.

When doing sous vide, juices from meat pull toward vacuum. This doesn't have dry/wet option. How prevent juices from damaging seal & machine?

Answer: I’m having trouble with this too. It stops vacuuming when the juices reach the seal

Answer: I dont Know haven’t used it yet

Can this seal Mylar bag?

Can you reseal chip bags

Answer: I had not tried doing that so I did that this morning before sending my answer and yes it did seal a chip bag.

Answer: yes, I have resealed bags without a problem

Answer: No

Answer: yes

Product reviews of Chefman RJ45-Black Vacuum sealer

Mihail : Five Stars

Thanks

maren : Two Stars

Does not work as well as i hoped.does not pull the air out very well.

New unit was sent. works much better thanks

BIG AL : Awesome! Remember to push the lid down until it clicks! Push both side buttons to release!

This thing is AWESOME! Great value for the $. No need to spend more as this gets the job done right with any type of film/bags! Highly recommend!

Linda E : Excellent tool!

I absolutely love my vac sealer! I use it all the time! My freezer is full of meats and veggies. Using it couldn't be simpler.

Next generation mom : Five Stars

Works and seals great

Beverly Brewer : A basic product but hard to lock down to vacuum.

It works good until you have to lock it down to vacuum. The instructions say to push down on both sides until you hear it click. It is so hard to do that it took both hands on each side to close it. All this while you balance the bag of food that you are trying to vacuum.

Michael Francis Perry : Five Stars

Nice product easy to use

Gius : Not so good quality

Doesn’t take all the air out

Amazon Customer : Three Stars

Not the best

Deeone : Like results. Packed flat 5 lbs hamburg into 4 ...

Took some practice to learn to use it correctly. Like results. Packed flat 5 lbs hamburg into 4 packs. Space saver for sure. Very useful for leftovers also.

Terry L. Lojak : Solid basic unit.

Pretty good for a basic unit that gets you started with vacuum sealing food at an affordable price. If I had one improvement for this unit it would be to have some sort of snap on bag holder to put on the back of the unit just to hold the roll of bags. Other than that, for the price you really cant troubleshoot this unit beyond getting what you pay for. Solid basic entry level vacuuming product

Rigo Elias : I cant cut the bags with the cutter it comes with so it doesn't seal good

I can't cut the bags good to do the seal

JD : Easy to use, small and compact footprint

Snatched one of these bad boys during a lightning deal, as i've been researching/searching for few days to find a proper vacuum sealer. Easy to read instructions, and self-explanatory product, nothing can go wrong. Quick tip for first timers out there: press hard on each ends until you hear a loud "click"; when you do the vacuum-seal option, make sure to line-up the bag beyond the first rubber/foam gasket. It took me a couple of trials to ensure perfect sealant positions. You can also re-seal or re-vacuum each bag so you're not wasting bags. Now i seal everything in our pantry to ensure freshness!

Heather Staggs : Save yourself the time and money... I ...

Save yourself the time and money...I returned this immediately after trying it out. It does not seal, is loud, and cheaply made.

That Damn Redhead : It sucks. Sometimes too much, sometimes not enough, but usually, just right. [giggity]

It sucks. It sucks all the air out of the bag.

Unfortunately, if the seal isn't perfect, it doesn't know when to stop sucking, and you can't manually tell it to seal. There are also other times (especially found this true with bone-in lamb chops) where it doesn't suck enough. It would be perfect if you could tell it manually to seal the bag at a certain point in time.

BIG AL : Awesome! Remember to push the lid down until it clicks! Push both side buttons to release!

This thing is AWESOME! Great value for the $. No need to spend more as this gets the job done right with any type of film/bags! Highly recommend!

Chris Faulkner : Its a good little sealer

Its a good little sealer, can't go wrong at $20. Its fast and much easier to use than the traditional FoodSaver. The one thing is that the vacuum is very strong. Which is not a problem if you are sealing dry things or meat covered with a little oil but if there is too much liquid in the bag its going to make a mess.

Neo507 : Young savagw

Muy buen producto young savage

Igor Lyakhovetskiy : awesome product!

awesome product!!! .....Does exactly what description claims. Delivered on time as promised and for the price this sealer went above and beyond my expectations. I've only used it about 5 times so far but everything seems strong & really feels like a high quality product the cutter,sealer and vacuum works perfect. The roll of seal ready bags is an awesome freebie!! great idea by the company..(the free 15ft of sealer bags is why I decided to go with this one) lol I know I'm kinda cheap and in hindsight probably wasnt a good idea could've wound up with a 30$ roll of bags that cost 5$ but very happy that I went with this sealer.

Kindle Customer : Vary disappointed. Have no idea how to operate it

This item did not come with instructions. Vary disappointed. Have no idea how to operate it. I don't even want to give a star.

Amazon Customer : Where's my keys???

Be careful what you leave lay around! My wife is addicted to this thing. It will save us a fortune. Bags are readily available and most reasonable on Amazon.

Small Senior Paws Retirement Village : Four Stars

It works and it is affordable.

Gius : Not so good quality

Doesn’t take all the air out

Donald W. May : Great Product

Works as described.

Luke Morgan : they back up there products,,any probs just email them!!

#2 not so good sucks but no seal!!I have a butt load of bags and no sealer,,,,,,Im not that lucky!! OPATE,,Thru trial and error,,I just got my third sealer...Works like a charm,,,Good part on Chefman for the best customer service,,,They did stellar service amd personal care to get one that worked,,,And it works great,,,,3RD time lucky...Thank you!!! I want to try a air fryer....Id told thats tha only way to go...Thanks Chefman!!!

Beverly Brewer : A basic product but hard to lock down to vacuum.

Amazon Customer : Seals bags easily. Did not vacuum deal anything no matter what ...

Seals bags easily. Did not vacuum deal anything no matter what we tried. Trouble shooting in the directions said to replace the seal. I am returning this.

NLM : Love it, why did we buy an impulse sealer

Love it, why did we buy an impulse sealer, this one cut our time in half and seals much cleaner, recommend that any one looking for a way to seal product spend your money on this item it will not disappoint you !

Amazon Customer : Cheap built, Pay for what you get.

Sorta does what its supposed to do. Not very great suction power. Would not purchase again.

Amy K. : Good value.

Works great. Quieter and faster than my more expensive vac sealer. Bought as a back up for when I am doing large amounts of sealing.

Sharron Hemingway : One Star

poor quality....sent back...

Crystal Thompson : Kitchen gadgets

This is something that everyone should have.. great product great price and easy to use.. works beautifully

Joshua Wilson : I was only able to meal prep one weeks worth ...

I was only able to meal prep one weeks worth of food before it stopped working. It will no longer turn on.

Amazon Customer : One Star

Doesn’t seal properly at all still a lot of air in the bags

Flav Gh. : Nice, compact vacuum.

Good vacuum for small packages.I like it because is compact and works well for what i need it too.

lingley : not great

worked great at first then stopped sealing and rubber casing came undone. want customer service to contact me

Amazon Customer : Five Stars

Working much better than my previous foodsaver.

Ol Blu Too : Sometimes works. Most times, no.

Received a replacement. Has been working as advertised. Up to 3.5 stars. Thanks.
Yeah, I bought it. Yeah, I regret it. Biggest regret is fishing it out of the trash for a second try. Same result. Seals at its whim. Recommend something with more quality. No, I don't want a Chefman any product. But thanks for asking.

sergio moreno : Does the job ????????.

It’s a good vacuum

Peter Guertin : Five Stars

Works better than the more expensive crap you'll find on here while looking better and costing less.

Susan B. : works for me

good product. instructions a bit lacking.

Tim L. Sheppard : Five Stars

This a great, inexpensive sealer. It more than meets our sealing needs.

Shana Johnson : I like that the lid locks into place and you don't ...

Works perfectly. I use it almost daily. I like that the lid locks into place and you don't have to hold it down while it's vacuuming and sealing like some other brands.

Cynthia : ... tutorial on how to use it and was very satisfied the results I received when using it

Watched the tutorial on how to use it and was very satisfied the results I received when using it.

JD : Easy to use, small and compact footprint

Bonnie Hilburn : Very pleased with it

Just received and used. Very pleased with it. Vacuum seals easily and I like the cutter on the sealer. Excellent for the price.

Sharron Hemingway : One Star

poor quality....sent back...

Michael Francis Perry : Five Stars

Nice product easy to use

Amy K. : Good value.

Works great. Quieter and faster than my more expensive vac sealer. Bought as a back up for when I am doing large amounts of sealing.

Amazon Customer : Where's my keys???

Be careful what you leave lay around! My wife is addicted to this thing. It will save us a fortune. Bags are readily available and most reasonable on Amazon.

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Chefman RJ45-Black Vacuum sealer review and price compare 2025

Product overview

product features

Product Description

VACUUM SEALING IS EASY

Step 1: Cut the bag

Step 2: Seal the bag

Step 3: Fill the bag

Step 4: Vacuum seal!

product description

product details

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Questions about Chefman RJ45-Black Vacuum sealer

Will this use any brand of bags?,or is it just excluse to its own bags,,Thanks

Can this item be returned if we are not satiafied

Should the cutter have blades? Maybe mine is missing. I couldn't start the cut on my bags.

Does it have the ability to connect to vacuum tube for jars?

Is it 220v

is the driptray removable for cleaning

Where is this item made?

The cutter doesn't work. After i sealed one end of the bag, i cant open the machine. Can't find help anywhere. Completely useless.

Do you need to buy a pot? Or does it come with it?

will iy seal bags that are open???frozen vegs and such???can i resaen open bags?

will this seal frozen foods ok?

Can this bags be placed in water to boil its contents

Is it automatic or do I have to press and hold to seal?

Bought a different brand of bags - now it still vacuums but will not "auto-switch" to seal as it previously did. Help?

How wide bags this machine can seal if the machine is 15" can I seal a 12" bag? Thanks, Rudy.

How much sucking power does it have? How much air does it remove?

Does it seal wet food

What is the voltage?

How many watts?

does this have the capacity to hold a 50' roll or would I have to buy 25' rolls?

Why vacuum seal not working?

Does it come with bags?

What is the maximum size of vacuum bag/roll that this machine can do?

Is it 110v and 220 v ?

what is the widest bag i can use?

Is it 220 v ?

Can you use ziplock bags for sealing or does it have to be a special roll of plastic?

What brand of sealing bags is recommended for this vacuum sealer? Food Saver brand bags seal inconsistently.

This machine will seal a 11" bag? how about a 12"? Thanks, Rudy.

Where can i buy replacement bags?

can I make custom bags?

what is the biggest width that can be sealed ?

Been using this machine for a couple months & now the machine doesn't vacuum all the air out of the bags. Any suggestions to remedy the problem?

Is this wall/door mountable?

Are you able to seal chip bags or other bags to keep food fresh?

Does this use a “heat seal”? Can it be used with FoodSaver “heat seal” bags or just the regular seal bags?

This machine will seal a 11" bag? how about a 12"? Thanks, Rudy.

is it partial to using one brand or type of bags?Or will it use any brand..If so what bag works best?

I purchased this sealer and am happy with it but having trouble using the cutter on the back. Is there a simple trick to start the cutting?

Can you attach hose

How long do you have to wait between uses?

When doing sous vide, juices from meat pull toward vacuum. This doesn't have dry/wet option. How prevent juices from damaging seal & machine?

Can this seal Mylar bag?

Can you reseal chip bags

Product reviews of Chefman RJ45-Black Vacuum sealer