Potane Vacuum Sealer Machine, 85kPa Pro Vacuum Food Sealer, 8-in-1 Easy Presets, 4 Food Modes, Dry&Moist&Soft&Delicate with Starter Kit, Compact Design(Silver)… review and price compare 2025

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KEEP FOOD FRESHER & SAVE MONEY: The POTANE VS2690 vacuum sealers use enhanced heating wires and brushless motor. While other barginbrands use small heating wires and cheaper motor, That's why we ensure a 2-year no-hassle return guarantee and 5-year warranty, save your money by choosing a trustworthy machine.
8-In-1 EASY PRESETS&SMART CONTROL SYSTEM: 4 operation modes and four vacuum sealing modes. It can precisely FEEL and vacuum according to the type of foods.
SLOPING TOP DESIGN: The sloping top design prevents the juice from being drawn out while vacuuming foods like meat. It also ensures the vacuum sealer bags to be fully used.
ETL TESTED & CERTIFIED: The POTANE vacuum sealer is ETL certified by Nationally Recognized Test Laboratories (NRTLs) for compliance with applicable product safety standards, SAFETY IS OUR NUMBER 1 PRIORITY.

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Questions about Potane Vacuum Sealer Machine, 85kPa Pro Vacuum Food Sealer, 8-in-1 Easy Presets, 4 Food Modes, Dry&Moist&Soft&Delicate with Starter Kit, Compact Design(Silver)…

where is it made?

Answer: This machine is made in one of our Chinese cooperator factories(we also cooperate with some factories in Philippines), where our rival brands like FoodSaver are also set up here.

Answer: It is made in China.

how long does the food stay fresh?

Answer: I have an ancient Food Saver machine. I also have a chest freezer I keep at minus 10-15 degrees F. (measured with a thermometer). About 12 years ago, I lost a vac-packed strip steak in the bottom of the freezer. When I found the steak, I thawed and sautéed it. Perfectly fresh. Of course, YMMV depending on type of freezer and temperature at which you keep it.

Answer: I have had frozen beef that lasted over 1 year. My mushrooms in a sealed canister will extend the life by about another 7 to 10 days in the fridge.

Answer: beef will last over 5 years, pork will last over 3 years and chicken will last over 1 year in the freezer.

Does the Starter Kit come with bags?

Answer: It it comes with 2 rolls of bag material that you can cut to the size bag you need. I hope this was helpful.

Answer: Yes there are some bags that come with the package.

How much hamburger meat can you seal at one. time ?

Answer: I have done 10 pounds at once. I portioned them into one-pound balls, placed in vacuum bag, vacuum sealed them and then flattened them before freezing. I had to wait a minute or so between each bag but got all 10 done. Have not done more than that so far, thou8gh.

Answer: I don't think there is reasonable limit. What works for me is to separate into portion size and freeze.

Answer: That really depends on the size of the bag you are using. And whether you are cooking the hamburger first. You can stuff the bags pretty full. Just leave space at the top for the sealing.

Answer: The bags are cut to the size needed for the portion you would be vacuum sealing. I would seal one pound sizes but it would be up to you.

Answer: You can easily fit in 4 quarter-pound patties in the small seal bags.

Answer: It depends on the bag size.

Answer: Depends on how big you make your bag!

Answer: That depends on the size of the bag you are using.

Where can I get the accessories for canning?

Answer: You can get them from thier website or here on Amazon.

How many lieters per minute will it vacuum?

Answer: I purchased this at the request from my wife. She says it great.

My new potane sealer makes a hooting noise when i press down on the sides to lock them. does this signal trouble ahead? thank you.

Does this work on things that are dry and finely ground? Such as ground coffee, flour, etc? Would it still only pull the air out?

Answer: It can work on powder such as flour and ground coffee, please leave 3-5 inches of bag material and also use a folded paper towel between food and top of the bag.

Answer: I am not sure. With a product like flower or coffee, it might be pulled out with the vacuum. I would suggest using a vacuum seal canister for something like that. This would save you on bag material as you can seal the container, open it when you need to access the contents and then reseal it. These containers are great because you can reseal an endless amount of times. Hope this helps you some.

Which vacuum sealer are the best

Answer: This one works good

Can this seal 15" wide rolls? I need something wider than 11 inches.

Answer: No it can only seal bags no more wider than 12 inches.

Answer: No. You should contact the seller they may have a bigger one.

What is the vacuum pressure?

Answer: Good

Funciona con 240 Volts?

Answer: The rated voltage is 120V and cannot be used under 240V voltage.

Answer: Hola, Esta es sólo para 110 volts .

Answer: No, solo es 110, al conectarlo a un 240v quemaras ciertas resistencias. te recomiendo que no lo hagas.

has anybody used this for fresh veggies such as zucchini?

Are there extra bags with this machine? and, when done vacuuming, does it slice the bag? is there a slicer embedded in machine? or need scissors? thx

Answer: The cutter come with the machine is not a built-in one. But it is very easy and safe to use. Surrounding the blade is a circle of ABS material which is BPA free.

Answer: Yes, it comes with bags. No, it doesn't slice the bag. No, there is not a slicer embedded in the machine. If you have never had a food sealer you may like this, but I have always had FoodSaver and this one seemed inferior.

Answer: I do not remember if it came with bags because we added bags to our order. You will need to cut your own bags. This is like most other vacuum sealing machines. You cut the bag and seal one end, then vacuum seal the other end with your food.

Answer: No extra bags. But, there is an offer for bags if you leave a review of the product. There is a separate hand-held slicer they give you or you could use scissors, but there is not built-in slicer.

How long does it take to get this machine

Does this come with an accessory hose?

Answer: Yes. Mine came with the accessory hose which fits inside the machine.

Answer: It is supposed to come with one. Mine didn’t come in my package though.

Answer: If it is not in your package, please contact us and we will send you one immediately for free.

Answer: No it doesn't.

Hola Yo quiero recibir este producto antes del 18 de noviembre, es posible ?

Answer: Yes, of course, you can choose "expedited shipping" when you order this product, it will arrive the next day after your purchase. Normally our product will be delivered within 2-3 days.

Are the bags that are included with this product bpa free or sous vide safe?

Answer: No it’s not

Where is my $30.00 amazon gift card?? i jumped through all the hoops! thank you potane.

Answer: Any questions please contact the customer support. Thanks!

Answer: Well, that changes things. This seller buys 5-star reviews?

Answer: I received mine. Did you do all the steps in the instructions and send them the email confirmation with proof of the review?

Answer: This changes things for me too. I am staying away!

Will the included hose fit Food Saver accessories?

Answer: I don't know, I gave up on Food Saver brand many years ago.

Answer: Yes

Where can I find vacuum seal canisters that work with this sealer? Amazon doesn't seem to carry their brand canisters.

Answer: Amazon sells canisters comparable with POTANE vacuum Sealer Machines. There are the POTANE Vacuum Storage Canister & Lunch Box which are are sold here on Amazon. Those are small and are good for small items. I used them for marinating small steaks and chicken filets. I have also purchased and used the Magic Vac 2.5 liter container that works with Potane. Potane has a common hose connector compatible with many different brands of vacuum containers. I also have purchased wine stoppers that worked fine with POTANE also.

Answer: https://www.amazon.com/POTANE-Vacuum-Storage-Canister-Lunch/dp/B08NFPVZQ8/ref=asc_df_B08NFPVZQ8/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=475771454365&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2381889194896372686&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9005554&hvtargid=pla-1167918798174&psc=1

Will it work on 220 volt?

Answer: I use it at 110 Volts. It doesn't have a converter to 220 Volts, so I can suppose that will not work at 220V.

Where do I get replacement bags

Answer: On Amazon go to: POTANE 6 Pack 11"x20'(3Rolls) and 8"x20' (3Rolls)Thickened Vacuum Sealer Bags ， Smell-Proof, Puncture Prevention, Heavy duty for POTANE,

Answer: https://www.amazon.com/POTANE-Smell-Proof-Puncture-Prevention-Commercial/dp/B08BRPYGKX/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=potane+vacuum+sealer+bags&qid=1620747689&sr=8-4

Answer: Replacement bags you can order or go to youtube for the best and most economical ways to get bags you will be impressed and enlighten

Answer: I ordered the Potane 6 pack on Amazon.

Answer: Amazon

Does this have automatic bag detection?

Answer: No it does not

Answer: No, doesn't have.

Answer: No

how do you write a review for this product i got as a gift?

Answer: Go to website or get in touch with Amazon I just love mibes

Will this vacuum and seal mason jar lids?

Answer: Because most mason jars have no holes in the lid, so it cannot be sealed and vacuumed. If you need to store food in an airtight jar, I suggest you use Potane’s Canister, it can be vacuumed and sealed.

Answer: You can, yes. Theres a seperate attachment you can buy for that. I havent seen one made by this brand but its compatible with the food saver "jar style" attachment that fits with this hose.

Answer: It does have an additional air tube to use for lids or whatever else.

Answer: No it won’t. Unless there is some type of adapter available?

Which option do i need to choose for storing homemade jerky beef meat? Regular seal and vacumme or moist option?

Answer: that depends if you are letting it marinate to dehydrate it in moist. if it is already done in vacuum and normal sealing.

Will any brand vacuum bag work with this sealer?

Answer: Yes, any brand vacuum sealer bags can work with this sealer.

Answer: I have only used the ones that came with it. Good timing however, I was just going to open the bags that I bought from Amazon and haven used. I also have not opened the bags that were sent to me from Potane. Today I'm making soup and decided to put it into bags instead of Tupperware container as the bags take up less space, and my garage freezer is getting full. Ask me again next week and I will definitely know the answer. If all else fails, send your question to Potane Customer Service. They have been outstanding with their help.

Answer: Yes as long as they are vacuum sealer bags.

Answer: I have used several brand name bags and have had no problems whatsoever.

Can this be used with the rolls or is it bags only?

Answer: You can use bags or rolls. I prefer rolls, I can make them to the sizes I need. I reuse the bags later for smaller packages of vac pack needs.

Answer: This machine can be used with vacuum seal bags rolls and precut bags. Bags rolls need to be cut before using.

Answer: Rolls work great. Cut length, seal one end, put items in, vacuum seal. Just one extra step with using the rolls, but you have no waste.

Answer: Rolls and bags. Bags come in different sizes; need to be able to hold contents easily so you can vacuum and seal properly

Answer: Rolls work fine you just need to cut twice. First to seal the bottom and then cut to size you need, insert the item and then seal again. I think that is why folks purchase the bags. The machine comes with a couple rolls of to use. BTW this machine works really well. Wife is sealing Xmas cookies to ship across the country.

Answer: Yes, you can use both. The discussion on the Amazon listing says you can use both and shows the option of buying both with the initial purchase of the sealer itself

How does it compare to the function of a food saver brand machine?

Answer: I bought this one because my foodsaver v850 failed after six uses... Very happy with the Potane brand.

Answer: That’s what I had and for me it’s better . Has a stronger seal and the vac-pac seems to be better. Nice design to and far cheaper hope that helps !

Answer: I am not sure but I can tell you this works and seals wonderfully. Easy to use as well. I recommend it!

I need that the divice will arrive at 18 November, Its possible?

Answer: Yes, of course, you can choose "expedited shipping" when you order this product, it will arrive the next day after your purchase. Normally our product will be delivered within 2-3 days.

Este modelo sirve para bolsas lisas? o solo bolsas standar de labrado?

Answer: No tengo idea. Yo las uso con las bolsas que trae el equipo

Does the machine come with a bag cutter

Answer: No, it does not. Instructions suggest using scissors or cutters, then seal one end, place items in bag and seal other end.

Answer: Yes. The boxes of bag refills i have opened also had bag cutters enclosed.

Answer: Yes but it is not a built cutter. A hand held cutter

Answer: No it doesn't.

Answer: No

Answer: Yes it does

A red light comes on during vacuum and seal process is this normal? Also its very loud during the vacuum process is that normal?

Answer: Yes the red light will be on when you press the vac&seal button and it operates. By the way the sound may be a little loud for newbies but it's normal comparing with other vacuum sealer machines.

Answer: The red light comes on when the bag is being sealed. The vacuum noise is normal.

Answer: Red light is normal, but mine is not that loud.

Saw the video the first person posted. is it normal for the machine to be so loud? newbie here. want to preserve fresh hot peppers and meats. thx

Answer: The ones ive messed with that actually do a good job make some noise. Ive used 2 that were whisper quite, but they were junk that barely vacuumed enough to be effective for "preserving" and died rather quickly.

Answer: It will be loud all the times for this type of machine. Putting food in the storage bag and sealed is all the same except wet food should be dried by paper before sealing.

Answer: Yes, this is our second food sealer, and both are loud when sealing. First one was Food Saver brand.

Answer: Mine is not loud and works great.

how wide a bag

Answer: It comes with 5 each of an 8” and 11” wide bags.

Answer: It’s wonderfull I buy before 3 and return it, but this my dream. I’ll recommend to my freinds

Will this do 1 pint vacuum seal zip lock bags?

Answer: Dear customer, the vacuum sealer can work with vacuum seal zip lock bags. You can use the hose to finish it. Please see related videos on YOUTUBE or ask the seller of zip lock bags.

Answer: For just sealing yes but the fumes from bags like that (which literally melt not just heat seal) probably arent very good to be filling your house with for health reasons not just the awful stench and they kinda melt and ruin the heating element. Also they dont hold up well for vacuuming AND sealing.

Answer: I haven't used my sealer yet but I assume it will let you use pint bags because when I ordered the bags for this sealer it came in pint, quart & gallon size bags.

Is there a hose with wine corks to seal wine bottles? Are sealable cansters available?

Answer: No.

Can you use individual bags or only works with rolls??

Answer: Individual bags wirk

Does this start sealing as soon as the lid is closed, or do you need to press a button?

Answer: Mine started as soon as the top was securely in place. When closing the top you should hear a "click" indicating it is closed then it should start.

Answer: You have to press the button, one button is for sealing and the other is to vacuum seal

Answer: of course not, must press buttons

Answer: You have to press a button.

how wide of a bag will it seal?

Answer: It will seal an 11" bag perfectly every time.

Answer: It comes with an 8inch roll and 11in roll. The 11 inch looks to me like the widest I would go. You could make it as deep as you wanted.

Has anyone used this for meal prepping?

Answer: Not exactly sure what you mean, but I use to prep my food for storage in freezer and long-term storage of dry foods. If you are looking for a vacuum sealer, you can't beat this machine for reliability.

Answer: Yes all the time. As a professional chef, I use my soups vide machine a lot and I love the cryovac Machine by Potane. Due to the COVID 19 issue I bought, cryovac and froze over 100 lbs of beef, chicken and pork. A definite buy ‘

Answer: Vacumes and seals very good. You have to use Potane bags or it won't work.

Does this have a removable drip tray?

Answer: Not removable,All together in one piece!

Answer: No it’s built in but easy to clean

Does your vacuum sealer come with a jar sealer?

Answer: It does come with the hose that you would attach to a jar for vacuum sealing.

Answer: There is a hose that is housed inside the lid for use with canisters that have port holes to evacuate and create a vacuum air out. The canisters are sold separately.

During 5 years warranty period, if vacuum stopping working and send back to fix it, buyer or seller, who pay shipping cost?

Do you honor the warranty for international customers?

Answer: Evidently they don't honor warranty

Will it seal mylar?

Answer: The machine can seal snack bags and some other plastic bags but cannot vacuum them.

Answer: The machine can seal snack bags and some other plastic bags but can not vacuum them.

Does this have automatic bag sealer?

Answer: Yes, this unit vacuums and automatically seals the bag. There is also an option to manually seal if you prefer.

Answer: No

Can you use a variety of bag widths with this machine or only one size?

Answer: The sealing width of our machine is 12.2 inches, and most bags on the market are 6'', 8'' or 11'' inches wide. So this machine is useful with any bag widths you can find on the market.

Answer: This machine is available for any bag you can find on the market. The sealing width of our machine is 12.2 inches, and most bags on the market is 6'', 8'' or 11'' inches wide. So all of them work.

Answer: The Potane food saver is just under 12" wide where the bags are inserted. The bags sent to me from Potane are 8" wide as are the ones I purchased from Amazon. At this point I have only used the 8" bags. I have all sorts of items that have been stored in the freezer and 8" has suited me well. I would imagine bags over 12" wide will not fit. So far, I have enjoyed using mine and feel it was a great purchase for me.

Answer: Yes, you can use a variety of bag sizes, as long as the width of the bag fits within the vacuum opening. As long as the bag mouth fits in, you can seal it. We also bought the bag material so we can make longer bags and seal them on both ends for real flexibility.

Answer: I can use different size bags.

Answer: Yes I had extra bags leftover from a previous sealer

Answer: Yes, 11 inch and smaller. I use 11 inch, 8 inch and the split 11 inch which becomes about 5 1/2 inch.

I see 8 inch size bags by potane. Is this machine able to process 11 inch bags from other brands?

Answer: Yes, I bought this compact unit because I can use my existing supply of 11 inch bags and rolls.

Product reviews of Potane Vacuum Sealer Machine, 85kPa Pro Vacuum Food Sealer, 8-in-1 Easy Presets, 4 Food Modes, Dry&Moist&Soft&Delicate with Starter Kit, Compact Design(Silver)…

KC : Potane Sealer - Great product, BETTER company

Bought this specifically because I wanted a sealer with the accessory hose. Reached out to see if it was defective - they were incredibly helpful (via Facebook chat AND email), made little videos to explain how to use it, they were A-MAZING. I wish I could buy my next car from them. lol... Seriously, love the sealer, have used it half a dozen times in the last week alone, LOVE IT, and I'll actually use it way more than my last one because it's so much less clunky / fiddly.

LCLTx : Works well & compact

I am very happy at how well the little machine works. It took a few times to get used to the few differences from the other brand I had been using, but after I got accustomed to them, I am pleased and impressed with the Potane. I like the fact it also has a 5 year warranty, and it is compact and not heavy & bulkyfor me to move it around.

Lynda : Great Product

Bought this to freeze 1/4 of a cow. Checked reviews on several and found that the Potane had the best ratings. Went through all the functions and settled on the Potane. It arrived quickly. I was eager to try it out in order to protect the beef. First, the instruction booklet is tiny. I used a magnifying glass on some parts but found that it is really user friendly. It only took me about an hour to process all the food. All the bags sealed correctly and I am really happy that I bought this one.

Ophicleide : Better than the old Food Saver it replaced

The controls are nice and the feature to change from dry to wet is excellent. Seems to seal with more vacuum than the Food Saver it replaced. The draw down on the suction occurs quicker. Sealing is very good as well. I liked the compact form as I have limited cabinet space to store kitchen tools. So far it looks like it will go the distance.

Chasity Culton : Worth every penny!!

After 2 failed attempts with another brand I purchased this one & love it!! Totally worth the money!! You won’t be disappointed!

Amy S : Stopped working after 7 months light use

Title says it all. It has stopped vacuuming after 7 months of light use. I haven't used it heavily or mistreated it yet it has stopped vacuuming.

Ronald Harkless : Worked great on thin pizza with soft mode.

I would send a picture because I took some but don't know how to put them on here. All I can say is it didn't smash my pizza and it was a thin crust. It kept everything in tact such as the toppings and should be great when I take it for lunch. My old food saver model didn't do this so I am very happy so far. Ron .

crystal : Saving and Sealing Like A Pro

I have owned several food vacuums over the years. I received this one and immediately put it to work. I read the contained instructions, which are well written and easy to understand. I sealed some fresh berries, asparagus, fresh herbs from my garden. I had several containers of bulk meet from the supermarket and took them out of freezer and Individually wrapped each one. As empty nesters our suppers are small, and being able to freeze and refrigerate vacuum sealed items is not only efficient, it also helps us save $ and stops us from wasting food.

Sandy : Solid machine

I would have given this item 5 stars if it had a built in cutter. I was spoiled with a previous machine. POTANE’s machine is very simple to use and does a quick job of sealing. I appreciate that they attempted to have a compartment for the cord, but is not the easiest to utilize. I have yet to seal anything with moisture so I cannot attest to the mild incline the machine has. All in all a good product.

ITO : It works but only about $80 bucks worth.

It is very easy to use, pulls a vacuum (not a great one), and seals really well. The problem is the seal part stays hot for a few minutes and if you want to seal a second item it heats the bag enough that you cant pull a vacuum on it.

If you are sealing multiple items it becomes a slow process because you have to wait each time for it to cool off.

D. Librizzi : Very Pleased

We bought this unit to replace an older one made by a well known company for vacuum sealers. The old one had slowly lost suction power and we wanted a new one to use with a sous vide cooker. This unit has been great with good power and a setting to tone it down a bit for items that are more easily crushed. It takes a bit more pressure to close this unit than I expected but that's not an issue - just something to be aware of as a new owner. I was hesitant to push down too much at first because I didn't know if I was doing it right and didn't want to break it. It's fine - that's how it needs to be closed. Also, I would have liked an integral bag cutter, but using scissors is not a deal breaker. Overall, after about 12-15 uses so far, we are very happy with this one. Suction has been great with no air trapped in the bag to float the food up in the sous vide chamber. It's been a great addition to our kitchen and with the sous vide cooker, we are really enjoying this easy and tasty way to prepare so many foods.

Beth Peterson : Excellent product but...

It's a great product but for me, it's extremely hard to close/lock. I'm 5'2" and work out with weights but I have to get on a stool and put all my weight and muscle into closing this food saver. I've thought it was closed and locked only to find out that there was no seal, so I had to try again. Thus the stool and all my weight behind it. That's why the 4 stars rather than 5. I'm glad I have one but hate that it takes so much effort to close and lock.

Katie Billiot : Love It. Perfect for Sous Vide

I love this machine. The options are nice.... soft, moist, dry, etc etc. This was easy to use. I had to use the manual to learn to push corners down hard to hear the click when it's closed. It took more pressure than I expected. I ecommend to double seal both ends of the bag..... had many fail with my vacuum sealer. I will use this for dry goods when kayaking.
I also love the lightweight and small footprint of this item but it seems sturdy. 5 year Ltd warrant registration was simple.

John S. Cocoa FL. : A great item for long term food storage

I waited until I could write an honest review on this product. So far, it's sealed up nearly half a cow and half a pig. I already used up the bag rolls that came with the machine and I'm now using a bag made by another manufacturer. The machine itself works great. It vacuums the bags right down to nothing. I have sealed up complete meals, that all you have to do is put them in a stock pot of boiling water for about 15+ minutes and you have a perfect meal, just like fresh made. Great for a single person that wants to make meals in advance.
I just had a 22 cu. ft. freezer delivered and I'm going to fill it using this machine. That should be a lot more than the average family would use this machine for. It works well, is easy to simply wipe clean and takes up little storage room.

Seriously : Still Works Great after 7 months

I had a food sealer eons ago, but after seeing what my SIL and then going through Quarantine, I wanted my meats and such not to get freezer burn. So after lots of research, reading great reviews and the price was right. I decided to buy this machine. It is simple to use, have unlimited uses and have yet to disappoint me. While it has 4 features programmed, I think my favorite thing about this sealer is the hand controlled Vacuum and Sealer I like best. I can freeze the fragilest items, or even my sauce (I use the hand Vacuum and sealer, so I can control it so the sauce doesn't get sucked out.). I even use it on Cake slices. I have probably used it about 40 times in the last 7 months and it still works good as new.

William J. Rappe : Fantastic company, Great product.

I initially had a small problem with the unit when it arrived. I was able to contact customer service and they went above and beyond my expectations for a resolution. Fast friendly customer service. The vacuum works great, easy to use, and (to me) FAR better than the FoodSaver brand. My only complaint is that they don't have a person you can talk to in customer service, but they are very good about responding to me eMails. (I believe a Facebook account is required to do an on-line type chat, but I dont subscribe). Overall I'd recommend purchasing this machine to anyone!

Annette : Works

So I just got my vacuum sealer tried it fight away with some dry nuts. It brought bags so I was able to try it. It sealed those nuts tight and the bag didn’t puncture. So I call it good. Also it brings an accessory tube for use with the canister (not included). It’s taped into a slot so don’t worry about the masking tape holding the tube in place. However this company will gift you the canister if you review their product.

Kevin O. : Decent features, function, price & warranty.

After going through a Food Saver every 2-3 years I decided to go to a different brand and/or spend more for a higher end unit. I read tons of reviews and came away feeling that spending more does not always equal better performance or greater longevity. Never even heard of Potane before I started researching vacuum sealers and took a chance on the Potane VS2690 because of the moderate price point and the 5 year warranty. Have to admit that so far I'm liking this little machine alot. The 4 vacuum presets work as advertised but probably the feature I like and use the most is the manual vacuum mode, because my previous sealers would fairly often not evacuate enough air before sealing, I now have total control of when the bag is sealed. I have no idea of the life span of this unit yet but the 5 year warranty gives me peace of mind.

A. Metz : Best vacuum sealer I've tried yet

Over time I've tried Black & Decker and Kenmore vacuum sealers without much success. After reading the good reviews for the Potane I thought I'd give vacuum sealers one more try - I'm glad I did!
This is the first sealer that has really worked for me. I think some of the credit goes to the Potane brand bags, they have "texture" which I suspect helps the machine draw out the air around the food.
Now when we buy bulk meats or other food my wife and I can break it down into reasonable quantities to store or freeze as needed. I think this'll save us a good deal of money and reduce spoilage. Very happy with this purchase.

Lynda : Great Product

Tim : Very Easy to Use

I purchased the POTANE Vacuum Sealer Machine and used it to pack and seal fish filets and steaks. I read the instructions over and over thinking that it sounded too easy. But when I finally started to use it, I realized that it was, easy. I have never used one of these types of machines before. This machine was easy to wipe clean after I used it, too. I recommend this machine, for the price, all the functions it has and ease of use. I have since purchased, and used, some marinate containers that work with the Potane Vacuum sealer and found that amazing, too. I use it all the time. This machine is well made.

Renwick T. : GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE

The machine does not work unless you press on cover and then it still does not work as good as a Food saver that is fully auto. I bought because of the compact size and supposed more suction power. I was wrong wife out buying a new food saver machine now.
Revision to the review the company contacted me about the issue and gave me a complete refund even though it was past the AMAZON return date and I had thrown the unit away. I will definitely buy from them next time I need a machine A+ at taking care of the customer. Can" increase to 5 star because it didn't work but service definitely is. Thanks Olivia (POTANE)

Z : Easy pizy vacuum squeezy

New to the vacuum seal game, but know quality when I see it. The first day it arrived I had it out of the box, and working hard within minutes. The machine directions and buttons are all straight forward and simple. I recommend reading the tips and tricks prior to using. When doing chicken breast or some juicy meat I rolled a paper towel and placed it at the end of the bag. When it sealed it helped soak up those juices, and keep them from being pulled into the machine. It comes with 2 rolls of plastic to utilize, which was awesome. I meal prepped over 50 pounds of meat day way, did not even make a dent in the provided bags. Overall I have nothing negative to say about this machine, but I have not utilized all the settings yet. Would recommend to anyone looking for a good vacuum sealer, be it novice or professional sealer persons!

Andy Wheatcroft : Excellent Vacuum Sealer

We had been using a FoodSaver Vac 360 but the bags didn't always hold their seal. I suspect the issue is with the making of bags from a roll - it was not easy to create the seal in one end before putting food in and sealing them up.

The Potane sealer on the other hand has a separate button for making the first seal which allowed the seal to be further away from the edge of the bag. Also, if you are really concerned about the seal, you can always add a second seal but I doubt that it is necessary.

Definitely recommend this product.

Cls107 : So far so good

I've had this for a few weeks now and wanted to wait before I have a review. I use this server times a week and it seems like it's a pretty solid product. I have used it to seal wet, dry, and soft ingredients and it works fairly consistently.

I would say the only vacuum sealing issues I have had thus far have been because the bag was too wet on the inside or outside. Fair enough. Or because I did not leave enough slack between the food and where it will be sealed. I would say 1 inch to 1 1/2 is good. Anymore than that and it might not work as well. Too close and it won't vacuum seal.

I do really like that there are different settings for dry, soft, wet, and delicate foods. It does make a big difference in sealing. The suction power seems to be adequate for all of these settings.

My biggest complaint is that there is no bag cuter built into the machine. I use scissors and have slightly wonky shaped bags every time. I know that's a minor annoyance, but it would have been so easy to include that! But obviously that does not effect the performance of the machine.

Anonymous : Purchased for freezing garden produce this summer.

This Potane Vacuum Sealer Machine was a wise purchase. It arrived in perfect condition with some roller bags included in the purchase. I bought it looking ahead to freezing produce from my garden this summer. I've been using it to freeze leftover meals and baked goods. It is working very well. I am pleased with the purchase and user manual. I highly recommend this product.

windycity : Works Exceedingly Well, Saving Me Money

I never have bought a vacuum sealer before, but bought this one based on reviews. Super glad I did. I'm not a directions guy, but they made it so easy a second grader could do this. I just bought a chest freezer, and you really need something like this to take full advantage. These past two weeks I have sealed split chicken breasts, t-bone steaks, pork chops and even snow crab legs. Everything vacuumed and sealed perfectly. The Potane bags are very strong and can withstand various sharper bones. They provide a roll of large size bags and a roll of smaller bags, so you are all set to do some sealing right out of the gate (I still have about half the bags left after all that sealing). Very pleased with this purchase, and it's helping me save a ton of money by sealing up all the 'on sale' meats every week at the grocery store.

Architect Dave : Great Sealer for Home Use

My latest vacuum sealer died and did not want to fork over the money for a replacement. Read some reviews and got this one. Easy to use. It is ight and easy to store. Does the job for vacuum sealing basics. I have done chicken breasts, ground meat and a few other items for the freezer. Works well for sous vide preparations as well. I would recommend getting this if you are looking to get a good quality vacuum sealer at a lower price than the traditional ones by the other major company. Just do not treat it like a work horse in regards to sealing item after item after item. Works very well for about a dozen or so sealing cycles before having to let it cool down for a bit.

golfishunts : So far so good...

Very pleased so far. Haven't run into any issues. The lid is very tight and requires some force to get it to latch but other than that it works well. I've used it for steaks, burgers, and chicken so far. Food stored great without any freezer burn. It's nice to pull out a frozen burger and throw it on the grille. You'd never know it had been frozen first.

Firebird-Angel : The 8 Vacuum Options Make This One of the Best.

My neighbor highly recommended this item... and I can understand why ... it’s 8 options make the vacuum sealer more versatile, than the ones with just “moist” and “dry”, it’s so simple to operate I bagged up my first 4 items with no problems! And what space savers they are in the freezer. I’m only cooking/buying for myself and waste and throw away so much food ( it goes bad before I can eat it. So I started putting it in regular freezer bags in the freezer but that’s still a waste with freezer burn and ice crystals all inside the packages). This appears to be the answer to such waste. And it really was a bargain at the price for all the options. The size of the item is convenient for my small kitchen as it fits right into a corner cabinet out of the way when not using it. The bag cutter was not in my box but scissors do the job. I owe my neighbor a big “Thank You” for steering me to this vacuum sealer!

D. Librizzi : Very Pleased

Josh : Does not seal through moisture

If you plan to use this for only dry items it may work great for you. I live in Florida and use a vacuum sealer regularly for freezing fresh seafood. Anyone that has ever vacuum sealed fish/meat knows that liquid tends to get sucked out the bag into a catch tray and may result in the heat seal needing to be done a second time. This machine wouldn’t seal after the third attempt through the moisture and I had to wait roughly 10 seconds between each attempt or it wouldn’t allow a seal. For me its useless.

Amy S : Stopped working after 7 months light use

Title says it all. It has stopped vacuuming after 7 months of light use. I haven't used it heavily or mistreated it yet it has stopped vacuuming.

Dr. J : This works!

This was the third sealer I bought. I sent the first two back. I ordered two in the $50 range but they didn't work at all, so I went up a level (One was the Mueller and another some off brand). This one does a beautiful job. This is exactly what I wanted. The only thing to be aware of is that you have to push down harder than you would think to get the think to click closed.

Joseph Ferraro : Works Great .Please read the instructions first.

This POTANE Vacuum Sealer replaced my original FoodSaver brand purchased 20 years ago. With the multitude of vacuum sealers on the market. I needed to take some time and research brands and reviews. Going thru the reviews was a painful process. Trying to get real reviews, and flagging bogus ones. I decided on this POTANE Vacuum Sealer.
First off my original FoodSaver had 2 modes. Push and hold the start button until the Foodsaver stopped. Or using the large mouth jar seal adapter with the same press and hold button. The options on the POTANE Vacuum Sealer are great. I can choose to just seal a bag, just vacuum or select auto mode. The just seal option is what I like a lot. With my old FoodSaver could not use the last 10 feet of the rolls of bags. The only way I could use the whole roll was to seal the begging of the bag, then unroll it. Seal the other end and roll it back up. Now I can customize sealing strength to suit my needs. PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU PRESS BOTH CORNERS DOWN UNTIL THEY CLICK. if you do not the sealer will not work properly. BUT DO NOT STORE THE SEALER WITH THE SAID CORNERS LOCKED. this will deform the seal for the heating element. This machine is great. but I can't emphasize enough. "PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS" Most of the negative reviews were due to people not following instructions.

C. Graf : Great instruction booklet

Finally, instructions which seem to take older people into account. The pages are bright and clear with large print, making it easy for me, elderly and handicapped, to read and understand. Both the instructions and the product itself are well designed, simple to follow--user-friendly. It came well-packed and none of it was intimidating. I was able to try it out in no time, and I'm pleased with the results. It seems to me that the company aims to please, and that is a nice change from the usual. My old Food Saver broke, but I like the Potane better.

Nicety1 : Great versatile vacuum sealer

I like this machine because I typically cook for one -- me. Thus, I have to separate and "proportionalize" especially the meats that I buy in order to only unthaw what's needed. I especially liked the fact that it came with bags. The pictures should illustrate the two different sizes (5 of each) that came with it. I took one of the smaller bags and used the black "cutter" to cut the bag in half -- for a good sized chicken breast. I then sealed one end of the "cutoff" to make another bag to seal another breast. I'm gonna love this one. Quality seems good and the company offers a 5 year warranty. This will make a great gift!

ROY : A Very Good Buy. A Quality Vacuum Sealer at a Reasonable Price.

This is a fantastic buy. Just returned a different brand because it sucked the moisture out of cooked and refrigerated pork tenderloin then incompletely sealed. This Potane machine did a great job on warm, very moist meatloaf. Sucked a little bit of juice toward, but not past the seal. Seal was complete and tight. I was so impressed, I had to try some other things. I vacuum sealed a fairly ripe, peeled banana without crushing it at all. Then, I tried a peanut butter sandwich and had pretty much the same result. The Moist, Soft and Delicate functions make this unit very versatile. This appears to be a well build machine that does a really good job at a very reasonable price. I would purchase again as a gift without hesitation. I highly recommend it.

Lynda : Great Product

Annette : Works

Dustin L Poole Jr : SUPER SUPER DISAPPOINTED

I was super excited for this product, as an avid fisherman that seals a ton of fish, I was mislead by all of the positive reviews. This product left a ton of air in my seals, no matter what method I tried. I re-read the manual thinking I was doing something wrong, unfortunately it was the product itself that lacked. WOULD NOT PURCHASE OR RECOMMEND TO ANYONE.

Beth Peterson : Excellent product but...

dmislov46 : Excellent Vacuum Sealer

I really like this product. I buy proteins in bulk then freeze in portions. I’ve spent hours quadruple wrapping and labeling food over the years. Since I bought the Potane Vacuum Sealer all of that has ended, the vacuum and sealing process is so simple. I like the the fact that there is an automatic vacuum/sealing setting and separate sealing and vacuuming settings. You can regulate how much vacuum you want with the single setting and it stops when you let off the button. My photo of the shredded cheese was too compacted with the auto setting so I resealed it with the manual setting and it came out perfect. Two rolls of bags come with it, I purchased their combo pack as well. It has a detailed User Manual which is very helpful. I’m very happy with this purchase and wish I bought one a long time ago.

G.R.M. : This machine sucks. In the best way!

This is a nice machine. It’s a little hard on the wrists to push the sides down to lock it. I’m hoping it will loosen up a little with use.

I went in a sealing spree when it arrived earlier today. Hmmm you haven’t seen my cat have you? Lol

It requires less empty space at the top of the bag in order to seal, than my previous machine, so I can tell it will save some money in that way too.

D. Librizzi : Very Pleased

Jana Ward : Doesn’t work

This product sealed one time and that was it. Have been unable to get ahold of customer service or anyone for help. Total waste of money. Don’t waste your time or money. I am thoroughly disappointed.

Donna L. : Great gadget

I got this little treasure a couple of days ago and don't know how I lived without it. It doesn't take up a lot of space and does the job it's supposed to. Vacuum sealing meat keeps it from getting freezer burn and makes it compact so you can fit more in the freezer. Opened frozen veggies can just be sealed! Chips, cookies and snacks can be resealed for freshness and you don't take up extra space with clumsy clips. Lot's of great features in one little gadget!!

Elsie : Happy I Bought It!

After much researching & looking at reviews on Amazon, I decided on this Potane Vacuum Sealer. I have to say, I am quite impressed with it. Sometimes we seemed convinced to buy a name brand product, but after looking at mixed reviews on many of them, this one had a lot of good reviews. After buying another brand earlier this year & it arrived damaged, I decided it was time to invest in a better one. The price was still reasonable. I looked at the weight & it was a couple more lbs than my previous one. It comes with a 5 year warranty. It has preset modes for dry, moist, gentle & delicate. It gives a good seal & it vacuumed the air out of the bag real well. It has a brushless motor. It seems to be a well made sealer & it’s easy to use. It came with two rolls of sealer bags & an extra rubber gasket. During this pandemic, I am trying to limit my trips to the grocery store, so this is a nice appliance to have to go along with a new freezer that I invested in. If you’re shopping for one, you might want to take a serious look at this one. I’m glad I did.

JanMarie : Powerful Vacuum with Reliable Seals

I couldn't be more satisfied! This sealer has fabulous vacuum power. Not once has it failed to seal a bag with the first attempt, and no vacuum-sealed bags have lost their vacuum nor been wasted. The machine is well-designed, as the electric cord stores under the bottom and the hose attachment stores inside the top. This vacuum sealer is simple to use and has been reliable without fail on dry and frozen foods. This vacuum sealer is a very good value for the money and backed by a five-year warranty. I would not hesitate to recommend it to others.

Tim : Very Easy to Use

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