food saver vs ziploc vacuum sealer

[Kaptain Kadian]

I have been looking at getting a foodsaver 4400 from sams for $150 but today I found a ziploc v151 vacuum sealer at Walmart for $66. Has anyone used the ziploc one before? I am new to these, and don't know if there is enough difference to justify the $90. The ziploc one has an accessory port as well. Thanks.

 

[Ol'Joe]

Don't know about the ziploc brand, I've used foodsaver vac for at least 14yrs with only one replacement,

 

[slow-smoker]

Don't know about the ziploc brand, I've used foodsaver vac for at least 14yrs with only one replacement,

What he said. :thumb:

 

[IamMadMan]

Check on-line reviews, sometimes these can be helpful in making a decision.

 

[SteveKing]

I have this. It has no bells and whistles and it has gotten the job done for me for the past 6 months, no problem. I use it a few times a week. Right now it is priced on the high side though, I bought it at $35 and would certainly buy it again. See graph below to show you how much the price has been swinging up and down recently.

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[Kaptain Kadian]

I have this. It has no bells and whistles and it has gotten the job done for me for the past 6 months, no problem. I use it a few times a week. Right now it is priced on the high side though, I bought it at $35 and would certainly buy it again. See graph below to show you how much the price has been swinging up and down recently.

Amazon.com: Seal-a-Meal FSSMSL0160-000 Vacuum Sealer: Kitchen & Dining

Does it have an accessories port?

 

[SteveKing]

Does it have an accessories port?

It does not. That would be either a bell or a whistle.

 

[Sausage Warrior]

You might want to make sure it works with UMAi bags if you're into that. Not all do.
http://http://www.drybagsteak.com/videos-dry-age-steak-at-home.php

 

[HookedOnQ]

I just bought a vacmaster pro 110 a 50 ft roll of 11inch bags and a 50 ft roll of 8 inch bags for right at $110 shipped to my door from webstaurantstore.com. I have used it a couple of times and i am very pleased with it so far and the bags also seem to be of good quality.

I was gonna get a foodsaver but after some research and reviews i pulled the trigger on the vacmaster

 

[nucornhusker]

I bought a Ziplock one before I really knew if I would use a vacuum sealer much. I still have it and it works fine. I'm sure the Food Saver is better and that's what I will get (or something nicer) when this dies, but it's been a good sealer for light use.