The Anova Precision Chamber is the chamber sealer we'd buy for a home kitchen: compact, maintenance-free and backed for two years. It seals soups and marinades cleanly. It can't vacuum jars, and at $374 list it's worth waiting for one of Anova's frequent sales.
Key specs
| Anova Chamber | |
|---|---|
| Price | $374 list |
| Type | Chamber |
| Seal bar or bags | 11.8" |
| Liquids | Yes |
| Chamber size | 12 × 8.6 × 3 in |
| Pump | Dry pump, no oil |
| Warranty | 2 years |
Chamber and seal
The chamber measures 12 × 8.6 × 3 in, with an 11.8 in (300 mm) seal bar. The machine itself is about 13.6 × 11.2 × 8.9 in.
Pump and programs
A 70 L/min, 12-volt dry pump that Anova lists as maintenance-free, so no oil changes. Programs cover Infuse/Extract, Compress/Pickle, Dry/Cool, and manual control of vacuum and seal strength.
Bags
Chamber sealers take smooth pouches. Avid Armor sells 250 8 × 10 in pouches for $28.95, about 12 cents each. See chamber bags vs embossed bags.
Price and warranty
$374 list; Anova had it at $279 when we checked on November 10. Two-year warranty, the longest of the chamber sealers we compare.
This review is based on Anova's published specifications, independent test results where available (we name whose test each figure comes from) and owner feedback, compared against the other sealers we track. We'll add hands-on notes as our testing progresses.
Questions
Does the Anova chamber sealer need oil?
No. It uses a dry pump.
Can it vacuum mason jars?
No, it has no accessory port. The Avid Armor USV20 does.
