The Anova Precision Vacuum Sealer is for occasional sealing: sous vide now and then, leftovers, a few freezer bags. It's tiny, cheap and has a two-year warranty, but it has less suction than the Pro and no accessory port.
Key specs
| Anova Slim | |
|---|---|
| Price | $89 list |
| Type | Countertop (edge) |
| Seal bar or bags | Up to 11.8 in |
| Liquids | No |
| Pump | -0.5 bar (maker figure) |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Notable | 2.3 lb, stores in a drawer |
Size
2.3 lb and slim enough for a drawer.
Suction
Anova rates it at -0.5 bar with a 4 L/min extraction rate, lower than the Pro.
Price and warranty
$89 list on Anova's site; Prepared States found it for $74.99. Two-year warranty.
Bags
Edge sealers need textured (embossed) bags or rolls so air can escape. Avid Armor's 8 × 12 in embossed bags are $16.99 for 100, about 17 cents each; brand-name bags often cost more. See chamber bags vs embossed bags.
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
Anova Slim or Pro?
The Pro, unless space is the deciding factor. See the comparison.
