Edge sealers pull air out through the bag mouth, which drags liquid toward the pump. To seal soup, stock or marinade without freezing it first, you need a chamber sealer.
- Best overallAnova Precision Chamber Vacuum Sealer$374 list
- Best valueAvid Armor USV20$349 list
- Best edge sealer for liquidsFoodSaver Elite All-in-One Liquid+About $232
No. 1Best overall
Anova Precision Chamber Vacuum Sealer
- 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
Liquids stay put because the chamber and bag lose air together. Its infuse and compress programs make quick work of marinades and pickles.
What we like
- Seals soups cleanly
- 2-year warranty
What to know
- $374 list
No. 2Best value
Avid Armor USV20
- Price
- $349 list
- Type
- Chamber
- Seal bar or bags
- 11.5"
- Liquids
- Yes
- Chamber size
- 12.25 × 8.5 × 3 in
- Pump
- Dry pump, no oil
Avid Armor's USV20 also has a marinate cycle and an accessory port for jars. List price is $349.
What we like
- Marinate cycle
- Jar port
What to know
- 1-year warranty
No. 3Best edge sealer for liquids
FoodSaver Elite All-in-One Liquid+
- Price
- About $232
- Type
- Countertop (edge)
- Seal bar or bags
- 11 in rolls
- Liquids
- Liquid setting
- Pump
- Automatic
- Warranty
- Varies by retailer
FoodSaver's Elite All-in-One Liquid+ has a liquid setting. Prepared States still advises freezing runny foods first.
What we like
- Liquid setting
- Pull-out handheld
What to know
- Bulky
- Warranty varies
The freeze-first method
With any edge sealer: pour the liquid into a bag, freeze it flat and upright, then seal the frozen bag. Full steps in how to vacuum seal liquids.
