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FoodSaver is one of the top brands for food preservation systems. Its vacuum sealing machines provide airtight seals that can increase the freezer life of food for up to 5 times longer than ordinary storage methods. The company also does an excellent job of providing a range of vacuum sealers to suit everyone.

This is certainly true for the FoodSaver 2800 vs 4800. The FoodSaver 2800 is like the Tarzan, designed with a sportsman in mind, whereas the FoodSaver 4800 is closer to Jane, with a little more elegance and class. We are going to compare all of their specifics and decide which one is the better purchase choice.

The FoodSaver 2800 and the FoodSaver 4800 actually only have three things in common, so we will begin here.

Quick Glance

Name	FoodSaver 2800	FoodSaver 4800, 2-in-1 Food Preservation System
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Size	18 x 3 x 11 inches	11 x 20 x 12 inches
Weight	6lbs	8.4lbs
Food Types	Meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, cheese, soup, stew, bread, pantry goods, cakes, chips, muffins, etc.	Meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, cheese, soup, stew, bread, pantry goods, cakes, chips, muffins, etc.
Operation	Manual	Manual
PulseVac	Yes	Yes
Removable Drip Tray	No	Yes
Retractable Handheld Sealer	Yes- extra deep	Yes
What’s Included	2 11 x 10-inch vacuum rolls, 5 vacuum seal bags	11 x 10-inch vacuum seal roll, 3 1qt vacuum seal bags, 2 1-gallon vacuum seal bags, 3 1qt vacuum zipper bags, 2 1-gallon
Warranty	5-year limited warranty	5-year limited warranty
Price	Check Price on Amazon	Check Price on Amazon

 

Built-in Roll Storage

To keep things tidy and easier to use, the FoodSaver 2800 and the FoodSaver 4800 both have storage inside where you can keep your bags. They have a built-in cutter so only need to cut the exact amount you use.

Food Types

Both the FoodSaver 2800 and the FoodSaver 4800 can be used to store meat and fish, fruit and veggies, cheese, pantry goods, bread, soups, stews, and delicate foods like cakes and chips.

Drip Tray

There is a patented drip tray with the FoodSaver 2800 and the FoodSaver 4800. It is removable and can be easily cleaned in the dishwasher. The only difference is that the FoodSaver 2800 has an extra deep tray, so it won’t need to be emptied so often.

Now let’s turn our attention to how these vacuum sealers are different.

There is a big difference in both design and size.

The FoodSaver 2800

The design is quite rugged and all black. It measures 18 x 3 x 11 inches and weighs just 6 pounds. On top of the machine, there is a slide bar cutter and the controls are on the right-hand side.

The FoodSaver 4800

This machine is silver and black. It is 11 x 20 x 12 inches and it weighs a little more at 8.4 pounds. The control buttons are all on the top at the back.

The Winner Is- The FoodSaver 4800

Regardless of which machine you choose, they are still very simple to use.

The FoodSaver 2800

This model is a manual vacuum sealer. There is a bar on the front that will open for the roll to come out, then you slide the top bar to cut the roll. There is one extra-large button to start vacuuming and another to start sealing with an extra-wide sealing strip.

The FoodSaver 4800

For even easier use, this model is automatic, even down to preparing the roll sizes. Once you have selected dry or moist, it will automatically vacuum the right amount of air out and seal the bag.

The Winner Is- The FoodSaver 4800

PulseVac is a system that lets you control the vacuuming rate. It’s ideal for preserving delicate foods as it will stop them from being crushed.

The FoodSaver 2800

You will be able to appreciate the PulseVac feature with this model.

The FoodSaver 4800

Surprisingly, this doesn’t come with PulseVac

The Winner Is- The FoodSaver 2800

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All of the FoodSaver vacuum sealers are compatible with a range of accessories to increase your sealing options.

The FoodSaver 2800

This comes with an accessory hose that you can connect with any of the accessories you want to buy.

The FoodSaver 4800

Here, you have a retractable handheld vacuum sealer. This can be used for sealing zipper bags, canisters, and can be used with the FoodSaver marinator.

The Winner Is- The FoodSaver 4800

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FoodSaver provides a starter kit with these vacuum sealers so you will be able to start preserving food straight away.

The FoodSaver 2800

We know that the FoodSaver comes with two 11 x 10-inch vacuum seal rolls and 5 vacuum seal bags.

The FoodSaver 4800

You will receive an 11-10-inch vacuum seal roll, 3 1qt vacuum seal bags, 2 1-gallon vacuum seal bags, 3 1-qt vacuum zipper bags, and 2 1-gallon zipper bags.

The Winner Is- The FoodSaver 4800

If you are looking for a quality 2-in-1 vacuum sealer, the price really is going to start from around $100 and can go up to about $300.

The FoodSaver 2800

It’s towards the lower end of the price range and excellent value for a FoodSaver vacuum sealer. It comes with a 5-year limited warranty.

The FoodSaver 4800

While it also has a 5-year-limited warranty, it is much more expensive, almost double the price of the FoodSaver 2800.

The Winner Is- The FoodSaver 4800