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There is something bizarrely exciting about doing a big food shop, the sensation of having cupboards, the fridge, and the freezing all brimming with food inspiring us to become more creative. Just days later, we have to start throwing things out because they have gone off.

If this sounds familiar, you might be inclined to purchase one of the FoodSaver vacuum sealers. These machines automatically provide an airtight seal on food, increasing preservation times. Today, we will look at the FoodSaver 5380 vs 5480, highlighting their features and their pros and cons.

Let’s begin by looking at how the FoodSaver 5380 and the FoodSaver 5480 are similar.

Quick Glance

Name	Foodsaver FM5380 2-in-1 Vacuum Sealing System	Foodsaver, Black/Silver FM5480 2in1 Food Preservation System, reg
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Size	7.2 x 16.26 x 7.4 inches	7.41 x 16.23 x 7.80 inches
Weight	7.01lbs	10.4lbs
Retractable Handheld Vacuum	Yes	Yes
Types of Food	Meat, fish, cheese, fruit, vegetables, pantry goods, bread, baked goods: fresher for up to 5x longer	Meat, fish, cheese, fruit, vegetables, pantry goods, bread, baked goods: fresher for up to 5x longer
Built-in Roll Storage and Cutter	Yes	Yes
Roll Viewing Window	Yes	Yes
PulseVac	Yes	Yes
What’s Included	11 x 10-inch vacuum seal roll, 6 zipper sealer bags	11 x 10-inch vacuum seal rolls, 5 1qt vacuum seal bags, 6 1qt vacuum zipper bags, 5 1-gallon vacuum zipper bags, a bottle stopper, a lunch container
Price	Check Price on Amazon	Check Price on Amazon

 

The Preservation of Food

With this 2-in1 vacuum sealing system, the FoodSaver 5380 and the FoodSaver 5480 will extend the freshness of food up to 5 times longer than ordinary methods. Meats that would usually survive just 6 months in the freezer will maintain the freshness for up to 3 years. They will both also prevent freezer burn and can be used for food in the fridge and your pantry.

Types of Food

The possibilities are endless being able to preserve meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, dairy products, soups, stews, rice, pasta, flour, cakes and cookies. With the moist and dry settings, the FoodSaver 5380 and the FoodSaver 5480 will adjust the seal accordingly.

Handheld Sealer

The FoodSaver 5380 and the FoodSaver 5480 both have a retractable handheld sealer. This makes it easy to seal bags, containers, and other FoodSaver accessories.

Built-In Bag Storage

You can store vacuum sealing rolls inside the FoodSaver 5380 and the FoodSaver 5480. You only need to take out the exact amount you need and use the built-in cutter as the machines seal the cut ready for the next use. This can reduce the amount of roll you use by up to 30%.

Upright Design

In order to increase the countertop space, you have available, the FoodSaver 5380 and the FoodSaver 5480 have a lower seal and cut bar.

PulseVac

If you want to vacuum and seal foods that are likely to break or crumble, you can use the PulseVac feature. The FoodSaver 5380 and the FoodSaver 5480 allow you to control the amount of vacuum so that delicate food doesn’t get crushed.

There are a few differences that will determine which one you buy, let’s turn out attention to those now.

The two automatic vacuum sealers are incredibly similar with just a couple of subtle differences.

FoodSaver 5380

The machine is brushed stainless steel with a plastic viewing window so you can see how much roll is left. The control buttons are black and sit in a black control panel alongside the retractable handheld sealer. It measures 7.2 x 16.26 x 7.4 inches and weighs 7.01 pounds.

FoodSaver 5480

The unit is also brushed stainless steel with a black control panel. The main difference is that the control buttons are stainless steel too which makes them easier to see. It is 7.41 x 16.23 x 7.80 inches which is almost identical. It weighs more at 10.4 pounds.

The Winner Is- The FoodSaver 5480

You will receive a starter kits with both of the vacuum sealers, but what you get is quite different.

FoodSaver 5380

This comes with an 11 x 10-inch vacuum seal roll and 6 zipper sealer bags, although we can’t confirm the size of the bags.

FoodSaver 5480

There is quite a lot more in this kit. There is an 11 x 10-inch vacuum seal rolls, 5 1qt vacuum seal bags, 6 1qt vacuum zipper bags, 5 1-gallon vacuum zipper bags, a bottle stopper and a lunch container.

The Winner Is- The FoodSaver 5480

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Now, just before we offer our final verdict, we will look at some pros and cons of the FoodSaver 5380 and the FoodSaver 5480 to highlight any further differences.