The USV32's deep 8-liter chamber is the reason to buy it: whole roasts, thick steaks and big batches fit easily. Taste of Home found it fast and gentle on crackers, but loud. At 26.4 lb it's a permanent fixture.
Key specs
| Avid Armor USV32 | |
|---|---|
| Price | About $529 |
| Type | Chamber |
| Seal bar or bags | 11.5" |
| Liquids | Yes |
| Chamber size | 11.5 × 12 × 3.5 in (8 L) |
| Pump | Oil-free pump |
| Warranty | 1 year |
Chamber
11.5 × 12 × 3.5 in (8 liters), with an 11.5 in seal bar, double seal and a removable filler plate. The machine is 15.5 × 14 × 9.5 in and weighs 26.4 lb.
Test results
In Taste of Home's test it sealed chicken breasts in 31 seconds, saltines in 15 seconds without cracking using the gentle pulse, and avocado halves that stayed bright green for two days. It measured 78 dBA, among the loudest they tested, partly from a fan that runs continuously.
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.
Taste of Home notes it works with mylar bags up to 7 mils thick.
Price and warranty
Taste of Home listed it at $599 and Prepared States at $529. One-year warranty; Prepared States lists an oil-free pump.
This review is based on Avid Armor'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
Is the USV32 worth it over the USV20?
Only if you need the deeper chamber. See USV20 vs USV32.
