The VS-12 is the edge sealer for hunters and bulk freezing: about 80 kPa of suction in Healthy Recipes 101's test, plus gentle, pulse and moist modes. It's the loudest they tested, bulky, and covered for just one year.
Key specs
| Nesco VS-12 | |
|---|---|
| Price | $149.99 list |
| Type | Countertop (edge) |
| Seal bar or bags | 11.8" |
| Liquids | Moist mode; not for liquids |
| Pump | Double pump, 130 W |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Notable | Gentle and pulse modes, cutter and roll storage |
Features
A 130-watt double pump, dry and moist modes, gentle and pulse controls, double seal, a countdown display, a built-in cutter and roll storage. Seal width is 11.8 in.
Test results
Healthy Recipes 101 measured about 80 kPa, the strongest of the 18 models they tested, and about 83 dB. It took three runs to reach a sous vide-ready seal, and the drip tray isn't removable.
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.
Price and warranty
$149.99 list per Nesco. One-year warranty.
This review is based on Nesco'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 Nesco VS-12 better than FoodSaver?
It has stronger suction and more modes; FoodSaver's FM2100 has a far longer warranty. See the comparison.
