Black+Decker Premium BD8173

Only the bottom gasket of the vacuum chamber is removable for cleaning. Catch basin must be cleaned in place. Has area for storage of rolls of plastic (included), used to create custom sized bags. Latches when top is pressed firmly. Includes built in cutter. Control buttons are sealed but operate capacitively, so they are very sensitive to touch. Has a cord storage area in the body of the sealer. Has manual pulsing mode to choose the level of vacuum - helpful for moist or delicate items.

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What goes into the Overall Score?

Dry food sealing

/ 5

Moist food sealing

/ 5

Noise

/ 5

Speed

/ 5

Ease of use

/ 5

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The Black+Decker Premium BD8173 is part of the Vacuum Sealers test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Vacuum Sealers models like the Premium BD8173 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Dry food sealing: How well a model seals a bag containing a boneless, skinless chicken breast with no marinade.

Moist food sealing: How well a model seals a bag containing food with extra liquids, such as marinated meats.

Noise: The loudness of the vacuum pump measured with a sound meter.

Features & Specs

Features

Cord storage

Yes

Roll storage

Yes

Bag cutter

Yes

Accessory port

Hose not included

Pulse

Yes

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Black+Decker Premium BD8173

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