GoKawiilA stale bag of chips or cookies is as good as compost. Spending good money on food only to watch it wilt or go soft is grim, and often those finicky bags don't reseal like they ought to.
While there are vacuum-sealed bags and accompanying air-removal devices, nothing compares to the efficiency and ease of a handheld bag sealer. That is, if they work. These simple gadgets are designed to fuse the open ends of plastic containers with quick heat to prolong food's shelf life and overall quality.
I tested two of the highest-rated models on Amazon to determine which deserves a permanent place in my kitchen. Here's how they stacked up.
The devices
My small cohort of bag sealers, ready for testing. Joey Skladany/CNET
Upon opening each package, I was surprised to see that both models offer additional capabilities beyond sealing. Each uses USB-C for charging (with a cable included).
BBDYOY three-in-one mini bag sealer
$12.99 on Amazon
This cheaper bag sealer came to temperature almost immediately. Joey Skladany/CNET
Special Features: Compact size, bag slicer, magnet
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