Review - Inkbird InkVS02 Vacuum Sealer
The Inkbird Vacuum sealer was sent to me for testing, and already owning a sealer from another brand, I knew what to expect, and wanted to see what if anything sets this apart, as the price online was slightly more expensive.
First Impressions
The differences started to show before I'd even plugged it in. Included in the packaging were the unit itself, an attachment for external containers, some bags, and a roll for making custom sized bags. There was also a sheet of labels so you can date and label everything, because we all know what it's like finding something in the freezer and not being able to identify it without thawing.
It even came with a replacement heat strip and sealing gasket. This for me was a first, as normally once these fail in a vacuum sealer, the repair is more costly than replacing the device, so I already see the value for the extra money spent.
Operation
Instructions are included but hardly necessary. Line up the bag and click the top of the machine shut. Then press the button that corrseponds to what you are sealing. The machine immediately whirs to life and a few seconds later all of the air is removed and the bag is sealed. For testing, I sealed wet food, and I noticed that significantly less liquid was drawn into the machine than with my other sealer. This of course means less cleaning afterwards.
Conclusion
Vacuum sealers aren't particularly complicated or versatile machines, so I wondered whether there would be differentaion between the Inkbird one and the one I already had. For me, the extra parts included and the reduced cleaning make it stand apart from generics and worth the extra money. Obviously I cannot test longevity quickly, but I hope to come back and update this review in future to complete the full picture of ownership.
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