Weston Pro-2100

Great unit - built like a tank - works great! Very simple to use - turn it on - insert the bag - press one button - seconds later you're done! It is very big and heavy - make sure you are prepared for that! Made in Taiwan, not China - hopefully that will make a difference in reliability - I'll update this review if that is not the case. It is worth nearly 3X the price of Foodsaver? I think it is, assuming it holds up over time. However, I'm the kind of person that likes commercial or nearly commercial gear. I have a contempt for the cheap, Micky Mouse, consumer products that lack integrity, performance or durability. I'd rather wait, and fork out the dough once, and have a quality item that is a pleasure to use, rather than buy the same crappy appliance two or three times, and suffer with junk that under-performs. Bottom line: If you need the real-deal vacuum sealer, and you have the space to store this kind of unit - get it - you won't regret it!

I’m so happy with this purchase! Quality built machine, easy to use, easy to clean, strong vacuum and wide seal every single time! Pressure strip stops bag from pulling away from hot sealer bar for an even seal, from side to side! I can’t say enough about how pleased I am with this vacuum sealer!

This is quite a step up from the old Food Saver I have. It vacuums much quicker and stronger. The seal band is twice the width of the FS strip too. The Food Saver vacuum hose works with it, so you can use it to seal jars if you purchase the FS jar sealer attachment. You can also seal bags, such as chips, pretzels, etc. without vacuuming and crushing the contents. Just hit start, then manual seal. One thing that really sets the Weston apart from the FS is, when the heat strip kicks in, the vacuum pump continues to pull. This keeps the bags from re-inflating while the sealer strip does it's job. That was always a problem with my FS, the vacuum would leak out slightly before the seal was complete. Edit: July 17, 2018. I've been using it now for over 3 years and it's still going strong. Had to replace the bottom heat tape strip once about 2 years ago, but the replacement has out lasted the original. This thing is a joy to use compared to the old Food Saver.

I chose this vacuum sealer over the foodsaver based solely upon reviews, since I'm new to vacuum sealing and know very little about either product. When it arrived it was broken in a place I feel it should never break, on the left side, when I lifted the "door" it had come unattached from the unit itself.. the plastic broke. Also it was heavy and very un impressive. Even though I bought this new, the sensor strip that senses the bag, was already coming unglued from the unit. Basically I returned the product based on the fact that it was broken and I feared it would break very easily and boy am I happy I did. Instead I got the top of the line foodsaver, saving $100 and when it came it was like a whole different experience. It was very sleek and sophisticated looking. It has an automatic bag cutter and opener installed in it as well as a bunch of other fun features the Weston doesn't have, like the hose to remove air from Tupperware, free special Tupperware to use with it, and a hidden spot to put the cord when not in use. It's cute enough to leave on my kitchen counter and it not be an eyesore. I'm not sure why this Weston got such great reviews, I'm not sure if its a scam, but save yourself the time and walk away....quickly....to a foodsaver, you won't regret it. Oh and also all the directions to this product were in French...no English translation!

My husband has burned through a few very expensive sealers while sealing his fish. This is so sturdy and effective compared to other sealers that were just $100 less. Quality~

So far loving this machine. We went through several of the small generic sealers over the years and finally decided to spend a little extra and get something nice. This is perfect. Very well built, easy to use and heavy duty. The thing is quite large so you'll need a good size table or lots of counter space if you have a lot of sealing to do. I think these machines are all overpriced for what they do which is why I only gave it 4 stars.

I live in Alaska and I’m tuff on a vacuum sealer, believe me! When a guy is sealing 40-50 sockeye salmon at one time that’s a workout not only for my Weston but for me as well. I haul it to remote rivers and hunting sites , I haul my Westin wherever I go and never fails to perform perfectly.

Very quiet compared to the one I had before. Vacuums great. It has a nice wide seal. I've used it a couple times so far and love it

This machine is costly but quite a step up from the department store vacuum sealers. It's simple and straight forward without gimmicky extras. It does one thing and does it well. The suction is great and this machine should last a lifetime.

We were lucky to get one of the last white, powder-coated models of the Weston Vacuum Sealers – cheaper, and easier to keep finger prints off than the much more expensive stainless steel models. The Weston sealer worked far better than the two Food Saver vacuum sealers we had previously. A real workhorse, the vacuum pump motors, with cooling fan, did not overheat, sucking and sealing without needing a long cooling off period between bags. We tried the sealer with both Weston bags and bags from our old Food Saver. Weston vacuum sealer was able to handle both kinds of bags without missing a beat. From other reviews stating the Food Saver bags didn't seal well, we just did a second, manual seal at each end…and that should solve the problem. We also bought a spare foam sealing gasket kit. One of our Food Savers, a very top-end model, would still be usable if the company hadn't discontinued making their gasket kits for it. We're not taking any chances with our Weston. In conclusion, our Weston vacuum sealer is definitely worth the higher price. It's built like a tank (and weighs almost as much), and should provide us with at least a decade of reliable service.

This is way more expensive than it should be. It is a good machine but should have a seal only function. That said, it is quick and seems solidly built.