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Nesco VS-12 Deluxe Vacuum Sealer vs Bonsenkitchen VS3802 Vacuum Sealer

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Nesco VS-12 Deluxe Vacuum Sealer is cheaper at $149.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

Full spec sheet

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Spec Nesco VS-12 Deluxe Vacuum Sealer Bonsenkitchen VS3802 Vacuum Sealer
US price $149.99 MSRP per nesco.com —
BrandNescoBonsenkitchen
Released——
Type external external
Seal width (in) 11.8 in 11.81 in
Modes dry moist Yes Yes
Built in cutter Yes Yes
Bag roll storage Yes Yes
Pulse function Yes —
Accessory port Yes Yes

Sources — Nesco VS-12 Deluxe Vacuum Sealer: nesco.com (verified 2026-09-18). Bonsenkitchen VS3802 Vacuum Sealer: amazon.com (verified 2026-06-19).

What's the difference between the Nesco VS-12 Deluxe Vacuum Sealer and Bonsenkitchen VS3802 Vacuum Sealer?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (1 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Seal width (in): Nesco VS-12 Deluxe Vacuum Sealer 11.8 in vs Bonsenkitchen VS3802 Vacuum Sealer 11.81 in

What reviewers say

Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.

Nesco VS-12 Deluxe Vacuum Sealer

One whitelisted tester, Reviewed (USA Today), hands-on tested the Nesco VS-12 Deluxe (listed as the Nesco American Harvest Deluxe Vacuum Sealer Model VS-12) and praised its multiple suction settings, countdown display, and built-in bag cutter with onboard roll and cord storage, faulting only the manual's thin food-storage and safety guidance. No decibel, suction, or other numeric figures were published, so no measurements are recorded. (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)

Praised: Multiple suction settings (high/low pressure, pulse, marinate); Countdown display shows vacuuming progress; Built-in bag cutter with onboard roll storage.

Flagged: Manual is light on food storage and safety information.

Bonsenkitchen VS3802 Vacuum Sealer

No sourced tester review yet.

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