FoodSaver 5860 vs FoodSaver V4840

Should you buy FoodSaver 5860 or FoodSaver V4840, find out which vacuum sealer is best for you with our detailed comparison. They are both capable of sealing moist food, have an automatic bag detection, an accessory port for sealing containers, removable drip tray, built-in roll storage, and a built-in bag cutter. Additionally, they both can accommodate a max bag width of 11 inches and come with a 5-year limited warranty.

Key Differences:

  • The FoodSaver 5860 is heavier, weighing 13.2 lbs, compared to the FoodSaver V4840, which weighs 10 lbs.
  • The dimensions of the FoodSaver 5860 are 6.25 x 19 x 8 in, whereas the dimensions of the FoodSaver V4840 are 20 x 12 x 11 in.
  • The FoodSaver V4840 includes a built-in cord wrap, a feature not present in the FoodSaver 5860.

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FoodSaver 5860 vs FoodSaver V4840 Specs Comparison

Brand FoodSaver FoodSaver
Model 5860 V4840
Type Suction Vacuum Sealer Suction Vacuum Sealer
Suitable For Dry/Moist Dry/Moist
Marinate Function
Cooldown Time Between Seals 20 sec 20 sec
Can Seal Moist Food
Automatic Moisture Detection
Double-Seal
Vacuum Package Liquids
Automatic Bag Detection
Accessory Port for Sealing Containers
Removable Drip Tray
Built-in roll storage
Built-in bag cutter
Max Bag Width 11 in. 11 in.
Chamber Dimensions N/A N/A
Maintenance-free
Built-in Cord Wrap
Accessories Included
  • 11″ x 10′ Vacuum seal roll
  • 1 x 8″ x 10′ Vacuum seal roll
  • 3 x Quart-size vacuum seal bags
  • 2 x Gallon-size vacuum seal bags
  • 3 x Quart-size vacuum zipper bags
  • 2 x Gallon-size vacuum zipper bags
  • 2.25 Qt Square Marinator
  • Built-In retractable handheld sealer
  • 11″x10′ vacuum seal roll
  • 3 x 1-quart vacuum seal bags
  • 2 x 1-gallon vacuum seal bags
  • 3 x 1-quart vacuum zipper bags
  • 2 x 1-gallon zipper bags
  • Retractable Handheld sealer
Weight 13.2 lbs. 10 lbs.
Dimensions (L x W x H) 6.25 x 19 x 8 in. 20 x 12 x 11 in.
Warranty 5-year limited 5-year limited
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Side by side images of FoodSaver 5860 and FoodSaver V4840 vacuum sealers.

Side by side images of FoodSaver 5860 and FoodSaver V4840 vacuum sealers.