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CALOTO Vacuum Sealer AP-12X vs Bonsenkitchen Vacuum Sealer Side-by-Side Comparison
Overall Verdict
When comparing the CALOTO AP-12X with the BonsenKitchen Vacuum Sealer, the CALOTO emerges as the better choice due to its superior performance in face of the BonsenKitchen's failure to impress in performance tests — though their suction powers were similar, the CALOTO was able to vacuum-pack far faster than the BonsenKitchen in the moist food test So, it’s a pretty quick pick in this case if you’re hesitating between the two.
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Pros & Cons
- Relatively affordable
- Quiet operation (76.1 dBA)
- Very compact form factor (3.2 inches in width)
- Excellent safety features
- Affordable
- The lid is detachable for easier cleaning
- Control panel is simple and easy to use
- Quiet operation (76.1 dBA max)
- Very bright indicator lights
- Very mediocre performance
- Dim and hard-to-view indicator lights
- The lid is stiff and difficult to lock with one hand
- Warranty details are very vague
- Mediocre performance across the board
- Cheap-looking and flimsy build
- The lid is problematic to use and requires a lot of force to shut
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Analysis and Test Results
Performance
Overall Performance Scoring
4.7
3.3
Dry Food Test
4.9
4.8
Suction Mode
N/A
N/A
Food Mode
Dry - 1
Dry
Suction Strength
40 kPA (1) - 43 kPA (2)
31 kPA (1) - 35 kPA (2)
Cycle Time
23s (1) - 31s (2)
6s (1) - 6s (2)
Moist Food Test
4.5
1.2
Suction Mode
N/A
N/A
Food Mode
Moist - 4
Moist
Suction Strength
18 kPA (1) - 20 kPA (2)
11 kPA (1) - 10 kPA (2)
Cycle Time
33s(1) - 33s (2)
49s(1) - 47s (2)
Design
Overall Design Scoring
6.1
6.3
In the Box
Dimensions
Weight
2.2 lbs (1.0 kg)
2.6 lbs (1.2 kg)
Length
14.9" (37.8 cm)
15.2" (38.6 cm)
Width
3.2" (8.1 cm)
5.7" (14.5 cm)
Height
2.1" (5.3 cm)
3.0" (7.6 cm)
Build Quality
7.0
7.0
Control Panel
5.0
9.0
Button Type
Physical
Physical
Number of Buttons
4
5
Number of Modes
2
2
Lid
8.0
5.0
Lid Lock
Latch lock
Extra Features
0.0
0.0
Bag Cutter
No
No
Bag Holder
No
No
Bag Hooks
No
No
Removable Drip Tray
No
No
Usability
Overall Usability Scoring
7.5
6.8
Ease of Use
8.0
6.0
Safety & Noise
10
10
Maximum Noise Level
74.8 dBA
76.1 dBA
Indicator Lights and Chime
3.0
7.0
Number of Indicators
8
5
Progress Bar
No
No
Chime
No
No