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MegaWise Vacuum Sealer VS6621 vs Bonsenkitchen Vacuum Sealer Side-by-Side Comparison

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MegaWise Vacuum Sealer VS6621

$35.99 from Amazon

Bonsenkitchen Vacuum Sealer

MegaWise Vacuum Sealer VS6621 vs Bonsenkitchen Vacuum Sealer

Overall Verdict

Despite its compact size, the MegaWise VS6621 did showcase some pretty great sealing performance, outperforming the BonsenKitchen in every test segment. The design, being fairly well-built with extra features like a built-in cutter, makes it an attractive choice for users seeking a value-filled purchase.

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Pros & Cons

  • Affordable
  • Decent build quality comes included with a built-in bag cutter
  • Excellent ease of use
  • Numerous safety signs and stickers
  • 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
  • Lackluster vacuum-packing performance
  • Loud motor noise (84.4 dBA)
  • Mediocre performance across the board
  • Cheap-looking and flimsy build
  • The lid is problematic to use and requires a lot of force to shut

Key Specs

Suction strength
35-36 kPA (Dry) / 47-49 kPA (Moist)
31-35 kPA (Dry) / 11-10 kPA (Moist)
Working time
14s (Dry)/49-50s (Moist)
6s (Dry)/47-49s (Moist)
Dimensions
L 15.5 x W 4.1 x H 2.1 inches
L 15.2 x W 5.7 x H 3 inches
Weight
2.3 lbs (1.0 kg)
2.6 lbs (1.2 kg)
Warranty
1-year
1 year

Where to Buy

Price at publication
$46.36
$30.49

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Analysis and Test Results

Performance

Overall Performance Scoring
5.0
3.3

Dry Food Test

4.8
4.8
The Megawise VS6621 vacuum sealer during the first dry food test. After 14 seconds, the sealer hit a peak vacuum strength of 36 kPA.
The Megawise VS6621 vacuum sealer during the first dry food test. After 14 seconds, the sealer hit a peak vacuum strength of 36 kPA.
The Megawise VS6621 vacuum sealer in the second dry food test. Similar to the first test, the sealer finished a working cycle in 14 seconds with a peak vacuum of 33 kPA.
The BonsenKitchen VS2100 sealer during its first dry food test session, where we used it to vacuum-pack a bag of black rice grains. It achieved a peak suction of 30 kPA in a 6-second working cycle.
The BonsenKitchen VS2100 sealer during its first dry food test session, where we used it to vacuum-pack a bag of black rice grains. It achieved a peak suction of 30 kPA in a 6-second working cycle.
The BonsenKitchen VS2100 in the second dry food test session. This time around, it achieved a slightly higher peak suction at 34 kPA, but also a longer working cycle of 6 seconds.
Suction Mode
N/A
N/A
Food Mode
Dry
Dry
Suction Strength
36 kPA (1) - 35 kPA (2)
31 kPA (1) - 35 kPA (2)
Cycle Time
14s (1) - 14s (2)
6s (1) - 6s (2)

Moist Food Test

5.4
1.2
The Megawise VS6621 vacuum sealer in the first moist food test. The sealer took a lot longer than in the dry test, taking 50 seconds to finish a working cycle with a peak vacuum strength of 49 kPA.
The Megawise VS6621 vacuum sealer in the first moist food test. The sealer took a lot longer than in the dry test, taking 50 seconds to finish a working cycle with a peak vacuum strength of 49 kPA.
The Megawise VS6621 vacuum sealer in the first moist food test. The sealer took a lot longer than in the dry test, taking 50 seconds to finish a working cycle with a peak vacuum strength of 49 kPA.
The second moist food test for the Megawise VS6621 played out in a near-identical fashion, with a working cycle of 49 seconds and a peak vacuum strength of 47 kPA.
In the first moist food test with fresh mango slices, the BonsenKitchen VS2100 vacuum sealer only reached a peak suction of 11 kPA in a 49-second working cycle.
In the first moist food test with fresh mango slices, the BonsenKitchen VS2100 vacuum sealer only reached a peak suction of 11 kPA in a 49-second working cycle.
The second moist food test didn’t play out any better with the BonsenKitchen VS2100. Our vacuum gauge recorded a peak suction of just 10 kPA during a 49-second working cycle.
Suction Mode
N/A
N/A
Food Mode
Moist
Moist
Suction Strength
49 kPA (1) - 47 kPA (2)
11 kPA (1) - 10 kPA (2)
Cycle Time
50s (1) - 49s (2)
49s(1) - 47s (2)

Design

Overall Design Scoring
8.0
6.3

In the Box

The Megawise VS6621 and all the accompanying accessories, including the air hose, complementary plastic bags, instruction manual and warranty card.
The content of the GERYON E2900-MS shipping box, which comes in a simple cardboard box. There’s a roll and a few sheets of pre-cut plastic bags, air hose and adapter, and documentations.

Dimensions

The Megawise VS6621 is considered a compact vacuum sealer, measuring 15.5 inches in length, 4.1 inches in width, and is 2.1 inches tall.
The dimensions of the BonsenKitchen VS2100 vacuum sealer. Its length is marked as 15.2 inches, width is 5.7 inches, and height is 3.0 inches.
Weight
2.3 lbs (1.0 kg)
2.6 lbs (1.2 kg)
Length
15.5" (39.4 cm)
15.2" (38.6 cm)
Width
4.1" (10.4 cm)
5.7" (14.5 cm)
Height
2.1" (5.3 cm)
3.0" (7.6 cm)

Build Quality

8.0
7.0
The Megawise VS6621 is an extremely compact vacuum sealer that has garnered glowing reviews from customers as of late.
The BonsenKitchen VS2100 is fairly well-built, but it’s still obvious even at a distance that the sealer is a budget model.
The BonsenKitchen VS2100 is fairly well-built, but it’s still obvious even at a distance that the sealer is a budget model.
The sealer has a slightly flimsy feel to it due to being made almost entirely from plastic.

Control Panel

9.0
9.0
Close-up on the control panel of the Megawise VS6621 vacuum sealer.
Close-up on the control panel of the Megawise VS6621 vacuum sealer.
The sixth “Vac” button on the interior of the Megawise VS6621 vacuum sealer.
The control panel features five buttons, each with clear visual icons and indicator lights placed on top of them for more intuitive using experience.
Button Type
Physical
Physical
Number of Buttons
6
5
Number of Modes
2
2

Lid

9.0
5.0
The latch locks on the Megawise VS6621 clicks in place fairly smoothly, but requires a bit of force. This can make it challenging for using the sealer one-handed.
The lid is solidly-built, but difficult to close with one hand.
Lid Lock
Latch lock

Extra Features

4.0
0.0
The bag cutter on top of the Megawise VS6621’s lid also has a handy ruler for you to precisely measure the length of bag you want to cut.
Bag Cutter
Yes
No
Bag Holder
No
No
Bag Hooks
No
No
Removable Drip Tray
No
No

Usability

Overall Usability Scoring
8.5
6.8

Ease of Use

8.5
6.0
The Megawise VS6621 requires a lot of downward force to click close. As such, it can be difficult to use the sealer one-handed.
The lid of the vacuum sealer is tricky to use one-handed. The user has to apply even force on both sides of the lid for it to click close properly.
The lid of the vacuum sealer is tricky to use one-handed. The user has to apply even force on both sides of the lid for it to click close properly.
The BonsenKitchen VS2100 comes with small, raised “brackets” in the vacuum channel to keep the bag straight, but they don’t function as well as bag hooks.

Safety & Noise

7.0
10
The Megawise VS6621 vacuum sealer is one of the loudest models we’ve tested, hitting a peak of 87.5 dBA during a dry food test, according to our noise level meter.
The Megawise VS6621 vacuum sealer is one of the loudest models we’ve tested, hitting a peak of 87.5 dBA during a dry food test, according to our noise level meter.
The BonsenKitchen VS2100 during a dry food test. Our noise level meter to the side recorded a peak loudness of 76.1 dBA. You can also see the safety sticker plastered on the front of the unit.
The BonsenKitchen VS2100 during a dry food test. Our noise level meter to the side recorded a peak loudness of 76.1 dBA. You can also see the safety sticker plastered on the front of the unit.
Inside of the sealer is another sticker that details all of the steps you need to know to run the sealer correctly and safely.
Maximum Noise Level
87.5 dBA
76.1 dBA

Indicator Lights and Chime

10
7.0
There are six different indicator lights on the Megawise VS6621, plus a progress bar. All the lights are bright and can be seen even under harsh lighting conditions.
There are corresponding indicator lights for each button on the control panel. The lights are bright and can be easily seen under harsh studio lighting.
Number of Indicators
6
5
Progress Bar
Yes
No
Chime
No
No