Comparison Profi Cook PC-VK 1134 vs Profi Cook PC-VK 1080

Air pumping speed provided by the vacuum sealer.

The higher the speed, the less time it will take to operate the device. In addition, "faster" models tend to be more powerful and can deliver deeper vacuums. On the other hand, in normal household use, these points are not critical, and when choosing a "home" sealer, you can not pay much attention to the pumping speed — unless you have to regularly pack large volumes of products, or storage time is crucial.

Suction power provided by the vacuum sealer.

This parameter directly characterizes the capabilities of the device to create a vacuum. Suction power is the difference between normal atmospheric pressure (1 bar) and the lowest pressure that this model can create inside the package. For example, a figure of 0.8 bar means that the packer can create a pressure of 1 – 0.8 = 0.2 bar. Accordingly, the higher the number in this point, the more powerful the sealer, the deeper the vacuum it creates.

In general, if the products are packed at home for relatively short storage (or vacuuming is combined with freezing), this indicator can be ignored. But for professional use, high suction power is fundamental.

— Bottle Vacuuming. The device's ability to remove air from bottles. This process helps extend the shelf life of liquids that react with air—specifically, wines and certain types of vegetable oils. Special stoppers with valves are used for bottle vacuuming, and they are usually included with the device, though it's worth verifying this detail separately.

— Double Seal. Sealing packages with a double seam—two parallel seams a few millimeters apart from each other. This method enhances packaging reliability: even if one seam is defective, there's a high probability that the other will remain intact.

— Vacuum Level Adjustment. The ability to choose the level of vacuum for the packaging. This provides additional options to tailor settings for specific situations. For long-term storage, a maximum vacuum is needed, but for delicate products, the vacuum level can be lowered so that the tightly compressed package does not damage them. Note that this implies having several programs, each with its own vacuum level, rather than just the ability to stop the process on command; if this function is absent, automatic vacuuming occurs.

— Roll Container. The presence of a container for packing film rolls in the device's body. This feature allows keeping the packaging material readily at h...and. The container is usually equipped with a mechanism for easy unwinding, and often, though not necessarily, includes a built-in film cutter (see the relevant section).

— Built-in Film Cutter. The presence of a built-in film cutter in the packaging device. The proprietary cutter allows for neatly cutting the required amount of packaging material without resorting to scissors or other additional tools.

— Liquid Collection Container. The presence of a special container in the packaging device to collect liquid drawn in by the vacuum pump along with the air being pumped out. This feature is highly desirable when packaging products with a high moisture content: instead of entering the pump or spilling outside, the liquid will accumulate in the container, from where it can be easily poured out.

— Seal (sealing without vacuum). A feature designed exclusively for sealing a bag without air removal. When the Seal mode is activated, the vacuum sealer heats the edge of the bag and seals it tightly, creating a strong seam. This mode is used when the goal is simply to close the package—such as sealing an already vacuumed product, closing an open packet of products, portioning, or packaging liquids without a vacuum to prevent leakage. Seal can also be used after manually removing air or when vacuuming is interrupted at a desired stage to maintain the neat shape of soft or delicate products (like bread or berries). This mode is convenient for working with various types of packages and allows flexible packaging process management.

— Stop (Cancel). The Stop function in vacuum sealers allows for the immediate cessation of the current vacuuming or sealing process with the press of a button. This is especially important when handling delicate products that can be damaged with full air removal, such as soft berries, pastries, or tender meats. With the Stop feature, users can manually control the vacuum level: for example, halting air removal at the desired stage and promptly proceeding to sealing, maintaining the product's shape. Furthermore, Stop facilitates quickly interrupting the process in case of an error or necessity to adjust packaging, making the vacuum sealer's use more convenient and safe.

— Manometer. An integrated device that shows the level of vacuum inside the package or container during air extraction. It allows the user to monitor in real-time how much the air is rarefied, which is especially important for packaging different types of products—from hard to delicate. Vacuum sealers with a manometer enable more precise manual stopping of the process (e.g., via the Stop button) when the desired vacuum level is reached to prevent deformation of delicate products, package rupture, or liquid drawout. The presence of a manometer makes working with the vacuum sealer more convenient and professional, particularly when packaging meat, fish, cheese, berries, sauces, or other products with varied structures.

Rolls allow the user to independently cut bags of the desired length. They are often included in the delivery set of the vacuum sealer, especially in household and semi-professional models. The advantage of the roll is that it allows creating bags of any size — from small ones for spices to large ones for big pieces of meat or fish. Having them in the set allows you to start working immediately without the need to purchase separate bags.