It's interesting that the 3940 is actually more expensive - the regular price is $150 and it's on sale now for $110.aphextwin wrote: ↑ As having the 5440 and a similar model like the 3940, I would give hands down to the 5440. I'm not hardcore but I use the vacuum sealer at least once a week and also do alot of sous vide too.
The main reason being:
1. The sealing mechanism is automatic and it's actually quite convenient when you have to do like 10 bags in a session.
2. The 5440 has a pulse function to it. This allows you to control the amount of suction at small increments. It doesn't vacuum right away, you just press the pulse and it will suck air abit a time. This has been quite useful for moist or delicate foods where you don't want to completely crush it and need control. It is also perfect for sous vide as well.
3. I also noticed the 5440 seal was quite thicker than the other food saver I had. If someone has both right now, I'd like them to do a seal on both machines and compare.
If point #2 isn't something you do, then go cheaper.
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- alpovs
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- Uberclk
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the $129.99 price was already a sale price for the FM5440 at Costco.
from a 2017 thread the 5440 had an original price in the $180 range at Costco..
http://forums.redflagdeals.com/costco-f ... 9-2136414/
- aphextwin
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Costco is able to get it at in insanely cheap price even at the regular 190 it use to be.
Foodsaver's website for the FM 5440
it's 299
https://www.foodsaver.ca/en_CA/vacuum-s ... ml#start=1
The difference I see is the the website comes with some more bags and a jar stopper.....maybe worth 30 bucks of accessories but exact same model.
- Bubblegum86
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Thanks for all this info. I will keep my 5440 and buy some more bags at costco as they are on sale.aphextwin wrote: ↑ As having the 5440 and a similar model like the 3940, I would give hands down to the 5440. I'm not hardcore but I use the vacuum sealer at least once a week and also do alot of sous vide too.
The main reason being:
1. The sealing mechanism is automatic and it's actually quite convenient when you have to do like 10 bags in a session.
2. The 5440 has a pulse function to it. This allows you to control the amount of suction at small increments. It doesn't vacuum right away, you just press the pulse and it will suck air abit a time. This has been quite useful for moist or delicate foods where you don't want to completely crush it and need control. It is also perfect for sous vide as well.
3. I also noticed the 5440 seal was quite thicker than the other food saver I had. If someone has both right now, I'd like them to do a seal on both machines and compare.
If point #2 isn't something you do, then go cheaper.
- Nitram
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Could anyone confirm if this is the normal thickness of the FM3940?
Seems a little thin to me but I can't find an image on the Web to confirm.
Seems a little thin to me but I can't find an image on the Web to confirm.
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- TheCheapCDN
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My Costco didn't have the 5440 so I purchased the 3940 and the pack of bags ($40 on sale for $30). Will be using to keep foods fresher in freezer and sous-vide. I hope it serves me well.
- craftsman
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Good idea about posting a picture for comparison... I've never been able to find any comparison on the thickness of the seal other than generic statements such as 'extra' thick seal which means nothing. Any comparisons should be made in reference to the 'N' in Canada on the quarter so it's easier to compare.
While I don't have a 5440, I can confirm using a Freshlocker 8" roll that my V3460 has a seal that is approx 2x as thick as the 'N' in Canada. It's possible that the Freshlocker bags do a better seal (ie melt under lower temperatures) than the Foodsavers. If I have time today, I'll see if I can do a comparison with a Foodsaver bag.
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is the point one the sealing mechanism is automatic and it's actually quite convenient when you have to do like 10 bags in a session for the 5440 or the 3940 model?aphextwin wrote: ↑ As having the 5440 and a similar model like the 3940, I would give hands down to the 5440. I'm not hardcore but I use the vacuum sealer at least once a week and also do alot of sous vide too.
The main reason being:
1. The sealing mechanism is automatic and it's actually quite convenient when you have to do like 10 bags in a session.
2. The 5440 has a pulse function to it. This allows you to control the amount of suction at small increments. It doesn't vacuum right away, you just press the pulse and it will suck air abit a time. This has been quite useful for moist or delicate foods where you don't want to completely crush it and need control. It is also perfect for sous vide as well.
3. I also noticed the 5440 seal was quite thicker than the other food saver I had. If someone has both right now, I'd like them to do a seal on both machines and compare.
If point #2 isn't something you do, then go cheaper.
- aphextwin
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This is the 5440 on Foodsaver bag.
- craftsman
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Just compared the seal on my V3460 using a Foodsaver bag with the quarter as well as the Freshlocker bag. The seal width is identical but the Freshlocker seal seems more uniform. It may be that since the Freshlocker dimples are shallower, the more uniform seal is created as there's not as much of a gap between the surfaces.
- valcyclovir
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#1: I own a 3940 and have made several bags in quick succession, while the sealing process could be somewhat slower, once you get the hang of it, you won't notice much of a difference. The savings in amount of bags though, is quite noticeable. Someone also mentioned a mechanical vs automatic sealing might last you longer.aphextwin wrote: ↑As having the 5440 and a similar model like the 3940, I would give hands down to the 5440. I'm not hardcore but I use the vacuum sealer at least once a week and also do alot of sous vide too.
The main reason being:
1. The sealing mechanism is automatic and it's actually quite convenient when you have to do like 10 bags in a session.
2. The 5440 has a pulse function to it. This allows you to control the amount of suction at small increments. It doesn't vacuum right away, you just press the pulse and it will suck air abit a time. This has been quite useful for moist or delicate foods where you don't want to completely crush it and need control. It is also perfect for sous vide as well.
3. I also noticed the 5440 seal was quite thicker than the other food saver I had. If someone has both right now, I'd like them to do a seal on both machines and compare.
If point #2 isn't something you do, then go cheaper.
#2 Simply isn't true. I pointed out in a post earlier than you can press on "Vac / Seal" button on the 3940 and stop the vacuuming at any time, then hit seal.
#3 I have attached pictures of the 3940 seal. The seal thickness looks identical to me compared to the 5440 seal picture on this thread. Reviews on the 3941 model on Costco.com are great and it looks the same as the 3940 model we get here. It's probably the same product but marketed in Canada vs US.
- carols110
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Maybe a bit off topic to this thread, Costco has the foodsaver rolls on sales at the moment, came across the deal yesterday at Costco Brossard
$35 in store https://www.costco.ca/Foodsaver-Roll-an ... 41362.html
$35 in store https://www.costco.ca/Foodsaver-Roll-an ... 41362.html
- valcyclovir
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It was 30.99$ in store and 35.99$ online. But I believe the deal is expired. The freshlocker is still a better value despite this special.carols110 wrote: ↑Maybe a bit off topic to this thread, Costco has the foodsaver rolls on sales at the moment, came across the deal yesterday at Costco Brossard
$35 in store https://www.costco.ca/Foodsaver-Roll-an ... 41362.html
- Nitram
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You can use the Freshlocker bags with the Foodsaver machine?
If so, is there more value to using Freshlocker bags vs Foodsaver bags other than price?
ps. i'm a Foodsaver newbie
thanks,
If so, is there more value to using Freshlocker bags vs Foodsaver bags other than price?
ps. i'm a Foodsaver newbie
thanks,
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- valcyclovir
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Yes, the freshlocker bags are praised by many here and are compatible with any foodsaver vacuums. I haven't tried one myself but have only heard good things about them.
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