I had one of these (I don't know the model) about 10 years ago, and this is a noticeable improvement. I love being able to freeze single servings and know they're better protected from freezer burn and will likely last longer - it's quite a boon to a single person who doesn't want to eat the exact same thing every day for a week. However, it isn't particularly easy to use. It's incredibly finicky about the positioning of the bag, and more than half the time, it vacuums but doesn't seal and I have to start over with the bag farther in or farther out. The bags are also ridiculously expensive and create a lot of waste, even with the "make your own" rolls.

It’s an upgrade to the old 4800 series. I like that it has a separate track to cut your desired package and then you can seal that part so you always have one end of the bag sealed when you start a new project. I like the various functions and I think the handheld bag sealer works very well. I will say it is a little awkward, holding the bag into the ceiling compartment, and then having to press the button for it to seal. Other than that I think it works great.

I am so happy I decided to purchase this. I use it everyday. I just re-ordered bags, rolls, etc. and also purchased storage containers, which I must say are so terrific!! LOVE IT! I know as I continue to use this system, I will see amazing savings and have far less wasted food. It is easy to use and to manage. I highly recommend this product. I don't have a family so I cook and store items in freezer and refrigerator quite a bit. It is nice to follow recipes and then have "made ahead meals" that will be just as great as the first serving when the recipe was prepared. The storage containers really keep produce fresh. Very pleased!

I've had my FoodSaver a little over a month now and I've already begun realizing its benefits. I'm a bachelor, and I find it very difficult to find many vegetables and meats in small quantities. I have, for years, bought packaged spinach, salads, bacon, sausage and other foods in quantities that I knew would not last as long as I would be using them. I gave up buying heads of lettuce, and even onions and mushrooms since they would spoil long before I was able to use them. In addition, I like to make my own sauces, especially spaghetti sauce in a slow cooker then store it in the refrigerator (Don't tell me about storing it in the freezer; it ruins the sauces). A friend had been telling me for years that his FoodSaver was fantastic for saving produce and other foods. Finally, I decided to buy the FM5460 FoodSaver. I bought a bag of spinach the day the machine was delivered, almost a month to the day. I washed the spinach and put it in one of the FoodSaver canisters. I'm about 3/4 of the way through the spinach, used some today in a veggie omelette, and it's as fresh as the day I bought it. I used to store the spinach in a plastic food storage container, but by this time it would have been a gooey green mess. I also like to have my own fresh ranch salads, but, again, the greens would spoil within a week or so. I found myself buying a new bag of those about every ten days. I also like to put a few chrry tomatoes in the salad, and some grilled chicken. The leftover portion of chicken and the tomatoes usually spoiled within about a week. I bought some cherry tomatoes at the same time as I bought the spinach and grilled a chicken breast that same night. I've been very busy for the past couple of months and just haven't been able to fix my own meals, but the chicken and the tomatoes are still fresh in my FoodSaver containers! Amazing! No, I don't work for FoodSaver or anyone connected with them, but they've made this bachelor a happy man!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I can’t believe how much I’m enjoy this machine! I use it almost everyday with chip bags, freezing leftovers, doubling meals knowing I can freeze them (safely). Very happy with this particular model. Easy to use and takes up a small space on my counter.

Overall it works well, but if there is any liquid present it simply doesn't seal, which has lead to quite a bit of frustration. Many repeat attempts, wiping the bag, wiping the machine, trying again, wiping again, it will either suction forever and not seal, or you can press the seal button as soon as you see moisture getting close to the edge of the bag. Sometimes this works, sometimes the machine just releases the bag and doesn't seal. I expected a bit more from a machine with a moist setting...

I bought this sealer to replace my old one (v3840) that died on me. I bought this one because it looked nice, and I leave my sealer on the counter. I'm not too thrilled with the way most of the features are compared to my last one. The v3840 had a hidden roll compartment where this doesn't. This one requires two hands to hold the bag and seal it where the other one had an automatic sealer. The drip channel on this one you have to manually line up the bag over the channel looking through a tinted piece of plastic, the other one was automatic, that is not the best when your vision is it's best. I guess I just got spoiled with the v3840 I had.

I purchased the NEW Model more than a month ago & I'm more than Satisfied! I'd only had the older model for a few years, when the Newer 1 came out, but I wasn't in a position to Upgrade just yet, so I put it very near the Top of My Wish List! When the time came, I was SO ready & I passed the Older & Cherished Model down to My Grandson who came up under My Guidance & is now known as, 'Chef Al!' I'm a LIFE LONG CUSTOMER!! Thanx FoodSaver!!

I tried to decide what I would be using my vacuum sealer for the most and landed on the FM5460. By keeping the FoodSaver on the counter in the kitchen I use it all the time. I wasn’t sure how much I would use the zipper bag/jar sealer but the longer I have had it the more I find myself using it. I like the separate bag sealer cutter on the bottom. I also purchased the widemouth jar sealer and it works great as well. I have been very happy with my purchase. I gave it 5 stars right now because I have had no issues & I don’t know what else they could do to improve this particular model.

I purchased from the company (better deals). Since my wife and I are empty nesters, it was difficult to adjust to cooking for just us. We cook as we normally did, then portion and freeze for later use (no waste) The zipper bags hold food longer, because it’s so simple to remove the air from the bag. Love this whole process, simple to use.