CalmDo V001 Vacuum Sealer

Very bad quality don’t waste your money

Having gone through 3 different FoodSavers over 15 years, I thought give this brand a try. See how it compares.
Well, it's pretty close. The device works fine in most needs, but the need to lift the top each time you want to seal a bag or vac seal is not as elegant as the FS folding lid. The vac part also seems just the slightest bit lower than the FS. The sealer strip works well. It's a wider seal than the FS, almost 1/4" to a 16th or so.
The hose works very well on FS style containers as well as off brand bags with Octo style vents.
The control buttons can be finnicky and the occasional need to unplug/replug is kind of a pain.
Factoring in the bargain basement LOW price makes this a 5* unit, if it holds up. Time will tell on that point. over time.

Despite carrier indicating that item was delivered, it was NOT. I have contacted customer support twice, but have received NO RESPONSE.

Can’t read the display

Great service