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Weston Pro 2300 Review

This is a semi-industrial model with great suction power that we recommend for avid hunters or fishers
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Weston Pro 2300 Review
Credit: Jenna Ammerman
Price:  $450 List
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Manufacturer:   Weston
By David Wise and Austin Palmer  ⋅  Feb 15, 2022
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RANKED
#9 of 11
  • Sealing Performance - 40% 7.0
  • Convenience - 30% 3.0
  • Delicate Foods - 20% 4.0
  • Suction Power - 10% 7.0

Our Verdict

The Weston Pro 2300 is a semi-industrial external vacuum sealer for those who need to seal copious amounts of food. It has some of the strongest suction power out of our entire group and delivered one of the best showings in our sealing performance test. However, it is enormous, heavy, and is one of the most expensive kitchen appliances we have tested so far. The high price tag puts the Weston into a comparable price range as a chamber vacuum sealer, probably making more sense for most people. However, you can seal exceptionally large items with this product, making it an excellent option for avid hunters who need to store large quantities of meat for later consumption.
REASONS TO BUY
Excellent suction power
Extra thick heat seals
Fast
REASONS TO AVOID
Huge
Very expensive
Editor's Note: The Weston Pro 2300 review was updated on February 15th, 2022, with additional comparisons between products and tips on what we recommend.

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Bottom Line This semi-industrial vacuum sealer is overkill for the majority of usersThis affordable and convenient unit can seal up to 30 bags in a row while remaining gentle on tender foodThis relatively inexpensive unit is packed with convenience features, is easy to operate, and has a soft touch for delicate foodsIf a machine capable of sealing in bulk is what you're after, this convenient, though a bit bulky, machine has staying power while remaining easy to useThis sealer offers above-average performance particularly in delicate foods assessment
Rating Categories Weston Pro 2300 Amazon Basics Vacuu... Mueller Vacuum Sealer FoodSaver V4400 NutriChef PKVS18BK
Sealing Performance (40%)
7.0
7.0
6.0
7.0
6.0
Convenience (30%)
3.0
7.0
6.0
8.0
6.0
Delicate Foods (20%)
4.0
9.0
10.0
5.0
8.0
Suction Power (10%)
7.0
5.0
7.0
6.0
6.0
Specs Weston Pro 2300 Amazon Basics Vacuu... Mueller Vacuum Sealer FoodSaver V4400 NutriChef PKVS18BK
Measured Vacuum Strength @ 6200' 20 -inHg 14.5 -inHg 19 -inHg 16 -inHg 18 -inHg
Measured Weight 22.3 lbs 3.1 lbs 2.7 lbs 7.8 lbs 2.9 lbs
Air Suction Hose Included? No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Removable Tray? No No No Yes No
Built-in Roll Storage? No Yes No Yes No
Built-in Bag Cutter? No Yes No Yes No
Measured Seal Thickness 5.25 mm 3 mm 2 mm 2 mm 2.5 mm
Measured Average Seal Time 7 seconds 9 seconds 6 seconds 13 seconds 7 seconds

Our Analysis and Test Results

The Weston Pro pulls one of the most robust vacuums of our entire group and has one of the heftiest heat seals, but it's by far the most expensive, isn't all that convenient to use, and doesn't do very well with delicate food items.

Performance Comparison


weston pro 2300 - this product is definitely for semi-industrial use.
This product is definitely for semi-industrial use.
Credit: Jenna Ammerman

Sealing Performance


First, we timed and scored how long it took for each vacuum sealer to seal four types of food — a cup of dried rice, four sausages, a pound of ground meat, and four slices of standard bread. We also rated each one on the strength of the heat-sealed area, the number of times you could use each product in a row, and if it held a vacuum if you had the machine seal the bag early. The Weston did very well in this first test metric, which is responsible for 40% of its overall score.

weston pro 2300 - the weston makes some of the thickest heat seals we have seen to date.
The Weston makes some of the thickest heat seals we have seen to date.
Credit: Jenna Ammerman

This sealer is on the speedier side, taking less time than the average to seal our bread, rice, and sausages. It did about average with the ground beef. However, it did exceptionally well in our volume test, sealing 15 bags without a break, and was ready to start over again with less than a minute respite. This model also makes one of the sturdiest heat seals of the entire group, measuring over twice as wide as others. However, the Weston Pro won't maintain pressure when you hit seal and will continue to evacuate air until the plastic melts. This quirk caused the pressure in the bag to change by an additional 2.5 inches of mercury after we hit the seal button.

weston pro 2300 - this product is faster than average when it comes to sealing most...
This product is faster than average when it comes to sealing most foods.
Credit: Jenna Ammerman

Convenience


Next up, we assessed the overall ease of use and the level of difficulty to operate and maintain each machine. We specifically scored each one on the ease of cleaning and if there was a handy way to store additional vacuum bags. We also measured the overall size and weight, the buttons, and any accessory ports or hoses, as well as if the lid was locked in place while in use.

weston pro 2300 - the weston pro is designed for someone with serious vacuum sealing...
The Weston Pro is designed for someone with serious vacuum sealing needs.
Credit: Jenna Ammerman

This appliance doesn't have a storage location or a cutter for rolls of bags and also lacks a tray that you can take out for easy cleaning. Additionally, the lid does not lock down — you have to press and hold it at the start but can let it go after it starts to seal. There are no accessory ports or pump attachments to seal mason jars and other sorts of containers. It is also one of the largest and heaviest models of the group, weighing in at 22.3 pounds. For comparison, most of the other products we tested were in the 2-5 pound range. That said, the Weston does have a decent interface with push buttons that are pretty easy to operate.

weston pro 2300 - the weston is one of the largest products of the entire group.
The Weston is one of the largest products of the entire group.
Credit: Jenna Ammerman

Delicate Foods


Our next metric scored each product on how well it could seal crushable foods without crushing them. As you can't do this in the automatic mode, you need to pulse these appliances on and off to get them right to the sweet spot where the vast majority of the air is gone from the bag without obliterating the food items. Unfortunately, the Weston fared relatively poorly in this testing category.

This product tends to keep vacuuming past when you cancel, then takes a pause and lets a non-trivial amount of air in, making it very hard to precisely regulate the amount of vacuum. We usually ended up squishing the bread we tested, but it still at least resembled what bread should look like, compared to some other products that got squished almost beyond recognition.

weston pro 2300 - the weston pro thoroughly crushing some berries.
The Weston Pro thoroughly crushing some berries.
Credit: Jenna Ammerman

Suction Power


For our last testing metric, we measured the suction power of each vacuum sealer. The Weston Pro delivered an excellent performance in this ultimate assessment, pulling a vacuum that measured at 20 inches of mercury on our gauge.

weston pro 2300 - the weston has some of the strongest suction power we have seen to...
The Weston has some of the strongest suction power we have seen to date.
Credit: Jenna Ammerman

Should You Buy the Weston Pro 2300?


This vacuum sealer is not for everyone. It is a pretty terrible value, being one of the most expensive of the entire group. We don't recommend it to those who plan to vacuum seal only occasionally. However, it is one of the most powerful products we tested, and if you need a powerhouse of a product for things like processing whole animals after hunting season, it may be a good fit.

What Other Vacuum Sealers Should You Consider?


Overall, the Weston Pro 2300 is far too large and expensive for most people. The vast majority of users won't need this product's semi-industrial vacuum sealing abilities. If you do, this may be a solid appliance to own, but it is still costly compared to most other products. If you want a machine that can seal many consecutive bags, but you aren't sold on the Weston, then the FoodSaver V4400 may be a good lighter-duty option for you to consider.

David Wise and Austin Palmer