Safe and clean lid removal: After the can opener has completed its job, the built-in magnet gracefully lifts the lid off, leaving you with a smooth, clean edge – no more sharp edges. It’s a simple and safe way to dispose of the lid, ensuring your kitchen stays clean and hazard-free. GREAT GIFT – This could be a great gift to anybody, especially for left-handed users, and an ideal gift for the elderly, disabled or anyone suffering with RSI or Arthritis. The biggest complaint is that this type of gadget is not able to cut the can or it takes going around the can with the opener 2-3 times to complete the task. I've had mine for almost two years now but the one I have now is my second one as the first broke. Good thing it was still under warranty so it was replaced. It might just be the first one was from a bad batch because the second one was more durable.

It's very effective at its core job of opening tins. They attach easily to the device and are held securely. Battery operated for cordless convenience: The electric can opener is cordless, giving you the freedom touse it wherever you need it. Whether you’re in your kitchen or hosting a picnic, our electric can openers are powered by just four AA batteries (not included) for ultimate convenience.

How we tested

Effortless can opening: Cooks Professional electric tin opener does all the hard work for you with its one-touch operation. Just place it on the can, press the button, and watch the automatic can opener do the job – leaving you with a perfectly opened can, every time. Auto-start with pressing button and auto-shut off after use. Most effortless way to open cans, easy to use and suitable for all ages. Unlike some we tested, the magnet that grabs the tin lid also works well, meaning that you don't have to go dipping into the can with your fingers to get the lid out. Hands-free can openers (also called automatic, one-touch, electric cordless, or battery operated) open a can with a push of a button. Since not much strength is required to use it, this type of the opener is a great choice for seniors, for people with arthritis or weak hands, and are also suitable for one-handed operation.

After thorough research, we came up with the best performers in the battery operated can openers category:After replacing the batteries, following use of the stall release screw or the reverse button, press and hold the reverse button and can detect switch together until the Can Opener resets to its start position. Keep your fingers away from the cutter blade and drive wheel to prevent injury. Farberware hands-freeautomatic can opener and Tornado F4 hands free can opener (new and improved version of Tornado as seen on TV) deserve honorable mention. If the Can Opener is jammed due to low battery level or a deformed can rim, press the small button at the rear of the Can Opener to activate the reverse button so that the can is released, keep the reverse button depressed until the Can Opener stops. Operation is a breeze, pop onto a can, press button, let go and watch it wiggle around the rim. Works on almost any sized can, and in fact from looking at the unit, it only becomes MORE effective, the larger the can... we weren't able to test this, since we didn't have any catering-sized cans available on short notice, but the theory looks promising.