BEST HANDS-FREE CAN OPENERS (updated for 2020)

 

Hands-free can openers (also called automatic, one-touch, 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.

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Drawbacks of battery operated can openers

Unfortunately, hands-free battery operated can openers do not have as many positive reviews compared to other types of openers.

1) 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.

2) The other common annoyance is that the opener “eats batteries” (so you need to keep lots of AA batteries handy).

3) They are noisy.

4) Also, the majority of automatic can openers are made by unknown manufacturers that offer no warranty and even do not have a website. Sometimes when a warranty is promised, it is impossible to find any information about the manufacturer, so, obviously,  there is no possibility to claim the warranty in case of a malfunction.  That is why none of the “questionable”  brands made it to our best hands-free can openers list.

 

Top 3 automatic can openers

After thorough research, we came up with the best performers in the battery operated  can openers category:

1. Zyliss EasiCan

2. Hamilton Beach Walk ‘n Cut 

3. Kitchen Mama mini electric can opener

 

Zyliss and Kitchen Mama are AA battery operated can openers that cut from the side of the can below the rim.

Hamilton Beach Walk ‘n Cut is a cordless can opener that cuts the can on the top. It comes with a battery charger: you need to plug it into an electric outlet to charge the battery, but must unplug the opener from the charger before using a can opener. If you ever need a new battery for Hamilton Beach opener, visit our replacement parts section. 

See information about the best performing openers at glance in the tables below.  If you want to read instructions how to operate and care for the openers before buying it, visit manufacturers’manuals page in our resources section.

Automatic can opener in action

Watch this YouTube video made by Kitchen Mama company on how to use one touch can opener.

What else is on the market?

Farberware hands-free automatic can opener and Tornado F4 hands free can opener (new and improved version of Tornado as seen on TV)  deserve honorable mention.

A word of caution. If you decide to buy  an automatic can opener on Amazon that is not mentioned in this article  because you saw hundreds of 5 star reviews – please be aware that sometimes automated battery operated can opener reviews do not match the product listed for sale. Please, read my in depth article on this issue. It is especially important if you are gifting a can opener to somebody, because your loved ones might get a piece of junk.

Final thoughts on hands free battery operated can openers

Automatic can openers though not perfect are the useful gadgets for people with arthritis and weak hands. The best brands making these kind of can openers are Zyliss, Hamilton Beach, Kitchen Mama (made by Bangrui), Tornado (as seen on TV), and Farberware. 

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Best hands-free (battery operated) can openers