BEST HANDS-FREE CAN OPENERS

(updated for 2023)

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.

Drawbacks of battery operated can openers

Unfortunately, hands-free battery operated can openers have less positive reviews compared to other types of tin 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). Though this is avoidable with a Walk-and Cut can opener that works on rechargeable battery.

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’s impossible to find any information about the manufacturer, so 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.

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Top 3 automatic can openers

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

(works on AA batteries, leaves a safe smooth edge)

(works on rechargeable battery)

Amazon often runs out of this can opener. You can wait till it’s back in stock or alternatively get it from Walmart online. (Walmart offers FREE standard shipping for orders totaling $35 or more)

(works on AA batteries, sanitary and safe)