A good quality can opener is undoubtedly the best way to safely and conveniently open a stainless steel can. However, with so many varied options on the market, it’s easy to get confused about which products are great and which are not so great.
In this article we list our pick of the best can openers on the market today. Later, we list the key things you’ll want to watch out for when choosing a can opener to ensure you end up with the best product for your needs.
1. Lional Manual Can Opener (Top Pick)
Unlike traditional tin openers, the Lional Manual Can Opener opens cans easily from the side, which can provide an easier opening experience for some users. The product is even considered safe for use by children and is so well designed seniors can easily open cans with it, making it extremely family friendly.
This nifty can opener also cuts in a way that produces no sharp edges. For extra convenience, you can turn the knob backwards to transfer the lid to the garbage without it falling into the food.
What We Like:
- The can is opened from the side
- Suitable for use by seniors and children
- Lift lifter design enables transfer of lid to the bin
- More comfortable vs other brands
- Handy hole to hang the product with
- Strong for its size and weight
- Dishwasher safe
What We Don’t Like:
- Might be harder to use on smaller cans
2. ZYLISS Lock N’ Lift Can Opener
One of the most popular can openers on the market globally, the Zyliss Lock N’ lift uses a traditional top opening method to efficiently and conveniently remove the lid from cans.
Users may also appreciate the magnet feature which locks the removed lid to the device, enabling you to transfer it safely and easily to the garbage.
What We Like:
- Reliable
- Attractive design
- Easy to use
- Magnet feature ensures safe removal of can lid with sharp edges
What We Don’t Like:
- Product quality for the price could be considered low compared to competing products
- Product may not work well on smaller cans
3. EZ-DUZ-IT Deluxe Can Opener
The EZ-DUZ-IT Deluxe Can Opener’s main feature is that it is designed to last. It is built with chrome-plated steel handles and carbon plated steel cutters, reflected in the price of around 3-4 times higher than a standard opener. The product works like a traditional can opener but is created to hopefully last customers a lifetime.
What We Like:
- Made from very high quality materials including stainless steel
- Built to last a long time
- Easy to use
- Feels smooth and strong to use
What We Don’t Like:
- Expensive
- May not cut the can lid as smoothly as competing products
- Handle covers may slip off during use
4. OXO Good Grips Soft Handled Can Opener
The OXO Good Grips Soft Handled Can Opener is designed to be extra-comfortable and easy to use for customers with low hand strength. The handles are also contoured for additional grip comfort, whilst the snap-lock feature keeps the can in place as a handy extra safety feature.
Customers are likely to appreciate that the can opener is of overall high quality and ease of use for a low price brand.
What We Like:
- Comfortable soft, contoured handles
- Designed to be easy to use by those with low hand strength
- Snap-lock feature keeps the can safely in place
- Low price point for the quality
What We Don’t Like:
- Could be prone to a fault where the turning wheel stops working
Can Opener Buyers Guide
Safety Features
The ability to avoid pulling the lid out of the tin, or even having to touch it at all is a strong safety feature for can openers. Additionally, if the product can create a smooth cut with the blade rather than sharp jagged edges, there’s additional protection for the user.
Do look out for products that create safety issues that you hadn’t considered such as creating shards of metal, as this kind of issue could render the product something you don’t want to invest in at all.
Comfort
If you have issues with dexterity or wrist strength then comfort of use is of extra importance when it comes to can openers. However, anybody using a can opener would prefer lots of comfort when opening cans.
Look for large, well-designed handles where any comfort sleeves or materials stay firmly in place during use.
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Strength
Most great can openers will offer you minimum effort in return for a seamless can opening experience. Sharp, strong openers don’t have to come at the highest price point either so if you don’t mind a manual type, look for strength as a top feature.
Durability
Can openers are products that you expect to last, especially if you pay lots of money for the product. Automatic openers may be higher in price for the technology and more prone to early breakage, so it is important not to assume the higher price you pay guarantees longevity. This is equally true with products made from premium materials. There are many lower priced can openers offering just as much effectiveness and durability as comparable products charging more.
Look at reviews where users have had the product for a few months to get an idea of how truly durable the product is.
Can openers should be comfortable, strong and safe to use. Despite looking for the best features for an acceptable price to you, the most useful pool of information can be found in the user reviews. With can openers, active use over a few months and how that has worked for the customer is a strong indication of whether the product is everything it claims to be in the description.
