Have you ever met a can opener that just… works?? It’s hard to believe that a simple, everyday appliance could cause such grievance, but here we are. In my opinion, a can opener should be straightforward. If you’re the only one who knows the “secret handshake” to get your kitchen tools working, you’re at a disadvantage!
In hopes of replacing our rusting can opener that we’ve had forever, we decided to put the best Amazon can openers to the test. We originally conducted this test in 2023, but because so many models have been discontinued or updated, I’m refreshing the list for 2026. I’ve expanded the line-up to a total of 12 manual and 4 electric openers to see which one truly earns a spot in a modern kitchen drawer.
Quick Look: The Best Can Openers of 2026
| Category | Winner | Price | Style |
| Best Overall Manual | Beneno Can Opener | $17.99 | Top-Cut / Magnetic |
| Best High-End / Side-Cut | Rösle Stainless Steel | $88.99 | Smooth-Edge |
| Best Budget Friendly | Gorilla Grip | $12.99 | Classic Manual |
| Best Electric (Hands-Free) | Cuisinart Power Cut | $24.95 | Under-Cabinet/Stand |
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The Best Can Opener of 2026: 16 Manual and Electric Models Tested and Ranked
Have you ever met a can opener that just… works?? It’s hard to believe that a simple, everyday appliance could cause such grievance, but here we are. In my opinion, a can opener should be straightforward. If you’re the only one who knows the “secret handshake” to get your kitchen tools working, you’re at a disadvantage!
In hopes of replacing our rusting can opener that we’ve had forever, we decided to put the best Amazon can openers to the test. We originally conducted this test in 2023, but because so many models have been discontinued or updated, I’m refreshing the list for 2026. I’ve expanded the line-up to a total of 12 manual and 4 electric openers to see which one truly earns a spot in a modern kitchen drawer.
Quick Look: The Best Can Openers of 2026
| Category | Winner | Price | Style |
| Best Overall Manual | Beneno Can Opener | $17.99 | Top-Cut / Magnetic |
| Best High-End / Side-Cut | Rösle Stainless Steel | $88.99 | Smooth-Edge |
| Best Budget Friendly | Gorilla Grip | $12.99 | Classic Manual |
| Best Electric (Hands-Free) | Cuisinart Power Cut | $24.95 | Under-Cabinet/Stand |
The Testing Method: How We Found the Best Can Opener
The rules were simple: each contender got one chance to open a standard can of fruit. We judged them on:
- Ease of Use: Is the rotation smooth or a struggle?
- Safety: Does it leave sharp edges (Top-cut) or a smooth rim (Side-cut)?
- Aesthetics: Does it fit the “Modern Colonial” look, or is it a plastic eyesore?
- Durability: Does the construction feel substantial?
Manual Can Opener Reviews
1. Beneno Can Opener
$17.99
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
This can opener is the epitome of classic design. It’s very intuitive, very seamless. I didn’t have to press very hard to turn rotations with the handle, and the revolution was really smooth. It has a magnet built-in to take the top off (it’s a top-cut style). It just works really well the first time—no instructional videos needed.
It’s very user-friendly. So easy to turn, so easy to use. For a little bit more money than the Gorilla Grip, you get a magnet to fish out a can lid. Great bang for your buck, nice colors to boot. Victoria and I were both fans—it went home with her!
2. Gorilla Grip Can Opener $12.99
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
This is your standard can opener with a classic shape. It’s straightforward to use, and I love the color! There’s also no annoying branding on the can opener, which is so tasteful. No complaints about this one. It is a top-cut style, meaning you have to get the lid out of the contents (and there’s no magnet to help, just keep that in mind). Every guest that finds themselves opening cans in your kitchen is going to know exactly what to do with this.
Overall, a great buy at a great price. You have several color options and they hype up their stainless steel blades, which are rust-resistant.
3. Rösle Can Opener $88.99
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
This is such a pretty can opener! I kept reaching to hold this one because the weight of the stainless steel just felt good in my hands. You have to understand that this one works opposite of how your brain wants to use a traditional can opener—it mounts to the top of the can, not the side, but once you get that, it’s so seamless.
At this point, I’m super sold on the side-cut smooth-edge openers (no sharp edges!), and although this one has the little pliers to pull the lid off, I didn’t find them as awkward to use as some of the others. It’s a big investment, but it’s worth it, IMO.
4. Good Cook Can Opener $11.73
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Okay, okay. Wow. This took a second to figure out how to use, but once I got it, it was so satisfying. This is another smooth-edge opener, and once it’s rested on the can, you spin the handle to lock it into place. The way this handle spins so effortlessly is beyond me. Once you’ve made it all the way around, you simply lift it off. To unlatch the lid from the opener, you simply spin the other way. I was kind of shocked at how much fun it was to use this one, plus the design is so minimalist and simple, which I love.
Yes, there’s a bit of a learning curve, but it’s pretty easy to get the hang of. I give it 5 stars!
5. Oxo Lock & Go Can Opener $21.95
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
This compact can opener has a very matte, serious look to it. The handle has an easy-press lock, which means it will take up a little less space in your drawer. This has one of the easiest rotations of the non-electric variety, and I like the magnets on the bottom of the handle. I thought the lock feature was to keep you safe from the cutting area of the can opener, but it’s actually to lock it into place on that can. Very solid choice. And OXO has a lifetime warranty, so that’s a bonus.
The matte means that your hand won’t slip, but it also means it will show some fingerprints more easily. One person on the team said this was her top pick!
6. Kuhn Rikon Red Can Opener $34.16
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
This can opener is magical to watch…once you figure out how to use it! I was confused on how to get started, but like the Rösle, once I reorientated the opener the correct way, it snapped into place. It’s a quirky kitchen gadget, it’s easy to use, and the whole lid came off cleanly in side-cut style. Plus, it can basically change a tire—there are five separate opener functions! You can open standard and ring-pull cans/tins, crown-cap bottles, screw-top bottles, and jars.
This legit is the Swiss Army Knife of can openers (makes sense—it’s a Swiss brand). This would be a fun Secret Santa gift for work—or a party trick!
7. Pampered Chef Can Opener $29
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
This is a solid choice for a can opener! A neighbor has had one of these for years and now I get the hype. Rather than cutting into the metal, this rests on the top of the can and unseals the metal lid from the metal rim like other smooth-edge can openers. No magnet, but the claw pulls it off with the push of a button, so you’re not touching the interior of the can. It’s lightweight, and there are no sharp edges!
The downsides? The dated design (it’s mostly plastic) and the price. Whew, it’s steep for what you get with comparable models. Also, it’s shipped basically as shown in a poly bag, so it doesn’t even feel high-end.
8. KitchenAid Can Opener $17.99
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
This is your standard, classic, metal-cutting can opener. I think the secret to keeping your blade sharp is to avoid washing it in the dishwasher. Unfortunately, this can opener didn’t cut through the very last piece, which isn’t the biggest deal, but it does make me skeptical of how well it will work over time. And I’ll admit, after using a few side-cut, smooth-edge openers, having to fish out a sharp lid from the can contents suddenly felt barbaric.
9. Oneida Easy Crank Can Opener
$20.49
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
My grandma would have liked this one to feed her flock! It looks heavy-duty and feels like a very solid construction. It would be great for huge cans—because the crank is so long, you actually have to hold a can off to the side of a surface to get the full crank. However, I only needed about 2.5 rotations to get all the way around, which is nice! There are no magnets to help you remove the lid, unfortunately.
The longer handle wouldn’t work for me most of the time, but if you’re opening large #10 cans for a crowd, this one will get the job done in no time!
10. Bellemain Can Opener $19.99
⭐️ ⭐️
I really like that this had no handles to keep clamped while you open the can. It’s another great side-cut, smooth-edge opener, but pushing the button to use the tweezer-like claw and prying the lid off feels super awkward on this opener. A few others have the same pinchers, but these seemed especially tiny.
11. Zyliss Can Opener $24.99
⭐️ ⭐️
This was the very first can opener we tested, and it was a bust. No seriously. It actually busted. This came as a shocker after so many of you recommended we try this one; plus, it has over 32,000 4.4-star reviews on Amazon, but after looking through the reviews, we’re not the only ones with the issue. It seems as though there’s an issue with the manufacturer because the red locking piece was not built in properly and snapped out with one use.
The concept is really cool, though! It works just like a traditional can opener, but it has a locking mechanism, so you don’t have to hold the clamp down as you crank the wheel. You might get lucky and get one that works just as it should.
12. Pakitner Safety Can Opener $9.96
⭐️
When you start with cheap-looking packaging, you’ve already got an uphill battle. This side-cut can opener takes so much effort to turn—and I’m really strong. The packaging says “extreme ease of use,” and they couldn’t be more wrong. Once I finally made it around the can, I tried to figure out how to release the lid. I have to do a reverse revolution to disengage, and that pulled the lid off too. Instead of the lid coming off cleanly, there is lots of debris from the can floating around the edges of the fruit now. Is that a metal shard in there? Oh my goodness!
All around a no-go. Extremely difficult to turn, and it seems unsafe and unsanitary!
Electric Can Opener Reviews
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
This is the number 2 most popular electric can opener on Amazon, so I had to give it a try. It has solid packaging! However, plugging it in I realized that the cord is quite short. Maybe a foot long? To use this electric can opener, you lift the lever to put in the can lip. Then you push down the lever to lock, and the can opener twists automatically (and quickly!). Lift the lever, holding the can, to release it. It’s a top-cut style that holds onto the lid, which is nice. Plus there’s a 3-year warranty.
Not a bad price, but the amount of space this takes up, and the slightly fiddly use means I’m not committed. If you have wrist or hand issues though, this is a good choice!
2. Kitchen Mama Auto Opener $29.99
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
As the No. 1 best seller on Amazon for electric can openers, this one certainly came with packaging that looked high-end! It requires 4 AA batteries (not included) to operate. It seems so simple, but the battery insertion process was frustrating. It was really hard to see the battery polarity directions on the interior of the opener—I had to refer to the instructions to make sure I had it right. And getting the battery lid back on was a pain—it felt flimsy!
Overall, once it was working, it cut the can with a smooth-cut edge, so there’s nothing sharp to deal with. It doesn’t stop automatically, so you have to pay attention and manually press the stop/start button when it completes the rotation, which does take longer than expected. There’s a high-pitched squeaky noise as it works—not ideal. It does have a magnet that will lift the top off the can if it’s completely separated, so that was nice. Overall, it’s relatively compact and effective if you need hands-free.
3. Kitchenmuh Electric Can Opener $23.99
⭐️ ⭐️
This one looks a little higher-end than the Kitchen Mama above and also requires 4 AA batteries. Once I dropped those in, it immediately started going wild like an angry hamster. I tried pressing the start/stop button…nothing! My sister came over and somehow got it to settle down! You have to put this opener across the top of the can, and it grabs on where it wants to. Press the start button, and it self-rotates around and stops at the end. This is also a smooth-edge cut style, taking the whole lid off, but there were some shreds of the label around the top of the can.
It has great reviews, but it is louder than a hornet’s nest! It gets the can opened pretty quickly and doesn’t take up nearly as much space as many other openers. I’m still a little concerned it’s going to come alive in my drawers at night though…
4. Hamilton Beach Electric Can Opener $26.99
⭐️
This electric opener is rechargeable, but it cannot be used while charging. In other words, if you need to open a can of tomatoes for dinner and you find your can opener to be dead, you’re going to have to search for the charger, plug it in, and wait 10 or so minutes while it charges before you can get those tomatoes opened! Not ideal. Also, this device is huge and will take up a lot of drawer space. This was so finicky to use and was SO messy. The sharp lid got buried inside and required some fishing out.
Winners Circle
The winners for best budget manual can opener…
If you want a can opener that functions like a traditional opener but looks and feels a little nicer, I would recommend the Beneno Can Opener or the Gorilla Grip Can Opener. These top-cut openers are both under $20 and available in multiple colors—the Beneno gets you an added magnet that lifts the lid for a few more bucks.
The winner for best high-end manual can opener…
The Rösle Can Opener really impressed me. It’s a side-cut can opener, which is really appealing in that the lid doesn’t touch the contents of the can. It’s heavy-duty and incredibly sturdy. And a company that’s been making cookware since 1888? Well, they must be doing something right! It’s an investment, but it’s one I’m happy about.
Honorable mention: The best electric can opener…
I have to give the nod to the Cuisinart Power Cut Series Can Opener. There’s a reason it’s one of the top sellers on Amazon! We had a team member dealing with carpal tunnel syndrome during the test, and she says this one was a huge help during her recovery. The price is great, and while it does take up space on the counter, it’s a sturdy device that came to contend!
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Williams & Sonoma has a great one that doesn’t leave sharp edges too…worth the extra money!
I would love a grater test. Something that doesn’t waste space, rust, is sturdy, easy to clean…
Please test Veggie Peelers!
Why is it that my parents still have a perfectly functioning can opener from like 40-50 years ago and the ones I get (just your basic can opener, a la the kitchenaid model) will only last a few years? Will need to look into your recommendations!
I would also love flatware recommendations- something super classic that if we lose or ruin a few pieces, it would be super easy to get replacements in 5-10 years. Like the flatware version of Picardie glasses!
Test ice cream scoopers next. I have gone through 3 in the last year and cannot find one that works well and lasts more than a few months.