Once you have an electric can opener, it’s very hard to go back to the traditional, hand-held type. Not only does going electric save a lot of time, but also a lot of energy, especially if you need to open a lot of cans at once. It can be a real strain on the arms and wrists to stand there wrenching a hand-held opener around a tough to open can. With an electric opener, they get the job done for you – and here are 10 of the best ones to choose from. Cuisinart Deluxe Stainless Steel Can Opener
If you’d like an attractive product as well as a quality one, this electric can opener gets the job done without clashing with the ambiance or decor of your kitchen. It fits virtually anywhere, freestanding on a sturdy base and as it’s more tall than it is wide, it doesn’t take up too much room. It’s a one-touch operative device that comes with a special “power cut” blade to easily remove can lids of just about any size, on a cutting arm that has a magnetic lid holder. There is also a removable activation lever so cleanup is quick and easy. At $50, it’s definitely more expensive than a lot of can openers out there, but with its high quality, sleek design and 3-year warranty, it’s more than worth the price. West Bend 77201 Electric Can Opener
Another can opener that doesn’t sacrifice style for quality, this device sits metallic and sleek on your countertop without being a bulky hazard. It’s built extra-tall to accommodate the opening of even the tallest cans. Once you attach a can to the magnetic piercing lever, the can will automatically be opened and the opener will shut off the moment it is complete. The cutting arm is also removable and dishwasher safe. Also featured is a knife sharpener and bottle opener on the back, built-in cord storage for when it’s not in use, and a 1-year warranty. $25 is the average price for one of these excellent devices. Black & Decker CO450BM Grand Openings Elite Electric Can Opener
This can opener has been constructed as a tall device in order to be able to easily open any size can. After engaging the cutter, you can let go and let the device do its work, which automatically shuts off once the can is open. Also included is a built-in knife sharpener so you can conveniently keep your cutlery at its sharpest, and a dishwasher-safe removable blade. The color and style will easily fit in with the decor of pretty much any kitchen, and its tall and sleek size keeps it from being an object of bulky clutter. A 1-year warranty is also included. For $20, this product is definitely a bargain. Hamilton Beach 76606 Pop-Top Electric Can Opener
This can opener is built tall, to accommodate even the largest of cans. It even opens pop-top cans, which is something many openers just can’t do. Once you attach the can to the pierce cutter, you can let go and let it do its work, quickly opening any can and shutting off by itself when it finishes. It also puts crink in the can top to eliminate any danger of cutting yourself on, along with not getting any food on the blade. This can opener is around an average price of $25. Black & Decker KEC600 Cordless Can Opener
$20 is a great price to pay if you’re looking for a fun, effective can opener that doesn’t even need to be plugged in. You can take this small, lightweight appliance pretty much anywhere, clamping it to a can of any size and letting go of the handle – the opener will do the rest of the work, shutting off automatically when the job is done. It’s also a flexible and convenient appliance that you can use over the sink to drain cans while opening them. It comes with a detachable blade that is dishwasher safe and a compact, countertop charger/storage base. This product can open about 30 cans on a single charge, in which case you’ll virtually never have to worry about running out of juice as long as you keep it on the charger when not in use. Hamilton Beach 76029 OpenEase
It’s hard to find a better can opener for its price (around $13), as this one is highly efficient in both performance and design. It works well to hold the can so you don’t have to and smoothly gets the can open the first time, shutting off by itself when it finishes. The cutting lever is removable for easy cleanup, and the tall design gives it the ability to open even the tallest cans. It also features a knife and scissors sharpener, bottle opener, and cord storage with lock. Farberware FPC0100
For around $20 this chrome-designed can opener tears open cans up to 7 inches tall. After attaching the piercing device to the can lid, you can let go and watch as it quickly and smoothly opens the can, automatically shutting off when it’s done. Aside from opening cans, there is also a knife and scissors sharpener and bottle opener included, along with a cord storage area in the back. Oster Metallic Electric Can Opener
This electric can opener may not have one-touch operation, and you may need to hold your can so it doesn’t fall, but for the price of $15 everything else it gives you is worth it. With its quick and very quiet can-opening operation, it also bends the top of the can a bit, so that it doesn’t leave sharp edges. There is also a built-in storage space to put the cord in when it’s not in use. The sleek, metallic design also fits well with just about any kitchen. Hamilton Beach 76383 Ensemble Tall Can Opener
There isn’t too much to say about this one, as it doesn’t drastically differ from others in its price range. It is able to open almost any size of can, has a removable cutting assembly that can be used in the dishwasher, and also features a knife sharpener and bottle opener. It cuts open cans smoothly and easily on the first try and shuts off by itself when it is done. Its main uniquity lies in its design – the sleek, beautiful red look may or may not fit well in your kitchen, but it is lovely to look at just the same. The price for this unit ranges between $17 and $20. Proctor-Silex Power Opener
For the $14 price tag, it’s really hard to complain about this handy little can opener. Its slim and tall design allows it to open cans as tall as 7 inches, and isn’t bulky so won’t be a pain on your kitchen counter. A magnet on the cutting arm holds can in place as it operates, and when it is done it will automatically shut off and lift the can lid off so you don’t have to. The cutting lever is also removable for easy cleanup, and there is a cord storage in the back.
