I Tried This Game-Changing Kitchen Gadget From Amazon and Couldn’t Believe How Much Time It Saved Me

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It has nearly 60,000 five-star reviews.

When it comes to the kitchen, I’m not ashamed to admit that I look for every hack I can find. If there’s a piece of cookware that can pull double duty? I’m buying it. If there’s an appliance that can practically clean itself? Count me in. So when I came across this electric can opener on Amazon, which purports to be almost totally hands-free, I knew I needed to check it out for myself.

Made by Hamilton Beach and costing just $33, this automatic device has earned nearly 60,000 five-star ratings from customers for its sleek look, time-saving feature, and ease of use. It’s a tall yet compact machine with a black-and-chrome design, and it takes up minimal room when placed on a countertop or in a cupboard. To use it, just plug it into the wall (the cord hides well), and it’s immediately ready.

Hamilton Beach Smooth Touch Electric Automatic Can Opener with Easy Push Down Lever

$33 at Amazon

When testing the can opener, I was amazed by how simple and quick the process actually was. All I had to do was align a can under the sharp, ring-like opener and press the lever on the back. Instantly, the machine started cutting along the can’s sides (rather than the lid), to prevent injury from too-sharp edges. But the best part was, I didn’t even need to hold onto it—the can opener operated totally automatically. When it was done (not even 10 seconds later), I simply removed the can and then used the thin ledge on the device’s bottom to take off the top.

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There was no mess, no jagged edges. The opener worked just as well when I tried it out with a pop-top can, too. Honestly, I couldn’t imagine going back to opening cans by hand after using this seriously time-saving device.

Plenty of Amazon shoppers agree with me, as shown by the rave reviews. “This opener looks great and is so easy to use,” said one person, adding that it’s especially helpful for people with “arthritis or other health issues that make using your hands tough.” They said that “it is making [their] life a whole lot easier.”

Other reviewers also attested to the quality of the can opener. “This is the best can opener I have ever used,” wrote one shopper, also calling it “very durable” and “sturdy.” They added, “It's so easy to use and works great. It's much better quality than other electric ones and works 100 times better than handheld. Another simply called the can opener “a dream,” writing that “it doesn't leave a sharp edge and it runs so smoothly... it is so easy to use and I love how it holds the can for you.”

Tired of wasting time cutting open cans or hurting yourself on a sharp lid? Pick up this game-changing device from Amazon and prepare to be awed by how much of a difference it makes in your kitchen routine. You can also find other popular can openers (electronic and manual) below.

Kitchen Mama Auto Electric Can Opener

$29 at Amazon

Hamilton Beach Walk 'n Cut Electric Can Opener

$27 at Amazon

Black+Decker EasyCut Extra-Tall Can Opener with Knife Sharpener and Bottle Opener

$18 at Amazon

The Original Gorilla Grip Manual Can Opener

$11 at Amazon

Oxo Good Grips Smooth Edge Can Opener

$26 at Amazon

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