We keep hearing how we will be living a life of luxury and ease with all the new mod cons that we will be treated to. Well I don’t know about you, but there are still plenty of simple things that needs some more of that luxury and ease we were promised added to them. That is, apart from my battery operated can opener which I enjoy so much, that one is an exception to the rule!
Have you noticed how sometimes just getting into the packaging of items can be a nightmare, so where are the technological improvements there. Now we even have to have gadgets that will enable us to get into our gadgets a bit more easily.
Perhaps it’s just that these old hands don’t work as well as they used to. Opening jars and trying to open cans with the old and trusted manual opener is no longer for me.
The selection below are the top 5 easy to use battery can openers that will hopefully help others who for whatever reason find it difficult to open their cans.
After researching reviews and ratings for these top five, they have been listed with number 1 being the best and number 5 being the least favorable. Visiting the items will show the ratings from users who have been using the openers daily.
At the foot of the list you will find a “top 5 compared” chart that you will find useful for quickly comparing things like normal prices and also the reduced prices.
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Top 5 Battery Can Openers Compared
The list below is in random order with everything laid side by side as a comparison table. This method can save a considerable amount of time for anyone who has whittled there list down to a short list of 5 such as this.
Remember that my recommendation of the best to the least is shown in the list above, enjoy.
Before that, here’s a quote about food:
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| Title | Zyliss EasiCan Electronic Can Opener | Handy Can Opener | OneTouch Can Opener | Metro Fulfillment House SK08 1-Touch Can Opener | Black & Decker GC200 Gizmo Can Opener, White |
| Brand | Zyliss | Import | One Touch | Metro Fulfillment House | Black & Decker |
| Feature | Electronic can opener by Zyliss One touch to start and one to stop; automatically opens your cans in seconds Works on any size can whether small, medium or large Opener cuts from sides; doesn't leave any sharp edges Uses two AA batteries (not included); 2 year limited warranty | Fast and easy way to open cans safely and efficiently Opener "walks" around can and then shuts off automatically Safely cuts from the side of the can, leaving no sharp edges Powered by 2 AA batteries (not included) | Fast and easy way to open cans safely and efficiently Opener walks around can and then shuts off automatically Safely cuts from the side of the can, leaving no sharp edges Magnet picks up the lid so it won't fall into the can's contents Powered by 2 AA batteries (not included) | Sleekly designed, battery operated can opener for safe, hands-free operation Place on can lid, press the on button and the One Touch opens the can on its own Cuts from the side to eliminate sharp edges Conveniently stores away in drawer Powered by 2 AA batteries (not included) | Cordless, hands-free electric can opener with auto shut-off At full charge, opens up to a month's worth of cans Lid release provides easy, safe disposal into a waste basket Dishwasher-safe removable power-pierce blade for easy cleanup Compact, 6-3/4- by 5-1/2-inch plastic charging base; wall-mounting hardware included |
| ListPrice | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $29.95 | $29.99 |
| Price | $19.95 | $10.18 | $24.88 | $22.95 | $299.00 |
| Color | Red | White | White | White | |
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Reasons to Buy a Battery Operated Can Opener
Had any problems with your old can opener? No doubt you’ve been there at some point and perhaps even muttered a few words you wished you never had said. In truth there is nothing more frustrating than attempting to open a can of food be it vegetables or fruit to go with the dinner and the darned thing just won’t work.
Well get modern and treat yourself to a battery operated can opener. Not that these openers have just hit the market, no, these guys have been around since way back in the 1950s.
Simply attach the opener to the can, switch it on, let it run while you go and fetch a pan or bowl to place the ingredients from the can into, job done.
Not only are these battery can openers easier and quicker, they are also many times safer. The trimmed edges are smoother and much less likely to injure the user. Unlike the lethal rough edges of some of those manual types.
In fact, if you have elderly relatives and friends, these would make an ideal present at Christmas time or birthday etc.
More Expensive, Maybe Not!
Yes they are a bit more expensive, not all that much though and the overall value is worth many times worth the cost. The batteries last for ages especially if you use the rechargeable type, so running costs are almost zero.
Like most things you buy, some always perform better than others. That being the case, we have done the research for you and listed the top five battery operated can openers above. This should save you a lot of time when you start shopping for one.
Prices can vary wildly, so my choice of online shopping area is Amazon. They are probably the most trusted of the online shopping sites and certainly very competitive with their prices. Talking about prices, take a look at the top 5 comparison table below where you will find the list price and the reduced prices offered today.
These reductions can fluctuate, sometimes it may be less and other times it can be much greater. Depends purely on the vendor’s marketing strategy at the time.

















