Electric Can Openers
lectric can openers are meant to make opening cans simple. There are two styles: small countertop appliances and petite, battery-powered models that sit on top of cans. We assembled a lineup of nine models, ranging in price from about $15 to about $50. Testers, including one with arthritis, used them to open more than 100 cans of varying sizes. We evaluated how easy the openers were to operate, their cutting styles, and their durability. We preferred openers that latched on to cans easily and were stable while either holding up cans (countertop models) or spinning around their tops (battery-powered models). We also liked two openers that cut directly into the side of each can’s rim, separating the lid from the can’s body at the seal and leaving behind smooth edges
