Amazon Basics 3-In-1
Score: 71/100
Kitchen Mama Auto 2.0 Blue
Score: 72/100Rankings
The Kitchen Mama Auto 2.0 is a battery-operated, handheld opener that cuts 360° smooth edges and includes a built-in magnet lid remover. Its reliance on non-included AA batteries and occasional magnet issues are drawbacks. It fits users needing portable, hands-free operation for standard cans.
The Amazon Basics 3-in-1 combines can opening, bottle opening, and knife sharpening in a compact design with a magnetic lid holder. It lacks a true automatic stop and the knife-sharpening is modest, and it may tip with lighter cans. Suitable for occasional home use where space and cost are priorities.
| Attribute | | |
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| ↓ lower better | 922 g | 240 gbest |
| ↓ lower better | 50 Wbest | — |
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Power & Battery(1) | ||
Power Source | Electric | AA alkaline |
Features(1) | ||
Can Size Compatibility | up to 18 oz | most standard round cans, including soda cans with sloped edges and vacuum‑sealed cans |
Design & Build(4) | ||
Blade Material | Stainless steel | stainless steel |
Weight (g) | 922 g | 240 g |
Overall Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 20.42×11.05×11.18 cm cm | 21.1×8.9×8.9 cm cm |
Mount Type | Freestanding | handheld |
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Professional reviewers commend the Amazon Basics 3-in-1 for its solid performance, magnetic lid holder, and the added value of bottle opening and knife sharpening. They note the powerful 50W motor and stable base deliver reliable cuts, but criticize the lack of a true automatic stop and only mediocre knife-sharpening capability.
Everyday users praise the simplicity, power, and compact footprint, especially the magnetic lid holder and the bundled bottle opener and knife sharpening. Common complaints focus on the need to correctly align cans, the manual lever operation, occasional tipping of lighter cans, and the under-whelming knife-sharpening function.
“Users appreciate the simplicity, power, and convenience for occasional use-opens cans effortlessly, holds lids magnetically, and includes rare extras like bottle/knife tools without complexity.”
Professional reviewers commend the Kitchen Mama Auto 2.0 for its innovative tilted blade that delivers smooth, non-sharp edges and its convenient one-button, hands-free operation. They also note the added value of the built-in lid remover, but caution that the magnet can be unreliable and that the lack of included batteries detracts from the overall experience.
Everyday users generally love the effortless button press and the safety of smooth, resealable lids, especially appreciating its compactness for travel and small kitchens. However, recurring complaints focus on the magnet's occasional failure to lift lids and the device's limited performance with non-standard cans, reflected in a low ease-of-use rating on Target.
