Hamilton Beach Smooth Edge
Score: 73/100
Amazon Basics 3-In-1
Score: 71/100Rankings
The Hamilton Beach Smooth Edge electric can opener uses a side-cutting blade to produce smooth, reusable lids and handles tall cans up to 6 inches. Its short power cord and reported durability issues may limit long-term use. Ideal for home cooks seeking safe, one-hand operation.
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.
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| ↓ lower better | 290 gbest | 922 g |
| ↓ lower better | — | 50 Wbest |
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Features(1) | ||
Can Size Compatibility | Up to 6 inches | up to 18 oz |
Design & Build(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 290 g | 922 g |
Overall Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | Height 25.9-26.7 cm × Width 11.9-12.7 cm × Depth 11.9-12.7 cm cm | 20.42×11.05×11.18 cm cm |
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Professional reviewers commend the Hamilton Beach Smooth Touch for its side-cutting safety, ergonomic lever, and mess-free operation, positioning it as a convenient kitchen essential for busy households. However, they caution that the short cord and reported short-term durability make it less suitable for heavy or commercial use, and they note that not all models include an automatic shutoff.
Everyday users love the ease of one-handed operation, the smooth, non-sharp lids, and the ability to open tall cans, often describing the device as a noticeable upgrade over handheld openers. Recurring complaints focus on the short power cord, occasional mechanical failures after a month of use, and occasional metal shavings, leading some to question long-term reliability.
“easy and simple”
“what a difference over handheld”
“smooth edges”
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.
