Hamilton Beach Smooth Touch Black
Score: 78/100
Bella Electric Can Opener
Score: 72/100Rankings
The Hamilton Beach Smooth Touch Electric Automatic Can Opener offers quiet, one-handed operation and multiple built-in tools for standard and extra-tall cans. Its short cord and reported durability issues may deter power-users. Ideal for home cooks who value safety, convenience and multi-tool functionality.
Bella's Electric Can Opener combines a 60-70 W motor with a built-in knife sharpener and bottle opener in a compact freestanding unit. While versatile, it suffers from a weak lid-holding magnet and a short power cord. It fits well in small kitchens for users seeking multifunctionality.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 1,311 g | 758 gbest |
| ↓ lower better | 180 Wbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Power & Battery(2) | ||
Power Source | Corded electric | Mains |
Power Consumption (W) | 180 W | 60-70 W |
Features(2) | ||
Cutting Mechanism | Side‑cut | side-cut |
Can Size Compatibility | Standard, pop‑top, extra tall up to 7 in | Standard |
Design & Build(5) | ||
Blade Material | High-carbon stainless steel | Stainless steel |
Blade Type | Side‑cut | side-cut |
Weight (g) | 1311 g | 758 g |
Overall Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 25.1×11.4×12.4 cm cm | 20.0×10.0×11.5 cm cm |
Mount Type | Countertop | Freestanding |
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Professional reviewers and editors consistently highlight the opener's ease of use, safety, and multifunctionality. The side-cutting high-carbon stainless steel blade is praised for producing smooth, non-sharp lids, while the one-handed lever and built-in knife sharpener/bottle opener add convenience. Quiet operation and a sleek design receive positive remarks, though some note the short cord and early durability issues as drawbacks.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the one-handed operation, smooth lid finish, quiet performance, and ability to handle tall cans. The most common negative feedback centers on the short power cord and reports of the unit failing after about a month of use.
“wished I'd bought it sooner”
“works fine first month, then problems”
“Easy to use, saves counter space, appealing color”
Choose Hamilton Beach if you need more power and durability; choose Bella for compactness and extra features.
Professional retailer descriptions position the Bella opener as a sleek, powerful, and multifunctional kitchen tool, emphasizing its 70 W motor, one-touch operation, and added knife sharpener and bottle opener, while noting durability limits and a weak magnetic lid holder as drawbacks.
Everyday users consistently praise the opener's easy one-touch use, quiet operation, compact design, attractive colors, and the convenience of the built-in knife sharpener, but they frequently mention a weak lid-holding magnet, short power cord, and concerns about long-term durability.
