Hamilton Beach Smooth Touch Black
Score: 78/100
Canslab Ultrablade PRO Auto Stop
Score: 80/100Rankings
The Canslab Ultrablade PRO is a rechargeable, hands-free can opener that delivers fast, quiet side-cutting with an auto-stop feature. Its trade-off is incompatibility with rimless cans and vague dimension details. Best suited for arthritis-friendly home use and camping.
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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 1,311 g | 306 gbest |
— | 2,000 mAhbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 180 Wbest | — |
1 yearsbest | — | |
— | 2best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Power & Battery(1) | ||
Power Source | Corded electric | Lithium Ion |
Features(2) | ||
Cutting Mechanism | Side‑cut | side-cut |
Can Size Compatibility | Standard, pop‑top, extra tall up to 7 in | Standard |
Design & Build(4) | ||
Blade Material | High-carbon stainless steel | Stainless Steel |
Blade Type | Side‑cut | side-cut |
Weight (g) | 1311 g | 306 g |
Overall Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 25.1×11.4×12.4 cm cm | 5.7×5.7×5.7 cm cm |
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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”
“this little machine does it all”
Professional reviewers and editors highlight the Ultrablade PRO's hands-free automation, full-lap side-cutting and auto-stop as standout features that eliminate manual effort. They commend its senior-friendly one-touch operation, eco-friendly rechargeable battery with USB-C charging, and performance gains of 28% less noise and 28% faster cutting compared to AA-powered models, while noting its limitation to rimmed cans and vague dimension details.
Everyday users consistently praise the opener's effortless one-press operation, smooth safe edges, strong magnetic lid holder and long battery life of about 120 cans per charge. Common themes include appreciation for its quiet performance and portability for camping, with recurring concerns about reduced battery life on larger cans and unclear storage dimensions.
