Hamilton Beach Smooth Touch Black
Score: 78/100
Kitchen Mama One-To-Go White
Score: 76/100Rankings
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.
The Kitchen Mama One-To-Go is a handheld, AA-powered electric can opener offering smooth edge cuts and auto-stop operation. It requires separate batteries and cannot open sloped soda cans, which may limit convenience. Best suited for seniors, travelers, and compact kitchen spaces.
| Attribute | | |
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| ↓ lower better | 1,311 g | 200 gbest |
| ↓ lower better | 180 Wbest | — |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
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Power & Battery(1) | ||
Power Source | Corded electric | AA alkaline |
Features(2) | ||
Cutting Mechanism | Side‑cut | smooth edge side-cutting |
Can Size Compatibility | Standard, pop‑top, extra tall up to 7 in | circle, square, oval, vacuum‑sealed, sticky (excluding sloped soda cans) |
Design & Build(4) | ||
Blade Material | High-carbon stainless steel | stainless steel |
Weight (g) | 1311 g | 200 g |
Overall Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 25.1×11.4×12.4 cm cm | 13.7×8.9×6.9 cm cm |
Mount Type | Countertop | freestanding/handheld |
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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”
Professional reviewers commend the Kitchen Mama for its ergonomic palm-fit design, single-button ease of use, and consistently clean 360° cuts that leave no sharp edges, emphasizing its hygienic advantage. However, they note the unit is a bit heavier than rival handheld electric openers, which may affect portability for some users.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the opener's effortless one-touch operation, smooth edge results, and portability for travel or small kitchens. Recurring themes include appreciation for the auto-stop safety feature and the ability to open many can shapes, while common complaints focus on the need to buy batteries separately, the inability to handle sloped soda cans, and the requirement for manual spot cleaning.
