Oster Electric Can Opener with Knife Sharpener
Score: 76/100
Hamilton Beach Smooth Touch Black
Score: 78/100Rankings
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 Oster electric can opener combines a patented Power Pierce blade with stainless-steel durability, automatically shutting off and handling tall cans. Manual cord wrap-around storage and a modest knife sharpener are trade-offs. Suited for households that frequently open tall cans and value sturdy construction.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 1,179 gbest | 1,311 g |
| ↓ lower better | — | 180 Wbest |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Power & Battery(1) | ||
Power Source | ac | Corded electric |
Features(2) | ||
Cutting Mechanism | power_pierce | Side‑cut |
Can Size Compatibility | tall | Standard, pop‑top, extra tall up to 7 in |
Design & Build(3) | ||
Blade Material | stainless_steel | High-carbon stainless steel |
Weight (g) | 1179 g | 1311 g |
Overall Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 15.24 x 12.7 x 25.4 cm | 25.1×11.4×12.4 cm cm |
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Professional reviewers commend the Oster opener for its patented Power Pierce blade, stainless-steel durability, and tall-can compatibility, noting that the auto shut-off and hands-free design make it especially convenient. However, they point out that the built-in knife sharpener is only modestly effective and that the manual cord storage feels less refined than retractable alternatives.
Everyday users echo the professional praise for effortless tall-can opening, clean cuts, and hands-free convenience, while consistently reporting that the knife sharpener offers only limited sharpening and that the cord storage is fiddly to manage.
“wished I'd bought it sooner”
“works fine first month, then problems”
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.
