The Best Can Openers for Easy, Pain-Free Prep (2025)

What we love: Who knew can openers could be so fun? Kitchen Mama’s one-button wonder is another Amazon-beloved contraption that makes opening cans of tomatoes and chicken noodle soup so easy and, dare I say, entertaining. The magic happens from the can opener’s magnet, which sticks to the lid while the blades automatically trace along the can’s perimeter. There’s no pressing or having to turn the can—it does everything for you (and is mesmerizing to watch).

And it works. The first time I tried it, I didn’t think it worked; the cut in the can’s lid was so subtle. It was only when I pushed the edge of the lid up that I realized the whole thing had been smoothly sliced off.

Shoppers agree that this gadget is downright cool and makes their prep work much easier. One Amazon customer likes it so much, she bought three as gifts for friends and family: “I’ve had any number of manual and electric can openers of varying quality and utility, and the Kitchen Mama puts them all to shame. It may seem odd to get this excited about a can opener, but it's rare to find an innovative, well-designed product like this that does exactly what it’s designed to do with no muss or fuss.” Enough said.

What we’d leave: It’s significantly slower than a manual can opener, but what it lacks in speed, it makes up for in ease of use. It’s also rechargeable, so if you’re someone who often neglects to charge their gadgets, maybe opt for a manual option. However, you won’t have to recharge it that often; it opens 130 round tins per charge, according to the brand. Lastly, at $55, it’s expensive, but if you’re someone who cooks with canned foods a lot, it’s worth every penny.

Materials: BPA-free plastic, stainless steel