It can be tough to pick the perfect can opener for your needs. That’s why we tested 11 electric and manual can openers to find two of the best ones for you.

With that in mind, I tested 15 different can openers, both manual and electric, to find ones that were reliable, safe and easy to clean. Here’s what I found.

The OXO Good Grips Smooth Edge Can Opener is our top pick because of its easy-to-turn knob, smooth edge finish, and ergonomic design. BHG / Alli Waataja Manual can openers might be among the ...

The best can openers use 100% stainless steel blades and never drop metal shavings after cutting. Both OXO and Kuhn Rikon make highly rated can openers.

Ahead, from electric can openers that do the work for you to manual can openers that both right- and left-handed home cooks can use, here are the most reliable options out there.

The best can opener will last you for years and is simple to use. Here are our top picks for manual, versatile, and electric can openers.

Type Can openers can be manual or electric. To use a manual opener, you close the opener around the can lid, then turn a knob to progress the blades along the can’s edge to open it.