Can Opener Pricing Guide

There are a wide variety of can openers on the market today and with that comes a large range of prices. While a simple handheld manual can opener might only cost you a few bucks at the grocery store, electric can openers range in price from $10 up to $100. As with most products available for consumers, the more features equal a larger price tag, and vice versa. The trick is in determining exactly which product best fits your needs. Maybe you don't need a knife sharpener or the option of mounting your can opener underneath a cabinet. There's need to pay extra for it. Or perhaps these additions would be of great service to you. Below is a list of the best can openers that you can find within each particular price range. It should give you a better idea of what to look for when going out to make your purchase.

$10 range - many Hamilton Beach can openers in this price range offer removable levers for easy cleaning, compatibility with taller cans, knife sharpener, cord storage, and automatic cut off.

$20 range - products in this price range, such as Cuisinart can openers, feature a durable, heavy-duty design with sleek chrome accents. It also offers a detachable arm for easy cleaning and a power pierce blade.

$30 range - cordless can openers, such as ones made by Black and Decker, feature automatic shutoff and a base charger. They have removable blades, and ergonomic handle, and a secure grip. They can open cans of all sizes and feature the nifty walk around cutting action.

$40 range - walk around openers such as the Gizmo can opener are small and easy to store. You can open cans virtually anywhere and when the device is at full charge, you have up to a month's worth of can opening at your fingertips. They have dishwasher-safe, removable power pierce blades and can also be mounted under cabinets for easy storage.

$50 range - can openers in this price range generally feature stainless steel finished, press and release levers, precision Power Cut blades, magnetic lid holders, and removable arms.

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