We compared two electric can openers: the Morphy Richards 3-in-1 Electric Tin Can Opener and the Kitchen Mama Orbit One Rechargeable Can Opener.
What we looked at
Power source, extra functions, and price.
The verdict
If you want a corded opener that also sharpens knives and pops bottle caps, with a magnetic lid holder and automatic start/stop, the Morphy Richards is the multi-function pick, at £19.99. If you would rather pay £28.00 more for a cordless, USB-C rechargeable opener with changeable blades for most can shapes, the Kitchen Mama Orbit One is the cordless option, at £47.99.
A £19.99 corded opener that also sharpens knives and opens bottles.
A £47.99 rechargeable can opener with changeable blades for most cans.
Morphy Richards 3-in-1 Electric Tin Can Opener, Knife Sharpener and Bottle Cap Remover — Most Functions
Intended for: Marketed as a corded 3-in-1 electric can opener with automatic start/stop, a magnetic lid holder for safe lid disposal, a built-in bottle cap opener, a knife sharpening slot, and inbuilt cord storage in a sleek, wipe-clean body.
What we liked
- Cheaper than the Kitchen Mama on these listings, at £19.99
- Also functions as a bottle opener and knife sharpener, per the listing
- Magnetic lid holder for safe, easy lid disposal
- Automatic start and stop, no need to hold anything down
- Inbuilt cord storage for tidy countertop storage
Worth knowing
- Corded, needs a nearby mains socket, unlike the Kitchen Mama
- No stated ability to handle unusually shaped or oversized cans
Best for
- Buyers who want extra bottle-opener and knife-sharpener functions
- Anyone who wants the lower price
- A fixed kitchen counter setup near a socket
Not ideal for
- Anyone who wants a fully cordless, rechargeable design
- Buyers with unusually large or oddly shaped cans
Kitchen Mama Orbit One Rechargeable Can Opener, Type-C Charging, Automatic Shut-Off — Best Cordless
Intended for: Marketed as a battery-free, Type-C rechargeable can opener with a changeable-blades design stated to handle most can shapes and sizes, automatic shut-off with smooth-edge cutting, and an included storage box to keep accessories together.
What we liked
- Fully cordless and rechargeable via Type-C, no mains socket needed
- Changeable blades stated to handle most can shapes and sizes
- Automatic shut-off once the job is done, leaving smooth edges
- Includes a storage box to keep accessories organised
Worth knowing
- Costs £28.00 more than the Morphy Richards on these listings
- No bottle-opener or knife-sharpener functions, unlike the Morphy Richards
Best for
- Buyers who want a fully cordless, rechargeable opener
- Anyone who wants blades suited to different can shapes
- Kitchens without a convenient socket near the counter
Not ideal for
- Budget-conscious buyers
- Anyone who wants bottle-opener or knife-sharpener functions built in
