The POHL SCHMITT Electric Can Opener is a grip-free can opener with extras, best for people with arthritis. Rated 4.1 out of 5 across 5,854 user ratings. The main drawback: loud while it runs. We scored it 4.1 out of 5.
For hands with arthritis or a bad shoulder, the POHL SCHMITT's push-down lever turns can opening into a one-finger job; the price of that ease is a loud motor and durability that is less certain than the build suggests.
NoFussDeal rates the POHL SCHMITT Electric Can Opener 4.1 out of 5. Last updated September 26, 2026.
Pressing the lever down clamps the can and starts the motor, so the only effort is a light press rather than squeezing and turning a handle.
A built-in magnet grabs the lid as the cut finishes and lifts it away from the can, so you never have to fish it out of the food.
A knife sharpener and a bottle opener are built into the housing, so one appliance covers three small jobs.
The cutting lever detaches so it can be rinsed, and the power cord stores inside the body when the opener is put away.
One of the six owner reviews we read mentions it. That owner gave the product four or five stars. Score 82: its 4.1 star average on a 100 point scale.
Four of the six owner reviews we read mention it. All of them gave the product four or five stars. Score 87: we started at 82 and added 5 because the owner reviews that mention it are positive.
POHL SCHMITT lists the color as Black and the material as CO111. One of the six owner reviews we read mentions it. That owner gave the product four or five stars. Score 82: its 4.1 star average on a 100 point scale.
One of the six owner reviews we read mentions it, and that owner gave the product four or five stars, so the complaints come from the wider group of buyers. None of the reviews we read say what goes wrong, so this score rests on the buyer ratings. 23% of all ratings are three stars or fewer, which is where complaints like this usually sit. Score 76: we started at 82 and took off 6 because opinion …
One of the six owner reviews we read mentions it, and that owner gave the product four or five stars, so the complaints come from the wider group of buyers. None of the reviews we read say what goes wrong, so this score rests on the buyer ratings. 23% of all ratings are three stars or fewer, which is where complaints like this usually sit. Score 76: we started at 82 and took off 6 because opinion is split.
One of the six owner reviews we read mentions it, and that owner gave the product four or five stars, so the complaints come from the wider group of buyers. None of the reviews we read say what goes wrong, so this score rests on the buyer ratings. 23% of all ratings are three stars or fewer, which is where complaints like this usually sit. Score 70: we started at 82 and took off 12 because it draw…
One of the six owner reviews we read mentions it, and that owner gave the product four or five stars, so the complaints come from the wider group of buyers. None of the reviews we read say what goes wrong, so this score rests on the buyer ratings. 23% of all ratings are three stars or fewer, which is where complaints like this usually sit. Score 70: we started at 82 and took off 12 because it draws mostly complaints.
POHL SCHMITT lists the manufacturer warranty description as Manufacturers Warranty. Two of the six owner reviews we read mention it, and those owners gave the product four or five stars, so the complaints come from the wider group of buyers. None of the reviews we read say what goes wrong, so this score rests on the buyer ratings. 23% of all ratings are three stars or fewer, which is where complai…
POHL SCHMITT lists the manufacturer warranty description as Manufacturers Warranty. Two of the six owner reviews we read mention it, and those owners gave the product four or five stars, so the complaints come from the wider group of buyers. None of the reviews we read say what goes wrong, so this score rests on the buyer ratings. 23% of all ratings are three stars or fewer, which is where complaints like this usually sit. Score 70: we started at 82 and took off 12 because it draws mostly complaints.
64% of ratings are five stars and 13% are four. 7% are three stars and 16% are one or two. A sizable share of ratings sit low, so weigh the drawbacks below as heavily as the praise. Score 82: its 4.1 star average on a 100 point scale.
Four of the six owner reviews we read mention it. All of them gave the product four or five stars. Score 87: we started at 82 and added 5 because the owner reviews that mention it are positive.
Based on 5,854 Amazon customer ratings, averaging 4.1 out of 5, recorded 12 September 2026. See the reviews on Amazon
| 5 stars | 64% | |
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| 4 stars | 13% | |
| 3 stars | 7% | |
| 2 stars | 4% | |
| 1 stars | 12% |
This can opener is amazingly easy to use. Makes opening cans easy, I have arthritis, usually it’s super hard to use can openers but this one I can use easily. Makes my life so much easier, w… Read it on AmazonGailjohnson1 · March 31, 2021 · Verified
We had been using the same old electric can opener for ages when it simply gave up the ghost. Not wanting the inconvenience of manually opening cans of tomatoes and dog food, I immediately w… Read it on AmazonSam Viviano · March 28, 2021 · Verified
Very hard! I was astounded at how many automatic can openers had horrible reviews about breaking all the time, or tiny shards of metal coming off the cans causing health hazards.My last auto… Read it on Amazonkevl888 · April 21, 2021 · Verified
I had stopped using electric can openers years ago and just did the handheld ones and the handheld ones never lasted very long and I am 63 and I do have a torn rotator cuff in my right shoul… Read it on AmazonAmazon customer · January 13, 2022 · Verified
I ordered this can opener with hesitancy. I had thrown away one my husband had ions ago, so manual it was for years! After my third manual can opener and arthritis settling into my hands, I … Read it on AmazonMC · April 19, 2021 · Verified
Product was easy to use, and easy to clean. Product is sturdy, and was able to open cans of various sizes. I would highly recommend.Noel G. · April 17, 2021 · Verified
Set the opener on a stable, level counter near an outlet and pull out as much cord as you need from the storage compartment.
Lift the lever and hook the can's rim under the cutter so the lid sits against the magnet.
Press the lever down. The motor turns the can and cuts around the lid; hold the can lightly if it is very tall or heavy.
Lift the lever to release the can. The lid stays on the magnet so you can dispose of it without touching the cut edge.
For most buyers, yes: we score it 4.1 out of 5. The POHL SCHMITT does what an electric can opener should: press the lever, and the can turns and opens while a magnet holds the lid.
Rated 4.1 out of 5 across 5,854 user ratings, with 64% giving it five stars and 12% one star.
Leaves a jagged edge on the lid rather than a smooth one. Reports on durability are mixed, with some units stopping working.
Detach and rinse the cutting lever regularly so food does not build up. Wipe the magnet and housing with a damp cloth.
It handles big cans, but steady a tall or heavy can with your free hand so it turns evenly and the cut stays on the rim.
The POHL SCHMITT does what an electric can opener should: press the lever, and the can turns and opens while a magnet holds the lid. The weighted base keeps it steady, the cutting lever detaches for rinsing, and it copes with large and pop-top cans. Its best audience is anyone with arthritis or limited grip. Against that, it is loud, it leaves a jagged lid edge, and some units give out sooner than they should. The sharpener and bottle opener are bonuses.
If manual openers hurt, this lever-operated model is an easy fix. If you want a quiet opener or a smooth-edge lid, look for a side-cutting design instead.
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