Best Overall
EZ Off Easy Grip One Handed Jar Opener
- This jar opener doesn’t take up space and is easy to access.
This jar opener doesn’t take up space and is easy to access.
- Depending on the height of the cabinet, you may have to bend over to make sure whatever you’re opening is positioned properly.
Depending on the height of the cabinet, you may have to bend over to make sure whatever you’re opening is positioned properly.
We named the EZ Off Easy Grip Jar Opener the best overall for many reasons. Designed to sit under cabinets, this opening tool provides convenience, ease of use, and reliability. When it says “one-handed,” it really means it. This tool is a terrific asset for all ages, particularly older people or those with limited hand mobility.
The disk can be installed underneath a cabinet, and the opener slot can open jars and bottles up to 5 inches in diameter, meaning it will open everything from a beer bottle to a jar of pickles. The opener is made of plastic and metal and is durable enough to withstand the most stubborn of stuck lids.
To install the opener, simply peel off the self-adhesive and press the opener wherever you’d like, then secure it with the three included screws. Since it doesn’t require storage, this opener takes up almost no space and is even easier to access.
The only downside to this opener is that depending on the user’s height and where the opener is placed, they may have to lean over to use it if the cabinets are lower to the ground.
Product Details: Materials: Plastic and metal | Dimensions: 8 x 9 x 1 inches
Best Automatic
Instacan One Touch Electric Jar Opener
- It’s ideal for those with limited hand mobility.
It’s ideal for those with limited hand mobility.
- Two AA batteries are required, but they are not included with the purchase.
Two AA batteries are required, but they are not included with the purchase.
Automatic jar openers, like the Instacan One Touch Electric Jar Opener, are the easiest tools to use for opening jars. For those who have limited mobility, this is the best jar opening tool for you since it requires the least amount of effort and exertion.
To use this battery-operated jar opening tool, simply place it on top of the jar and press the button on the tool. It will rotate around the jar lid until it is opening, so you don’t have to exert any energy at all. Because it has adjustable jaws, it can fit on jars of varying sizes.
It is available in two different colors: white or red. Two AA batteries are required to use this tool, but they aren’t included so you will have to purchase them separately.
Product Details: Materials: Plastic and stainless steel | Dimensions: 8.6 x 4.1 x 3 inches
Best Silicone
Norpro Red Silicone Jar Opener
- This jar opener is heat resistant up to 465°F and is easy to store.
This jar opener is heat resistant up to 465°F and is easy to store.
- This is not the best jar opener for people with limited hand mobility.
This is not the best jar opener for people with limited hand mobility.
There’s something to be said about the classics, and a silicone jar opener is most definitely a kitchen classic. This Norpro Red Silicone Jar Opener is cute and stylish and works like a charm on even the most stuck jars.
The high-quality silicone is a vibrant red color, which adds a pop of flair to any kitchen aesthetic. It’s made with a special non-slip silicone material that’s durable, flexible, and heat resistant. It can withstand temperatures up to 465°F.
With its raised pattern, it forms a sturdy grip over the jar’s lid and opens it with a simple turn of the hand. It’s even dishwasher safe, and with its small size, it takes up little space in a utensil drawer. As easy as this is to use, it probably isn’t the most convenient for someone with limited hand mobility as it does require both hands and a firm grip.
“Silicone jar openers, usually just a thin pad with a bit of texture, are about as simple as jar openers can get while still being effective,” Somerall says. “Sometimes all you need to open a stubborn jar is a little more grip to pop open the lid. Silicone jar openers usually work well for jars of all different sizes, but they also require the most effort from the user.”
Product Details: Materials: Silicone | Dimensions: 6-inch diameter
Best Ergonomic
Otstar Jar, Bottle, and Can Opener
- It has four different size circles on the tool to accommodate jars of varying sizes.
It has four different size circles on the tool to accommodate jars of varying sizes.
- While it can open jars and bottles, it can’t open cans.
While it can open jars and bottles, it can’t open cans.
The Otstar Jar Opener is the best ergonomic option because its design is easy to use.
The long handle provides a solid amount of leverage during use, and the rubber lining is designed to be anti-slip so there’s no worry of it slipping out from under you. The rubber lining also helps provide a firm grip on the lids, which makes opening as easy as a turn of the hand.
There are four different sizes on the tool so it can fit various size jars, and it can also function as a bottle opener. This tool is made from a sturdy combination of plastic and rubber, and it is dishwasher safe.
This jar-opening tool is a great value and makes a great addition to all kitchens. The only drawback is while this tool is multi-faceted, it can’t open cans.
Product Details: Materials: Plastic and rubber | Dimensions: 3.54 x 9 inches