Like how you don't have to touch the can at all.It helps when your hands are full or messy.It also is very compact so it fits in a pretty small space but it holds as much as the 13 gallon bags hold.Two issues that could be better.It runs on D batteries.They do sell a power cord that I will eventually buy.The other small issue is it seems to take a few seconds longer for the cover to open compared to when you open a cover with your hands.I also like that it has an off and on switch in case you have children or grandchildren that like to play with it.It still works with the switch off.You just have to open and close it with your hands.