My husband has lost an arm due to an accident, so ease of use was essential. This 1 is it. He is able to operate this easily and he raves about how much easier to open & how much quieter it is compared to others we've had thru out the yrs. Wish i had gotten it sooner.  We also love it's feature of lid removal with no sharp edges and the design of opener works well  in my retro decor.