I have owned many different can openers over the years, from handheld to countertop models. None have been sufficient enough to hold up for more than a few months. Most of the issue stems from rusting quickly. When given the opportunity to try this can opener, I was skeptical given my past experiences. I loved it from opening it and still love it! This is the fastest countertop model at opening the cans I've ever used! The motor is on the louder side but given the ease of use and speed, it's a quirk I've been willing to overlook.