Manually opening a wine bottle can present a host of logistical challenges. Get that corkscrew in at the wrong angle, and you’ll either be unable to remove the cork or even worse, you’ll break it and potentially ruin your bottle of wine. The likelihood of breaking a cork with a manual corkscrew increases with the age of the bottle, since corks can get more brittle over time.
Today, electric wine openers solve this age-old problem for wine lovers — simply hold the corkscrew over the bottle, press a button, and the job is done. Electric openers are useful at parties when you’re popping multiple corks and are especially handy for older people, individuals nursing an injury or those who have mobility or strength issues.
What to Consider
An electric wine opener seems like a simple purchase to make until you have the wrong one in your hands. To ensure satisfaction and success, there are a few factors to keep in mind before clicking “buy.”
Design
Do you want the electric wine opener to be waiting on the ready at your bar? The designs below range from subtle to bold and futuristic, so keep your overall aesthetic in mind before making a final decision.
Accessories
Are you looking for a one-trick pony or a set of tools that can pour and preserve your wine? We include a range of options.
Speed
If you’re planning to open dozens of bottles for a major bash, then definitely choose one of the speedier options capable of opening 60-plus bottles before requiring a recharge.
Power
Most of the electric wine openers we included require electric charging, but some work with batteries. Batteries, it should be noted, must be purchased separately.
For this electric wine opener guide, we reviewed hundreds of products from reputable brands and only included products that are rated four stars and above by consumers. We also selected a variety of styles and sizes at a range of price points. Get ready to keep those corks popping with one of the carefully selected electric wine openers below.
This cordless electric bottle opener has an average of 4.6 stars from more than 31,000 reviewers, and their devotion is understandable. The opener includes a foil cutter and features a comfortable soft-grip handle with a simple push-button operation.
The Oster opener weighs a pound and can open 30 bottles on a single charge. The modern silver and black design make it bar-worthy — plus, it comes with a recharging case. One reviewer even called it “by far the best $17” she ever spent.
This sleek silver and black Cuisinart uncorks 80 bottles in just one charge. This bottle opener includes a foil cutter, which stores in the charging base. It also doubles as a resealer, which is ideal if you want to drink your bottles over a few nights. Typically, wine starts to oxidize after a day or so, even when recorked, which can produce off-flavors.
Bonus: The vacuum sealer allows you to create an airtight closure and lock in freshness.
This sommelier-designed electric wine opener set is a great starter kit for oenophiles and can open 30 corks per charge.
The seven-piece kit includes a rechargeable opener, electric vacuum preserver pump, two airtight stoppers, aerating pourer, charging station, and foil cutter. Reviewers praised its ease of use and its all-in-one approach to wine care. The attractive silver and white design also make it bar-cart-worthy.
This Ozeri electric wine opener includes a foil cutter integrated into its design. A wine pourer and stopper are also included and comes in a choice of red, black, or silver color options. The opener’s upgraded motor opens 60 bottles on a single charge and features an ergonomic grip for easy handling. Reviewers also love that its trimmed-down design makes drawer storage a practical option.
This powerhouse electric wine opener pops 180 corks per charge, at a whopping average of 7 seconds per cork. The iTronics wine opener also includes a foil opener, a built-in rechargeable battery, and a USB charging cable. Reviewers love it for its soft-grip handle and easy transportability.
Yes, this is one of the more expensive options on our list, but if you want an easy-to-use, compact opener, it’s a great option that’s well worth the investment. This opener weighs just 9.9 ounces and pops up to 30 wine bottles per charge. The opener removes the cork from the bottle on contact, then automatically ejects it from the corkscrew—no buttons to push. A micro-USB wall charging unit is included, as is a built-in foil cutter.
This Brookstone electric opener removes corks easily with one touch. It includes a wine opener and base with a built-in foil cutter. The base serves to hold the opener when it’s not in use, so it’s handy to keep on the bar cart, and the sleek design will be an asset if you decide to keep it out. This opener takes four AA batteries (which are not included) and opens up to 400 bottles before they need replacing. Several reviewers noted how seamless the process of opening the bottle is with a built-in foil cutter.
If you’re looking for an eye-magnet on the bar, this Sharper Image electric opener will do the trick. The electric opener includes a foil cutter and can open 30-40 bottles per charge. It features a rectangular charging base, multiple metal finish options, and offers a 1-year warranty. Some reviewers raved about the design, while others said it was a game-changer for elderly parents.
Best All-In-One
Wine Enthusiast Electric Blue Pro All-In-One Opener
This six-piece wine kit includes a wine opener and preserver, an electric aerator, a foil cutter, two vacuum stoppers, and a charging base. The one-touch opener uncorks and aerates the wine, and can also seal, date, and preserve it.
Reviewers love that it keeps “expensive wine safe from oxidation” and say that the process of opening a bottle is a “no brainer.”
The 13-inch-tall glowing blue electric opener looks and feels like it was sent from the future.
This iZiv electric wine opener can pop a cork in just seconds and removes up to 60 corks before needing a recharge. The iZiv includes a reusable wine preserver to lock out oxygen and maintain flavor — plus, it also doubles as an aerator, pouring wine from a drip-proof tulip-shaped spout. The set includes a packaging box, electric opener, vacuum wine stopper, wine pourer, and foil cutter.
Kathleen WillcoxKathleen Willcox is a journalist who writes about parenting, technology, shopping, food and wine.
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