If you’ve ever struggled to cut through a pile of cardboard or heavy fabric, you already know that regular scissors just won’t hack it. Maybe you’re constantly opening up delivery boxes or working on craft projects, and you’ve started thinking about whether electric scissors might be worth the investment. They use a battery and rotating blade to supposedly make cutting through tough stuff way easier than traditional scissors can manage. It sounds pretty promising, especially if your hands get sore from spending hours cutting, but do they actually deliver on what they claim? We partnered with Extreme Reviews to put a couple of popular electric scissors models through their paces. The first option is available for around $12 (down from the original $34 price tag). They come in a pretty pink finish and even throw in a built-in light feature. The second model is from Amazon and runs about $34, but you get extra blades and a carrying bag in the deal. Both say they can handle materials up to 1/4-inch thick, yet the real question is: do they actually work? Extreme Reviews tested them on all sorts of materials—cardboard, plastic, leather, denim, faux fur, and more. And because we like to get creative, they also tried them on some unexpected things like hair, carpet, pizza, and beyond. Want to know which one won? Check out the full test video to decide if electric scissors deserve a spot in your toolbox or if your regular pair will do just fine.
Should You Buy Electric Scissors? Here’s the Real Deal
