PCMag's Contributing Editor John R. Delaney tests the TOWNEW smart trash can over multiple weeks, evaluating sensor reliability, battery endurance, odor confinement, and refill cartridge performance.
Emptying waste is universally considered one of the least pleasant household chores. TOWNEW reimagines the entire disposal loop with motion sensing, automated thermal welding, and pneumatic bag replacement.
In PC Labs multi-week testing, the infrared approach sensor proved responsive, raising the lid smoothly when approaching within range and closing automatically after 3 seconds to lock in smells.
The standout mechanical achievement is the sealing process: dual heated bars meet beneath the rim, melting the plastic edges together into a strong, leak-resistant seam.
Once removed, the motorized suction pulls the next liner into place ready for use. Odor containment was rated exemplary throughout testing across both bathroom and office settings.
“The built-in battery typically gave me four to five weeks of power before requiring a recharge.”
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