Are touchless motion-sensor trash cans actually better than step cans?

It depends on your priorities. Verified-purchase reviewers love the hygiene and convenience of waving instead of touching, but specialist communities including r/BuyItForLife and r/Costco repeatedly note that step cans tend to be more durable and that sensors can waste batteries or fail over time. If longevity is your top concern, a quality step can may serve you longer; if hands-free hygiene matters most (kids, raw-food prep), a sensor can is worth it.