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In recent years, beard trimmers have been actively entering the market for mass household appliances. If earlier, it was a device only for professional hairdressers, now, due to the development of fashion for facial hair, ordinary consumers are also starting to buy it. Meanwhile, the device is very tricky – you need to know a lot of nuances of choice and study the most popular models. To do this, we have prepared a rating of the best beard trimmers. Healthy Food Near Me, together with barbers, talks about how to choose a beard trimmer, what to look for.
Editor’s Choice
Dykemann Barthaare GR-24
The Dykemann Barthaare GR-24 trimmer is produced by a well-known German brand. The device has flawless functionality. It is used for cutting beards and mustaches, removing hair in the nose and ears, working out small details of hairstyles, for example, at the temples. The trimmer comes with 11 attachments, each of which performs its own function. There is a groomer for shaving different parts of the body, guide combs that allow you to cut hair of different lengths, trimmers for beard, nose, ears, etc.
The Dykemann beard trimmer is powered by a rechargeable battery that lasts for 90 minutes of continuous use. At the same time, the trimmer is charged in the shortest possible time – in just an hour and a half using a wireless charger. The charge level indicator will tell you when it’s time to charge the device. Oil for lubricating the mechanisms and a brush for cleaning also come with the device. You can wash the trimmer even under running water, as the case has a high level of moisture protection. On the body there is an LCD display that displays the operating time of the equipment. Protection against electric shock is provided.
Main characteristics: ceramic titanium blades, wet cleaning, cutting length 4-12 mm, 11 attachments, battery life up to 90 minutes.
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Top 9 rating according to KP
1. MOSER 1584-0050 Li+Pro Mini
A German manufacturer that specializes exclusively in shaving techniques for stubble, beard and hair. This model passes as an edging machine, that is, it can be used not only on the face, but also, with proper skill or care at home, trim your haircut.
This trimmer has blades that can be changed. It costs like a third of a new car. But on the other hand, you are unlikely to need a replacement for home use. This option is more useful for professional salons. When developing the design, the company’s engineers made sure that the main elements of the knife were hidden in order to avoid getting hair inside the mechanism. The device works both from the socket, and the built-in accumulator. The latter takes only 45 minutes to fully charge. The heart of the beard trimmer is the motor, equipped with a chip that ensures that the cut of the knife works at the same frequency, regardless of the remaining battery charge or the stiffness of the hair. There will be no dying attempts of blades, typical for such budget equipment in a state of discharge. The trimmer comes with an adjustable nozzle, stand, power adapter, cleaning brush and oil.
Key Features: stainless steel blades, wet cleaning, cutting length 0,5-6 mm, number of length settings – 3, combined power supply, battery life up to 75 minutes.
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2. Philips OneBlade QP2520/20
One of the most advertised devices. The trimmer comes with three removable combs for different types of bristles. With the help of the device, you can make contours and shave facial hair of any length. The trimmer consists of a single block that makes 200 strokes per second. The design provides a protection system to avoid direct contact of the blades with the skin and cuts. Complete combs allow you to choose the length of the bristles – from 0,1 to 5 mm. The blade is reversible, so you can drive in any direction. The nozzle itself bends slightly – this is the so-called contour-following technology. So that you can drive a trimmer like a regular machine. Separately, you can buy a blade for the body. With active use, it should be changed every four months. On top of it, you can put a nozzle to protect sensitive areas of the skin, such as underarms, while shaving. Separately, you can buy a cover for a beard trimmer, although it costs as much as half of the device.
Key Features: wet cleaning, cutting length 0.1-5 mm, number of length settings – 3, autonomous power supply, battery life up to 45 minutes.
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3. Panasonic ER-GB40
Available in three colors. There are the brightest blue and red versions and calm silver. A very cool feature that is convenient for everyday use is the rotary switch. It is located on the front side of the handle. 19 positions of the wheel are available from the minimum – 1 mm, to the maximum – 10 mm. The pitch is only 0,5 mm. You can shave with a trimmer both dry and using foam. To charge the device, you just need to stick it on the base – a kind of glass. Users are wondering why it is needed when it was possible to get by with charging like from a phone. It would take up less space. A full charge cycle lasts eight hours, after which the docking station does not give any signals, but according to the instructions, this is not harmful to the battery. After charging, the device can work up to 50 minutes. By the way, the device is waterproof, so you can use it in the shower and not be afraid to wash it. Judging by the numerous reviews, it works almost silently. And the case is rubberized, so it should lie comfortably in the hand. That’s just the hairs stick to such material.
Key Features: stainless steel blades, wet cleaning, cutting length 1-10 mm, number of length settings – 20, self-powered, battery life up to 50 minutes.
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4. MOSER 5640-1801
Compact device from a German manufacturer. It does not differ in special power and does not pretend to be much, but it is made soundly. Suitable for independent use, as well as for beginners. To work, it is enough to insert one little finger battery – AAA. The trimmer works in three modes: trimming the beard, cutting hair in the nose and ears, and a comb for trimming the temples. The latter has two length settings – two and four millimeters. Can be used for beard too. In the hand, the compact trimmer lies well, it can be compared with a flashlight. With some of the nozzles it works silently. With others, it makes a little more noise, but not critical. All nozzles can be easily rinsed with running water – the hair does not clog. By the way, you can not use it in the shower. A serious drawback is the installation of knives. Users are having trouble getting them back into place after being removed.
Key Features: stainless steel blades, wet cleaning, cutting length 2-4 mm, three attachments, self-powered by AAA battery.
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5. Philips OneBlade Pro QP6510/20
We can say that this is the older brother of the “light green” model from our ranking of the best beard trimmers. He uses exactly the same blades. But it looks different. And its functionality is much richer. Let’s start with the number of length settings. Here, unlike the younger model, there are a dozen of them. The longest possible length is nine millimeters. The smallest is 0,1. That is, he also does not shave under zero. The bristles will still stick out, but that’s the idea! His motor is the same, with the same 200 oscillations per second. The original comb is put on top, due to which the length is adjusted. On the handle is a stylish LED battery indicator. The battery capacity is also increased here. Other than that, it’s the same device. Therefore, if you do not need a nozzle for long bristles, then it is probably not worth overpaying.
Key Features: wet cleaning, cutting length 0.1-9 mm, number of length settings – 12, autonomous power supply, battery life up to 60 minutes.
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6. Brown BT 3040
The first thing that caught our attention in this device is the packaging. In the box, they also put a regular Gillette razor. For an ordinary buyer, such a present may look ambiguous, they say, if the machine does not shave, you will use it. In fact, everything is simpler: the companies have a common owner, which is why such a promotional set. In addition, the trimmer is not capable of a smooth shave – let’s repeat this truth once again. Therefore, individual sections will have to be shaved manually. On the back of the handle of the beard trimmer is a wheel that sets the length. There are 39 marks at once, according to which you can adjust the power of the blades. One of two comb attachments is put on top: for short and long facial hair.
Key Features: stainless steel blades, wet cleaning, cutting length 1-20 mm, number of length settings – 39, self-powered, battery life up to 60 minutes.
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7. Rowenta TN-2300
The beard trimmer is made in a classic design similar to an electric razor. Body made of white plastic and rubberized insert on the handle for comfort. The device is charged at the base for eight hours, where it can also be stored. By the way, USB charging. However, you can connect the device to the network and use it without waiting for charging. There is a battery charge indicator, which is neglected by some manufacturers. The blade attachment is adjustable. It may not be as flexible as we would like – only six positions, but this should be enough for everyday styling. The step of the device is 1 millimeter, while the minimum length is even less. Users recommend remembering to oil the blades. However, this is true for all devices of this design. So they will last longer and provide the best shave.
Key Features: stainless steel blades, wet cleaning, cutting length 1-20 mm, number of length settings – 39, self-powered, battery life up to 60 minutes.
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8. Remington MB4120
During the procedure itself, the head of the device takes the optimal angle. You can drive in different directions. 11 length settings are available to the user. Another thing is that they are slightly uneven. Somewhere a step in one and a half, somewhere in two, or even three millimeters. Basically, you have to get used to it. Moreover, you can remove the comb and shave under 0,4 mm, so that black dots of stubble remain on your face, or put on a nozzle and leave a length of almost two centimeters. The device is powered by small finger batteries. As you know, classic batteries are much more productive than built-in batteries, which, however, does not eliminate their regular change. Users say that the batteries can last up to a year. In general, this seems to be true if you install more expensive elements and use it once a week.
Key Features: stainless steel blades, wet cleaning, cutting length 0,4-18 mm, number of length settings – 1, self-powered by AAA batteries.
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9. Scarlett SC-TR310M51
A device from the category cheap and cheerful for unpretentious fans of shaving with a trimmer. A budget firm presents its own version of a beard trimmer. It’s nice that in addition to the usual beard attachment, a shaving blade in the nose and ears was included in the kit. However, judging by the reviews, they work so-so. The device is compact and fits comfortably in the hand. Slightly larger than a conventional machine. The whole set can be placed on a stand and stored on a shelf. One AA battery is required for operation. So you can take it with you even to places where there are no outlets. Please note that for hard thick hair this is not the best purchase. The blades are not the sharpest. Therefore, you will have to spend several times in the same area. Or maybe not take vegetation at all. But if you use it regularly, then everything should be fine.
Key Features: stainless steel blades, wet cleaning, cutting length 0,5-3 mm, number of length settings – 2, self-powered by AA batteries.
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How to choose a beard trimmer
We have decided on the rating of the best beard trimmers. Now the word is given to barbers – specialists who daily resort to the use of this device in their work. A private barber in the mastak.ru service helped us to make tips. Viktor Kulikov and the top master of the network of barbershops “Gingerbread Man” Nikolai Seppenen.
Dealing with type
There are three types of beard trimmers: cordless, corded, combined. Plus battery – freedom from the cord, ease of use, easy accessibility when shaving. Cons: can sit down at the most inopportune moment. Network – more powerful, you can cut even wet hair. However, you need constant access to a power outlet. Finally, the combined one combines the advantages of the other two. Better stand – docking station, base. In it, it stands by default and is always in a charged state.
Focus on blades
It is better to immediately take a trimmer with high-quality blades. Indeed, individually they can cost up to 50% of the price of the device itself. Optimal options in steel, titanium and ceramics. The latter remain sharp for the longest time. For domestic use, the device remains sharp for up to a year and a half. Can be washed in strong water and sterilized. In addition, the material is not subject to rust. The blade width is needed 25-36 mm. Shape: rectangular and T-shaped. For independent home use, 20-28 mm and a T-shape will be optimal. Easier to handle, more convenient to shave borders, trim edges, create a shape. If you just need a rough shave, you should take a wide rectangular blade.
The trimmer will not shave to zero
The parameter responsible for the residual height of the hair after shaving. The minimum cutting distance – the distance from the surface to the skin – in the border from 0,1 to 3 mm for home use. Under zero there is no shaving. Smooth skin is achieved only after mechanical shaving with a blade.
nozzle height
Just this parameter is responsible for the height of the beard. There should be several pieces in the kit, optimally four or five. There are fixed – each nozzle of the same height, sliding – one nozzle has a stroke to a different height. Usually the height for both types is from 3 to 20 mm, selected depending on the desired height of the beard. Masters recommend only a fixed type. The sliding ones start to play very quickly, and at some point the set height can fly off and there will be a bald patch of the beard.
About additional options
There are cool models with a trimmer in a laser pointer, a built-in vacuum cleaner so that the bristles do not scatter. However, the practical effect of this is low. But it leads to a significant increase in the cost of the model. To put the beard in order In addition to the trimmer, you will need two more devices. Divide the procedure into four steps.
- Clipper. Reduces the length of the beard.
- Trimmer. Defines the contours for the neck and cheeks.
- Shaver. Removes the remaining hair after the trimmer to zero.
- Apply a balm or aftershave to soothe the skin.