Here are the top ten best-selling beard trimmers for men on Amazon.com, with full details on each model, so you can quickly find the best trimmer for your needs.
Xxx.
1. Philips Norelco Multi Groomer MG3750/50 – 13 piece, beard, face, nose, and ear hair trimmer and clipper
The Philips Norelco MG3750/50 is a replacement for the hugely popular QG3330/60, and includes all the attachments you’ll need at a great budget price.
- Includes 3 beard trimming guards, a stubble guard and 3 hair trimming guards (1 to 16mm).
- Lithium-ion battery with 1 hour run-time.
- Self-sharpening, non-corrosive blades.
- Includes a precision trimmer head/blade for small details.
- Includes a nose & ear trimmer.
- Cleaning brush included.
- 2-year Warranty.
- 8 hours to reach a full charge.
- Roughly 1 in 10 units develop a problem with the power button within a few months of use. The trimmer will then either randomly turn on by itself, or not turn on at all.
- No battery level indicator.
- Lacks a 2mm trimming guard.
- Very cheap travel bag.
2. Wahl Clipper Groomsman Cord/Cordless Beard Trimmer for men, Rechargeable men’s Grooming Kit, #9918-6171
The Wahl #9918-6171 is a budget-entry beard trimmer which includes more accessories than many other grooming kits at this price level. The inclusion of a lock on the power switch is a nice safety feature for storage or travel.
- 6-position beard length guide, plus 3 individual guide comb attachments (stubble length, 1/8 inch and 3/16 inch).
- 1 hour run-time.
- High-carbon, self-sharpening steel blades.
- Can be used while charging.
- Travel pouch included.
- Cleaning brush, lubricating oil and comb included.
- Dock/stand included.
- 3-year Warranty.
- Can be very loud.
- Some customers report hairs being pulled out.
- Less robust than the previous Wahl beard trimmers.
- The blades are not rust-resistant.
- No battery level indicator.
- No precision trimmer head included.
- No ear/nose trimmer head included.
- Uses Ni-Cad batteries.
3. Remington PG6025 All-in-1 Lithium Powered Grooming Kit, Trimmer (8 Pieces)
The Remington PG6025 comes with three heads, making it a jack of all trades. But it can lack the power of other trimmers in this price range.
A 10-piece version of this grooming kit is also available, called the Remington PG525, which contains a stand and a body hair trimming attachment.
- 3 beard combs (3, 6, 9mm), and an 8-length adjustable comb for hair.
- Lithium-ion battery with 65 minutes run-time.
- Surgical steel, self-sharpening blades.
- Includes a foil shaving attachment.
- Includes a detail trimmer head, which can also be used for nose and ear hair trimming.
- Travel pouch included.
- 2-year Warranty.
- Battery issues make up the majority of customer complaints.
- Some customers report that the PG6025 is underpowered.
- The 3-strip light is not a battery level indicator.
- 120V only. So can’t be charged internationally (Europe, etc).
- The adjustable comb (for hair) is made from fairly brittle plastic.
4. Gillette Fusion ProGlide 3-in-1 Razor Styler Special Pack
Gillette’s ProGlige 3-in-1 is a hybrid trimmer/razor, which is essentially a miniature Braun electric trimmer which can have Gillette Fusion blades popped on the end – so you can also have a close wet shave.
- Over 80% of customers give it a 4 or 5-star rating.
- It’s waterproof, so it can be used in the shower.
- Includes a stand.
- Uses one AAA battery, which typically last about 2 months.
- Made of pretty weak plastic, so don’t expect it to last very long.
- Most 1-star reviewers complaints are about the motor dying within a few months of use.
- No 2-year warranty. Instead, there’s a 90-day ‘money’ back guarantee – which is issued as a Prepaid card.
- A pack of 8 replacement Gillette Fusion blades costs more than this entire set.
- No ear/nose trimmer head included.
- No battery level indicator.
5. Wahl Beard Trimmer, Lithium Ion All-in-One Men’s Rechargeable Grooming Kit #9854-600
The Wahl 9854-600 is a mid-priced grooming kit which includes a mid-powered beard trimmer, along with a duel foil shaver, a detailing blade and a full-width ‘T-blade’ for head hair.
- 3.5 hours run-time on a 1.5 hour charge.
- 1 minute ‘quick charge’ provides 3 minutes of run time.
- Includes 4 heads: beard trimmer blade, a larger ‘t-blade’ for hair, dual foil shaver and a precision detailer.
- 6-position beard length guide, plus 3 individual guide comb attachments (stubble, medium and full length) and 3 t-blade guides (1/8 inch, 1/4 inch and 3/16 inch).
- Up to 2 times the torque of Wahl’s standard NiMH/NiCad trimmer.
- Cleaning brush, lubricating oil and comb included.
- Travel pouch included.
- 5-year Warranty.
- A worrying number of negative reviews concerning a short lifespan of several months.
- Can be rather loud.
- Some customers report hairs being pulled out.
- The rubber handle grip can be a magnet for trimmed hair.
- The blades are not rust-resistant.
- No battery level indicator.
- No ear/nose trimmer head included.
6. Panasonic Beard and Mustache Trimmer for Men ER-GB40-S, Wet/Dry Cordless Trimmer, 19 Trim Settings
The Panasonic ER-GB40-S is a sturdy-looking mid-priced beard trimmer with a highly adjustable beard guard and an attractive charging stand. However, a worrying number of reviewers report hair pulling, rather than cutting.
- Stainless steel, non-corrosive, hypoallergenic blades.
- Adjustable beard trimmer dial, with 19 height settings (1 to 10mm).
- Can be used for wet or dry shaving.
- Includes a charging stand and cleaning brush.
- Can be washed under running water.
- 2-year Warranty.
- Uses a Ni-MH battery which takes between 15 and 23 hours to fully charge.
- Some customers report hairs being pulled out due to lack of motor power.
- The adjustable guard could be make of stronger plastic, and is particularly susceptible to damage when being removed for cleaning.
- The user manual says “Do not use any shaving creams, as they may cause a decrease in cutting performance, due to scoring of the blades”.
- No battery level indicator. Just a red light on the stand, which goes out when fully charged.
- 120V only. So can’t be charged internationally (Europe, etc).
- No travel pouch.
7. Philips Norelco OneBlade hybrid electric trimmer and shaver, QP2520/70
This Philips Norelco OneBlade trimmer uses a novel new blade design which allows you to shave in either direction. It’s great for maintaining stubble, but you might have to look elsewhere if you want a really close shave.
- More than 75% of customers give it a 4 or 5-star rating.
- Includes 3 stubble combs: 1mm (3/64in.), 3mm (1/8in.) and 5mm (3/16in.).
- Can be used for wet or dry shaving, and it’s water resistant – for use in the shower or bath.
- Dual-sided blade, allows you to shave in either direction.
- 2-year Warranty.
- Expensive replacement blades, with fragile plastic parts. Buying three new blades typically costs more than this entire trimmer set, and each blade only lasts “up to 4 months” (based on 2 full shaves per week).
- The stubble combs are also quite fragile and expensive to replace.
- “Not as close as a traditional blade” – according to Philips Norelco’s own advertising.
- Uses a NimH battery, which takes 8-hours to fully charge.
- No battery level indicator.
- Mixed reports regarding the voltage (for international use). The US manual only states 120V use.
- No travel pouch.
8. Philips Norelco Multigroom 5100 Grooming Kit – 18 Length Settings QG3364/49
The Philips Norelco Multigroom 5100 is a solidly-built trimmer with an impressive feature-set. Its battery issues and bendy combs have thankfully now been corrected in its replacement, the 18-piece Philips Norelco MG5750/49 kit, which has a 3-hour battery capacity, fiberglass reinforced combs and a hard storage case.
- Over 70% of customers give the 5100 kit a 4 or 5-star rating.
- Lithium-ion battery with 1 hour run-time from a 1-hour charge, and a single shave from a 5-minute ‘quick-charge’.
- Includes 4 heads: a full-size steel trimmer with rounded blade tips, a detail trimmer, a mini foil shaver and a nose & ear trimmer.
- Self-sharpening, non-corrosive chromium steel blades.
- Includes an adjustable stubble comb (1-12mm), and an adjustable hair comb (3-20mm).
- A ‘Turbo Boost’ button – for thick hair.
- Can be used for wet or dry shaving, and is washable.
- Travel pouch included
- 100-240V. So can be charged internationally (Europe, etc).
- 2-year Warranty.
- The adjustable combs can sometimes bend while in use, resulting in uneven trimming.
- Some customers have reported problems with the battery capacity after a few months of use.
- No battery level indicator.
9. Remington MB-200 Titanium Mustache and Beard Trimmer
The Remington MB-200 is a solidly built, no-frills mustache and beard trimmer. Lots of customers love its effective blade (which rarely pulls hairs) and its simple to operate adjustable comb. However, this otherwise stellar performance is let down by a poorly performing battery.
- Titanium coated, self-lubricating blades which rarely pull hairs.
- Includes an adjustable comb guard, with 9 trimming lengths: 0.06″ (1.5mm) to 0.71″ (18mm).
- Includes a beard styling comb and a cleaning brush.
- 2-year Warranty.
- Remington advertises an average battery life of 40 minutes after a full charge. But many customers claim 10 minutes of running time or less is quite common.
- A full charge takes approximately 14-16 hours.
- Over 30% of reviewers give it a 1 or 2 star rating. Almost all of these relate to poor battery performance.
- Uses a NiMH battery, with a relatively short lifespan – typically 18 to 30 months.
- Can’t be used while connected to a power outlet.
- No battery level indicator.
- 120V only. So can’t be charged internationally (Europe, etc).
- No travel pouch.
10. Wahl Clipper Stainless Steel Lithium Ion Rechargeable Beard Trimmers. All in One Men’s Grooming Kit #9818
The Wahl 9818 is a seriously sleek and weighty beard & hair trimmer, with a brushed stainless steel finish and a list of specifications and accessories which can more than justify its mid-range price. At this price-point, no trimmer is perfect, but Wahl appear to be correcting some of the 9818’s shortfalls – which is good to see.
- Lithium-ion battery with 4 hours run-time from a 1 hour charge, and 3-5 minutes run-time from a 1 minute ‘quick-charge’.
- Includes 4 heads: an extra-wide ‘t-blade’, a detail shaver, a precision detailer and an ear/nose trimmer.
- Includes 12 individual trimming comb guards: 1/16″ (1.5mm) to 1″ (25mm).
- Battery level indicator, which flashes when there’s less than 15% left.
- 100V and 220V. So can be charged internationally (Europe, etc).
- Travel bag included.
- Includes blade oil, a beard styling comb and a cleaning brush.
- Wahl have now redesigned the charging point at the base of the 9818, which had previously caused issues for some customers.
- 5 year Warranty, and 60 day money back guarantee.
- 20% of reviewers give the 9818 a 1-star rating.
- Some reports of the blades causing hair tugging, or falling apart (due to its retaining spring breaking).
- Some customers have reported their 9818 developing an issue with the power button not being able to turn the trimmer off.