Beard trimmers do a great job keeping your face looking sharp and well kept. Many have different attachments that allow you to select the beard length you want, trim your mustache, sideburns, and even nasal hair. They also come in corded and cordless models, ones that are waterproof and can be used in the shower, and travel sized for those business trips. Check out the 10 Best Beard Trimmers listed below for one that fits your style!
Table Of Content:
- Comparison list of best beard trimmers
- Detailed review of best beard trimmers
- Factors to consider before purchasing beard trimmer.
- How to trim and shape your beard perfectly (a video)
List of best beard trimmers 2016:
| Picture | Name | Warranty | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Philips Norelco Series 3100 | 2 years | $$ | 5.0 |
 | Philips Norelco | 2 years | $$$ | 4.9 |
 | Wahl Chrome Pro | 5 years | $$ | 4.8 |
 | Panasonic ER-GB40-S | 2 years | $$ | 4.7 |
 | Philips Norelco | 2 years | $$ | 4.6 |
 | Remington MB4040 | 2 years | $$ | 4.5 |
 | TRYM II | 1 year | $$ | 4.4 |
 | Philips Norelco | 2 years | $$ | 4.3 |
 | Gillette | $$ | 4.2 | |
 | Wahl #5537-1801 | 2 years | $$ | 4.0 |
Detailed review of best beard trimmers:
#7 -Philips Norelco BG2040/34 BodyGroom 7100
This beard trimmer is an ideal choice for the man who wants an all-in-one beard trimming system. It can handle any body area easily, trimming and shaving unwanted body hair from your face, abs, and shoulders. It works whether it’s wet or dry, so you can use it in the shower without any worry. You can select five different lengths to get the exact look you want. The 3D pivoting head is made of hypo-allergenic material, and follows your body contours. A one hour charge gives you 50 minutes of use, and it comes with a folding charging stand and LED charge status indicator.
#6 – TRYM II Rechargeable Modern Hair Clipper Kit
Number 6 in our list of 10 Best Beard Trimmers of 2014 is the TRYM II Rechargeable Hair Clipper Kit. The TRYM uses a special compound metal blade that gives excellent cutting performance, and will snag or pull your hair. The TRYM includes 4 attachments that can give you a look ranging from rugged stubble, to clean, trim image. It has a modern, minimalistic design that looks great on your bathroom countertop, and includes 4 trimming attachments, cleaning brush, blade oil, a charging base and power adapter. Here is our Trym ii review as well.
#5 – Remington MB4040 Lithium Ion Powered Men’s Rechargeable Mustache Beard and Stubble Trimmer
This mustache and beard trimmer from Remington is designed to keep you looking sharp with its sleek design. It has nine, sharp, blades coated with titanium, so they’re extra durable. You can switch between nine length settings, and has a rubberized, non-slip grip so it’s easy to hold. A lithium-ion rechargeable battery gives you nearly 120 minutes of use time, and the self oiling blades and cutting head are washable.
#4 – Philips Norelco QT4000/42 Beard Trimmer
The Norelco QT4000 Trimmer is a sleek addition to any bathroom. With its self sharpening blades that need no oil, to its rechargeable battery that gives 50 minutes of use on a single 1 hour charge, this trimmer ranks as one of the 10 Best Beard Trimmers of 2017. It has 20 built in length settings that lock in place to give you a trim within 0.5mm. The rounded cutting blade tips prevent annoying skin irritation and the ergonomic design is easy to hold. It comes with a power adapter and cleaning brush.
#3 – Panasonic ER-GB40-S Cordless Moustache & Beard Trimmer
Need a wet or dry, fully immersible trimmer that comes with a unique water drain hole for long life? Then the Panasonic ER-GB40-S Cordless Trimmer is just for you. It has an adjustable dial that provides 19 different length settings, and operates for 50 minutes on a 15 hour charge. Its stainless steel blades are hypo-allergenic and the trimmer has a rubber coated handle for an easy grip. It comes with charging stand, cleaning brush and 3 comb attachments.
#2 – Wahl 79524-2501 Chrome Pro 24-Piece Haircut Kit
Number 2 on our list of 10 Best Beard Trimmers of 2017 is the Wahl Chrome Pro 24 Piece Complete Haircut Kit. The Wahl has self sharpening blades made of carbon steel to stay sharp. The Wahl comes with 2 hair clips, eyebrow trim guide, 11 guide combs, a styling comb, barber comb, cleaning brush and storage case. This is a corded trimmer, so you never have to worry about a low battery charge.
#1 – Philips Norelco QT4070/41 Beard Trimmer 7300
The Phillips Norelco QT4070/41 Beard Trimmer has a unique stubble vacuum system that trims your hair without leaving a mess in the sink. It has multiple length settings, and a turbo speed button for quick bursts of power. The futuristic styling has a multi function display and a powerful lithium-ion battery for long lasting use.
Factors to Consider before purchasing a good beard trimmer:
- Price.
It’s possible to buy a good beard trimmer even if you have a tight budget, as the market is diverse with different options. The price also greatly depends on the attachments you get with the trimmer, like those to cut your hair or to remove ear, nose, and excess eyebrow hair. The more functions there are, the higher the price will be, so choose only what you really need if you want to save some finances. - Corded or cordless.
You have to think whether you may need your trimmer outside the house or any other place with outlets. If you think you may find yourself in such a situation, a cordless beard trimmer will be the best. However, they may cost more, so if you think you will need the device only at home, a corded variant will not become a bad idea. In both cases, there are models that come with a special block that contains all the attachments and other details you may need. This will help you if you plan to take the device out or you tend to lose small pieces even at home. - Maintenance.
It’s important that your trimmer is regularly cleaned and maintained, because if it’s not, the quality of trimming becomes much worse. You will have troubles not only with the work of the device but with the quality of your beard, too. Some trimmers come out washable, which makes it easier to clean them after every usage. Some other models may need a special oil you will have to apply on the head of the device every now and then. You can even find a model with self-sharpening blades that don’t require much maintenance.
Decide according to the point of how frequently you will use the device. If you use it every day, you need a model that will be easy to clean, better washable. Using it just to maintain a good appearance of your beard, trimming it one a week, for example, you shouldn’t worry about maintenance much. - Styling options.
In case your main goal is just to maintain a classic beard, this option won’t be an issue. You can buy a common trimmer with one or a couple of heads just to trim the excess hair every now and then. But if you want to try some interesting original shapes and style your beard in different ways, consider getting a trimmer that would allow you to do so. Look for a device with lots of heads that serve different needs, so you could maintain your original type of beard. - Comb settings.
This point is extremely important, as you need to know more about the comb settings on the trimmer you are about to buy. It determines the length of your beard, so if you don’t want to accidentally shave a part of it or make it too short, make sure you choose the right comb. For example, if your goal is to have a stubble look, make sure your device has settings that adjust its length. The setting has to be adjusted low enough to achieve such a look.
How to trim and shape your beard perfectly
Here’s a short tutorial on how to trim and shape your beard perfectly. Shape your beard however you want.
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