Best Trimmer For Body Hair (2024 Update)

This trimmer seems more solidly-made and feels better in my hand vs. the competing Norelco products. It also is much quieter and smoother operating, and seems to cut more quickly (though I'm comparing a new Panasonic vs. an older/used Norelco, but I could swear that the Norelco never cut as fast as the Panasonic). I also like the pop-up trimmer which is much simpler to deal with vs. Norelco's swappable cutting heads (the plastic tabs on the Norelco's has the habit of easily snapping off). The adjustable cutting length dial works great with solid/definitive clicks between settings (and the solid comb seems less prone to break vs. the hinged and ready-to-break-apart one on my old Norelco). I also like the cutting range of 1-10mm with comb "A" and 11-20mm with comb "B". The longest setting I use is 10mm so it means that I never have to swap combs (those that cut longer than 10mm do may not find this a plus). However, I am deducting a star from the Panasonic for its few negatives. First it uses an Ni-MH battery vs. the newer-tech Li-Ion battery so the Panasonic run times and battery life aren't gonna be as good as they could be. There's little excuse for Panasonic not to have by now upgraded a premium item like this to the latest and greatest battery technology. The pop-up trimmer is a bit too wide to fit into tight spaces (vs. the one on my previous Norelco). And the battery lights (why are there three when one would do the job?) only indicate when the unit is charged – it doesn't provide a low battery indication like on my old Norelco (or the newer one's too). Again for a premium item like this the three LED's should be red, yellow & blue colored (or some other color combo) and also operate like a battery gauge. Finally, and not a real deal killer, is the need to oil the blades. Conclusion – a high-quality product (especially vs. the competing Norelco's) that is hampered a bit by the lack of some higher-tech bells & whistles that it deserves to have at this price point (especially vs. the much cheaper Norelco's).ira_gold

I’ve been using this for almost a year and I’m still happy with it. Most beard trimmers are either expensive or are cheaply made (ie, made out of cheap, hollow plastic). This one is a happy medium, it’s not expensive and it’s pretty solid. I only paid $50 for it. My last one was a Phillips, I believe. It was one that had those expensive, disposable replacement blades. That thing was like $80 (and the blades were ≈ $10/month) and it was a piece of junk. I hated that thing. But, this trimmer is MUCH better. I love the ease of the hight adjustment, it is by far my favorite feature. Also, the battery life is excellent. Admittedly, I do not use this a lot because I’m kind of lazy about trimming my beard, but I’ve only had to charge this half a dozen times. The only thing I don’t like is the pop up trimmer (which I use on my neck). It just doesn’t work as well as others I’ve used.PAlB

I want to love all of the manscaped so bad. What I do love, is the blade and how it does not Knick or cut you. I’m a woman, I use it and my husband uses it and we both like that feature.
That is the only reason why it’s getting 1 star and not 5.

What is REALLY lame about the rest of it is the battery life and speed/ability to cut through course hair. It takes about 5+ hours to charge, and once it is charged you have about 2 mins of usage until the motor slows down and your battery life light is back to red. And yes I did actually time it all. SUPER LAME!!

I love the idea about not getting cut, it being water resistant, easy to use and it not being large but it just doesn’t cut it to be all it’s hyped to be.J Shall

Thing worked fine for a while, until it sliced my coin purse open. The “skinsafe” cutting head sliced me open like a razor knife. Wrote to customer service about it, their response was to offer a replacement head. Thanks but no thanks.
Then my trimmer became possessed. It would turn itself on and off randomly. It woke me up one night buzzing away after it had jumped off the counter onto the tile floor. I turned it off only to have it turn back on again seconds later. Tried plugging it into the charger, no dice. Still turned itself on. So I took the head off it and left it in the sink bowl so it couldn’t damage anything else.
Customer service offered a free replacement. I accepted and gave my mailing address. They sent me a replacement CUTTING HEAD. FOR THE TRIMMER I CANT EVEN USE ANYMORE.
they don’t care about their customers. At allMatthew Haley

It stopped working after less than 15 uses. I use it as intended, but also on my head if my fuzz gets to long for a Bic. First of all, I think a handheld Bic is safer, iv cut myself dozens of with this, and second it broke after a dozen of so uses. It is supposed to under warranty, but when I emailed I said if it's not covered under warranty and this is the quality of product I can expect, I wish to cancel all subscriptions. They canceled all subscriptions. Just shows that they don't even stand behind their own product.michael walker

YO., YO., YO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HEY Y'ALL.,., THIS IS RETIRED MASTER SERGEANT RANDY """ THE BIGG DOGG """ FRIZZELL.,., LETTIN Y'ALL KNOW., THAT I HAVE THIS EXACT SAME BEARD & MUSTACHE TRIMMER & SHAVER.,.,I AM CHARGEING THE RECHARGEABLE BATTERY ON IT.,., AS I AM TYPEING THIS REVIEW.,.,., THE ONLY THING THAT I DON'T LIKE ABOUT THIS PRODUCT.,.,. IS THAT THE ONLY WAY THAT YOU CAN GET REPLACEMENT SHAVER OR TRIMMER HEADS 4 IT.,.,., IS TO ORDER THEM FROM THE WEBSITE.,.,. OTHER THAN THAT.,., IT IS THE BEST RECHARGEABLE SHAVER/// BEARD & MUSTACHE TRIMMER.,.,., THAT I HAVE USED .,., SINCE I GOT OUT OF THE ARMY.,.,., IN FEBRUARY OF 1992..,. I WOULD BUY ANOTHER 1 OF THESE., AS A GIFT 4 FAMILY OR FRIEND …THE BIGG DOGG

I am a 75 year old woman and I have trouble raising my arms to groom my hair between cuts. My hair is short and layer cut – almost as short as a man. This worked really well. I was impressed with how it worked to help keep my hair neat and trimmed! The fact that it extends was helpful in getting the back of my hair.me-me

I am a woman who had been going to a barber since 2019, as I wear my hair extremely short, funky, shaved. Unfortunately then there was the coronavirus, so I did not get my hair done for 15 months! Now we have the Delta variant, so I contacted my barber that I was going to put off getting my hair cut for a while. Needless to say, I could tell he was not happy. He did not return my text, which was unprofessional!! I knew I had to do something, so I purchased the Titanium Trimmer; received it yesterday and the batteries were included; and I just used it and it was fabulous! I did it entirely solo! Very easy to use! Very easy cleaning! My hair looks great! So I will no longer get my hair professionally done ever again! I 100% recommend the trimmer!SEXXYLYPPS

YO., YO., YO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HEY Y'ALL.,., THIS IS RETIRED MASTER SERGEANT RANDY """ THE BIGG DOGG """ FRIZZELL.,., LETTIN Y'ALL KNOW., THAT I HAVE THIS EXACT SAME BEARD & MUSTACHE TRIMMER & SHAVER.,.,I AM CHARGEING THE RECHARGEABLE BATTERY ON IT.,., AS I AM TYPEING THIS REVIEW.,.,., THE ONLY THING THAT I DON'T LIKE ABOUT THIS PRODUCT.,.,. IS THAT THE ONLY WAY THAT YOU CAN GET REPLACEMENT SHAVER OR TRIMMER HEADS 4 IT.,.,., IS TO ORDER THEM FROM THE WEBSITE.,.,. OTHER THAN THAT.,., IT IS THE BEST RECHARGEABLE SHAVER/// BEARD & MUSTACHE TRIMMER.,.,., THAT I HAVE USED .,., SINCE I GOT OUT OF THE ARMY.,.,., IN FEBRUARY OF 1992..,. I WOULD BUY ANOTHER 1 OF THESE., AS A GIFT 4 FAMILY OR FRIEND …THE BIGG DOGG

I am a 75 year old woman and I have trouble raising my arms to groom my hair between cuts. My hair is short and layer cut – almost as short as a man. This worked really well. I was impressed with how it worked to help keep my hair neat and trimmed! The fact that it extends was helpful in getting the back of my hair.me-me

I am a woman who had been going to a barber since 2019, as I wear my hair extremely short, funky, shaved. Unfortunately then there was the coronavirus, so I did not get my hair done for 15 months! Now we have the Delta variant, so I contacted my barber that I was going to put off getting my hair cut for a while. Needless to say, I could tell he was not happy. He did not return my text, which was unprofessional!! I knew I had to do something, so I purchased the Titanium Trimmer; received it yesterday and the batteries were included; and I just used it and it was fabulous! I did it entirely solo! Very easy to use! Very easy cleaning! My hair looks great! So I will no longer get my hair professionally done ever again! I 100% recommend the trimmer!SEXXYLYPPS

This was not exactly what I thought I was ordering for him, but he is getting used to it and now he really likes it. Says the battery is lasting a long time, many times being used and still strong. It is small and light weight, so at first it seemed "dinky" but it does a very nice job of keeping his beard at that "day-old" look that I like for him. Has not tried the other attachments for orifice trimming.amaze_my_siblings

I have a drawer with three of these that don't work. They were each great when first bought and used, but the third or fourth time it was switched on there was nothing. I changed the battery – nothing. I tried reversing the polarity of the battery installation – nothing. I tried a third battery properly installed – nothing. I considered thee first two failing to be flukes and bought a third. Again, it was great for a few uses, then nothing. Save yourself the grief.BBB CustomerRW

Use guard when trimming mens private area and apply a VERY light touch, it will trim to a short length. If you want it to be bare i would try another method.Happy Perspective

This trimmer sucs ,its drastically under poweed,dull cutting edges and just not fun to use–the hair boggs it down and it does not cut but pulls.Cant believe they ask what they get for it,,,,,,never againedwarmathew_9

Perfect trimming every time. Portable and powerful. I’ve enjoyed this trimmer the most and I have purchased many many others before. 5 stars!!!!!BDKPS

I recently purchased the Braun MGK3220 6-in-1 Mens Beard Trimmer and Hair Clipper Kit and used it for the first time. The clipper kit comes complete with an electric clipper/trimmer, which has many different attachments for your beard as well as the hair on your head. It also includes an attachment to trim your nose and ear hair as well. The trimmer felt light in my hand and was easy to use. The clipper guard is adjustable with different length settings which makes it convenient to trim it up to the length that is good for you. The trimmer did a nice job cutting and did not pull on my whiskers at all. It does not contain the cut whiskers, so they basically flew all over the sink and counter as they were cut. Next, I tried the nose and ear attachment. I always wanted to have something to cut my nose and ear hairs, other then a pair of scissors, so Im glad this included in the kit. I wondered if it would pull on my nose and ear hairs, but it didnt pull at all. As a matter of fact, it almost tickles my nose, but would rather have that feeling than any pain. I was happy with the results and will be using this feature quite often. Over all, this is a decent trimmer for the price range. This review was collected as part of a promotion, but the thoughts and the opinions are my own.Rich

This Braun grooming kit works great and is very high quality, especially for all you get for the price. I exchanged a different Braun grooming kit that I had gotten my husband as a gift, that was horrible quality, for this one. I’m so happy I did. This has everything you need for a comfortable, smooth shave from head to toe. No matter what body part you shave, whether you want completely silky smooth or a certain length this quickly and comfortably does the job. This is a great set, I’d definitely recommend it to everyone.holly.z

This is the worst trimmer/shaver I have ever had, including $12 generic ones. I have been using these things for about 15 years, do most of my own haircuts over that time, needed a new one and tried this out. Trimmed my beard with a negligible difference between a 2 and a 0. It was weak enough that I needed to make several passes even through already short hair trying to cut to a 3 length. The poor power then led to an error by me trying to make up for poor performance, so then I had to shave my head instead of looking like a whack-job, but the weak battery then died, so I plugged it in to use with electricity. No such luck – it works on battery use only and turns off when plugged in. I tried again after 5 minutes of charging to get about 5 seconds of power. Now I am sitting here writing this, waiting for both the battery to charge and for the soonest moment that I can return this mistake to Target. Even if they do not agree to refund me if they claim they can’t take it back used, I would rather leave it there for them to throw away then ever bring it back home.x

This trimmer is powerful. It handles the corners like it's on rails! It glides effortlessly over the hairiest parts without so much as a howdie doo. It cuts close and even better, it doesn't take much time. I don't know who at Ballsy was responsible for this mystical hair destroyer, maybe magical unicorns on the island of smooth, but it's fantastic. I highly recommend this as once again, their products are top notch. My wife loves using it on me too and let's just say, I never knew shaving my undercarriage could inspire such acrobatic events as from my wife after she applies this to my nethers with the utmost of care.Dean M.

I got the B & B Trimmer for my husband for our wedding anniversary which was on August 29th. He has tried it several times now but unfortunately does not like it because, "It does not give me a close enough shave." He's been using a razor for years which he says gives him a much closer shave. I didn't realize when I ordered it for him that the return period was only 30 days. I would like to return it for a refund (full or partial) if that is still possible and I thank you for your consideration of my request! Sincerely, Cheryl SerioCheryl S.

I want to thank you All at Ballsy for creating this trimmer for me!!!! Once I charged it up I couldn't wait to give it try because I had a lot of hair there that I was aoo ready to get rid of. I uses it bedwetting in the shower and I have to say that it was not only easy to grip it was formed to move nicely along on ……area with no concerns of nicks and snagging of hair. I must admit I would get nervous and scared to run anything along my private areas that had a blade and motorized. Thank you again for bringing a peace to my mind of having a motorized tool in my private region!!Douglas W.

5/5 Out of the shower Actually quite satisfying watching all the hairs fall off my legs. Quite flawless performance when it comes to out of the shower experience. This CUTS, mows down every single hair you can see. 1/5 In the shower The hair will stick to your body and that will make it harder to actually shave those hairs. Ended up nicking my armpit multiple times with this too. 3/5 For noise This is loud, like you can hear it from a room and maybe 2 rooms away. Everyone in the house will know you're shaving yourself. 4/5 Shaving length It's like 1mm of hair left on the legs so it's not perfect but it's still amazing for an electric shaver. Overall 3/5 I would use this more often but it's both noisy and hard to use in the shower. Other than those 2 gripes, it performs well everywhere else. I was shaving in the shower for 30 minutes and another 10 minutes out of the shower, it still has juice left to use. The shaving performance is practically unparalleled compared to other shavers that I have used before. Even though I rated this a 3/5 I'd still recommend it to a friend, EASY.JLam

I recently got the Philips Norelco Bodygroom, a two in one trimmer and shaver. It must be said, up front, that this is a ***body*** hair trimmer and shaver… intended for your back, shoulders, chest, abs, underarm, arms, groin and legs. OOB, you get the two in one body hair trimmer/shaver, a cleaning brush, a proprietary charger, instructions, and a registration pamphlet. I am a hairy guy. Not quite sasquatch level, but not too far off, at least according to my wife. I have coarse hair also. It takes a pretty powerful shaver/trimmer to tame what I have going on. The short version is that the Philips Norelco Bodygroom has what it takes to get the job done, but please read on. You get a four-way contouring/pivoting shaver that first cuts your hair (with pre-cut blades on either side of the foil) and then foil shaves it down. I typically trim my chest, etc. with an adjustable trimmer head to a little over a 1/4 inch. But, for the purpose of this review, I charged the bodygroom (the green LED blinked while charging and turned solid green when done) and tried the foil shaver on the upper portion of my chest, to give the area shape. It did a great job. Close, smooth, exact… and no nicks. Note that you do not need to put a lot of pressure on the Bodygroom as you move it across your body. The way that the housing is ergonomically shaped (with a non-slip housing) is perfectly positioned to give you the right amount of pressure and surface drag. And, this was a dry shave. Yes, there was some irritation as a result of the dry shave, but that’s to be expected… and the irritation went away pretty quickly. For the remainder of my body hair, I used the adjustable trimmer head. The trimmer head offers 5 trim lengths, ranging from 1/8” (3mm) to 7/16” (11mm). It includes a guard that is easy to adjust with one finger, as well as self-sharpening blades. I had my wife take care of my back (my first time doing that, for which she was very happy). In the shower, shower off, I took care of my arm pits, chest, and other areas. There were instances where the hair “clogged” the trimmer guard, but I haven’t had a trimmer guard yet where that didn’t happen. Turn it over, shake it off, keep soldiering through. Easy enough. After cleaning up the shag carpet on the shower floor, so as not to block up my drain, I then showered and, with the water running (and given the Bodygroom is “showerproof”/water-resistant – but don’t submerge it (e.g., in a bathtub or sink), of course), took another go. At no point (dry or wet) was there an instance when there was a pinch or pull due to the trimmer blades. The self-sharpening trimmer blade was key here. My one gripe about the use of the Bodygroom was that there were instances where I could feel “drag” from the trimmer guard across more sensitive areas. It wasn’t unbearable. And, after a little I was able to learn how to maneuver to avoid the drag. But, this isn’t my first rodeo with body hair trimmers. Yet, this was the first guard with which I experienced the issue. After all was said and done, I dried the Bodygroomer, removed the trimmer guard, popped off the blade head, and cleaned the Bodygroom using the included brush. Super easy. According to the specs, the lithium ion battery in the Bodygroomer takes an hour to charge and offers 80 minutes of use. After a full charge, I used it for about 40 minutes total. It didn’t bog down once. I did recharge it before storing it and will likely charge it again before use, as I tend to go a little bit between “grooming” sessions. Other than keeping this thing clean, there’s no other maintenance. No oiling, no blade sharpening… nothing. Also, Philips Norelco offers a 5-year warranty. The manufacturer does make replacement shaving foil heads and shaving foil head cleaning spray, so just how long the foil head will last remains to be seen. A few minor bones to pick. You cannot use this device while you are charging it – but, given you’re likely to use it in the shower, with the shower running… not being able to charge it while using it is likely a good thing. In addition, I wish it came with a case that held the Bodygroom, the charger, and the brush. I’ll likely end up throwing it in an oversized zipper sandwich bag but a travel bag would’ve been a very solid addition. So, worth buying? Absolutely. For the reasons provided above, the Philips Norelco Bodygroom is a solid four star purchase and worth every penny. It’s ergonomic, easy to handle, provides two cutting surfaces (a foil shaver with pre-cutting blades and an easy to clean trimmer with self-sharpening blades and a 5-position adjustable guard), and thanks to those cutting surfaces gives you the versatility needed to shave your back, shoulders, chest, abs, underarm, arms, groin and legs. It holds a great charge and has enough power to make short work (see what I did there) of coarse body hair with zero problems. I wish it came with a travel bag, but c’est la vie. Gents, give this one a shot. You and your DetailzGuy

Time consuming. Multiple passes required. 90% efficient, therefore 30 mins later after a body shave 10% hair still missed. Occasionally came across a block of hair that just wouldn't shave after multiple passes at varied angles and I remembered how my battery operated trimmer got most hair on first pass. The angle of motion must be just right to get a clean shave. Suffered rashes after. I gave it 5 stars as the negative experience was perhaps my own and the product shaves as advertised And shaving can cause discomfort to the skin. However the name says Trimmer! So im confused, does it shave or trim? Personally im going back to real trimming.Marko

I’ve had this for 24 mths and rate this at 3 stars. Why? I am by no means a Sasquatch and it takes 2 mths until another shave is required. My scoring is that the first shave with fresh blades is super, the 2nd shave a couple mths later is now good (not super) and by the 3rd use I’m really having to drag the unit forcefully across the area which results in some cuts and a struggle to shave the actual hair. So it is my opinion that the poor life span of the blades drags the score down to a 3. Although I’ve discussed this with store consultants, use the cleaning spray, maintain and clean the device, essentially it’s dives down in effectiveness in a hurry after the first 2 uses with fresh blades. I won’t be replacing the blades but instead looking for an alternate solution for my next shave.Mars

I have used the BakBlade a couple of times since my purchase. I will only shave wet, as I am not brave enough to do it dry. Anyway, there is just a learning curve for me. The first time I cut myself in a couple of places. That could be I was using a little too much force and just getting used to shaving my back which is awkward because you can't see it. The next time I eased up on the pressure and only had one very small nick. I have recently been practicing on my legs, chest, arms to see if I can find that perfect angle. No nicks doing that so I will try those techniques on my back. Just a thought, a very detailed instructional video discussing pressure to apply, the angle you should hold the BakBlade, and the best method for the different parts of the back would be great. The videos online currently are overviews and not really detailed.Elliot C.

This is my second one blade so the fact that I ordered another one says it all! As someone with very sensitive, acne and in grown hair prone skin I was never able to shave using the traditional razor and shaving cream method. I have tried out many hand held razors from cheap to very expensive but none of them lasted more than a few months never mind an entire year. I saw the one blade at my local pharmacy and decided to try it as I’ve had decent success with norelco in the past. This was the shaver I’ve needed and wanted all my life! The flat head design ensures stability while shaving and also makes it incredibly easy to shape my beard, side burns etc. What I love the most about the one blade is that it shaves the skin pretty much as close as a regular razor without the “side effects” of a traditional razor. No longer do I suffer with acne, razor bumps or irritation after shaving. This new one blade greatly improves upon the first iteration in the design of the guides and charging stand. The first one had individual length guides that didn’t really stay on that well and no charging base. I love the design of this new model because the guide stays on even while trimming the jawline and the lcd screen shows how much charge is left. For how small this thing is it has always held a charge very well. I shave about every week-ish and a full charge lasts about a month depending on how much I shave. The disposable heads last a long time as well given I tidy-up the thicker hair of the torso and below the belt, using a separate blade of course. My first one blade has lasted me over 3 years and it would probably still work if I didn’t drop it so much. To sum up my review, if anyone has had the same issues as I have using a traditional razor than I implore you to give this a try! Your skin will thank you!JNYC

I have always struggled with shavers, I am fair haired and my beard grows slowly so I usually go clean shaven but recently I have tried some different lengths of beard. With this Oneblade Pro I can manage the length easily, the guard comes with an adjustable comb so you can set it between 0.5 and 10mm, the best bit about that is it adjusts so simply with a turn of the wheel, the numbers are nice and clear so it's easy to set where you want it and it also doesn't move while shaving so you get a good even shave. I have attached a couple of photos, when I heard I was getting this I let my beard grow out so it was pretty long and untamed, for the first try I basically took it all off with a combination of using the guard and then removing it for a smooth finish, you can see the difference and it was an effortless shave no fuss and a nice smooth face. Battery life wise it's great so far, charged up once, used every day for a week and it's still going strong, I am guessing it will need charging soon but I can't complain at all. It is comfortable in the hand and us really sinple to use, the rotating head makes shaving so easy and it follows the contours of your face very well. It.comes with an extra blade for body shaving which I haven't used yet but its good to have the option. It comes with a standard 2 pin shaving plug for the bathroom socket and the lead is long enough to not cause any issues. It's much better for me than having to use a beard trimmer if I want to have some decent stubble and have a separate razor for when I want to be clean shaved, this does both really well and I would recommend it to anyone.Mooseman34

I will start this review by saying that I've exclusively used electric razors basically since I discovered what they were after I started shaving. I've used many different types and qualities over the years to varying levels of success. Unfortunately, the Philips Norelco Oneblade Pro fails to live up to the hype. In concept, the idea is interesting and unique, but the execution leaves a lot to be desired. To start, the blade touts itself as being able to handle all lengths of hair, and I had gone almost 2 weeks without a shave (which is uncommon for me) so I figured what better way to test it. I tend to shave my neck clean and leave a bit of a 2-3 day shadow on my face so that's what I aimed for. While it accomplished this task, it was much more difficult and took much longer than my traditional method. I started with clean saving using the Oneblade without the guard on it, and it does well enough, although since it only cuts along the top and bottom edges, I found covering large flat areas to be a bit of an interesting experience. Since it doesn't cut directly under the flat middle part of the blade, you have to be sure there is room to move the blade up and down around it without cutting hair you don't want cut. The angle of the blade on the base does not lend itself to this experience. Trying to angle it without flipping it over is nearly impossible, and flipping it over means the teeth of the blade are directly against your skin. Fortunately the rounded edges do save you from any terrible mishaps, but it still does not lend itself to a very easy shaving experience. Once I finished the clean shaven portion of my neck, I attached the comb and set it to '3' (which I imagine is something akin to 3mm of my old Philips Norelco comb. It does manage to keep a consistent 3mm cut throughout, but it's like taking a weed-eater to a full yard of 5ft weeds. Yes, it CAN do it, but it does not do it well. As the blades cut the hair, it would just pile up and jam into the top of the comb until the comb and blades so full of hair they could no longer reach my face, and instead required me to remove the comb, tap out the hair and brush off the blades. The other strange thing about this design is that with the comb installed, only one of the two cutting edges is in use, which means if you only ever use it with the comb installed, or mostly use it with the comb installed, you will dull one side of the blade much sooner than the other. The blade cannot be flipped over to allow you a fresh cutting edge on the side that you use less. One thing I will mentioned about this, is that it is more comfortable than any travel razor I've ever used. So for travel, I would choose it over most other options if you're not willing to pack a bigger or bulkier razor. Bottom line, It will accomplish what it set out to do, but unfortunately it does not do any of those things well. It's comfortable, if a little strange to use and does not nick or cut the skin even if you have to use it at strange angles. But for the same tasks there are better options.Beradon

This is a decent groomer for men's body hair. I've been using an old Norelco groomer that has a narrow blade so was looking for an upgrade with a wider blade and would appreciate one that doesn't catch on skin. I've tested this on various regions, chest, pelvic area, and even my beard. The groomer cuts great but the blade can catch on loose skin… if you hold it flat to the skin, it works fine but just make sure to keep it flat to the skin on certain areas. I've managed to nick myself after getting too confident and am a little shy now so go slow. Working with the combs, trimming everything else, beard, chest, etc. worked great and came out great. It's easy to switch out the combs (four sizes included, 3,5,9,12mm), easy to clean, easy to charge (USB), and blades are easily replaceable. It holds a charge long enough that after a few runs and touch-ups over the last week, it's not needing a recharge. Box says 90 minutes for the battery so figuring only 10 min or so each use, I'll get a decent amount of use before needing charging. The width of the blade is just about perfect, larger than my old Norelco but not unwieldy. It's very easy to hold regardless of where or what direction your trimming. My only other negative is that I ordered onyx but received sage. The sage is a very nice camo sort of green which I'm fairly pleased with so not really disappointed. Overall, pretty good groomer for guys. Keeps everything neat and clean!Trooper

This is a review of the Meridian trimmer with "universal USB" charging. There are good and bad things about this trimmer. I don't dislike it. But I wouldn't recommend it, for reasons I'll explain. The trimmer itself is a nice width and has a fairly decent amount of weight to it. On the front are LED's to indicate charging level. The material covering the trimmer is just slightly soft and slip-proof, which I appreciate. The trimmer blades are like every other trimmer of this type I've ever used. There's nothing that special about them from what I can tell. The width is decent. Depending where it's used, the wide size has good and bad points. In the box you get a brush to clean the blades and parts, a very short charging cable and two combs that snap on the end of the trimmer. This is nowhere near enough variety in length. Using the trimmer with no comb, you get 3 lengths and that's it. The other gripe I have is that this is sold as a "universal USB" trimmer, which sounds fantastic for bringing it along on trips. But it uses a proprietary cable that is USB only on one end and is not universal. If you lose this special cable, you can no longer charge the trimmer. There's also no charger included. So you'll have to buy that separately, which is disappointing. There's no storage case either, although the box is a decent thickness and can be used for storage. For these reasons, I'd suggest going with a more mainline brand, like Remington, that usually comes with more lengths, attachments, an actual way to charge the trimmer, and sometimes a storage case.shawnph1970

GOOD THINGS; the trimmer is compact and quiet to use. There are 3-LED power/charge indicators so you tell if you sneak in one more cut before it dies. Recharging the trimmer is very quick, even from zero. The base cutter is rounded and safe around the “family jewels”. ISSUES: The “rounded” sections on the basic trimmer does not cut close to the skin, leaving a thick “5-O’clock” beard, maybe too much for someone that wants a clean or an un-fuzzy look or feel. The guards, clipped onto the trimmer, are too sharp/pointy, a yard rake design and around tender parts can be painful, unsafe and possibly dangerous to use??? With 2-sizes in each guard those sharp points are in both directions, going forward or backwards can hurt – just warning! The addition of a LED over the trimmer to illuminate the way through the “jungle” would be very helpful maybe improve safety as well, that handy addition would sure offset any minor reduced battery/trim time. The charger cord is too short (6-in), with USB/polarized trimmer connectors, is not easy or safe to add an extension (110V) cord – just 2X or longer would help very much. This company is not environmentally friendly as the timer was delivered in a box, inside a box with every item (brush, cord, 2-trimmer guards) inside individual plastic envelops, with additional cardboard and plastic inserts, just too much packaging/trash. Overall not a good deal or something to use until you find something better, close but no prize, sorry!JMC45

I WOULD be leaving 5 stars on this, because I absolutely loved my Manscaped trimmer. Until I bought TWO and both broke. Spent around $200 now. First time, bought and loved it. I used it till I died. Then I went to charge it and it lit up for a while, came back and whole thing was dead. I was like damn okay maybe I over charged it or got water in it on accident. Bought a new one. When it died this time I was EXTRA careful. I let it sit out for two days to dry before charging. I only let it charge for 20 minutes at a time. SAME THING HAPPENED. Neither charger nor device will work, on either set now and I’m so bummed and frustrated that I wasted all this money.Hannah McCoy

Have used this for almost a year now and really love it. The battery life is super long. The LED light is an essential, you know downstairs isn't always well lit. Waterproof is perfection, why get hair on your floor when you can let it go down the drain. The guards are essential, virtually impossible to cut yourself with one in place. It fits my hand perfectly and is surprisingly lightweight. The charger stand (wireless charging) uses a standard USB-C connector, so no worries if you lose the adapter included. Charging is fast and easy, The concept of a separate trimmer for upstairs beard and another for downstairs just makes too much sense. So if you are going for smooth look – the Manscaped razor is fantastic and works perfectly. However, unless the hair is about 1/4 inch or less, the razor plugs up really fast. The mower takes care of that. Pre-trim with the mower, then hit it with the razor. Overall, this thing is a great tool, designed for a very specific purpose.BinkyBarns

The lawn mower 4.0 touts ceramic skin safe blades that don’t cut or knick the skin. Completely false claim. Every single time I trim downstairs I get cut multiple times. The trimmer DOES NOT trim as close to the skin as they claim. A $20 Norelco trimmer actually trims closer to the skin. I can use the lawn mower & follow up with the Norelco & still trim shorter than the lawn mower by itself. Your trim area has to be silky smooth before u use this lawn mower or it will catch the skin every time without fail & cut you. Every time. Manscaped products are amazing for what they’re designed for. The lawn mower is a nice trimmer. It just doesn’t trim as close as they claim & it will cut your skin. Their claims on their website are just a sales pitch bullshit claim. They know it doesn’t trim to the skin. They know the damn thing will cut you. They know this & they care nothing about it. Just shut your mouth, spend $100 on the trimmer & you will believe what we tell you. I’d provide pics if they weren’t pics of downstairs. I have 3 cuts right now & still can’t get close to the skin. Thanx man scape for making a good trimmer. Thanx manscape for your bullshit claims!Eric Renegar

This trimmer has two separate trimmer heads for different grooming situations. It also comes with attachments, cleaner brush, and a battery. I would suggest investing in some oil for the trimmer head bottom that connects to the handle for continued use (to keep this tool running for a long time in the future).Mich

I enjoy this! I love that it has the smaller and larger detachments. The small one is perfect for eyebrows! I use this all the time. I have very sensitive skin and this doesn’t irritate it at all. Would recommend!maddie.g

it’s a great little shaver. figured if it was safe enough for balls i could use it on my labia with no nicks, cuts or snags. two thumbs up y’all.CodeNameDuchess

I bought this a month or so ago because on a blog, women were raving about it for their lady bits. I tried it and it caught my hair several times, and I ended up with a lot of ingrown hairs. Bottom line, I don’t get what the hype is. A razor works much better.Vanessaw

I’ve been using the body groomer for years. Works great on my back or hard to reach places. Only reason I’m not giving this a 5 star is that the back attachment breaks. I find myself buying a new body groomer once a year because of this. Philips won’t cover the back extension under their warranty. This is a great groomer but the wear and tear on that back attachment really does take a toll at about the one year mark for me. As I write this I’m ordering a new one. Last one I purchased was a little over a year ago. This time though, I’m buying the 2yr extended warranty that Target offers. Hoping the warranty will pay off if I have the same issue in the next year or two.BlueDodgerDogs

I used the Norelco body groomer 3000 model for many years, and it never disappointed. When it finally died, I upgraded to the groomer 5000, and I have to say, it blew me away! So much better than the 3000 in every way. The quick charge fully charges it in an hour, and provides an hour of continuous use. It cutie the hair great! Even when I let the hair grow long, it easily cuts through the hair, leaving my skin smooth. Also, it’s great to shave “down there” as it doesn’t scratch or damage the skin. Basically, there’s nothing bad I can say about the Norelco body groomer 5000!MattyMatt

I received my new (and free) Norelco Bodygroom 3500 on 6/28/18 in exchange for my unbiased review. Initially I was disappointed when I started using the product, as it became apparent that depending on body hair type results may vary. That being said, being freshly clean will improve results, as will keeping up with `maintenance`. I tried the attachments/guards, it came with 3 at different sizes. Perhaps they would work better on course/stiff (and clean) hair, or maybe shorter hair as I quickly found them difficult to use on areas of my body that had long soft, oily, fluffy hair. So for the effectiveness of the supplied guards, results may vary depending on… you. Without the guard this tool is awesome. It cuts hair like a hot knife through butter and with no nicks, no bruising, no gashes/etc. On a few areas I would typically slow down to make sure I don`t amputate anything, but this machine`s built-in safety guard holds no bounds… similar to using an electric razor just mow everything away, not quite haphazard, or WOT, but pretty close. This alone helped shave (lol pun) about 5 mins off this part of my routine, easily. Plus no burn, and no bleeding & worrying about crazy infections in crazy places; this alone makes the item worth it for me. The added bonus of the extension/attachment makes the hard to reach areas easier with less pre-stretching involved. Basically I can now reach that one area on my back without any warm-up exercises. Clicks in and out of the attachment easily. A little bulky, but seems sturdy enough that it would last several accidental falls in the bathroom from my clumsy hands. Cleaning is a breeze. The whole unit is waterproof and the head is easily dissembled for ease of access. It may be helpful if you have small fingers though since the guard/foil is dainty and may be kind of small for big hands/fingers to remove, maintain and clean. Overall I do believe this item will be the perfect replacement for my normal clippers, as well as a perfect replacement for my cheapo pen style personal trimmer. Cuts better and easier, and the guard works a lot better. A great upgrade for anyone with thick body hair that currently uses the puny as seen on TV trimmers, and/or clippers that can be as dangerous as an electric carving knife, which has been terrifying (and emotionally scarring) in the past when I am near my sensitive areas.Charles40

This is really great. It’s easy to use. It’s sharp but I haven’t cut myself yet. It does a great job at getting all the hairs and gets them down pretty low. Doesn’t leave me irritated or anything. Easy to use for hair cuts as well.roxyy.q

No major complaints here. The blade does heat up. Not nearly as bad as Andis T Outliner but it does. A bit difficult to 0 gap. Not having to remove the whole blade is a perk.Elliot B.

This trimmer lives up to all the hype. Im not a barber but I cut my own hair. Once that I zero gapped the blade, it was on. I edged my hair line and my beard with ease. The lines were so crisp around my beard they lasted much longer than they have with my other trimmers. Be very careful if you zero gap the blade. They cut very sharp. My wife does not normally use trimmers. I let her edge the back of my neck and she cut me. I think the trimmer is over priced but it is by far the best cutting trimmer I have ever used.shawndowtin

I have used non electric back shavers before and they were worthless. After reviewing this Mangroomer pro cordless on many forums I purchased this at a great Walmart low price. It's well designed, good grip with rubberized handle. It's rechargeable cordless design is great and it works great. With the multiple angles of the extension handle I was easily able to get every nook and cranny of my back hair, shoulders, with ease. I would highly recommend this product to anyone who needs to keep your whole body trimmed.Tonyzany23

I am not new to using a small clipper. I so I think I know what I am talking about. I was shocked how cheep it felt in my hand. Seems like it has no real strength to it. I truly wonder how long it will last. Be sure to never drop it, or it will be gone. It did trim the hair off my back, but then my back hair is very fine. And I did manage to scrap myself up a bit too. Another thing I was shocked about, when it's is on charge, it wont run. So when the batteries die you cant just plug it in and keep using it. And you cant take it apart to put in new ones. But that do tell you how to take out the circuit board with the batteries on it to toss it out. For what I paid for it I thought it would be much better. So I will use it till it goes and then get the cheaper one. All it really is, is the edge trimmer on an electric shaver on a stick. If you have one, you know how they last. Be sure to keep it oiled and clean it every time you use it…. One last thing, it does work me, but I just wonder for how long…..2011jakecarl

I bought one of these a while ago and it was excellent. Rechargeable and solidly built. And it made short work of my hairy back making me no longer looking like I had escaped from the zoo. Alas it got blunt over the years and on seeing the price of the replacement blades it made good sense to order a brand new replacement. I thought I was buying the same again but this new Mangroomer is a pale imitation. Made by the same company and costing the same it's a far inferior product. It's much lighter and has no real weight to it making it harder to use. The weaker joints mean that it won't stay in position plus it is now battery operated not rechargeable. Luckily I used the cutting blade of the new one to revamp my old one so I'm still not being hassled by zoo keepers.afrocub

I bought one of these (then very pricy) items in May 2020 in order to keep family's hair cut during lockdown. Can't fault the way it worked but after just over 2 years the battery has died & won't hold a charge for longer than 2 minutes. This is unacceptable. Last Braun product I will buy.Lefty Guy

Writing this review just after receiving it today and using it. Brilliant machine. Just be aware that this particular model doesn't come with the charging stand. For UK users you will need a UK two pin plug which is very cheap to buy. Save yourself money by investing in a well built machine and groom yourself to perfection all over. I'm a brauniac for life!gulamhmu0

Received this as a gift to replace my Phillips shaver. To those saying they all come like this for safety, they didn't, my perfectly safe old one had the right plug on it. This looks like inconvenient cost cutting, not safety. Nobody can say that balancing the heavy wobbly supplied connector through an adaptor into a wall socket is safer than a properly fitted, secure, national-format plug. Annoyed and disappointed that I'm unfortunately forced to return it.Disappointed

Product: Precision Satin Compact precision trimmer Face/Body Hairs: I received a sample of this product in exchanged for my unbiased review. I suffer from embarrassing facial and body hair that mostly affect my upper lip, chin, arm, and navel areas. The Phillips trimmer is a well designed product that exceeded my expectations. Assembly: The product required very little assembly. The instruction manual provided clear and vivid instructions on how to assemble and use the product. It was pretty easy to switch between the two trimming heads once I figured out how to detach the head from the trimmer. My only challenge involved removing the cover to the battery compartment. I found it to be very difficult to twist open. Trimming: The product provided a very precise trim. I was able to remove my unwanted facial and body hairs with relative ease, and as a result, I was left with silky smooth skin. I did not have to go over the areas I trimmed more than once, as I had to do with similar products. I also did not experience any cuts or burns while using the product. Problems: The trimmer is not as compact as it claims to be. It is rather long, bulky, and bright, which makes it more noticeable than discreet. When the product is turned on, it is pretty loud. This not only made it obvious that I was using the product, but it also bothered my ears. The protective cap is also big and does not fit on the trimmer securely.ShondaB

The Philips Precision Trimmer comes in a nice small box- fitting for a small device, since I was genuinely worried that it may come in a some sort of large and bulky and completely unnecessary packaging. The device itself resembles a nice pen, therefore, not big, and very comfortable to hold in one's hand. It is powered by a single AAA battery and comes with a cleaning brush and a precision attachment. The instructions on the box are given in a super simple picture format, therefore I had no questions on how to use the product. Once turned on, the trimmer emits a gentle (at least to me) buzzing noise- as you would expect- without giving me any fear that it will cause me any discomfort. I am a female with a tendency to have somewhat prominent hairs above the top lip, therefore, I was really excited to try out the trimmer. It glided through my face with ease and actually removed more 'fuzz' than I knew I had. Also, I have a medium sized mole/bump on my face too and I did not feel like that got in the way at all. The only minuscule issue I had was the eyebrow trimming/shaping. I have added the attachment but don't believe I have achieved much of the precision I was hoping for, since I was just too worried to go anywhere too close and make any mistakes. Therefore, I can only say that the device works really well for actually trimming all the hair, but cannot say much for using it for more precise applications.leilaeda

I received this product in exchange for my unbiased opinion. Overall, I liked the product. I was hesitant at first to try something to trim facial hair since I typically get waxes; however, I was pleasantly surprised. The product was easy to use although the directions consist of pictures and arrows pointing in the direction to move the trimmer rather than describing it with words. My personal preference is a combination of both. I first used it to try trimming light hair on my upper lip (it is fairly blonde hair that I previously waxed). The trimmer was wonderful! When waxing I often get small zits or irritated skin, but with this trimmer, I did not have any of those side effects. I also tried it on my eyebrows (and admittedly I was much more hesitant about it!). I did not notice a difference when using the extension fully on my eyebrows but that might be because my eyebrows were too `short` for the extension to pick up any. I used it on small hairs around my eyebrow shape (without the extension attached) and it worked really well. Last, the instructions indicated that it can be used at the bikini line and it worked great there, too! A problem I ran into was that half of the head of the trimmer can come off to clean inside of it as needed. After checking this out, I popped this half of the head back on and the product stopped working altogether. I finally got it to work again by taking the half of the head off again, turning the power button to `on`, and attaching the head while it was running. These instructions are not in the instruction manual`s `troubleshooting` guide, so I hope this helps someone out. Again, great product and I want to find a way to get my husband to use it on his own eyebrows from time to time! 🙂JenniK