All men grow facial hair and having to shave daily can become quite a hassle and a large % of men have sensitive enough skin that shaving irritates their face and neck. Like many other men I periodically grow a beard or goatee and need to trim it down and keep it looking presentable. Mustache trimmers are not that expensive (usually $50 or less) and they last a long time. I have gone through about 3 over the last decade and I must say that the Philips Norelco T980 Turbo Vacuum Trimmer is the best, at least in my opinion. One model to stay away from are the Sharper Image trimmers. My wife bought me one a few years back it doesn't work that great and it was priced at almost double all the ones we have listed below. The one main purpose of a beard trimmer for me is to shave down my beard and leave myself with a goatee. I work from home and don't have to shave everyday so letting my stubble grow a bit is convenient. After about 4 days of growth I start needing to trim it down and groom it a bit. If a week goes by, then I trim my beard and shave it off completely often leaving my goatee. Mustaches seem to be a thing of the past for my generation but we know that some men still prefer them and the Remington MB-300 is the most popular mustache trimmer on the market. Gone are the days of that "hair pulling" sensation that some beard trimmers did and most models all perform admirably. Look for cordless beard trimmers when buying one since they are the most convenient. The rechargeable batteries usually keep a charge for hours and let you take it on vacation without having to worry about the charger. The trimmers with different cutting length adjustments are the best so you can quickly and easily trim your beard or mustache to the desired length. Some even have a memory function built in so you don't have to guess which - find the propery length setting and let the trimmer remember it for next time. The high end Oster trimmers are what barber shops and even salons use - I know my barber recommends them but the Osters are too expensive for everyday beard trimming needs that most of us men have. Stick with the cheaper $50 and under models and you should still get great performance. RECOMMENDED - We suggest shopping online at Amazon.com for beard trimmers as they carry all the leading brand names at the lowest prices we could find. You can browse their entire inventory of beard trimmers online here.
Top 3 Beard Trimmers: Reviews, Descriptions, and Pricing
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Philips Norelco T980 Turbo Vacuum Trimmer - For around $40 you get all the trimming power you need from the T980 Turbo from Norelco. You have the option of using it with a cord or go cordless and get up to 10 hours of shaving time with the rechargeable battery. There are 9 length settings on the T980 and some people mention in reviews that the settings change when they are trimming their beard or mustache but I have not experienced that issue in over 1 year of use now. The SteelWave self-sharpening blades stay sharp and the vacuum with hair deflector features reduces the amount of cleanup needed after trimming. I use the Arcitec 1060X from Philips Norelco as well and that thing makes a huge mess with tiny hairs all over the sink when I'm done shaving. Other features on the Norelco T980 Turbo Vacuum include LED battery level indicator, 1 hour quick charge, full 2 year warranty, a mini trimmer attachment, and a convenient travel pouch (I've used it many times while traveling for work). Just plug in the charging adaptor when not using it and you'll get a full charge. It's #1 Rated on Amazon in their "hair trimmer" section and I can see why.
#2
Remington MB-300 Titanium Beard and Mustache Trimmer - I used to own a Remington before I bought the Norelco (listed above) and it always performed above average. I just wanted a change so I went with the T980. The MB-300 from Remington is top rated on Amazon and in other reviews we found online and it's even cheaper than the Norelco. At $35 it's hard to pass up the Remington which owners say is "perfect for trimming goatees and mustaches". Simply adjust the zoom wheel to decide on which of the 9 length settings you want and trim away. For those of you that are fanatics about your sideburns, the popup trimmer will let you do the details work with precision. Runs off a cord, or go with the cordless option. There is an LED charging indicator and the blades never need oiling. The Remington beard and mustache trimmer is a "best value" in our eyes and certainly worth considering if you do more detail work with your facial hair.
#3
Wahl 9918-617 Groomsman Beard and Mustache Trimmer - Many people consider Wahl to be the top name in "beard trimmers" and although this is budget priced at less than $25, don't think you are getting a low end model. The Wahl 9918-617 has high carbon precision ground steel blades, a six position beard regulator, and a contoured handle which makes trimming that much easier. Plug it into the charger or operate it with the battery as a cordless trimmer. Comes with a travel pouch and a 2 year warranty. The Groomsman trimmer is definitely a "bargain" in our eyes and several of my friends own it and say it's great for "trimming daily stubble".
Beard Trimmer Reviews:
The web is loaded with sites dedicated to reviews on beard trimmers but we say stick with Amazon.com or Epinions were you can compare reviews on different models like those from Norelco vs Panasonic. Another excellent source is something like Consumer Reports magazine which periodically does tests on shavers and trimmers. Lastly, we say you should check with your barber and see what products they have used and which ones pass their test for reliable and solid performers.
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- For around $40 you get all the trimming power you need from the T980 Turbo from Norelco. You have the option of using it with a cord or go cordless and get up to 10 hours of shaving time with the rechargeable battery. There are 9 length settings on the T980 and some people mention in reviews that the settings change when they are trimming their beard or mustache but I have not experienced that issue in over 1 year of use now. The SteelWave self-sharpening blades stay sharp and the vacuum with hair deflector features reduces the amount of cleanup needed after trimming. I use the Arcitec 1060X from Philips Norelco as well and that thing makes a huge mess with tiny hairs all over the sink when I'm done shaving. Other features on the Norelco T980 Turbo Vacuum include LED battery level indicator, 1 hour quick charge, full 2 year warranty, a mini trimmer attachment, and a convenient travel pouch (I've used it many times while traveling for work). Just plug in the charging adaptor when not using it and you'll get a full charge. It's #1 Rated on Amazon in their "hair trimmer" section and I can see why.
- I used to own a Remington before I bought the Norelco (listed above) and it always performed above average. I just wanted a change so I went with the T980. The MB-300 from Remington is top rated on Amazon and in other reviews we found online and it's even cheaper than the Norelco. At $35 it's hard to pass up the Remington which owners say is "perfect for trimming goatees and mustaches". Simply adjust the zoom wheel to decide on which of the 9 length settings you want and trim away. For those of you that are fanatics about your sideburns, the popup trimmer will let you do the details work with precision. Runs off a cord, or go with the cordless option. There is an LED charging indicator and the blades never need oiling. The Remington beard and mustache trimmer is a "best value" in our eyes and certainly worth considering if you do more detail work with your facial hair.
- Many people consider Wahl to be the top name in "beard trimmers" and although this is budget priced at less than $25, don't think you are getting a low end model. The Wahl 9918-617 has high carbon precision ground steel blades, a six position beard regulator, and a contoured handle which makes trimming that much easier. Plug it into the charger or operate it with the battery as a cordless trimmer. Comes with a travel pouch and a 2 year warranty. The Groomsman trimmer is definitely a "bargain" in our eyes and several of my friends own it and say it's great for "trimming daily stubble".