Philips Norelco 2300 Electric Shaver Review: It’s Not For Everyone. Electric trimmer Philips

Philips Norelco 2300 Electric Shaver Review: It’s Not For Everyone

In this hands-on review, I’ll take a look at the Philips Norelco 2300 electric shaver. Read on for all of the details!

If you’ve ever looked for an electric facial hair shaver, you’ve probably come across Philips Norelco in your search (among many other types of razors).

They’re a big name brand that makes everything from entry-level trimmers, like the OneBlade, to high-end models that cost nearly 300, like the S9000 Prestige.

In this review, I’ll look at the Philips Norelco 2300 which costs around 40.

Quick Take

While Philips Norelco is a trusted brand that’s known for making solid products, you’re better off steering clear of the 2300 shaver.

The 2300 seems like an awesome entry-level electric razor, but after using it, I can’t really recommend it to anyone.

We’ll get into the nitty-gritty details shortly, but to put it simply, this shaver doesn’t do a very good job at, well, shaving.

What’s in the Box?

The Philips Norelco 2300 is packaged nicely. I like the color of the box a lot, and it displays the trimmer well.

In the box, you’ll find pretty standard stuff like the shaver itself, a blade cover, a charger and an instruction manual.

How Does It Work?

One of the first things you’ll notice about the 2300 shaver is that it looks odd. The blade doesn’t look like a standard facial hair trimmer at all.

Instead of having a visible blade similar to a regular razor, it has three blades that are covered by circular pieces. You’re supposed to rub the trimmer in circles on your face so your hairs go into the little blade covers and get trimmed by the blades.

Philips Norelco 2300 Review

Now, I’ll get into the functionality of the trimmer.

When I tried the 2300, I hadn’t shaved in a couple of weeks so I had a light beard.

The trimmer didn’t work very well at shaving it off. After going over my face several times, I still had a lot of stray hairs that hadn’t been trimmed. I mean, it was looking pretty patchy.

It was an annoying experience. I felt as though shaving shouldn’t take so long. For me, one of the big selling points of electric shavers is that they’re quicker than shaving with a manual razor.

I used the pop-up trimmer to shave the rest of the hairs that got missed by the main part of the trimmer. I like the idea of the pop-up trimmer (to help shape your mustache and sideburns), but I really don’t like that you can’t shave against the grain with it.

The trimmer folds out so shaving upwards with it results in it folding back in.

With an electric razor, shaving against the grain results in a cleaner shave so it’s kind of whack to not really have that option. Hypothetically, you could turn the entire shaver upside down and use the pop-up trimmer against the grain, but yeah, who wants to do that? Not me.

Also, a general complaint I have is that the shape of the trimmer is bad at shaving along curves like your jawline and neck.

After I used the 2300 for the first time, it didn’t work well so I actually took a look at the manual to see if there was something I was missing.

The manual says that the trimmer has a “21-day adaptation process” and that your skin will adjust to the razor after using it exclusively for three weeks, resulting in a closer shave.

There may be something to that, but I gotta say, it sounds totally bogus to me. I’ve been using electric razors since I was 16 years old, and personally, I’m skeptical about the entire design of this razor.

Rather than it being an innovative design that will positively change the future of razors, I think it’s an oddball design that doesn’t work very well.

After shaving, my skin was definitely irritated. My face was left with some redness that faded within an hour or so. It wasn’t a huge deal for me, but I could see how that would really irk someone’s nerves. Especially if they shaved right before a date or business meeting.

Second Time’s the Charm? Not Exactly

On my quest to find out why this razor didn’t work very well, I also read that the razor is intended to be used with three days worth of facial hair growth. Meaning that if you’ve grown your beard out for more than three days, it’s not recommended to use it. That’s a very short window of time.

For good measure, I used the razor a second time after I had grown some stubble. It didn’t take as long to shave as the first go-round because I had less facial hair, but the same problems occurred with skin irritation and having to go over my face several times to get a somewhat decent shave.

Of course, there were plenty of stray hairs that the shaver missed. I don’t mind telling you that at that point, I pulled out my Philips Norelco OneBlade to finish the job. It just works a lot better than the 2300 (it’s cheaper too).

My Overall Recommendation

After using the Philips Norelco 2300 twice, I’m not at all convinced that it’s worth trying to use again. You can’t use it to trim your beard to different lengths, and it doesn’t do a good job of clean shaving. I just don’t believe that if I use it for three weeks, it’s going to become a great shaver.

The 2300 does have some good features like being washable and having a rechargeable battery, but as you may have guessed, I don’t recommend this shaver. It’s really just not as good as a standard electric shaver like the OneBlade or OneBlade Pro.

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Philips Norelco 7000 Series Shaver (7700, 7100 7500) Review

This generation of Philips Norelco 7000 Series are shavers that are heading toward the top of the range in rotary-style shavers. The latest 7000 Series offers a variety of features, including 90,000 cutting actions per minute.

Pros

Powerful but quiet motor with lots of cutting actions going on

Flex Head helps to shave tricky parts of the face

Shaves extremely well when wet shaving without any juddering

Good performance as a daily or every other-day shaver

Very easy to clean and the blades can be cleaned thoroughly when removed

Useful indicators for charge, cleaning, and automatic travel lock etc.

A good balance of performance and cost

Cons

Attached trimmer is not very effective

Not keen on the slim body and lack of ergonomics compared to other shavers

Hexagon shaped shaving heads seem to have a disadvantage over rounded

The Philips 7000 series shaver or Philips Norelco 7700 as it’s known in the USA is coming close to the top-of-the-range electric shavers made by Philips and just below the 9000 series, and then one up is the top shaver I reviewed recently (Philips Norelco 9000 Prestige).

This kind of price range of shaver attracts those that want more than a budget shaver offers and don’t mind spending a bit more, but don’t really want to part with 200 plus. It’s a great balance or quality vs. cost I like to follow as well.

7700 Models: Philips upgrades its shaver models within a series and in this review we will cover the 7700 models that include the S7782, S7783, S7786, and S7788. These are all the same shavers with the only difference being what accessories and attachments they come with.

Norelco 7100 7500 Models: I look forward to the day that Philips eventually ditches the name Norelco (used to persuade Americans to buy products). The Norelco 7100 is the S7788, and the Norelco 7500 is a S7783. Europe and the UK tend to have more models because Philips is a European company (Dutch).

In this review we will take a look at the all important features of this generation of the Philips 7000 Series and then let you know how it performed after testing it out for the last month, and finally who it is best suited for.

Description Features

The model I bought and review here has the shaver, quick clean pod and cartridge, charging stand, travel case, and charging cord included. It’s all about the shaver really, but I wanted to check out the cleaning pod (and the stand is useful).

The standard S7788 can also be purchased that has no accessories, and the S7788 that also comes with an attachment beard styler trimmer (bumps up the price, though), and the other mentioned accessories. These options may not be available in every country, and the UK European countries usually have more options available compared to the US.

• Blades – The SteelPrecision blades offer up to 90,000 cutting actions per minute which Philips states are self-sharpening.
• Blade Flexibility – The three blade heads that hold the blades tilt forwards and backward while shaving along the various contours of the face.
• SkinIQ – SkinIQ is a feature that Philips states is an intelligent facial-hair sensor that reads hair density up to 125 times per second, and auto-adapts the cutting power required based on beard density. Philips also states the 7000 series has a motion sensor that tracks how we shave to guide a user toward getting a better shaving experience.
• Shaving Heads – These new types of shaving heads for the 7000 series shaver have grooves or channels to guide hair easier while shaving.
• 360° Flexible Head – The head has the ability to move in all directions to enable the shaver head to move along the various contours of the face easily.
• Trimmer – A built-in trimmer flips out and clicks back that’s built into the back of the shaver. This is to trim sideburns and mustache areas.
• Charging and Battery – The battery can be fully charged within an hour, and a 5 minutes fast charge will provide a quick shave if needed. A full battery can provide a user with 60 minutes runtime.
• Charging Stand – A charging stand can be used that’s provided with most models apart from the standard 7000 series.
• Cordless – This shaver can only be used cordless and when the cord is attached the shaver will not work.
• Cleaning Pod – Most 7000 series models from this generation come with a cleaning pod. A cleaning solution cartridge is added into the pod, and the shaver is switched on to allow the shaver to be cleaned automatically. The cleaning pod is not electronic.
• Safety Lock – Press and hold the on/off button for three seconds to lock and unlock the travel safety lock.
• LED Screen – The LED screen shows the amount of charge left in the battery and you only need to touch or move the shaver for the three (1 – 3) lights to show. There is also a lock, cleaning, SkinIQ, and Bluetooth app indicators.
• Wet Dry ( 100% waterproof) – The Philips 7000 series can be used for wet or dry shaving and users may use their favorite shave cream or gel. The unit is fully waterproof and can be used in the shower or bath.
• GroomTribe app – This shaver can be connected to the Philips app that helps to personalize a users shaving experience.
• Warranty – Philips offers a 2 year warranty period on shavers. Register your shaver with the Philips website for your country to ensure everything is registered for the warranty.

I downloaded and tried out the GroomTribe app, and while it has provided some useful information and a few tips, I cannot see myself wanting to start that up every time I shave.

Guys that are into everything tech might find it useful, and it’s not a bad app to check out after just getting the shaver for tips etc., even if it’s not used regularly.

The app connects easily enough to Bluetooth and the instructions are pretty straightforward. I had no issues with it at all.

How well does the Philips 7700 (7100 7500 USA) perform and Shave?

This was going to be an interesting experience after spending a month shaving with the Philips 3000 Series (budget) and then the previous month with the Philips 9000 Prestige (top end).

The last two Philips shavers are at the opposite end of the scale in terms of costs and functions, and this shaver stands just in the middle of these. My expectation was that it should offer quite a lot more than the 3000 and not quite as much as the 9000 and 9000 Prestige.

As usual, I spend about a month testing out an electric shaver on various beard growths (i.e., 1,2, 3, and so on days) and also test out shaving wet and dry, which can be done with the all waterproof Philips 7000 Series.

3 days growth – This is the longest I have found best for shaving with an electric shaver; any longer, and it’d just be harder work. Overall this shaver shaved pretty well with three days of growth, although there were a few areas I had to run over a fair few times, and a few hairs were very stubborn.

2 days growth – This is when this shaver performed very well for me. This is the case with most electric shavers personally.

Daily shaving – While I am not a daily shaving fan I did test it out and it was fine, although I did get some neck irritation on the second day of daily shaving then decided against shaving the next day. My neck area can be quite sensitive so I was not surprised.

Many guys are able to shave daily and I cannot see them having any issues with this Series 7000 if they are not a sensitive skin type.

How was wet shaving with this Philips S7788 Shaver?

I tested out wet shaving with shaving cream with this shaver and it did offer more comfort than dry shaving.

Plenty of soap, cream or gel needs to stay on the face while shaving to prevent the shaver head from juddering on the skin usually. However, for some reason between rinses this shaver had no juddering at all.

An issue I do have which goes for all wet shaves with an electric shaver is I cannot tell if there are any patches of hair not removed, although I could rinse off, check for patches and then make another pass after lathering up the face. This kind of all messes up the main point of using an electric shaver though (i.e., wanting a quick, easy and no mess shave).

There is not much difference in terms of closeness if wet or dry shaving and the main differences are a bit more comfort and a possible reduction in irritation.

Did you try this shaver out for head shaving?

Any electric shaver I use and review gets tested for head shaving. Of course, they are facial shavers and are not specifically for head shaving; however, head hair is much softer than facial hair that cannot harm the blades.

While other shavers I have used are better ergonomically for head shaving, the Series 7000 did a great job. I made sure the hair was trimmed down to the minimum first before shaving to prevent having stubborn patches that would need going over many times.

Related: See our choice of the best electric head shavers.

Something that does not impress me though is the blade heads and their hexagon shape. These heads only move back and forward as well and the hexagon shape just makes them feel bulky to me.

Bottom Line – The Philips 7700 (7100 7500) gives a comfortable shave that’s nearly as close a shave as the top-end electric shavers without the heavy costs, and definitely better than budget types. Just not a fan of the head, though!

Is the attachment trimmer any good?

I’ve come to believe these attached trimmers serve those with thicker sideburns or guys that have a mustache that require trimming while doing a shave. As usual the trimmer does not get rid of all hair below the level of sideburns I require…….but this is not something I only experience with this shaver, it’s across the board with all electrics.

Build quality and ergonomics – 7.5/10

I have mentioned above that I am not a fan of the hexagon shaped heads, finding them bulky and I also found the body of the shaver a bit too slim and lacking something compared to other shavers in the ergonomics department.

While I don’t feel it has the best ergonomics it holds well in the hand and has rubberized sides that provide grip.

Cutting power – 9/10

The 90,000 cutting actions per minute are certainly active when using the 7000 Series shaver and much like the 9000 Series it’s remarkably quiet which can fool a user that it isn’t powerful. Listening to this shaver switched on initially makes me think that it ain’t gonna cut very well and then it just goes and chops away at all the growth.

Charging and battery life – 9/10

The battery takes about an hour to fully charge and gives me more shaves than I can count. Philips state that a full charge offers up to an hours runtime which seems about right.

Most models from this generation of Philips 7000 Series shavers come with a charging stand which is very convenient. If a buyer chooses to buy the standard (non-charging stand or cleaning pod) model then the cord is plugged in at the bottom of the shaver.

The shaver can only be used when not plugged in which is a problem if the battery decides to die or begins to lose holding its charge.

Cleaning and maintenance – 9/10

This shaver can be cleaned manually or with the non electrical cleaning pod. If you don’t buy the model with the cleaning pod that’s fine, it cleans perfectly without it.

The cleaning pod requires cartridge replacement, however, a user may add their own cleaning solution that can be bought online or in a store. Because the cleaning pod is non electrical the shaver has to be switched on to clean unlike other cleaning stations.

Hand cleaning requires a user to flip open the head cap and then blow out any debris, use the small brush also if required and then run the tap over the head while the shaver is switched on. You may use this tip if you wish which is to add a couple of drops of antibacterial hand soap inside the head section and watch it come up bright and sparkly.

Is it worth having the model with the cleaning pod? I would say it is worth it as a buyer also gets the charging stand, but it is in no way necessary for keeping the shaver in tip top condition.

This is a basic cleaning accessory. Other shaver cleaning stations are electrical and usually charge as well as clean unlike this simplistic type.

It’s much easier to have a charging and cleaning station in one although I guess that probably pushes up the end cost.

Replacement Blades – Blades should be replaced at least every 2 years and cost approximately 49.99. While it’s a costly one off purchase it is only once every 2 years.

The blades are easily removed for cleaning and replacing. You just have to make sure they are put back correctly; they can be a bit fiddly for big fingered people.

Value for money – 8.6/10

This generation of the 7000 Series is priced up at around 150 USD, £150 GBP or 155 €. do vary and change from country to country that also depends on the model with its corresponding number.

Its not a bad buy and as the shaver performs better than those I have tested that cost under a 100, the price tag is about right.

This shaver is kind of like the Braun Series 7 within the Braun range in terms of a good ratio of performance and cost among their series of shavers.

Any Common Consumer Issues, Complaints or Positive Reports?

A lot of consumers report this shaver providing a comfortable shave and a few new guys to shaving with an electric shaver found it gives a surprisingly close shave and better than expected.

A few guys have also experienced what I mention about the low noise level seeming like it wont have the motor to shave very well and was surprised how well and quick it does shave.

Quite a few guys have reported not getting a close enough shave they would like.

Final Thoughts – and who is the Philips 7000 Series Shaver (7700, 7100 7500) best suited for?

If it wasn’t for the hexagon shaped heads I would be completely sold on this generation of the Philips Series 7000 especially what a buyer gets within the shaver price range. For me it’s a deal breaker though!

I guess if someone was upgrading from a budget style rotary type shaver but did not want to spend what it costs for a top of the range then this shaver is a good option. Guys switching over from a foil type shaver that also don’t want to fork out 100’s in cash and don’t want a budget shaver could also take an interest in this Philips.

A good shaver that gives a comfortable shave and wicked head shave, but the ergonomics, slim body and hexagon shaped heads made it a non-keeper.

Philips Norelco OneBlade electric trimmer and shaver review

Shaving, love it or hate it men have to do it sometimes, I mean even if you just have to trim up a beard to keep it healthy. If you have seen any TV lately you would get the impression that shaving is big business with double blade razors, triple blade razors, German razor blades, it’s all about recurring revenue. Myself, I have been growing some sort of facial hair for the last two years, with varying lengths and thicknesses. To trim my beard I have been using a Wahl beard trimmer, but it is heavy and a little cumbersome. The folks at Philips Norelco have thought about this and come up with the OneBlade.

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Before we get too far into this review let me set some criteria for my review. I did not intend to review the OneBlade as an everyday shaving razor replacement and based on the information put out on the product by Philips Norelco, neither do they. The OneBlade, in my honest opinion, is best used for trimming, shaping and maintaining your facial hair, and that’s how I am approaching this review. The OneBlade comes with the following in the package:

The OneBlade has two main parts, the handle, and the blade. The blade looks similar to a cartridge razor blade with the exception of the edge that resembles a trimmer. The blade slides into the handle for use and it can only be inserted one way to avoid confusion. Having a removable blade will allow you to change the blade when it gets dull (Philips Norelco suggest you replace the blade every 4 months).

The OneBlade handle has a nice rubberized texture on the sides and a combination of matte gray and glossy gray on the front and back. The front of the OneBlade has the on/off switch towards the middle and a blade release switch at the top. The Philips Norelco logo is also there.

The back of the OneBlade has the UL and other technical information.

The bottom of the OneBlade has the charging receiver.

The top of the OneBlade has the receiver for the blades.

Charging the OneBlade is accomplished by plugging the charger into a wall outlet and the other end into the OneBlade handle. The green light on the wall plug will light up letting you know that the OneBlade is charging.

To help you with maintaining your beard, the OneBlade includes three combs (you may be more familiar with them being called guards). The combs come in sizes 1, 3, and 5. The combs do look a little boxy when on the OneBlade and using them feels a little clunky to me. I will say that the combs did work well and I am maintaining my beard/stubble using the number 3 comb.

So, what’s my bottom line here? I like the Philips Norelco OneBlade. As a tool to trim and maintain my facial hair/beard it works well. The lightweight and rechargeable ability makes the OneBlade a good travel companion. The ability to use it as a wet shaver with shaving cream is a plus. You can use the OneBlade for “manscaping” I did give it a try it works well. As I stated in the article above the OneBlade is not really a tool for everyday shaving, especially if you want a close shave. The OneBlade is available on the Philips website as well as several local retailers for a cost of 34.99, replacement blades will cost you 14.99 also on the Philips webpage.

Source: The sample for this review was provided by Philips Norelco. Visit their site for more info and Amazon to order.

Larry Geisz

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13 thoughts on “Philips Norelco OneBlade electric trimmer and shaver review”

Is there an attachment that would work in the very delicate nostril area? I use the traditional tiny scissors to trim in there, and have tried various rotary implements, but have yet to find a tool that makes it easy.

Yes! I use mine to shave daily, I am amazed at how close it gets. Plus I grew a beard and the attachments do the job quite well, I use the naked blade to do my neck and lines. I started out using my fathers twist to open razor decades ago and have had every electric or manual razor out there since then. This is by far The Best Razor I ever owned.

@Emil_M there is not a nose trimming attachment. @Cyril Walsh you can use it everyday but you will not get as close of a shave with the One Blade as you would with a real razor.

ID like to be able to wet shave with a nimble razor, whilst leaving 1mm of stubble. Is this the closest tool for something like that?

AD666, I believe between the closeness of the razor (or lack of) and the guards included you could achieve what you are looking for.

My husband has the one blade electric shaver but broke the part where it holds the blade in place, it is the rubber clip that broke and was wondering if there are replacement parts for it, it comes out i removed the blade and it is what holds the blade in place the broke, would just need to replace that part, is it possible….

have the same issue green light stays on from when it’s plugged in 4, 6, 8, 12 hours later nothing changes so I have no indication of the charge level. Philips oneblade model qp2520

Thats funny mine blinks while charging and powers off (light goes off) when completly charged. I have it about a year sooo 11/12 2019

Philips Norelco vs. Wahl: Which Brand Sells the Better Beard Trimmer?

It’s a head-to-head battle between the top two most-searched trimmers, Philips Norelco’s All-in-One Multigroom 9000 and the Wahl Lithium Ion 2.0.

Usually we take a church-and-state approach to multi-tasking grooming products. Rarely is there a 2-in-1 shampoo-conditioner combo worth your dollar (much less a 3-in-1 with body wash added to the mix). Grooming devices usually fall in line with this rule, too. The best electric shavers FOCUS their efforts on exactly that: giving you a safe, smooth, ingrown-free shave. A beard trimmer tackles the tuff scruff on your face, while a hair clipper can mow through the sheer bulk of hair up top, free of pulling and tugging.

However, there are always exceptions. And the popularity of all-in-one grooming devices is too strong to ignore: Some people want one device that does it all, for any number of reasons. Maybe they rarely do a clean shave, so having an adequate one is good enough, so long as the beard trimming functions are up to snuff. Maybe a guy who buzzes his hair once every June doesn’t want to invest in a full hair clipper — even if it’s inexpensive, it still takes up space, and it makes more sense to just pay for a buzz cut. Unless… unless his multi-groomer can manage the annual task just fine.

As a grooming editor for nearly a decade, I’ve tested just about every device under the sun. I grow out my facial hair, trim and shave it down, and do the same with the hair up top. I’m scruffy all over, in places I’d sometimes rather not be, so I’m doing a degree of detailing all around my person.

Among the many devices I keep in rotation is Philips Norelco’s 21-head Multigroom 9000. I’ve been a longtime fan of this one, noting to both friends and readers that it’s an exceptional multi-tasking groomer that covers the core bases thoroughly. But I’ve heard from many people over the years that Wahl’s Lithium Ion 2.0 is actually the supreme pick in this field. Admittedly, I was familiar with the device but had never elevated it to full rotation. So I made the space for this one to see if it can dethrone Philips Norelco.

Philips Norelco All-in-One Multigroom 9000 vs. Wahl Lithium Ion 2.0

Our Methodology

To find out which all-in-one groomer is best, I assessed the following key components:

• Range and value of offering: What are the “heads” and functions it offers, and are all of these valuable to the user? Sometimes, more isn’t always more. Practicality matters here.
• Performance of core offering: Beard, shave, hair, detailing, body… how does it perform in each category overall? Also, what kind of power is this thing packing, and do its blades hold up for each task?
• Charge and battery time: Can you tote it for a month without having to worry about battery life? And can it give you enough juice in a pinch, if you’re in a hurry?
• Price and warranty: With all of the above in mind, what does it cost, and how long is its warranty (a key indicator of value and longevity, itself)?

The Winner: Wahl Lithium Ion 2.0

Wahl squeaks out the win. I was shocked and somewhat humbled. I was so blinded by my loyalty to Philips that I disregarded the ways in which Wahl’s device could win outright.

But, as you’ll see from the overview below, it really does come down to what you want from your all-in-one device. If you want 95-percent trimming and shaving, it’s Wahl all the way. If you want true all-in-one for head — shave, trim, detailing, and body — then go with Philips. Still, it’s Wahl with a capital W for the win. Read on to learn why.

How We Tested Them

Test #1: Range and Value of Offerings

The Philips touts 21 different heads for a truly customizable device. The two that I think are excessive are both fading hair combs. Honestly, you should only use this device as a hair clipper if you’re doing a uniform buzz; if you want a fade, then you’re clearly demanding more than this all-in-one can offer. Either visit the barber or upgrade to an actual hair clipper with all the necessary attachments. That being said, we’re looking at 19 different attachments. Six of them are for beard and stubble, for lengths 1-7mm (one of which offers a sliding 3-7mm grade, should you want one head for the task). There’s an eyebrow guard, two body trimmer guards (3 5mm), and four useful hair guards in 4mm increments (4-16mm). There are five different heads: a standard head, T-outliner (for lineups and clean edge work), a foil shaver, nose and ear trimmer and detailing trimmer (great for spot-checking). It all comes in a hard-top storage case.

Wahl deploys the T-outliner on its own. It doubles as the standard head here, which mostly works in its favor as a space saver. (It makes it a less likely device for shaving one’s own head, however). There are also heads for nose and ears, to shave with, and for detailing/spot checking. It offers 12 different guards, from 1.5mm (1/16 inch) to 25mm (1 inch), with the top four designated for hair clipping (they’re all above a half inch, rising in 3mm increments from 16mm (⅝ inch) to 25mm (1 inch). It can all be stowed or toted in the soft, zippered storage case that comes with it.

In terms of offering, I think the match is fairly even. I think Wahl does a better job economizing and offering longer lengths for the hair cutting. However, given what I said about the two excess Philips hair trimming heads (the ones designated for fading hair), I have to stay consistent and say this: If you’re going to cut head hair above a half inch, then you’re entering a new territory and should invest in a proper, standalone hair clipper or simply head to the barber. And because the T-trimmer head on the Wahl is harder to navigate as an all-over dome trimmer, it loses marks in that field (more on that below). So, I find its four largest heads slightly unnecessary for 90-95-percent of buyers.

However, Wahl also puts a heavier FOCUS on the non-scalp-hair trimming, meaning its guards are intended for universal use, and thus offer more intervals across its universal guard range (as opposed to Philips Norelco’s designation of guards for each area of the body, in turn offering fewer intervals across more functions). As such, the pendulum swings into Wahl’s corner, because I believe most people using this device will get much more mileage from it around their face, and more length options is always better —especially if you like to give yourself a non-uniform, stylized trim across the mustache and beard. Secondly, that designated T-blade head makes for easy lineups and neckline trimming, whereas you have to add your T-trimmer to the head of the Philips.

Best Offering: Wahl

Wahl economizes its guards and heads better. It takes a gamble by putting greater emphasis on all-purpose guards instead of assigning them into categories, and thus its most functional guards offer a greater number of intervals for the scruff, beard and perimeter work.

Philips OneBlade: My review about the best beard and body shaver

Philips OneBlade, a shaver to trim your beard, shave all parts of your body, even your pubic area, and get a baby’s skin, what do you think?

I’ve used razors with blades or electric shavers, but my last purchase, I specify it because this article is not an advertorial, pushed me to give you my opinion on this incredible rechargeable electric shaver that is the Philips OneBlade. I use it as a beard trimmer but also as a hair trimmer.

I’ve always had a 3-5 day beard and in terms of beard trimming, it’s equivalent to many electric shavers and that’s not why I decided to introduce it to you. I love my beard but I’m not a fan of body hair, so saying goodbye to hair for a few days doesn’t bother me at all.

Philips OneBlade face and body: One shaver to get rid of all your hair!

You read that right! This multifunctional shaver is made for your face but also your body. I tested it on the contours of my face but also on several parts of my body to see if this very cheap shaver would convince me or not.

I ordered it one morning on Amazon, because I had tested it quickly at a friend’s place, and I thought: here, not bad! Once I received my order, I decided to use it on several parts of my body: my torso, my legs, and I even shaved my entire pubic area.

My complete test of the Philips OneBlade

The grip is incredibly simple: light and ergonomic, it can be used anywhere on the body with ease.

I started with the chest, even though I don’t have much hair. In 5 minutes and several passes, not a single hair was visible, my skin was clean as after using a razor or depilatory wax. If you have sensitive skin you will love this razor!

Then I moved on to the pubic area. This is an extremely sensitive area of a man’s body, and when I started I wasn’t very reassured, I was afraid of the accidental cut that would make me scream. 10 minutes later, not a hair, not a cut, no pain. At that point, I was totally won over by this razor.

Then I shaved my legs completely. Well, I wanted to test it out, but more importantly, I wanted to see the veins in my calves, I have so much trouble building them up that I needed a little motivation. You can laugh!

This is not a hair clipper, however if you have a very short haircut, you can definitely use it with the 1 or 3mm shoe. It’s a precision trimmer so no risk again.

Cons of the razor

It’s good because you have to use one! So the only weak point I’ll mention is the fact that you have to shave the same area several times to remove all the hair. Since I shave my chest, this razor leaves my skin clear and without any visible hair. Like a razor with blades, but without the risk of cuts, pimples or irritation.

Other weak point, it recharges completely in 8 hours, it is a little long as charging time I find.

How much does this OneBlade shaver cost?

I tested the Philips QP2520/30 electric shaver. This entry-level shaver is sold between 26 and 40 dollars depending on the stores and promotions, with 3 shaving heads and 2 shaving heads, enough to allow you to shave for 1 to 3 months, depending on the frequency of use. For me a very good value for money!

The pack I bought did not have a carrying case, which can be purchased separately. In any case, it is for me one of the best clippers I have had for trimming the beard and cutting the hair on my body.

• Rechargeable OneBlade can trim, edge, and shave any length of hair.
• Trim it down. click on combs for a fast and even trim in all the right places
• Edge it up. dual-sided blade for precise edging to line up your style easier than ever before
• Shave it off. fast moving cutter to shave long hair, but not too close so your skin stays comfortable
• Replaceable OneBlade lasts up to 4 months. (For best shaving experience. Based on 2 full shaves per week. Actual results may vary.)

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That’s it! I hope that this review of this beard trimmers has helped you to make a clearer choice for your future purchase. Indeed, according to the parts of the body, that it the face and its beard, the intimate parts or the hairs of the rest of the body, all the clippers are not necessarily adapted on the one hand because the hairs are not necessarily the same.

The hairs are sometimes thinner or thicker, and on the other hand, in certain areas the skin is much more sensitive and the risk of cuts, irritations or even infection is real. To avoid an accident, when I use a new clipper I always do a test on a small area to be clipped or mowed and then I wait about 24 hours to observe the state of my skin.

This does not absolve you from using care products such as a beard oil to treat it, or a soothing body cream, because the friction of a clipper on the skin is usually followed by redness. Whether you like your hair or not, it’s up to you guys!