USA Rechargeable Lithium Ion All in One Beard Trimmer for Men

This is my third Wahl rechargeable. Each has been better than the one before. On checking my purchase history, I see that this one has lasted 11 years. I can’t complain about durability or anything else I can think of. It’s a pleasure to get good value in a purchase these days. I’m thinking about this as I shop to replace a 32 year old refrigerator. Consumer Reports says that the average lifespan for a new refrigerator is just 10 years and the ice maker breaks after just 5 years. See what I mean about value? I recommend this trimmer to anyone looking for good value in a well made product. Now, back to that refrigerator….

I read a lot of the reviews and that helped me make my decision. I've had this trimmer a couple of months now, and really love it. I'll start with the points I did NOT find easily in other reviews Yes, it does a great job trimming the edges of your mustache above the lip, etc. I've had all-in-one beard groomers where the trimming attachment did not cut well. Not so with this one. The first time I used it I was instantly showing a lot more lip than I had planned on. In other words, it trims mustaches better than anything I have used before. The other point I was unclear about in other reviews was the usefulness of the nose/ear trimmer attachment. I have owned 2 or 3 of those battery powered rotating types before, and always found them so-so. This trimmer attachment does a much better job than those, and is faster. Just stick it in your ear or nose and you're done in 2 seconds, whereas the rotary types make you keep doing it for a while before it seems like you're done. The noise level is not a problem at all for me - it's noisy but not objectionable in your ear, about the same or less noise level as my rotary trimmer. For beard trimming (I have a goatee that I keep fairly short), it works well but is slightly less convenient than the all-in-one beard groomers I have owned. You have to switch attachments, which is frankly very easy, though not as easy as just dialing in a 3 or 4 on one of those beard groomers. And the attachments are a bit of a pain because you have to either pick, for instance, a 2 or 3 beard trimmer, or else use the 6-position trimmer attachment. That 6-position trimmer attachment is what I use, and it's fine, though adjusting it's height requires a little more effort than it should. Battery life is outstanding, and what puts it above everything else. It lasted 2 months of frequent use on its first charge, and I expect it to last for years. Other beard groomers I have owned (both Panasonic) died after a couple of years and had to be plugged in. The attachments in general are a bit of a pain, as everyone else mentions. However, putting them on and off is really easy - not as complicated (at least to me) as others have mentioned. I keep them all in the tray on my countertop and it works fairly well. The tray gets really crowded, so I've take some of the attachments I'm never going to use and put them in a drawer. It is nice to have your oil and brush right there whenever you need them - otherwise I would not clean and oil it as often as I should:) For haircutting, I agree with everyone else. This thing is really narrow, even with the wider cutting head attached. It's about half the width of my corded Wahl trimmer, which is what I've been using to cut my hair (and does a great job). Also, the attachments are not long enough for my hair, which normally takes a 4 and a 5 attachment. Not sure if you can buy longer attachments for it or not. I think the best solution is just to spend another 30 bucks on the corded Wahl unit like I did. It's a beast, seems to actually dim the lights when you turn it on (semi-kidding here but you get the idea). For all around trimming, meaning sideburns and hairline at back of neck, it's super. The normal attachment does a great job of shaping your hair and cuts super sharp. In sum - it's outstanding for moustache/ear/nose trimming as well as shaping your beard or hair at the edges. Don't bother thinking it's going to be very good for actually cutting your hair.

[3 week Update: I omitted this before, but, I bought this unit primarily to shave my head. (I keep my pate at about "stubble level" because I prefer that over complete smoothness.) So, I decided to try the Wahl Li-Ion Trimmer as a replacement of my previous, 3 year-old wahl trimmer/shaver, which was beginning to have charging & power issues. And I have to say that, -for this specific purpose- the Wahl Li-Ion doesn't quite "cut" it. In fact, despite offering a more consistent beard trimming experience, it actually takes more passes over my head to get the hair down to that afore-mentioned stubble. (Go figure.) Apart from this, the rest of my review remains pretty much in tact...] About shipping/handling: I received the unit in only 3 days (ordered Sun.; arrived Wed.) despite my choosing the cheapest (read: "free") shipping option. Kudos to Amazon for that! (I'm sure it doesn't hurt that I live in Los Angeles.) About the unit: Seems like a good, solid buy. Tested all the service attachments (blades & dual-screen); 3 of the 4 seemed to work as well as any of the 5 or 6 shavers I've had in my adult life (though the dual-screen seems a skosh narrow for its intended purpose). The one attachment that seemed the least useful is the nose-hair trimmer. It just didn't seem functional enough to warrant inclusion in the kit (though I think I understand why it was, given the niche for which this unit was designed). Some have mentioned a qualm with the rubberized handle, noting that hairs seem to "eagerly" cling to it. Well ...duh. But I see it as more useful than annoying, since the sport of shaving can often involve slippage from the hand! Ergo: rubber is good! (c: (Here, I'll also note that on the front of my unit - where the rubber meets the plastic - the upper edge of the rubber doesn't perfectly align with the bottom edge of the plastic. A VERY minor flaw which would be a ridiculous reason to return it, but, it is what it is.) "Vibration" issues have also been noted by some as problematic. Here, I wonder about the experience of most folks - as, a good, strong unit is bound to feel & sound like it - especially at this price point! It wasn't a concern for me at all, and so far has only reinforced the initial impression I have of, well ...a "good, strong unit." Now for a word of pure praise: Kudos to Wahl for their quickly interchangeable head system. Wowie-zowie but is that ever useful. Once I got the hang of it, those suckers went on & off with panache! (It certainly raises the "useful" quotient by more than a bit!) I sure hope this feature keeps working for years to come. If so, then, it'll definitely be a winning feature, in my book. The one *potentially* serious concern I have about its design is the Li-Ion battery. I say 'potentially' because, for the most part, I think the battery is a strength(!) I mean, come on ...a full shave after only a quick, 3-minute charge?! Seriously, that's a real benefit, folks. I have yet to test it myself, but, am thinking I may need to, given the fact that (and here's my "concern") a company representative admitted that the battery's "smart-chip" -tasked with overcharge prevention- may also prevent any charge at all if the unit is left plugged in for more than 3 hours. (Note to self: unplug after 3 hours!) A tad annoying, but, problem easily solved, nevertheless. So, four stars (or maybe 3.75), due to the few (relatively) minor design flaws detailed above. Ultimately, though, I see this unit as a pretty decent deal - especially given the $32 price (sans shipping). PS: the plastic stand isn't quite as shabby as others have made it out to be. I've found it to be of pretty standard grade. Though, admittedly, it doesn't do the best job of housing all the accessories.

I just got mine the other day and put it to use right away after charging it as per the instructions. This trimmer cost a little more than a similar model, but I got this one in particular because the battery has a 3 hour life span before needing to be charged which is great for traveling. The interchangeable heads are super easy to literally pop on and off, and using the trimmer is straight forward. I liked the attachments it came with and I found them sufficient for what I need. I have a short mustache and beard, so I found the number III spacer perfect for the job, but those with heavier beards, this does come with a thicker spacer/comb that is adjustable. If you need additional spacers/combs, the machine comes with a parts number list that one can order from Wahl directly. Easy to clean, easy to use, and easy to store away in the included pouch!

I've had quite a few trimmers over the years. I have a sensitive face, and don't like to shave every day, so between shaves I trim the stubble. All my past trimmers had several problems. They would occasionally pull hair instead of cutting it, the batteries wouldn't hold a charge very long, the charge they would hold would diminish over time, and the motors seemed to lose some power. Also, recommended charge time was typically 12 - 15 hours. Of course that's because all my old trimmers had NiMH batteries. Then I got the Wahl in December of 2011. It's lightweight, but you can really feel the power the first time you shave. No pulling hair, just a nice, clean cut. The first time you charge, they recommend charging for 1 hour. This thing holds a charge great, too. The Lithium Ion batteries are so much better! I see more trimmers offer the Lithium batteries than they did a year ago, but not many in this price range. I can't say just how long the batteries last, but they seem to go on forever. I keep thinking it must be ready to die soon, but it just keeps going. So it's easy to charge before it dies. Forget about 'battery memory' with Lithium, there isn't any. Any charge will do. You don't want to charge or discharge them too much, but Lithium batteries generally have built in safeguards against that happening. There are a few cons, but nothing worth taking off a star. Other trimmers offer "lube for life", meaning you never have to oil the blades. You do need to oil the blades on this Wahl. However, it's pretty easy to put a drop or 2 of oil on the blades once a week, and it helps give a smooth shave. I have a feeling the the oil free trimmers might be more for planned obsolescence. Lubed for life, just a short life. The storage 'rack' is pretty cheap, and the pieces don't fit all that great. If you use it, don't bump it. I just keep my trimmer and accessories in a drawer cubby. I would definitely recommend this trimmer. If you need different features, at least try to find a lithium or a trimmer that also works off AC while plugged in.

Good set of clippers. Lots of attachments for different options to trim my beard. Works well and charges quick.

I wanted to like this trimmer, but it's just not up to par. I love that you can interchange the different head attachments and the battery lasts for quit a while. However, the cutting quality of the blade attachment is terrible. It constantly rips the hairs out instead of cutting them, making for an uncomfortable trimming experience. Of course the blade attachment was my primary reason for purchasing so it's basically useless. I just don't think the cutting speed is on par with the older models and that's why it's pulling instead of cutting. Will go back and purchase the same older model Wahl (Model 9918-6171V) that i had, as that worked flawlessly.

I've been using this Wahl trimmer for about 3 weeks now, and it works just fine for what I need. In the past I have always "clean-shaven" my whole face, but recently I grew tired of shaving and decided to grow a simple "Van Dyke" just to see if I liked it. Turns out, as most people (besides me) could figure out, a Van Dyke or most any beard requires maintenance / regular trimming, or you end up looking like a homeless grizzly adams rather quickly. After doing lots of online shopping, I decided to take the plunge on this guy (Wahl Trimmer All-In-One Lithium Ion) as the price was right - I paid $24.95 at the time from Amazon. Trimming with this thing is easy for me, and I know nothing about beards or beard "hygiene" The Wahl is perfect for cleaning up, trimming, and the little touch-ups I have to do every few days or so to keep from looking like a bum. I've tried (but rarely use) most of the accessories and additional trimming / clipping / shaving heads, etc - but the ones I have experimented with work just as well as the "default" trimmer head that comes attached. Works great not only for beards but for trimming just about anywhere, though I'm still too chicken to try the clipper blade for a self-clipped #2 haircut - I think I'll stick with a cost-cutters type vendor for those. But this kit works great for trimming just about everywhere else if you're not into gorilla-type body hair. One amazing thing - this trimmer arrived FULLY CHARGED - and I still haven't had to plug in the charger. The trimmer has been running just fine on a "factory charge" for 2-3 weeks now - (I am not making this up) a testament to: a) how little trimming I do with it b) how incredibly well it holds a charge. - I would expect any battery-powered device to trickle / lose it's charge in a few days if not plugged in, but this little guy just keeps crankin' like the Energizer bunny. The default trimmer blade that comes attached can sometimes be a little bit of work to re-attach after cleaning, but if I'm careful to line it up correctly and most importantly, NOT FORCE it back on, it's a minor issue. All the other heads and attachments seem to snap on and off just fine, as long as, again, they're not manhandled or forced on. Summary: All in all this was a great purchase - $24.95 for what imo is a decent trimmer that doesn't look or feel like cheap junk, and does exactly what I want it to do. I am completely satisfied with the product and price. I recommend it.

Used once and Item did not charge on first charging and unable to return Is there any warranty?

I used this product and it's great. The shave is close and nice. The shaver feels solid in your hand and not cheap. The delivery and service was excellent!

Justo lo que esperaba, fue un upgrade, mi última wahl me duro cerca de 8 años, cuando la pila dio de si busqué una similar, esta es mucho mejor, más opciones. El rasurado al ras es similar al de la navaja libre, y la barba de tres días queda excelente

The main problem with the trimmer was that it shipped with an American plug only. I had to buy a US to UK plug converter to charge it. The combs supplied were only good for stubble or bushy beard. Nothing in between. Unit looks great and battery life is awesome.

Muy buena máquina!