If your beard has grown to the lengths of Santa Claus, Gandalf or even Dumbledore recently, it's time to trim it. And for that, you will need a quality beard trimmer.
But finding the perfect one can be an adventure as they all offer different features and abilities. It really depends on what you want to get. Do you need a daily cut to keep your beard at a constant length? Do you like to change and want a versatile trimmer that can do it all? Or would you prefer one that, above all, gives you defined and clean lines every time?
No matter what you need from your trimmer, we are here to help you. We decided to test some of the best rated in the industry and see for ourselves which ones really stand out. We tested everything from durability to battery life and most importantly how well it trimmed. After dozens of cuts, careful consideration, and many tests and reevaluations, we found three beard trimmers worthwhile:
- Best Overall Beard Trimmer: Remington Smart Beard Trimmer
- Runner-up: Braun BT7240 beard trimmer
- Performance choice: Wahl Lithium Ion + stainless steel grooming kit
A quick look at the winners
The Remington Smart Beard Trimmer was the clear winner in our test group. Priced at $ 66.35, it offers a fast and consistent cut, is sturdy, and packed with useful technology that prioritizes comfort, making each cut as easy as possible.
At the heels of our first choice is the Braun BT7240 trimmer, which provides a fast, solid cut without the Remington extras. Priced at $ 69.94, it is highly versatile, with 39 different lengths, multiple accessories, and a long-lasting battery.
The Wahl Lithium Ion + stainless steel grooming kit also stood out due to its precise and efficient finish. From trimming a Jeremiah Johnson-caliber beard to detailing precise lines on the neck and cheeks, this trimmer can do it all. Priced at $ 59.94, it is ideal for people who care about performance above all else.
The winners in detail
Best Overall Beard Trimmer: Remington Smart Beard Trimmer ($ 66.35; amazon.com)
The Remington Smart Trimmer scored exceptionally well in all of our tests, especially in crucial areas that affect daily use. What sets this trimmer apart from the rest of the ones we tested are all of its "smart" skills.
The Remington trimmer provided a quick and easy cut, taking around seven passes to trim the beard hair down to the length of the guide. And since we are talking about length, the customization of this trimmer is one of the reasons why it topped our ranking. It has 175 lengths to choose from, thanks to a motorized comb controlled by a digital touchscreen on the side. With a simple touch, you can move the guide up or down in 0.1 millimeter increments.
Although the difference between a 4.1-millimeter setting and a 4.2-millimeter setting doesn't really matter in the long run, the Remington ranges from 0.4 millimeters to 18 millimeters, providing a wide range of options. This, together with the incredible specificity of the small adjustments, make it adaptable to any beard.
The Remington also has a profile function that stores the last four length settings. You can tap the profile button, select from the presets and the guide will automatically go to that length setting. We thought this feature was quite useful for cases where you want different hair lengths. Normally, you would have to change the guide combs if you want the beard on your chin to be longer than that on your cheeks, but with the Remington it only takes one touch to jump to another length.
Our winning trimmer also has a trigger function that when you lift it automatically turns it on and sets it to the last used length setting. Plus, it can sense the thickness of your beard and adapt the blade speed to compensate.
All of these futuristic features are nice, but even without them, this trimmer performed better than most other trimmers in many of our other tests. In particular, the Remington was ranked as our most durable trimmer, a bit surprising considering all of its smart features and heavy weight. But she came out of our drop test unscathed, where we dropped each trimmer from the shave position three times.
Cleaning was as simple as removing the blade and rinsing everything in the sink. The entire trimmer is washable, which was another surprise due to its digitization.
The only place the Remington stumbled was in drums and aesthetics. It's not the sexiest, but its bright lights and touchscreen make up for it. In battery terms, it lasted over an hour and 20 minutes, which was less than the average run time of one hour and 58 minutes for the rest. Charging time was also the second slowest, one hour and 50 minutes.
There are many sophisticated features in this trimmer, but especially the Remington makes the entire shaving experience simple and convenient. You won't have to rummage through a bag with dozens of accessories or spend more time cleaning than you invested in shaving. Everything is easier with the Remington Smart Beard Trimmer.
Finalist: Braun Beard Trimmer BT7240 ($ 69.94; amazon.com)
The Braun BT7240 is an excellent trimmer - it gave us a precise and consistent cut, though it didn't cut as much hair as fast as the Remington or Wahl Lithium Ion +. The lines it gave us weren't the sharpest, but it does come with a precision cut accessory that helps cut out any trouble spots. Overall, the Braun provided above-average fit, while other features like its versatility and battery set it apart from the rest of the contenders.
Braun has the second largest number of lengths behind the Remington, with 39 different options ranging from 1 millimeter to 20 millimeters. This is a wider range than our winner, but the Braun only increases from 0.5 millimeters by 0.5 millimeters (in contrast to the Remington, 0.1 millimeters). This range comes from two accessories that can be controlled by a dial on the side of the trimmer. The guides themselves are comfortable and allow the blades to cut beards quickly, while protecting against any slipping or uneven spots.
Cleaning was quick and easy with the Braun, as both the blades and the body can be rinsed underwater once they are disconnected. The trimmer was easy to hold, earned points for its ergonomic shape and small grip, and if you accidentally drop it, the BT7240 can take the blow. During our drop tests, the blades detached from the body, but there was no damage to any part of the trimmer.
One thing it really excelled at was the battery life and the quick charge feature. Our device lasted two hours and 16 minutes running at full power with a fully charged battery. Once dead, we charged her for just five minutes to check how long it would take if she needed to style her beard under a time contraction, and it buzzed for 23 minutes on that short charge.
If you are looking for a consistent and reliable trimmer, the Braun BT7240 is an excellent choice. Although it did not cut hair as fast as the Remington and does not have very small length increments, it was very similar to the Remington during our tests.
Performance Choice: Wahl Lithium Ion + Stainless Steel Toiletry Kit ($ 59.94; amazon.com)
For those who need cleaner lines and don't mind sacrificing versatility and extra features for a better shave, the Wahl Lithium Ion + is definitely the trimmer to turn to. It had the best overall trimming performance score, with the second highest trimming ability rating.
The Wahl Lithium Ion + offers a powerful, smooth fit that precisely cuts beard hair. While the guides are a bit flimsy, especially the larger ones, the Wahl gave us outstanding ability to shape the lines. With the standard blade, the lines we cut along the length of our neck were phenomenally clean and sharp. There were no stray hairs, and the line was completely even. The standard blade is a bit wide, so we had to be a little careful not to create a crooked line, but the trimmer comes with a small detail accessory that helped with more precise cuts.
While we would recommend the Wahl given his clipping skills, he also scored very well overall, coming in third in total points. Battery life is stellar: The lithium-ion battery lasted nearly two hours longer than the next best trimmer (the Andis Slimline Pro) with four hours and 48 minutes of runtime. While it was less than the advertised six hours, it's still more than enough to last for months between charges. And if the trimmer dies unexpectedly just before running out the door, it has a quick charge feature. Once it finally unloaded we reloaded it for a single minute and got an additional nine minutes to cut.
In other test areas, the Wahl did not catch up to some of the other trimmers. The body cannot be rinsed, so you should clean the inside with a brush and it should be greased regularly, although the instructions suggest that once a month should be sufficient. It is quite durable; the only thing that broke during our falls was the guide comb. It comes with 15 accessories, including 12 guide combs, so you will definitely have a bag full of accessories. Wahl's combs range from 1.5 to 25 millimeters in length, but the gaps are much larger than the Braun or Remington. Instead of 0.1 millimeter increments, jump 1.5 to 3 millimeters between different lengths, so you can get stuck between 13 millimeters and 16 millimeters, for example, when you really want something in between.
The Wahl Lithium Ion + has a couple of glitches, but if you're willing to sacrifice a bit of comfort, it's a solid and versatile option with great battery life, and it's the best choice for someone whose top priority is a precise level of performance. high level of cutting.
Note: The above prices reflect the price at the time of article posting.
