{"id":1959097,"date":"2026-05-27T20:25:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T17:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1959097"},"modified":"2026-05-27T20:25:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T17:25:00","slug":"i-tested-11-beard-trimmers-the-best-performer-wont-cost-you-more-than-65","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1959097","title":{"rendered":"I Tested 11 Beard Trimmers. The Best Performer Won&#8217;t Cost You More Than $65"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/f2a8695ae00ec592a139b64be1183f7e968cd515\/hub\/2025\/03\/10\/8cb4a3af-39da-432f-b169-00d35663e43e\/beard-trimmer-test-candidates-on-bamboo-desk.jpg?auto=webp&amp;fit=crop&amp;height=675&amp;width=1200&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-539e34af-0949-495c-a9d0-202e3b09e60d\" class=\"c-pageArticle_body sm:u-col-2 md:u-col-6 lg:u-col-12 lg:u-col-start-0 u-grid-columns\">\n<div class=\"c-pageArticle_content sm:u-col-2 md:u-col-6 lg:u-col-12 c-pageArticle_content-izeBestList\">\n<div class=\"u-grid-columns\">\n<div class=\"c-ShortcodeContent_leftRail sm:u-col-2 md:u-col-6 lg:u-col-4 lg:u-col-start-0 u-grid-columns\">\n<div class=\"sm:u-col-2 md:u-col-6 lg:u-col-11\">\n<div data-cy=\"bylineCard\" class=\"c-articleBylineCard c-articleBylineCard_bestList\">\n<h2 class=\"c-articleBylineCard_header c-articleBylineCard_izeBestList\">\n    Our Experts<br \/>\n  <\/h2>\n<div class=\"c-articleBylineCard_authorContainer\">\n<div data-cy=\"bylineCard_images\" class=\"c-articleBylineCard_authorImages-noinfo\">\n<div class=\"c-articleBylineCard_image g-container-round c-articleBylineCard_image-0\">\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/8a86ebe90caacd72eaef8ae88f976ff759c82f79\/hub\/2024\/10\/01\/0da67319-f77a-494c-bb5c-08677b6bcfa1\/john-carlsen-cnet-headshot-2024.jpg?auto=webp&amp;fit=crop&amp;height=96&amp;width=96\" alt=\"Headshot of John Carlsen\" height=\"96\" width=\"96\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-articleBylineCard_meta-noinfo single\">\n<div class=\"c-articleBylineCard__authorName-noinfo\">\n<address class=\"c-articleBylineCard_authorNameContainer\"><span class=\"c-articleBylineCard_writtenBy g-text-xsmall\">Written by\u00a0<\/span><span data-cy=\"bylineCard_link\" class=\"c-articleBylineCard_link c-articleBylineCard_link-0\"><br \/>\n              John Carlsen<br \/>\n            <\/span><\/address>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-articleBylineCard_date-updated g-outer-spacing-top-small\">\n<div class=\"c-globalUpdatedDate\">\n  Article updated on\u00a0<time datetime=\"2026-05-27T13:25:00-0800\">May 27, 2026 at 1:25 PM PDT<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"author-card-0\" class=\"col-5 c-globalAuthorCard\">\n<div class=\"c-globalAuthorCard_head\">\n<div class=\"c-globalAuthorCard_picture\">\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/ee637599bf826ea37a1078f93ae27b13930740b0\/hub\/2024\/10\/01\/0da67319-f77a-494c-bb5c-08677b6bcfa1\/john-carlsen-cnet-headshot-2024.jpg?auto=webp&amp;fit=crop&amp;height=84&amp;width=84\" alt=\"Headshot of John Carlsen\" height=\"84\" width=\"84\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-globalAuthorCard_info\"><span class=\"c-globalAuthorCard_name\">John Carlsen<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-globalAuthorCard_bio\">John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and reviewing home tech products, with a major focus on smart home security. He earned his BS in journalism from Utah Valley University. In addition to his CNET contributions, John has written for Android Police, TWICE, Home Theater Review, SafeWise, ASecureLife and Top Ten Reviews.<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-globalAuthorCard_details\"><span>Expertise<\/span><span class=\"c-globalAuthorCard_description\">Smart Home | Home Security | Home Tech | Internet Security | Product Testing<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-globalAuthorCard_linkWrapper\">See full bio<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-cy=\"bestListDisclosure\" class=\"c-bestListDisclosure\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListDisclosure_metaContainer u-flexbox u-flexbox-column\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListDisclosure_header sm:u-hidden\"><span class=\"c-bestListDisclosure_title g-text-small\"><br \/>\n        Why You Can Trust CNET<br \/>\n      <\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListDisclosure_metrics\">\n<div data-cy=\"bestListDisclosure_category\" class=\"c-bestListDisclosure_category\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListDisclosure_value g-inner-spacing-right-small\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListDisclosure_valueContainer\"><span>30+<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span data-cy=\"bestListDisclosure_topic\" class=\"c-bestListDisclosure_topic\">Years of Experience<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-cy=\"bestListDisclosure_category\" class=\"c-bestListDisclosure_category\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListDisclosure_value g-inner-spacing-right-small\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListDisclosure_valueContainer\"><span>35<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span data-cy=\"bestListDisclosure_topic\" class=\"c-bestListDisclosure_topic\">Product Reviewers<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-cy=\"bestListDisclosure_category\" class=\"c-bestListDisclosure_category\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListDisclosure_value g-inner-spacing-right-small\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListDisclosure_valueContainer\"><span>15k<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span data-cy=\"bestListDisclosure_topic\" class=\"c-bestListDisclosure_topic\">Sq. Feet of Lab Space<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListDisclosure_disclosureContainer\">\n<p data-cy=\"bestListDisclosure_message\" class=\"c-bestListDisclosure_message g-text-xxsmall\">CNET staff &#8212; not advertisers, partners or business interests &#8212; determine how we review products and services. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListDisclosure_disclosureLinks u-flexbox-row\">\n        Reviews ethics statement<\/p>\n<p>        How we test\n        <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-cy=\"shortcodeFaq\" class=\"c-shortcodeFaq g-container-rounded-small c-shortcodeFaq-leftRail u-hidden\">\n<div data-cy=\"shortcodeFaq_header\" class=\"c-shortcodeFaq_header\">\n<p id=\"0d113b22-1c23-45c6-ae0f-03564aa2ea13\" data-cy=\"shortcodeFaq_title\" class=\"c-shortcodeFaq_title\">\n      What to consider\n    <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div data-cy=\"shortcodeFaq_sections\" class=\"c-shortcodeFaq_sections\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeFaqQuestion c-shortcodeFaq_question g-border-thin-light-top c-shortcodeFaqQuestion-leftRail\">\n<div role=\"button\" class=\"c-shortcodeFaqQuestion_header\">\n<p data-cy=\"shortcodeFaq_questionCollapse\" class=\"c-shortcodeFaqQuestion_question g-text-bold\">\n      Guide comb length\n    <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-cy=\"shortcodeFaq_answer\" class=\"c-shortcodeFaqQuestion_answer\">\n<p>You&#8217;ll need the right combs to get a specific length and shape.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeFaqQuestion c-shortcodeFaq_question g-border-thin-light-top c-shortcodeFaqQuestion-leftRail\">\n<div role=\"button\" class=\"c-shortcodeFaqQuestion_header\">\n<p data-cy=\"shortcodeFaq_questionCollapse\" class=\"c-shortcodeFaqQuestion_question g-text-bold\">\n      Attachments\n    <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-cy=\"shortcodeFaq_answer\" class=\"c-shortcodeFaqQuestion_answer\">\n<p>Some include attachments for your body, ears, nose, eyebrows and head.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeFaqQuestion c-shortcodeFaq_question g-border-thin-light-top c-shortcodeFaqQuestion-leftRail\">\n<div role=\"button\" class=\"c-shortcodeFaqQuestion_header\">\n<p data-cy=\"shortcodeFaq_questionCollapse\" class=\"c-shortcodeFaqQuestion_question g-text-bold\">\n      Travel case\n    <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-cy=\"shortcodeFaq_answer\" class=\"c-shortcodeFaqQuestion_answer\">\n<p>If you&#8217;re often on the move, a case comes in handy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListProductCompare\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListProductCompare_toolbar u-hidden\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListProductCompare_productsList\">\n<p class=\"c-bestListProductCompare_versus\">vs<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListProductCompare_compareCta\"><span>Compare<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListProductCompare_table u-hidden\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListProductCompare_tableHead\"><span>Back to selection<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article class=\"c-ShortcodeContent c-ShortcodeContent-theme:default sm:u-col-2 md:u-col-6 lg:u-col-8 lg:u-col-start-5\">\n<p data-keep class=\"u-speakableText-p1\">A good beard trimmer is one of those things you don&#8217;t think much about until you buy a bad one. Whether you&#8217;re maintaining a clean shadow, shaping a full beard, or just keeping things from getting out of hand for date night, having the right one makes a real difference. I tested more than 10 models across a range of prices to find the beard trimmers worth your money. <\/p>\n<section>\n<div data-cy=\"listiclePrecap\" data-location=\"PRECAP\" class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecap c-shortcodeListiclePrecap-hide c-shortcodeListiclePrecap-compact g-outer-spacing-bottom-large\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecap-hed\">\n<section>\n<h2 class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecap_header\"> Our Picks <\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecap_item\">\n<div data-location=\"PRECAP\" data-cy=\"listiclePrecapItem\" data-position=\"1\" class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem-compact c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem-compactImages c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem-hasProsConsSection\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_container u-grid-columns\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_headerLinkWrapper-redesign\">\n<div class=\" c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_imageWrap c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_imageWrap-redesign md:u-col-1\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/796ebbce27de3a00a1198bed86c72ad16f423353\/hub\/2025\/03\/10\/133d0cca-ebbf-4a23-b6e1-107c83efa9bd\/philips-norelco-multigroom-series-7000-on-bamboo-desk.jpg?auto=webp&amp;height=500\" alt=\"philips norelco multigroom series 7000 on bamboo desk\" class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_image-redesign isFirst\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_details-redesign\">\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_subhead g-text-bold\">Best overall beard trimmer<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_title g-text-xsmall\">Philips Norelco Multigroom Series 7000<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_buttonWrap md:u-col-2 lg:u-col-4 c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_buttonWrap-redesign\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_button o-cnetButton o-cnetButton-small o-cnetButton-primary\">$69 at Amazon<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-content c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-content--collapsed\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-box\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-scoreSection\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-description pro-con-desc\">\n<p>The Philips Norelco Multigroom Series 7000 is our pick for the best beard trimmer because it offers the best balance of features, performance and value. For example, the trim quality of the Multigroom&#8217;s blades is excellent, nearly matching the far more expensive Panasonic MultiShape and Braun Series 9. Likewise, it produced the third-best cutting power result, just behind Manspot and MultiShape.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-links\"><span class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-jumplink\"><br \/>\n              Jump to details<br \/>\n              <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-lists\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_pros\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-title\">\n              Pros<br \/>\n            <\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Offers excellent precise trimming<\/li>\n<li>Plenty of combs and attachments for targeted trimming<\/li>\n<li>180-minute use time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_cons\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-title\">\n              Cons<br \/>\n            <\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Takes two hours to fully charge<\/li>\n<li>Finding the right comb can be tedious<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecap_item\">\n<div data-location=\"PRECAP\" data-cy=\"listiclePrecapItem\" data-position=\"2\" class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem-compact c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem-compactImages c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem-hasProsConsSection\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_container u-grid-columns\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_headerLinkWrapper-redesign\">\n<div class=\" c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_imageWrap c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_imageWrap-redesign md:u-col-1\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/613c39af90c0f176e343cd7946e0fa6471c7c8ec\/hub\/2025\/03\/10\/81a12fad-250b-4ac7-a3d1-beeb0264d421\/manspot-manscape-on-bamboo-desk.jpg?auto=webp&amp;height=500\" alt=\"manspot manscape on bamboo desk\" class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_image-redesign\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_details-redesign\">\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_subhead g-text-bold\">Best budget beard trimmer<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_title g-text-xsmall\">Manspot Manscape<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_buttonWrap md:u-col-2 lg:u-col-4 c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_buttonWrap-redesign\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_button o-cnetButton o-cnetButton-small o-cnetButton-primary\">$40 at Amazon<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-content c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-content--collapsed\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-box\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-scoreSection\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-description pro-con-desc\">\n<p>The Manspot Manscape produced surprising results, proving that budget beard trimmers can keep up with pricier products. Unlike other trimmers under $50, it matched the cutting performance of the Panasonic MultiShape and Philips Norelco Multigroom with efficient, clean cuts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-links\"><span class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-jumplink\"><br \/>\n              Jump to details<br \/>\n              <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-lists\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_pros\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-title\">\n              Pros<br \/>\n            <\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Outstanding cutting power<\/li>\n<li>USB-C charging port<\/li>\n<li>Low price<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_cons\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-title\">\n              Cons<br \/>\n            <\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>No extra trimmer attachments<\/li>\n<li>No travel bag<\/li>\n<li>Long charge time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecap_item\">\n<div data-location=\"PRECAP\" data-cy=\"listiclePrecapItem\" data-position=\"3\" class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem-compact c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem-compactImages c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem-hasProsConsSection\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_container u-grid-columns\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_headerLinkWrapper-redesign\">\n<div class=\" c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_imageWrap c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_imageWrap-redesign md:u-col-1\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/7bfddecb464872f855e789f0fabc9934de41c272\/hub\/2025\/03\/10\/8d29cf90-e7b6-4e8c-8e7c-d7523fc13472\/panasonic-multishape-on-bamboo-desk.jpg?auto=webp&amp;height=500\" alt=\"panasonic multishape on bamboo desk\" class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_image-redesign\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_details-redesign\">\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_subhead g-text-bold\">Best adjustable beard trimmer<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_title g-text-xsmall\">Panasonic MultiShape<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_buttonWrap md:u-col-2 lg:u-col-4 c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_buttonWrap-redesign\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_button o-cnetButton o-cnetButton-small o-cnetButton-primary\">$84 at Amazon<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-content c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-content--collapsed\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-box\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-scoreSection\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-description pro-con-desc\">\n<p>Most adjustable combs in our comparison collected longer beard trimmings requiring extra cleaning, except the Panasonic MultiShape. It&#8217;s a satisfying adjustable beard trimmer rivaling products with swappable combs. Additionally, MultiShape&#8217;s three adjustable combs reach up to 30mm long, the longest on our list, and are similar to traditional hair clippers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-links\"><span class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-jumplink\"><br \/>\n              Jump to details<br \/>\n              <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-lists\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_pros\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-title\">\n              Pros<br \/>\n            <\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>The adjustable combs are excellent and well-designed<\/li>\n<li>Top-tier cutting power<\/li>\n<li>Quick charge time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_cons\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-title\">\n              Cons<br \/>\n            <\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Attachments are sold separately<\/li>\n<li>More expensive than most rivals<\/li>\n<li>No travel bag<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecap_item\">\n<div data-location=\"PRECAP\" data-cy=\"listiclePrecapItem\" data-position=\"4\" class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem-compact c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem-compactImages c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem-hasProsConsSection\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_container u-grid-columns\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_headerLinkWrapper-redesign\">\n<div class=\" c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_imageWrap c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_imageWrap-redesign md:u-col-1\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/ff9381617f97fb6b5c9644be6c9275fe8915e677\/hub\/2025\/03\/10\/734f2bb9-a2df-40c7-a20b-95893ef254b6\/philips-norelco-oneblade-360-on-bamboo-desk-1.jpg?auto=webp&amp;height=500\" alt=\"philips norelco oneblade 360 on bamboo\" class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_image-redesign\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_details-redesign\">\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_subhead g-text-bold\">Best travel beard trimmer<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_title g-text-xsmall\">Philips Norelco OneBlade 360<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_buttonWrap md:u-col-2 lg:u-col-4 c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_buttonWrap-redesign\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_button o-cnetButton o-cnetButton-small o-cnetButton-primary\">$42 at Amazon<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-content c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-content--collapsed\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-box\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-scoreSection\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-description pro-con-desc\">\n<p>Traveling with a separate shaver and beard trimmer gets old quickly. But the Philips Norelco OneBlade 360 can handle both roles surprisingly well, thanks to a blade that&#8217;s equal parts trimmer and shaver.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-links\"><span class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-jumplink\"><br \/>\n              Jump to details<br \/>\n              <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-lists\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_pros\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-title\">\n              Pros<br \/>\n            <\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Excellent trimming and shaving<\/li>\n<li>Compact form factor<\/li>\n<li>USB charging cord<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_cons\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-title\">\n              Cons<br \/>\n            <\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Irritates skin if used improperly<\/li>\n<li>5mm maximum comb length<\/li>\n<li>Frequent blade replacements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecap_item\">\n<div data-location=\"PRECAP\" data-cy=\"listiclePrecapItem\" data-position=\"5\" class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem-compact c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem-compactImages c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem-hasProsConsSection\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_container u-grid-columns\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_headerLinkWrapper-redesign\">\n<div class=\" c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_imageWrap c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_imageWrap-redesign md:u-col-1\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/7facfce9a0a059e53c4f978c55fa2e238734deef\/hub\/2025\/03\/10\/de3a0292-f747-4089-80c0-17dea03ca5cd\/braun-series-9-on-bamboo-desk.jpg?auto=webp&amp;height=500\" alt=\"braun series 9 on bamboo desk\" class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_image-redesign\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_details-redesign\">\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_subhead g-text-bold\">Best beard trimmer accessories<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_title g-text-xsmall\">Braun Series 9<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_buttonWrap md:u-col-2 lg:u-col-4 c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_buttonWrap-redesign\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_button o-cnetButton o-cnetButton-small o-cnetButton-primary\">$150 at Amazon<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-content c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-content--collapsed\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-box\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-scoreSection\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-description pro-con-desc\">\n<p>Braun Series 9 includes the most extensive selection of accessories in our test cohort, giving even the Philips Norelco Multigroom a run for its money. Plus, the charging stand and hard-sided travel case (with built-in organization slots) make the Series 9 the most convenient trimmer we tested.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-links\"><span class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-jumplink\"><br \/>\n              Jump to details<br \/>\n              <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-lists\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_pros\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-title\">\n              Pros<br \/>\n            <\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Massive attachment selection<\/li>\n<li>Convenient charging stand<\/li>\n<li>Hard-sided travel case<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_cons\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-title\">\n              Cons<br \/>\n            <\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Charger barely fits in the case<\/li>\n<li>Trimmed hair builds up in the adjustable combs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<nav class=\"c-globalToc\">\n<div class=\"c-globalToc_header\">\n<div class=\"c-globalToc_title\"><span class=\"c-globalToc_titleText\">Table of Contents<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"c-globalToc_dropdown g-dropShadow-hover\">\n<li class=\"c-globalToc_dropdownItem\">\n        I Tested 11 Beard Trimmers. The Best Performer Won&#8217;t Cost You More Than $65\n      <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-globalToc_dropdownItem\">\n        What&#8217;s the best beard trimmer?\n      <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-globalToc_dropdownItem\">\n        Best beard trimmers of 2026\n      <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-globalToc_dropdownItem\">\n        Best overall beard trimmer\n      <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-globalToc_dropdownItem\">\n        Best budget beard trimmer\n      <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-globalToc_dropdownItem\">\n        Best adjustable beard trimmer\n      <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-globalToc_dropdownItem\">\n        Best travel beard trimmer\n      <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-globalToc_dropdownItem\">\n        Best beard trimmer accessories\n      <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-globalToc_dropdownItem\">\n        Other beard trimmers we tested\n      <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-globalToc_dropdownItem\">\n        How we tested beard trimmers\n      <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-globalToc_dropdownItem\">\n        Beard trimmer buying guide: Things to consider\n      <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<p data-keep class=\"u-speakableText-p2\">Along with regular trims, I tested cutting power using paintbrushes and logged a solid half-day of battery tests &#8212; which, fair warning, is louder work than it sounds.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"80519a75-fe5c-401f-b667-a91d566edac9\" data-ng-block=\"{\" data-keep data-id=\"80519a75-fe5c-401f-b667-a91d566edac9\">What&#8217;s the best beard trimmer?<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeImage u-clearfix c-shortcodeImage-large c-shortcodeImage-hasCaption\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_imageContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-shortcodeImage_image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/24ec6db6c640972f524cb73baa36b91a76a64881\/hub\/2025\/03\/10\/133d0cca-ebbf-4a23-b6e1-107c83efa9bd\/philips-norelco-multigroom-series-7000-on-bamboo-desk.jpg?auto=webp&amp;width=768\" alt=\"philips norelco multigroom series 7000 on bamboo desk\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption><span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_caption g-inner-spacing-right-small g-text-xxsmall\"><\/p>\n<p>Philips Norelco&#8217;s MultiGroom Series 7000 is my top pick out of 11 tested. <\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_credit g-inner-spacing-right-small g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall g-color-text-meta g-text-xxxsmall\">John Carlsen\/CNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-keep>My top pick, the <span class=\"c-shortcodeCommerceLink\">Philips Norelco Multigroom Series 7000<\/span>, had a strong showing in every test, but our other picks kept the pressure on with some surprising results. Even the six trimmers outside our top five are solid alternatives in their own right.<\/p>\n<p data-keep>With a faint buzz still ringing in my ear from many hours of testing, I present the five best beard trimmers for 2026.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"a97a054e-037f-451c-80d8-585e0503043a\" data-ng-block=\"{\" data-keep data-id=\"a97a054e-037f-451c-80d8-585e0503043a\">Best beard trimmers of 2026<\/h2>\n<section class=\"c-bestListListicle\">\n<div id=\"d3360ad9-32f6-4f15-91ac-700dfa5495b6\" data-id=\"listicle-d3360ad9-32f6-4f15-91ac-700dfa5495b6\" data-techprodid=\"d15fb136-eabd-4e99-b625-ea1205811baf\" data-cy=\"bestListListicle\" class=\"c-bestListListicle_container\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox u-flexbox-column\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_editorial\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_masthead u-flexbox\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListGallery c-bestListListicle_gallery c-bestListGallery-bestListListicle-test\">\n<figure>\n<div class=\"c-bestListGallery_carousel\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-bestListGallery_image\"><img src alt=\"philips norelco multigroom series 7000 on bamboo desk\" height=\"306\" width=\"327\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"c-bestListGallery_info u-flexbox u-flexbox-justifyBetween g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall g-outer-spacing-bottom-xsmall\"><figcaption><span class=\"c-bestListGallery_credits\">John Carlsen\/CNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-globalModal\">\n<div class=\"c-globalModal_contentWrapper\">\n<div class=\"c-globalModal_content c-globalImageCarousel c-globalModal_listicleRedesign\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox u-flexbox-justifyBetween g-outer-spacing-bottom-small\"><span class=\"g-color-white\">Photo Gallery<\/span><span class=\"g-color-white\">1\/1<\/span><\/div>\n<figure class=\"c-globalImageCarousel_figure\">\n<div class=\"c-globalImageCarousel_carousel g-outer-spacing-bottom-small\">\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-globalImageCarousel_image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/be2cd3498d1884a16c5a788371b9b3e757c56629\/hub\/2025\/03\/10\/133d0cca-ebbf-4a23-b6e1-107c83efa9bd\/philips-norelco-multigroom-series-7000-on-bamboo-desk.jpg?auto=webp&amp;fit=crop&amp;height=236&amp;width=420\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<div class=\"c-globalImageCarousel_credits g-color-black g-text-xxsmall\">John Carlsen\/CNET<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_headerContainer u-flexbox u-flexbox-justifyBetween u-flexbox-alignStart\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox-column\">\n<h2 id=\"d3360ad9-32f6-4f15-91ac-700dfa5495b6\" data-id=\"d3360ad9-32f6-4f15-91ac-700dfa5495b6\" class=\"c-bestListListicle_subhed\">\n                  Best overall beard trimmer<br \/>\n                <\/h2>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_header\">\n<h3 class=\"c-bestListListicle_hed\">\n                    Philips Norelco Multigroom Series 7000<br \/>\n                  <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_details\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_prosCons u-grid\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_pros\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox-row u-flexbox-alignCenter g-outer-spacing-bottom-small\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListListicle_attribute g-text-bold\">Pros<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  Offers excellent precise trimming\n                <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  Plenty of combs and attachments for targeted trimming\n                <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  180-minute use time\n                <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListicle_cons\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox-row u-flexbox-alignCenter g-outer-spacing-bottom-small\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListListicle_attribute g-text-bold\">Cons<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  Takes two hours to fully charge\n                <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  Finding the right comb can be tedious\n                <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_descriptionContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_description c-bestListListicle_description-clamp\">\n<p>The Philips Norelco Multigroom Series 7000 is our pick for the best beard trimmer because it offers the best balance of features, performance and value. For example, the trim quality of the Multigroom&#8217;s blades is excellent, nearly matching the far more expensive Panasonic MultiShape and Braun Series 9. Likewise, it produced the third-best cutting power result, just behind Manspot and MultiShape.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Still, the Philips Norelco Series 7000 is the peak of swappable combs and attachments for sub-$70 beard trimmer. Braun Series 9 may have more attachments, but the Multigroom is $30 cheaper. I&#8217;ll admit that sorting through Multigroom&#8217;s pile of guide combs can be tedious, but the helpful color-coding means I won&#8217;t look for long.<\/p>\n<p>The Philips Series 7000 is one of only three trimmers to surpass 3 hours of use. (The others were Remington Beard Boss and Philips Norelco OneBlade 360.) While a full recharge takes 2 hours, even a few minutes of charging will help finish a quick trimming session. The soft travel bag isn&#8217;t the best, but it&#8217;s big enough for the Multigroom and its accessories.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_readMore\">\n<div><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_readMore-ellipsis\">\u00a0&#8230;<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_readMore-link\">Show more<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-cy=\"bestListListicle_cta\" class=\"c-bestListButtons c-bestListListicle_buttonWrap\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListButtons_ctaText o-cta\">Get it now<\/div>\n<div data-location=\"BODY\" class=\"c-shortcodeListicle_buttonContainer u-flexbox c-bestListButtons_link u-flexbox-wrap\" data-v-0ea4bff7>$69 at Amazon<br \/>\n      $65 at Best Buy<br \/>\n      $64 at Walmart\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_metadata\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_additionalDetails o-accordion\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_metadata-section u-flexbox o-accordion_header u-flexbox-alignCenter u-flexbox-justifyBetween\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListListicle_additionalDetails-title\"> Specs &amp; Configurations<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_specs u-hidden\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail u-flexbox-column\"><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-attribute\">Included combs<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-value\"> Standard head: 1 mm, 2 mm, 3 mm, 5 mm, 7 mm, 3 mm (body), 5 mm (body), 6 mm (eyebrow)  T-blade head: 4 mm, 9 mm, 12 mm, 16 mm, fading x2<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail u-flexbox-column\"><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-attribute\">Trimmer attachments<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-value\"> Standard, T-blade, detail, shaver, nose<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail u-flexbox-column\"><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-attribute\">Battery specs<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-value\"> Li-ion, 180-minute runtime, 2+ hours to full charge<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail u-flexbox-column\"><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-attribute\">Waterproof<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-value\"> Yes<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"c-bestListListicle\">\n<div id=\"dad9f4ad-15d2-46cf-9611-351c037e1ade\" data-id=\"listicle-dad9f4ad-15d2-46cf-9611-351c037e1ade\" data-techprodid=\"4e19d786-2957-4c29-bc3c-0e0c1084f796\" data-cy=\"bestListListicle\" class=\"c-bestListListicle_container\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox u-flexbox-column\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_editorial\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_masthead u-flexbox\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListGallery c-bestListListicle_gallery c-bestListGallery-bestListListicle-test\">\n<figure>\n<div class=\"c-bestListGallery_carousel\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-bestListGallery_image\"><img src alt=\"manspot manscape on bamboo desk\" height=\"306\" width=\"327\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"c-bestListGallery_info u-flexbox u-flexbox-justifyBetween g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall g-outer-spacing-bottom-xsmall\"><figcaption><span class=\"c-bestListGallery_credits\">John Carlsen\/CNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-globalModal\">\n<div class=\"c-globalModal_contentWrapper\">\n<div class=\"c-globalModal_content c-globalImageCarousel c-globalModal_listicleRedesign\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox u-flexbox-justifyBetween g-outer-spacing-bottom-small\"><span class=\"g-color-white\">Photo Gallery<\/span><span class=\"g-color-white\">1\/1<\/span><\/div>\n<figure class=\"c-globalImageCarousel_figure\">\n<div class=\"c-globalImageCarousel_carousel g-outer-spacing-bottom-small\">\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-globalImageCarousel_image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/8d45c633ed66650c04ca695a46d647bcd33a3a92\/hub\/2025\/03\/10\/81a12fad-250b-4ac7-a3d1-beeb0264d421\/manspot-manscape-on-bamboo-desk.jpg?auto=webp&amp;fit=crop&amp;height=236&amp;width=420\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<div class=\"c-globalImageCarousel_credits g-color-black g-text-xxsmall\">John Carlsen\/CNET<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_headerContainer u-flexbox u-flexbox-justifyBetween u-flexbox-alignCenter\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox-column\">\n<h2 id=\"dad9f4ad-15d2-46cf-9611-351c037e1ade\" data-id=\"dad9f4ad-15d2-46cf-9611-351c037e1ade\" class=\"c-bestListListicle_subhed\">\n                  Best budget beard trimmer<br \/>\n                <\/h2>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_header\">\n<h3 class=\"c-bestListListicle_hed\">\n                    Manspot Manscape<br \/>\n                  <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_details\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_prosCons u-grid\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_pros\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox-row u-flexbox-alignCenter g-outer-spacing-bottom-small\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListListicle_attribute g-text-bold\">Pros<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  Outstanding cutting power\n                <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  USB-C charging port\n                <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  Low price\n                <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListicle_cons\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox-row u-flexbox-alignCenter g-outer-spacing-bottom-small\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListListicle_attribute g-text-bold\">Cons<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  No extra trimmer attachments\n                <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  No travel bag\n                <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  Long charge time\n                <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_descriptionContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_description c-bestListListicle_description-clamp\">\n<p>The Manspot Manscape produced surprising results, proving that budget beard trimmers can keep up with pricier products. Unlike other trimmers under $50, it matched the cutting performance of the Panasonic MultiShape and Philips Norelco Multigroom with efficient, clean cuts.<\/p>\n<p>Another perk is Manspot&#8217;s USB-C port, making it one of only two products on our list with this feature. While Philips Norelco also includes USB charging cords, its proprietary charging ports limit your options.<\/p>\n<p>Despite excellent performance and battery life, Manspot is a barebones product with no specialty trimmer attachments for detailing, trimming nose hair or shaving. This simplicity is a strength for entry-level groomers but doesn&#8217;t hold up to multipurpose products like the Multigroom and Braun Series 9 in the long run. The sparse guide comb selection maxes out at 12mm, with almost no flexibility for maintaining beards longer than medium-short styles. There&#8217;s no travel bag, but you can hold the power button for three seconds to toggle a travel lock.<\/p>\n<p>While the $40 price is among the lowest on this list, dual coupon and promotional codes on Manspot Manscape&#8217;s Amazon page throughout our evaluation pushed the price as low as $26. This makes Manspot Manscape an easy recommendation for the budget-conscious.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_readMore\">\n<div><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_readMore-ellipsis\">\u00a0&#8230;<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_readMore-link\">Show more<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-cy=\"bestListListicle_cta\" class=\"c-bestListButtons c-bestListListicle_buttonWrap\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListButtons_ctaText o-cta\">Get it now<\/div>\n<div data-location=\"BODY\" class=\"c-shortcodeListicle_buttonContainer u-flexbox c-bestListButtons_link u-flexbox-wrap\" data-v-0ea4bff7>\n<div data-v-0ea4bff7>\n        $40 at Amazon\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_metadata\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_additionalDetails o-accordion\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_metadata-section u-flexbox o-accordion_header u-flexbox-alignCenter u-flexbox-justifyBetween\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListListicle_additionalDetails-title\"> Specs &amp; Configurations<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_specs u-hidden\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail u-flexbox-column\"><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-attribute\">Included combs<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-value\"> 1.5 mm, 3 mm, 6 mm, 9 mm, 12 mm<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail u-flexbox-column\"><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-attribute\">Trimmer attachments<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-value\"> Standard<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail u-flexbox-column\"><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-attribute\">Battery specs<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-value\"> Li-ion, 106-minute runtime, 2+ hours to full charge<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail u-flexbox-column\"><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-attribute\">Waterproof<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-value\"> Yes<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"c-bestListListicle\">\n<div id=\"4f0fd342-5363-456f-807b-073ebef19071\" data-id=\"listicle-4f0fd342-5363-456f-807b-073ebef19071\" data-techprodid=\"cadfc078-f8ca-48b2-ab87-c5f9f7988f87\" data-cy=\"bestListListicle\" class=\"c-bestListListicle_container\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox u-flexbox-column\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_editorial\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_masthead u-flexbox\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListGallery c-bestListListicle_gallery c-bestListGallery-bestListListicle-test\">\n<figure>\n<div class=\"c-bestListGallery_carousel\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-bestListGallery_image\"><img src alt=\"panasonic multishape on bamboo desk\" height=\"306\" width=\"327\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"c-bestListGallery_info u-flexbox u-flexbox-justifyBetween g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall g-outer-spacing-bottom-xsmall\"><figcaption><span class=\"c-bestListGallery_credits\">John C<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-globalModal\">\n<div class=\"c-globalModal_contentWrapper\">\n<div class=\"c-globalModal_content c-globalImageCarousel c-globalModal_listicleRedesign\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox u-flexbox-justifyBetween g-outer-spacing-bottom-small\"><span class=\"g-color-white\">Photo Gallery<\/span><span class=\"g-color-white\">1\/1<\/span><\/div>\n<figure class=\"c-globalImageCarousel_figure\">\n<div class=\"c-globalImageCarousel_carousel g-outer-spacing-bottom-small\">\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-globalImageCarousel_image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/a282766f39ed3dfb431a5284b3c3a836ccc11129\/hub\/2025\/03\/10\/8d29cf90-e7b6-4e8c-8e7c-d7523fc13472\/panasonic-multishape-on-bamboo-desk.jpg?auto=webp&amp;fit=crop&amp;height=236&amp;width=420\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<div class=\"c-globalImageCarousel_credits g-color-black g-text-xxsmall\">John C<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_headerContainer u-flexbox u-flexbox-justifyBetween u-flexbox-alignCenter\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox-column\">\n<h2 id=\"4f0fd342-5363-456f-807b-073ebef19071\" data-id=\"4f0fd342-5363-456f-807b-073ebef19071\" class=\"c-bestListListicle_subhed\">\n                  Best adjustable beard trimmer<br \/>\n                <\/h2>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_header\">\n<h3 class=\"c-bestListListicle_hed\">\n                    Panasonic MultiShape<br \/>\n                  <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_details\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_prosCons u-grid\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_pros\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox-row u-flexbox-alignCenter g-outer-spacing-bottom-small\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListListicle_attribute g-text-bold\">Pros<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  The adjustable combs are excellent and well-designed\n                <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  Top-tier cutting power\n                <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  Quick charge time\n                <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListicle_cons\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox-row u-flexbox-alignCenter g-outer-spacing-bottom-small\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListListicle_attribute g-text-bold\">Cons<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  Attachments are sold separately\n                <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  More expensive than most rivals\n                <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  No travel bag\n                <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_descriptionContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_description c-bestListListicle_description-clamp\">\n<p>Most adjustable combs in our comparison collected longer beard trimmings requiring extra cleaning, except the Panasonic MultiShape. It&#8217;s a satisfying adjustable beard trimmer rivaling products with swappable combs. Additionally, MultiShape&#8217;s three adjustable combs reach up to 30mm long, the longest on our list, and are similar to traditional hair clippers.<\/p>\n<p>Panasonic MultiShape tied with Manspot for the top spot in our cutting performance tests, reducing a paintbrush to a neat stubble in just a few passes lasting mere seconds. It&#8217;s also the only product in our top five that takes less than an hour to charge completely. This helps offset a vanilla 1-hour battery life, which is still enough for a couple of months of weekly grooming sessions.<\/p>\n<p>The MultiShape supports an impressive lineup of attachments, including a toothbrush and full-size foil shaver, but they aren&#8217;t cheap. While the $80 kit we tested is already one of the most expensive options on our list, the attachments make Panasonic MultiShape the priciest multipurpose trimmer for folks wanting extra flexibility. There&#8217;s also no travel bag in most kits.<\/p>\n<p>Pricey attachments aside, the Panasonic MultiShape lives up to its price with a premium and customizable grooming experience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_readMore\">\n<div><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_readMore-ellipsis\">\u00a0&#8230;<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_readMore-link\">Show more<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-cy=\"bestListListicle_cta\" class=\"c-bestListButtons c-bestListListicle_buttonWrap\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListButtons_ctaText o-cta\">Get it now<\/div>\n<div data-location=\"BODY\" class=\"c-shortcodeListicle_buttonContainer u-flexbox c-bestListButtons_link u-flexbox-wrap\" data-v-0ea4bff7>\n<div data-v-0ea4bff7>\n        $84 at Amazon\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_metadata\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_additionalDetails o-accordion\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_metadata-section u-flexbox o-accordion_header u-flexbox-alignCenter u-flexbox-justifyBetween\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListListicle_additionalDetails-title\"> Specs &amp; Configurations<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_specs u-hidden\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail u-flexbox-column\"><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-attribute\">Included combs<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-value\"> Adjustable x3 (1\u201330 mm), 1.5 mm (body)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail u-flexbox-column\"><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-attribute\">Trimmer attachments<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-value\"> Standard<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail u-flexbox-column\"><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-attribute\">Battery specs<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-value\"> Ni-MH, 60-minute runtime, less than 1 hour to full charge<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail u-flexbox-column\"><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-attribute\">Waterproof<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-value\"> Yes<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"c-bestListListicle\">\n<div id=\"3f8b30ae-8658-43b3-9340-fcd2857273c2\" data-id=\"listicle-3f8b30ae-8658-43b3-9340-fcd2857273c2\" data-techprodid=\"86d2a3de-3656-466e-b2a9-d78e789a5307\" data-cy=\"bestListListicle\" class=\"c-bestListListicle_container\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox u-flexbox-column\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_editorial\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_masthead u-flexbox\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListGallery c-bestListListicle_gallery c-bestListGallery-bestListListicle-test\">\n<figure>\n<div class=\"c-bestListGallery_carousel\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-bestListGallery_image\"><img src alt=\"philips norelco oneblade 360 on bamboo\" height=\"306\" width=\"327\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"c-bestListGallery_info u-flexbox u-flexbox-justifyBetween g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall g-outer-spacing-bottom-xsmall\"><figcaption><span class=\"c-bestListGallery_credits\">John Carlsen\/CNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-globalModal\">\n<div class=\"c-globalModal_contentWrapper\">\n<div class=\"c-globalModal_content c-globalImageCarousel c-globalModal_listicleRedesign\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox u-flexbox-justifyBetween g-outer-spacing-bottom-small\"><span class=\"g-color-white\">Photo Gallery<\/span><span class=\"g-color-white\">1\/1<\/span><\/div>\n<figure class=\"c-globalImageCarousel_figure\">\n<div class=\"c-globalImageCarousel_carousel g-outer-spacing-bottom-small\">\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-globalImageCarousel_image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/f2107773f2e2c4fbad952f8533fedee0333321f3\/hub\/2025\/03\/10\/734f2bb9-a2df-40c7-a20b-95893ef254b6\/philips-norelco-oneblade-360-on-bamboo-desk-1.jpg?auto=webp&amp;fit=crop&amp;height=236&amp;width=420\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<div class=\"c-globalImageCarousel_credits g-color-black g-text-xxsmall\">John Carlsen\/CNET<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_headerContainer u-flexbox u-flexbox-justifyBetween u-flexbox-alignCenter\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox-column\">\n<h2 id=\"3f8b30ae-8658-43b3-9340-fcd2857273c2\" data-id=\"3f8b30ae-8658-43b3-9340-fcd2857273c2\" class=\"c-bestListListicle_subhed\">\n                  Best travel beard trimmer<br \/>\n                <\/h2>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_header\">\n<h3 class=\"c-bestListListicle_hed\">\n                    Philips Norelco OneBlade 360<br \/>\n                  <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_details\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_prosCons u-grid\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_pros\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox-row u-flexbox-alignCenter g-outer-spacing-bottom-small\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListListicle_attribute g-text-bold\">Pros<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  Excellent trimming and shaving\n                <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  Compact form factor\n                <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  USB charging cord\n                <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListicle_cons\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox-row u-flexbox-alignCenter g-outer-spacing-bottom-small\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListListicle_attribute g-text-bold\">Cons<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  Irritates skin if used improperly\n                <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  5mm maximum comb length\n                <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  Frequent blade replacements\n                <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_descriptionContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_description c-bestListListicle_description-clamp\">\n<p>Traveling with a separate shaver and beard trimmer gets old quickly. But the Philips Norelco OneBlade 360 can handle both roles surprisingly well, thanks to a blade that&#8217;s equal parts trimmer and shaver.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s the most compact trimmer on our list &#8212; it won&#8217;t take up much space in your luggage &#8212; doubly so for the USB-A charging cord. (With a battery life exceeding 3 hours, you probably won&#8217;t need the cord.) Although there&#8217;s no travel bag, the OneBlade 360&#8217;s compact clip-on blade protector is a good substitute.<\/p>\n<p>While OneBlade 360&#8217;s shaving surface won&#8217;t cut as close as a typical electric razor, it&#8217;s perfect for eliminating visible stubble away from home. Still, I recommend reading the instructions &#8212; possibly the skin guard and shaving gel &#8212; to avoid skin irritation until you adapt to the blade&#8217;s sharpness.<\/p>\n<p>The biggest drawback of the OneBlade 360 is that it&#8217;s mainly for trimming stubble and short beards up to 5mm, the shortest on our list. While you can get a $20 comb that extends this to 9mm, that&#8217;s still short for a beard trimmer. It&#8217;s also the only product we tested requiring regular blade replacements.<\/p>\n<p>At $50, the Philips Norelco OneBlade 360 is a terrific travel beard trimmer that can also handle shaving &#8212; though skipping some accessories pushes it as low as $38.)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_readMore\">\n<div><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_readMore-ellipsis\">\u00a0&#8230;<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_readMore-link\">Show more<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-cy=\"bestListListicle_cta\" class=\"c-bestListButtons c-bestListListicle_buttonWrap\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListButtons_ctaText o-cta\">Get it now<\/div>\n<div data-location=\"BODY\" class=\"c-shortcodeListicle_buttonContainer u-flexbox c-bestListButtons_link u-flexbox-wrap\" data-v-0ea4bff7>\n<div data-v-0ea4bff7>\n        $42 at Amazon\n      <\/div>\n<div data-v-0ea4bff7>\n        $49 at Best Buy\n      <\/div>\n<div data-v-0ea4bff7>\n        $50 at Target\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_metadata\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_additionalDetails o-accordion\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_metadata-section u-flexbox o-accordion_header u-flexbox-alignCenter u-flexbox-justifyBetween\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListListicle_additionalDetails-title\"> Specs &amp; Configurations<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_specs u-hidden\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail u-flexbox-column\"><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-attribute\">Included combs<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-value\"> Adjustable (1\u20135 mm), 3 mm (body), skin guard<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail u-flexbox-column\"><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-attribute\">Trimmer attachments<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-value\"> Standard\/shaver combo<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail u-flexbox-column\"><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-attribute\">Battery specs<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-value\"> Li-ion, 182-minute runtime, 2+ hours to full charge<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail u-flexbox-column\"><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-attribute\">Waterproof<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-value\"> Yes<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"c-bestListListicle\">\n<div id=\"26d2f1ab-023a-4e5a-b7f6-a6affde89fc1\" data-id=\"listicle-26d2f1ab-023a-4e5a-b7f6-a6affde89fc1\" data-techprodid=\"079672b5-10d6-446d-8ea4-bb83799a8c1f\" data-cy=\"bestListListicle\" class=\"c-bestListListicle_container\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox u-flexbox-column\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_editorial\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_masthead u-flexbox\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListGallery c-bestListListicle_gallery c-bestListGallery-bestListListicle-test\">\n<figure>\n<div class=\"c-bestListGallery_carousel\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-bestListGallery_image\"><img src alt=\"braun series 9 on bamboo desk\" height=\"306\" width=\"327\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"c-bestListGallery_info u-flexbox u-flexbox-justifyBetween g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall g-outer-spacing-bottom-xsmall\"><figcaption><span class=\"c-bestListGallery_credits\">John Carlsen\/CNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-globalModal\">\n<div class=\"c-globalModal_contentWrapper\">\n<div class=\"c-globalModal_content c-globalImageCarousel c-globalModal_listicleRedesign\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox u-flexbox-justifyBetween g-outer-spacing-bottom-small\"><span class=\"g-color-white\">Photo Gallery<\/span><span class=\"g-color-white\">1\/1<\/span><\/div>\n<figure class=\"c-globalImageCarousel_figure\">\n<div class=\"c-globalImageCarousel_carousel g-outer-spacing-bottom-small\">\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-globalImageCarousel_image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/28258c6980e67bfb72ec799d446d6e439798a7f8\/hub\/2025\/03\/10\/de3a0292-f747-4089-80c0-17dea03ca5cd\/braun-series-9-on-bamboo-desk.jpg?auto=webp&amp;fit=crop&amp;height=236&amp;width=420\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<div class=\"c-globalImageCarousel_credits g-color-black g-text-xxsmall\">John Carlsen\/CNET<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_headerContainer u-flexbox u-flexbox-justifyBetween u-flexbox-alignCenter\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox-column\">\n<h2 id=\"26d2f1ab-023a-4e5a-b7f6-a6affde89fc1\" data-id=\"26d2f1ab-023a-4e5a-b7f6-a6affde89fc1\" class=\"c-bestListListicle_subhed\">\n                  Best beard trimmer accessories<br \/>\n                <\/h2>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_header\">\n<h3 class=\"c-bestListListicle_hed\">\n                    Braun Series 9<br \/>\n                  <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_details\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_prosCons u-grid\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_pros\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox-row u-flexbox-alignCenter g-outer-spacing-bottom-small\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListListicle_attribute g-text-bold\">Pros<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  Massive attachment selection\n                <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  Convenient charging stand\n                <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  Hard-sided travel case\n                <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListicle_cons\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox-row u-flexbox-alignCenter g-outer-spacing-bottom-small\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListListicle_attribute g-text-bold\">Cons<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  Charger barely fits in the case\n                <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  Trimmed hair builds up in the adjustable combs\n                <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_descriptionContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_description c-bestListListicle_description-clamp\">\n<p>Braun Series 9 includes the most extensive selection of accessories in our test cohort, giving even the Philips Norelco Multigroom a run for its money. Plus, the charging stand and hard-sided travel case (with built-in organization slots) make the Series 9 the most convenient trimmer we tested.<\/p>\n<p>The main distinction between the Series 9 and the Multigroom is the quality of its Body Hair, ProDetail and ProContour trimmer blades. They offer greater edge precision, especially when using the included beard stencil. Swapping attachments is effortless, thanks to a slick mounting system.<\/p>\n<p>While the $100 price tag is reasonable for a beard trimmer with this many accessories, it&#8217;s still the most expensive device we tested. <\/p>\n<p>As much as I like the attachments, the case is too restrictive when storing everything. My chief complaint is that this gear leaves almost no room for the wall charger, even after detaching the stand. It&#8217;s mainly an issue when traveling since you can keep the groomer on the stand at home. Also, trimmed hair builds up in the adjustable guide combs when cutting longer beards, requiring frequent cleaning.<\/p>\n<p>Nitpicks aside, the Braun Series 9 is an excellent beard trimmer option for most people. The Series 7 and Series 5 offer similar features for less cash, though they offer fewer accessories overall.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_readMore\">\n<div><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_readMore-ellipsis\">\u00a0&#8230;<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_readMore-link\">Show more<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-cy=\"bestListListicle_cta\" class=\"c-bestListButtons c-bestListListicle_buttonWrap\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListButtons_ctaText o-cta\">Get it now<\/div>\n<div data-location=\"BODY\" class=\"c-shortcodeListicle_buttonContainer u-flexbox c-bestListButtons_link u-flexbox-wrap\" data-v-0ea4bff7>\n<div data-v-0ea4bff7>\n        $150 at Amazon\n      <\/div>\n<div data-v-0ea4bff7>\n        $138 at Walmart\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_metadata\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_additionalDetails o-accordion\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_metadata-section u-flexbox o-accordion_header u-flexbox-alignCenter u-flexbox-justifyBetween\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListListicle_additionalDetails-title\"> Specs &amp; Configurations<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_specs u-hidden\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail u-flexbox-column\"><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-attribute\">Included combs<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-value\"> Adjustable x2 (0.5\u201320 mm), fading x2<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail u-flexbox-column\"><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-attribute\">Trimmer attachments<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-value\"> Standard, T-blade, detail, shaver, nose, body<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail u-flexbox-column\"><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-attribute\">Battery specs<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-value\"> Li-ion, 72-minute runtime, 1\u20132 hours to full charge<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail u-flexbox-column\"><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-attribute\">Waterproof<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-value\"> Yes<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<div data-cy=\"infoCard\" class=\"c-infoCard g-outer-spacing-bottom-large c-infoCard-izeBestList\">\n<div data-cy=\"infoCardHeader\" class=\"c-infoCard_header u-flexbox u-flexbox-justifyBetween u-flexbox-alignCenter g-outer-spacing-bottom-large c-infoCard_header-noToggle\">\n<h2 id=\"cf672896-09e2-4173-b73f-ea5a025b99f7\" data-id=\"cf672896-09e2-4173-b73f-ea5a025b99f7\" class=\"c-infoCard_hed g-color-primary\">Other beard trimmers we tested<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div data-cy=\"infoCardDek\" class=\"c-infoCard_dek\">\n<div class=\"c-ShortcodeContent c-ShortcodeContent-theme:default\">\n<ul data-ng-block=\"{\">\n<li><span class=\"c-shortcodeCommerceLink\">Braun Series 5<\/span>: The key difference between the Series 5 and other Braun trimmers is that the trimmer heads are mostly plastic instead of stainless steel. Otherwise, it uses identical combs and attachments. It also lacks the AutoSense safety shutoff feature, but there weren&#8217;t issues with it pulling hairs during cutting. While the soft carrying bag isn&#8217;t as nice as the hard cases of other models, it has room inside for the groomer, charger and accessories. At $61, it&#8217;s a solid budget option for folks who don&#8217;t need all-metal blades.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"c-shortcodeCommerceLink\">Braun Series 7<\/span>: As far as I can tell, the only differences between the Series 7 and Series 9 are that it doesn&#8217;t include a stainless steel detail trimmer (plastic only), the adjustable dial doesn&#8217;t lock, and the charging cord uses a different connector. If you&#8217;re comfortable skipping these features, it&#8217;s an easy way to save a few bucks.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"c-shortcodeCommerceLink\">Manscaped Beard Hedger<\/span><strong>:<\/strong> This premium beard trimmer checks many boxes: titanium-coated blade, USB-C charging, a hard-sided travel case and an adjustable comb with a handy settings wheel. It performed well in power testing, with few issues beyond the clogs affecting most trimmers with adjustable combs. Unfortunately, you&#8217;re paying $100 for a groomer with no attachments or accessories because Manscaped&#8217;s business strategy revolves around selling multiple specialty devices to each customer. Almost all of our top picks cost less and offer more.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"c-shortcodeCommerceLink\">Panasonic Body Hair Trimmer<\/span><strong>:<\/strong> A body trimmer is a bit of an outlier on this list, but the odd form factor is surprisingly comfortable for beards. While it worked well for light trimming, it did practically nothing to the paintbrush in our power testing. Sadly, Panasonic lists a 20-hour charging time, though I can&#8217;t confirm this since the bulky charger never shows when the battery is full. Considering the unique design, the $74 price tag feels reasonable, even without accessories and a limited number of combs.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"c-shortcodeCommerceLink\">Remington Beard Boss The Crafter<\/span>: Remington topped our battery life testing with an impressive 3 hours and 18 minutes of runtime. Unlike other budget models, it includes a wealth of attachments like a nose hair trimmer, foil shaver and detailer for under $50. Although The Crafter is comfortable, my key reservation comes from the adjustable comb, which couldn&#8217;t match the rotating dials on Panasonic, Braun and Manscaped. Overall, Manspot and Philips OneBlade offered better budget experiences for lower prices.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"c-shortcodeCommerceLink\">Wahl Aqua Blade<\/span>: The $70 Aqua Blade is well-reviewed and reasonably affordable but outclassed by the similarly-priced Philips Norelco Multigroom in almost every way. While I love the spacious carrying case, with room for several trimmers, the accessories and combs felt underwhelming. Every time I trimmed with the Aqua Blade, it cut much shorter than the same length combs as other brands. When using the 5mm comb, the result was closer to 2mm. It lasted nearly 3 hours in battery testing, taking fourth place behind Remington and Philips Norelco. Quirks aside, it&#8217;s a solid mid-priced option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeChart\">\n<h2 id=\"33b19588-1e28-43ed-a24c-84a5b2ffe0f0\" class=\"g-outer-spacing-bottom-small g-text-xlarge\">Best beard trimmers compared<\/h2>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chartWrapper\">\n<table aria-label=\"Best beard trimmers compared\" class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Beard Trimmer<\/th>\n<th>Comb type<\/th>\n<th>Max length<\/th>\n<th>Trimmer attachments included<\/th>\n<th>Battery life<\/th>\n<th>Charge time<\/th>\n<th>Price<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart_hasBg\"><strong>Philips Norelco Multigroom<\/strong><\/th>\n<td>Swappable<\/td>\n<td>16 mm<\/td>\n<td>Standard, T-blade, detail, shaver, nose<\/td>\n<td>180 minutes<\/td>\n<td>Over 2 hours<\/td>\n<td>$69<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart_hasBg\"><strong>Manspot Manscape<\/strong><\/th>\n<td>Swappable<\/td>\n<td>12 mm<\/td>\n<td>Standard<\/td>\n<td>106 minutes<\/td>\n<td>Over 2 hours<\/td>\n<td>$40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart_hasBg\"><strong>Panasonic MultiShape<\/strong><\/th>\n<td>Adjustable<\/td>\n<td>30 mm<\/td>\n<td>Standard<\/td>\n<td>60 minutes<\/td>\n<td>Under 1 hour<\/td>\n<td>$80<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart_hasBg\"><strong>Philips Norelco OneBlade 360<\/strong><\/th>\n<td>Both<\/td>\n<td>5 mm<\/td>\n<td>Standard\/shaver combo<\/td>\n<td>182 minutes<\/td>\n<td>Over 2 hours<\/td>\n<td>$50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart_hasBg\"><strong>Braun Series 9<\/strong><\/th>\n<td>Adjustable<\/td>\n<td>20 mm<\/td>\n<td>Standard, T-blade, detail, shaver, nose, body<\/td>\n<td>72 minutes<\/td>\n<td>1 to 2 hours<\/td>\n<td>$100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart_hasBg\"><strong>Braun Series 5<\/strong><\/th>\n<td>Adjustable<\/td>\n<td>20 mm<\/td>\n<td>Standard, detail, shaver, body, nose<\/td>\n<td>70 minutes<\/td>\n<td>Under 1 hour<\/td>\n<td>$61<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart_hasBg\"><strong>Braun Series 7<\/strong><\/th>\n<td>Adjustable<\/td>\n<td>20 mm<\/td>\n<td>Standard, T-blade, detail, shaver, nose, body<\/td>\n<td>49 minutes<\/td>\n<td>Under 1 hour<\/td>\n<td>$90<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart_hasBg\"><strong>Manscaped Beard Hedger<\/strong><\/th>\n<td>Adjustable<\/td>\n<td>10 mm<\/td>\n<td>Standard<\/td>\n<td>50 minutes<\/td>\n<td>Under 1 hour<\/td>\n<td>$100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart_hasBg\"><strong>Panasonic Body Hair Trimmer<\/strong><\/th>\n<td>Swappable<\/td>\n<td>6 mm<\/td>\n<td>Body<\/td>\n<td>50 minutes<\/td>\n<td>Over 2 hours<\/td>\n<td>$74<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart_hasBg\"><strong>Remington Beard Boss The Crafter<\/strong><\/th>\n<td>Both<\/td>\n<td>20 mm<\/td>\n<td>Standard, detail, shaver, nose<\/td>\n<td>198 minutes<\/td>\n<td>Over 2 hours<\/td>\n<td>$43<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart_hasBg\"><strong>Wahl Aqua Blade<\/strong><\/th>\n<td>Both<\/td>\n<td>13 mm<\/td>\n<td>T-blade, detail, nose<\/td>\n<td>174 minutes<\/td>\n<td>1 to 2 hours<\/td>\n<td>$70<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<div data-cy=\"infoCard\" class=\"c-infoCard g-outer-spacing-bottom-large c-infoCard-izeBestList\">\n<div data-cy=\"infoCardHeader\" class=\"c-infoCard_header u-flexbox u-flexbox-justifyBetween u-flexbox-alignCenter g-outer-spacing-bottom-large c-infoCard_header-noToggle\">\n<h2 id=\"84479631-203a-441f-9026-d66d00e800c5\" data-id=\"84479631-203a-441f-9026-d66d00e800c5\" class=\"c-infoCard_hed g-color-primary\">How we tested beard trimmers<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div data-cy=\"infoCardDek\" class=\"c-infoCard_dek\">\n<div class=\"c-ShortcodeContent c-ShortcodeContent-theme:default\">\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeImage u-clearfix c-shortcodeImage-large c-shortcodeImage-hasCaption\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_imageContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-shortcodeImage_image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/81605bfd9b3b2dc23cdbaa4716be5e03df4a62a8\/hub\/2025\/03\/10\/1a1b5bfb-5c2b-4a0b-bce5-3ec4e0d97528\/beard-trimmers-guide-combs-and-attachments-on-bamboo-desk.jpg?auto=webp&amp;width=768\" alt=\"pile beard trimmers guide combs and attachments\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption><span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_caption g-inner-spacing-right-small g-text-xxsmall\"><\/p>\n<p>Our testing methodology evaluates three critical components of beard trimmers: blades, motors and batteries.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_credit g-inner-spacing-right-small g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall g-color-text-meta g-text-xxxsmall\">John Carlsen\/CNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>We followed a two-step approach to select products for our beard trimmer tests. Step one: Look for trimmers with high levels of customer satisfaction in online reviews. Step two: Mix in a few lesser-known best-sellers to see if they can compete with mainstream brands. The result was a lineup of 11 beard trimmers from seven companies.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"ea2201d2-701a-4d61-acbb-c4161da477f8\" data-ng-block=\"{\">Blade testing<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeImage u-clearfix c-shortcodeImage-large c-shortcodeImage-hasCaption\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_imageContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-shortcodeImage_image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/20d87a28127208d91fda1c466c86b9cdcd71128f\/hub\/2025\/03\/10\/c935322b-9623-412a-8300-9c75f0c332ec\/trimming-jawline-with-wahl-beard-trimmer.jpg?auto=webp&amp;width=768\" alt=\"man trimming jawline with beard trimmer\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption><span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_caption g-inner-spacing-right-small g-text-xxsmall\"><\/p>\n<p>I started my first test by attaching or adjusting long combs and doing a few passes with each trimmer.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_credit g-inner-spacing-right-small g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall g-color-text-meta g-text-xxxsmall\">John Carlsen\/CNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I tested each trimmer&#8217;s blade on my face, neck and head &#8212; growing my beard for about seven weeks before the first round of testing. Although this increased the total testing time and limited how often I could interact with a given product, there&#8217;s no substitute for first-hand experience when evaluating personal care products like beard trimmers.<\/p>\n<p>While hardly scientific, I immediately noticed that most of the trimmers with adjustable combs &#8212; Braun, Manscaped, Remington and Wahl &#8212; tended to hold onto longer hairs rather than them falling away. This is a result of the overhang on the front of each comb. Fortunately, a few shakes over the garbage or blowing into the comb was usually enough to clear the hair.<\/p>\n<p>Adjustable combs without overhangs, like the short combs on Panasonic MultiShape and Philips Norelco OneBlade 360, rarely had this issue. Interchangeable fixed-length combs yielded similar performances: Philips Norelco Multigroom, Manspot, Panasonic Body Hair Trimmer, Remington and Wahl Aqua Blade. Regardless of the comb type, hair retention isn&#8217;t an issue on shorter trims.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeImage u-clearfix c-shortcodeImage-large c-shortcodeImage-hasCaption\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_imageContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-shortcodeImage_image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/0b1464bdf9d27126fcf216806120b87849eb67cc\/hub\/2025\/03\/10\/611e976e-c17a-4c89-b5c5-89d762823225\/trimming-neck-hair-with-wahl-beard-trimmer.jpg?auto=webp&amp;width=768\" alt=\"trimming neck hair with beard tirmmer\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption><span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_caption g-inner-spacing-right-small g-text-xxsmall\"><\/p>\n<p>As much as I like my beard, I can&#8217;t deny that it&#8217;s also a byproduct of having notoriously sensitive skin that dislikes frequent shaving. For me, comfort shares equal importance with ease of use.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_credit g-inner-spacing-right-small g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall g-color-text-meta g-text-xxxsmall\">John Carlsen\/CNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Thankfully, none of the trimmers were uncomfortable or pulled hairs in subsequent passes with shorter combs. When I got down to bare blades, my only issue was some minor razor burn from the OneBlade 360, which was pure user error. The manual is clear that the blade&#8217;s edge should never contact the skin at an odd angle &#8212; I quickly rectified it.<\/p>\n<p>Every trimmer passed this vital test. You can easily pick your favorite, provided it has the comb lengths you want, and it will work well for everyday beard trimming. Likewise, the blades can all achieve excellent cuts with some patience, though the wide T-blades on the Wahl Aqua Blade, Braun Series 9, Braun Series 7 and Philips Norelco Multigroom produced the best results.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"daeb9832-f173-448c-8bc6-2221fd033543\" data-ng-block=\"{\">Motor performance and cutting power<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeImage u-clearfix c-shortcodeImage-large c-shortcodeImage-hasCaption\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_imageContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-shortcodeImage_image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/d63bcb5369785e32b8e0242b35a80d36d95f6904\/hub\/2025\/03\/10\/91aa13bd-2fd3-4ee9-9b90-c171e528e608\/beard-trimmer-paintbrush-cutting-power-test-results-on-green-tablecloth.jpg?auto=webp&amp;width=768\" alt=\"beard trimmer paintbrush cutting power test results on green tablecloth\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption><span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_caption g-inner-spacing-right-small g-text-xxsmall\"><\/p>\n<p>I buzzed hardware store paintbrushes to test each trimmer&#8217;s motor performance.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_credit g-inner-spacing-right-small g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall g-color-text-meta g-text-xxxsmall\">John Carlsen\/CNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>My original plan was to test comb accuracy using paintbrushes. However, the brushes&#8217; natural fibers, which are stiffer and denser than hair, caused some trimmers to seize up mid-cut. I was ready to scrap everything after the combs on three Braun models and Manscaped produced increasingly mixed results. However, Manspot achieved a near-perfect result on its first pass (and subsequent passes) with no noticeable motor strain.<\/p>\n<p>After some tinkering, I ditched the combs for bare blades. The updated test notes how quickly each trimmer powered through the brush, how often it damaged bristles, and any other issues that arose. Panasonic MultiShape, Manspot and Philips Norelco Multigroom produced the fastest, cleanest cuts. Manscaped, Braun Series 9 and Braun Series 7 made clean cuts but were slower overall.<\/p>\n<p>The cuts from Braun Series 5, Wahl Aqua Blade, and Remington Beard Boss The Crafter were even slower and showed some bristle damage. Wahl and Remington required extra attention when cutting to keep the motors from seizing. Philips Norelco OneBlade 360 was fast and clean on its first few passes but struggled to keep up as the bristles got tighter. Its final cuts are clean, thanks to the blade&#8217;s shaving surface, though I had to stop after failing to make much progress.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"859b154c-2f48-454a-8aad-00206d441470\" data-ng-block=\"{\">Battery life<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeImage u-clearfix c-shortcodeImage-large c-shortcodeImage-hasCaption\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_imageContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-shortcodeImage_image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/e7d8536944d8cc88fa9e2d2ebb8167b94aaed65c\/hub\/2025\/03\/10\/58149c7a-b277-4343-8bf7-15516638408f\/camera-recording-beard-trimmer-battery-testing-on-table-with-timer.jpg?auto=webp&amp;width=768\" alt=\"camera-recording-beard-trimmer-battery-testing-on-table-with-timer\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption><span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_caption g-inner-spacing-right-small g-text-xxsmall\"><\/p>\n<p>I mounted the trimmers on a high-tech piece of cardboard\u2014near a kitchen timer\u2014and used a timelapse video recording to see when each product shut off.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_credit g-inner-spacing-right-small g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall g-color-text-meta g-text-xxxsmall\">John Carlsen\/CNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Every preceding product earned passing grades in this category, meaning it will comfortably power through thick beards and stubble to reduce the effects of an unwanted five o&#8217;clock shadow. Unfortunately, the Panasonic Body Hair Trimmer&#8217;s tiny teeth couldn&#8217;t muster enough cutting power after its first two passes. It still works on longer facial hair but won&#8217;t work as an emergency backup shaver like the competition.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeChart\">\n<h2 id=\"18e705fa-c260-47db-b118-03e5584bfa7f\" class=\"g-outer-spacing-bottom-small g-text-xlarge\">Battery life compared<\/h2>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chartWrapper\">\n<table aria-label=\"Battery life compared\" class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Beard Trimmer<\/th>\n<th>Battery life<\/th>\n<th>Charge time<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart_hasBg\">Remington Beard Boss The Crafter<\/th>\n<td>198 minutes<\/td>\n<td>Over 2 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart_hasBg\">Philips Norelco Multigroom<\/th>\n<td>180 minutes<\/td>\n<td>Over 2 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart_hasBg\">Philips Norelco OneBlade 360<\/th>\n<td>182 minutes<\/td>\n<td>Over 2 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart_hasBg\">Wahl Aqua Blade<\/th>\n<td>174 minutes<\/td>\n<td>1 to 2 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart_hasBg\">Manspot Manscape<\/th>\n<td>106 minutes<\/td>\n<td>Over 2 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart_hasBg\">Braun Series 9<\/th>\n<td>72 minutes<\/td>\n<td>1 to 2 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart_hasBg\">Braun Series 5<\/th>\n<td>70 minutes<\/td>\n<td>Under 1 hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart_hasBg\">Panasonic MultiShape<\/th>\n<td>60 minutes<\/td>\n<td>Under 1 hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart_hasBg\">Manscaped Beard Hedger<\/th>\n<td>53 minutes<\/td>\n<td>Under 1 hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart_hasBg\">Panasonic Body Hair Trimmer<\/th>\n<td>50 minutes<\/td>\n<td>Over 2 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart_hasBg\">Braun Series 7<\/th>\n<td>49 minutes<\/td>\n<td>Under 1 hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>My final test looked at battery life and charging time. For most products, this involved watching their LEDs. One by one, the LEDs began flashing about 5 to 10 minutes before shutting off, which is usually more than enough time to finish a grooming session. Neither Panasonic model had a visible indicator light, and some glare hid Wahl&#8217;s light, so I watched for the moment the teeth on the blade stopped moving. I rounded the results to the nearest minute.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<div data-cy=\"infoCard\" class=\"c-infoCard g-outer-spacing-bottom-large c-infoCard-izeBestList\">\n<div data-cy=\"infoCardHeader\" class=\"c-infoCard_header u-flexbox u-flexbox-justifyBetween u-flexbox-alignCenter g-outer-spacing-bottom-large c-infoCard_header-noToggle\">\n<h2 id=\"e2fe69ba-720c-4a00-b148-67f0b819389e\" data-id=\"e2fe69ba-720c-4a00-b148-67f0b819389e\" class=\"c-infoCard_hed g-color-primary\">Beard trimmer buying guide: Things to consider<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div data-cy=\"infoCardDek\" class=\"c-infoCard_dek\">\n<div class=\"c-ShortcodeContent c-ShortcodeContent-theme:default\">\n<h3 id=\"a55a4b08-5a24-4686-816f-b80ce7ceaf0e\" data-ng-block=\"{\">Guide comb length<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeImage u-clearfix c-shortcodeImage-large c-shortcodeImage-hasCaption\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_imageContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-shortcodeImage_image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/d8381dc3fc5763a1c626cfc2614f838f6531ff08\/hub\/2025\/03\/10\/fe2ce6a7-782d-4345-bde5-82a7dd3e3cf2\/beard-trimmer-guide-combs-on-bamboo-desk.jpg?auto=webp&amp;width=768\" alt=\"beard trimmer guide combs on bamboo desk\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption><span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_caption g-inner-spacing-right-small g-text-xxsmall\"><\/p>\n<p>The best beard trimmers include a wide selection of guide combs for most needs.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_credit g-inner-spacing-right-small g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall g-color-text-meta g-text-xxxsmall\">John Carlsen\/CNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Men with crafted stubble or a short beard can get by with comb attachments under 6mm (a quarter of an inch), like those found on the Philips Norelco OneBlade and Panasonic Body Hair Trimmer, 10mm to 16mm (three-eighths to five-eighths of an inch) is better for mid-length styles. If you have a medium-long beard, you can find combs as long as 30mm (1 1\/8 in.) on the Panasonic MultiShape or 20mm (three-quarters of an inch) on any of the Braun models we tested.<\/p>\n<p>Unless you use electric hair clippers, there aren&#8217;t beard trimmer comb options beyond 30mm. Your best bet is to use <span class=\"c-shortcodeCommerceLink\">hair scissors<\/span> when trimming a long beard.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"12f7ebea-71c0-442b-91be-e4a1768a6149\" data-ng-block=\"{\">Attachments<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeImage u-clearfix c-shortcodeImage-large c-shortcodeImage-hasCaption\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_imageContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-shortcodeImage_image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/e271b9edb5ae3f05085ed8b54d002b04cb3afd96\/hub\/2025\/03\/10\/bb73582a-3abb-46ae-95aa-c8a5557c0572\/beard-trimmer-attachments-on-bamboo-desk.jpg?auto=webp&amp;width=768\" alt=\"beard trimmer attachments on bamboo desk\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption><span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_caption g-inner-spacing-right-small g-text-xxsmall\"><\/p>\n<p>Many beard trimmers include various attachments for hair on your body, ears, nose, eyebrows and head, so you don&#8217;t have to rely exclusively on the standard trimmer blade.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_credit g-inner-spacing-right-small g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall g-color-text-meta g-text-xxxsmall\">John Carlsen\/CNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Here are a few areas to consider when choosing attachments for your beard trimmer:<\/p>\n<ul data-ng-block=\"{\">\n<li><strong>Shaving:<\/strong> Most beard trimmers won&#8217;t replace a standalone electric foil shaver but include a miniature shaver attachment &#8212; like those of the Philips Norelco Multigroom, Remington, Wahl and Braun. This is ideal for touching up areas on the nose and between the eyebrows. If you want a stubble trimmer with larger, more capable shaver heads, the Panasonic MultiShape and Philips Norelco OneBlade 360 are great options.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details:<\/strong> The narrow blades on detail trimmers help you make tiny cuts in tight spaces while minimizing the chance that a wide T-blade will wipe out your mustache as you trim around the corners of your mouth. While the Braun and Remington models we tested include precision trimmers, I prefer the narrowest options: Wahl Aqua Blade and Philips Norelco Multigroom.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Head hair:<\/strong> Every trimmer on our list will power through the hair on top of your head. Still, models with long combs, like the Panasonic MultiShape, Braun and Remington, are more suitable for longer hairstyles. Braun and Philips Norelco Multigroom also include angled combs for fading and tapering the length around ears. The wide T-blades on Wahl, Philips Multigroom, Braun Series 9, Braun Series 7 and Manscaped are especially helpful if you shave your head often.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eyebrow hair:<\/strong> You can trim eyebrows with any comb, though I typically use 5mm or 6mm. Some products &#8212; chiefly Philips Norelco Multigroom and Remington &#8212; include custom combs or tools for eyebrow hair.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ear and nose hair:<\/strong> These attachments usually have a cylindrical shape for the openings on your nose and ears. They are also less likely to harm sensitive skin in these areas. Braun, Wahl, Remington and the Philips Norelco Multigroom all include nose and ear trimmers, while it&#8217;s an <span class=\"c-shortcodeCommerceLink\">optional add-on<\/span> for the Panasonic MultiShape.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Body hair:<\/strong> Some products include special combs or blades for managing body hair. Usually, these have a rounded edge, which helps the trimmer glide more easily over the skin without catching on folds and bumps. Always follow the groomer instructions before cutting pubic hair. Manspot, Braun, Philips Norelco and Panasonic all include accessories for trimming body hair.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"7eb677bb-74c0-434b-935b-2680a9baaca3\" data-ng-block=\"{\">Travel cases<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeImage u-clearfix c-shortcodeImage-large c-shortcodeImage-hasCaption\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_imageContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-shortcodeImage_image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/0c8c9d43865735943bc073ecadc4d7e8d37f08b1\/hub\/2025\/03\/10\/f0ef95d4-32ae-40df-a53b-f0e002b7673b\/beard-trimmer-travel-cases-on-bamboo-desk.jpg?auto=webp&amp;width=768\" alt=\"beard trimmer travel cases on desk\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption><span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_caption g-inner-spacing-right-small g-text-xxsmall\"><\/p>\n<p>Your facial hair doesn&#8217;t take breaks when you go on a trip, so you should assess how you&#8217;ll pack a beard trimmer.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_credit g-inner-spacing-right-small g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall g-color-text-meta g-text-xxxsmall\">John Carlsen\/CNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Although most of the models in our comparison come with a travel case, the hard-sided cases on the Braun Series 9, Braun Series 7 and Manscaped Beard Hedger look the best. Braun&#8217;s cases make organization easy, though my main hangup with them is that the limited space makes it difficult, though not impossible, to fit a wall charger.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond hard-sided cases, several trimmers include soft bags, which can hold the groomer, combs, attachments and chargers without much issue: Multigroom, Remington, Wahl and Braun Series 5. Wahl Aqua Blade&#8217;s bag is easily the most spacious, making it a worthy choice for holding other toiletries while traveling. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Panasonic Body Hair Trimmer has the least practical bag, holding only the trimmer and the combs &#8212; though fitting the combs is challenging &#8212; there&#8217;s absolutely no room for the bulky wall charger. Still, it&#8217;s better than the three products we tested without cases: MultiShape, OneBlade and Manspot. (At least the OneBlade&#8217;s plastic blade cover offers some protection.)<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, the absence of a case isn&#8217;t an issue when you can get a <span class=\"c-shortcodeCommerceLink\">toiletry bag<\/span> or <span class=\"c-shortcodeCommerceLink\">generic travel case<\/span> on the cheap. It&#8217;s just more convenient when you don&#8217;t need to pay for an extra accessory.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div data-cy=\"shortcodeFaq\" class=\"c-shortcodeFaq g-container-rounded-small\">\n<div data-cy=\"shortcodeFaq_header\" class=\"c-shortcodeFaq_header\">\n<h2 id=\"d355a523-73df-4b17-b2f5-778682324f30\" data-cy=\"shortcodeFaq_title\" class=\"c-shortcodeFaq_title\">\n      Beard trimmer FAQs<br \/>\n    <\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div data-cy=\"shortcodeFaq_sections\" class=\"c-shortcodeFaq_sections\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeFaqQuestion c-shortcodeFaq_question g-border-thin-light-top\">\n<div role=\"button\" class=\"c-shortcodeFaqQuestion_header\">\n<h3 data-cy=\"shortcodeFaq_questionCollapse\" class=\"c-shortcodeFaqQuestion_question g-text-bold c-shortcodeFaqQuestion_question-header\">\n      How do I trim my beard?<br \/>\n    <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div data-cy=\"shortcodeFaq_answer\" class=\"c-shortcodeFaqQuestion_answer\">\n<p>Ultimately, personal preference should inform the beard style you choose. Consider where the hair naturally grows on your face before choosing a beard trim style and length setting. Work through progressively shorter guide comb lengths until you reach your preferred look. The easiest way to achieve a consistent beard length is using the trimmer from multiple angles to account for hairs growing in different directions<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeFaqQuestion c-shortcodeFaq_question g-border-thin-light-top\">\n<div role=\"button\" class=\"c-shortcodeFaqQuestion_header\">\n<h3 data-cy=\"shortcodeFaq_questionCollapse\" class=\"c-shortcodeFaqQuestion_question g-text-bold c-shortcodeFaqQuestion_question-header\">\n      How do I clean my beard trimmer?<br \/>\n    <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div data-cy=\"shortcodeFaq_answer\" class=\"c-shortcodeFaqQuestion_answer\">\n<p>Every trimmer on our list is easy to clean using the bathroom sink. Start by removing the blade or attachment. If there&#8217;s a lot of debris, it helps to shake it, use a cleaning brush or blow it out gently into the trash. Wrap up the cleaning process by rinsing everything under warm water before letting it air dry. Most blades benefit from some oil, though it doesn&#8217;t always come with the trimmer. You can usually pick up hair clipper blade oil for a few bucks. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeFaqQuestion c-shortcodeFaq_question g-border-thin-light-top\">\n<div role=\"button\" class=\"c-shortcodeFaqQuestion_header\">\n<h3 data-cy=\"shortcodeFaq_questionCollapse\" class=\"c-shortcodeFaqQuestion_question g-text-bold c-shortcodeFaqQuestion_question-header\">\n      How do I clean my beard trimmer?<br \/>\n    <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div data-cy=\"shortcodeFaq_answer\" class=\"c-shortcodeFaqQuestion_answer\">\n<p>Every trimmer on our list is easy to clean using the bathroom sink. Start by removing the blade or attachment. If there&#8217;s a lot of debris, it helps to shake it, use a cleaning brush or blow it out gently into the trash. Wrap up the cleaning process by rinsing everything under warm water before letting it air dry. Most blades benefit from some oil, though it doesn&#8217;t always come with the trimmer. You can usually pick up hair clipper blade oil for a few bucks. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sm:u-col-2 md:u-col-6 lg:u-col-8 lg:u-col-start-5\">\n<section class=\"c-bestListAuthorBioFooter g-outer-spacing-top-large g-outer-spacing-bottom-xxlarge c-pageArticle_articleAuthorBioFooter\">\n<h2 class=\"g-outer-spacing-bottom-large\">About the Author<\/h2>\n<div class=\"c-bestListAuthorBioFooter_body u-flexbox\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListAuthorBioFooter_primaryAuthor fullBleed\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListAuthorBioFooter_imgContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-bestListAuthorBioFooter_image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/7d429e0a8c21ca7cd3f91454981f6fb2b0548774\/hub\/2024\/10\/01\/0da67319-f77a-494c-bb5c-08677b6bcfa1\/john-carlsen-cnet-headshot-2024.jpg?auto=webp&amp;fit=crop&amp;height=64&amp;width=64\" alt=\"Headshot of John Carlsen\" height=\"64\" width=\"64\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"md:u-hidden lg:u-hidden\">\n<h3 class=\"u-text-capitalize\">John Carlsen<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListAuthorBioFooter_bioContainer u-flexbox-column fullBleed\">\n<div class=\"sm:u-hidden\">\n<h3 class=\"u-text-capitalize\">John Carlsen<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"c-bestListAuthorBioFooter_bio\"> John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and reviewing home tech products, with a major focus on smart home security. He earned his BS in journalism from Utah Valley University. In addition to his CNET contributions, John has written for Android Police, TWICE, Home Theater Review, SafeWise, ASecureLife and Top Ten Reviews. <\/p>\n<p>          Read full bio\n        <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-pageArticle_content sm:u-col-2 md:u-col-6 lg:u-col-12 c-pageArticle_content-izeBestList\">\n<div class=\"u-grid-columns\">\n<div class=\"c-ShortcodeContent_leftRail sm:u-col-2 md:u-col-6 lg:u-col-4 lg:u-col-start-0 u-grid-columns\">\n<div class=\"sm:u-col-2 md:u-col-6 lg:u-col-11\">\n<div data-cy=\"bylineCard\" class=\"c-articleBylineCard c-articleBylineCard_bestList\">\n<h2 class=\"c-articleBylineCard_header c-articleBylineCard_izeBestList\">\n    Our Experts<br \/>\n  <\/h2>\n<div class=\"c-articleBylineCard_authorContainer\">\n<div data-cy=\"bylineCard_images\" class=\"c-articleBylineCard_authorImages-noinfo\">\n<div class=\"c-articleBylineCard_image g-container-round c-articleBylineCard_image-0\">\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/8a86ebe90caacd72eaef8ae88f976ff759c82f79\/hub\/2024\/10\/01\/0da67319-f77a-494c-bb5c-08677b6bcfa1\/john-carlsen-cnet-headshot-2024.jpg?auto=webp&amp;fit=crop&amp;height=96&amp;width=96\" alt=\"Headshot of John Carlsen\" height=\"96\" width=\"96\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-articleBylineCard_meta-noinfo single\">\n<div class=\"c-articleBylineCard__authorName-noinfo\">\n<address class=\"c-articleBylineCard_authorNameContainer\"><span class=\"c-articleBylineCard_writtenBy g-text-xsmall\">Written by\u00a0<\/span><span data-cy=\"bylineCard_link\" class=\"c-articleBylineCard_link c-articleBylineCard_link-0\"><br \/>\n              John Carlsen<br \/>\n            <\/span><\/address>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-articleBylineCard_date-updated g-outer-spacing-top-small\">\n<div class=\"c-globalUpdatedDate\">\n  Article updated on\u00a0<time datetime=\"2026-05-27T13:25:00-0800\">May 27, 2026 at 1:25 PM PDT<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"author-card-0\" class=\"col-5 c-globalAuthorCard\">\n<div class=\"c-globalAuthorCard_head\">\n<div class=\"c-globalAuthorCard_picture\">\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/ee637599bf826ea37a1078f93ae27b13930740b0\/hub\/2024\/10\/01\/0da67319-f77a-494c-bb5c-08677b6bcfa1\/john-carlsen-cnet-headshot-2024.jpg?auto=webp&amp;fit=crop&amp;height=84&amp;width=84\" alt=\"Headshot of John Carlsen\" height=\"84\" width=\"84\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-globalAuthorCard_info\"><span class=\"c-globalAuthorCard_name\">John Carlsen<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-globalAuthorCard_bio\">John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and reviewing home tech products, with a major focus on smart home security. He earned his BS in journalism from Utah Valley University. In addition to his CNET contributions, John has written for Android Police, TWICE, Home Theater Review, SafeWise, ASecureLife and Top Ten Reviews.<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-globalAuthorCard_details\"><span>Expertise<\/span><span class=\"c-globalAuthorCard_description\">Smart Home | Home Security | Home Tech | Internet Security | Product Testing<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-globalAuthorCard_linkWrapper\">See full bio<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-cy=\"bestListDisclosure\" class=\"c-bestListDisclosure\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListDisclosure_metaContainer u-flexbox u-flexbox-column\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListDisclosure_header sm:u-hidden\"><span class=\"c-bestListDisclosure_title g-text-small\"><br \/>\n        Why You Can Trust CNET<br \/>\n      <\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListDisclosure_metrics\">\n<div data-cy=\"bestListDisclosure_category\" class=\"c-bestListDisclosure_category\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListDisclosure_value g-inner-spacing-right-small\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListDisclosure_valueContainer\"><span>30+<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span data-cy=\"bestListDisclosure_topic\" class=\"c-bestListDisclosure_topic\">Years of Experience<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-cy=\"bestListDisclosure_category\" class=\"c-bestListDisclosure_category\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListDisclosure_value g-inner-spacing-right-small\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListDisclosure_valueContainer\"><span>35<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span data-cy=\"bestListDisclosure_topic\" class=\"c-bestListDisclosure_topic\">Product Reviewers<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-cy=\"bestListDisclosure_category\" class=\"c-bestListDisclosure_category\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListDisclosure_value g-inner-spacing-right-small\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListDisclosure_valueContainer\"><span>15k<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span data-cy=\"bestListDisclosure_topic\" class=\"c-bestListDisclosure_topic\">Sq. Feet of Lab Space<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListDisclosure_disclosureContainer\">\n<p data-cy=\"bestListDisclosure_message\" class=\"c-bestListDisclosure_message g-text-xxsmall\">CNET staff &#8212; not advertisers, partners or business interests &#8212; determine how we review products and services. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListDisclosure_disclosureLinks u-flexbox-row\">\n        Reviews ethics statement<\/p>\n<p>        How we test\n        <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-cy=\"shortcodeFaq\" class=\"c-shortcodeFaq g-container-rounded-small c-shortcodeFaq-leftRail u-hidden\">\n<div data-cy=\"shortcodeFaq_header\" class=\"c-shortcodeFaq_header\">\n<p id=\"0d113b22-1c23-45c6-ae0f-03564aa2ea13\" data-cy=\"shortcodeFaq_title\" class=\"c-shortcodeFaq_title\">\n      What to consider\n    <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div data-cy=\"shortcodeFaq_sections\" class=\"c-shortcodeFaq_sections\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeFaqQuestion c-shortcodeFaq_question g-border-thin-light-top c-shortcodeFaqQuestion-leftRail\">\n<div role=\"button\" class=\"c-shortcodeFaqQuestion_header\">\n<p data-cy=\"shortcodeFaq_questionCollapse\" class=\"c-shortcodeFaqQuestion_question g-text-bold\">\n      Guide comb length\n    <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-cy=\"shortcodeFaq_answer\" class=\"c-shortcodeFaqQuestion_answer\">\n<p>You&#8217;ll need the right combs to get a specific length and shape.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeFaqQuestion c-shortcodeFaq_question g-border-thin-light-top c-shortcodeFaqQuestion-leftRail\">\n<div role=\"button\" class=\"c-shortcodeFaqQuestion_header\">\n<p data-cy=\"shortcodeFaq_questionCollapse\" class=\"c-shortcodeFaqQuestion_question g-text-bold\">\n      Attachments\n    <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-cy=\"shortcodeFaq_answer\" class=\"c-shortcodeFaqQuestion_answer\">\n<p>Some include attachments for your body, ears, nose, eyebrows and head.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeFaqQuestion c-shortcodeFaq_question g-border-thin-light-top c-shortcodeFaqQuestion-leftRail\">\n<div role=\"button\" class=\"c-shortcodeFaqQuestion_header\">\n<p data-cy=\"shortcodeFaq_questionCollapse\" class=\"c-shortcodeFaqQuestion_question g-text-bold\">\n      Travel case\n    <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-cy=\"shortcodeFaq_answer\" class=\"c-shortcodeFaqQuestion_answer\">\n<p>If you&#8217;re often on the move, a case comes in handy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListProductCompare\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListProductCompare_toolbar u-hidden\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListProductCompare_productsList\">\n<p class=\"c-bestListProductCompare_versus\">vs<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListProductCompare_compareCta\"><span>Compare<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListProductCompare_table u-hidden\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListProductCompare_tableHead\"><span>Back to selection<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article class=\"c-ShortcodeContent c-ShortcodeContent-theme:default sm:u-col-2 md:u-col-6 lg:u-col-8 lg:u-col-start-5\">\n<p data-keep class=\"u-speakableText-p1\">A good beard trimmer is one of those things you don&#8217;t think much about until you buy a bad one. Whether you&#8217;re maintaining a clean shadow, shaping a full beard, or just keeping things from getting out of hand for date night, having the right one makes a real difference. I tested more than 10 models across a range of prices to find the beard trimmers worth your money. <\/p>\n<section>\n<div data-cy=\"listiclePrecap\" data-location=\"PRECAP\" class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecap c-shortcodeListiclePrecap-hide c-shortcodeListiclePrecap-compact g-outer-spacing-bottom-large\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecap-hed\">\n<section>\n<h2 class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecap_header\"> Our Picks <\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecap_item\">\n<div data-location=\"PRECAP\" data-cy=\"listiclePrecapItem\" data-position=\"1\" class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem-compact c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem-compactImages c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem-hasProsConsSection\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_container u-grid-columns\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_headerLinkWrapper-redesign\">\n<div class=\" c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_imageWrap c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_imageWrap-redesign md:u-col-1\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/796ebbce27de3a00a1198bed86c72ad16f423353\/hub\/2025\/03\/10\/133d0cca-ebbf-4a23-b6e1-107c83efa9bd\/philips-norelco-multigroom-series-7000-on-bamboo-desk.jpg?auto=webp&amp;height=500\" alt=\"philips norelco multigroom series 7000 on bamboo desk\" class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_image-redesign isFirst\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_details-redesign\">\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_subhead g-text-bold\">Best overall beard trimmer<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_title g-text-xsmall\">Philips Norelco Multigroom Series 7000<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_buttonWrap md:u-col-2 lg:u-col-4 c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_buttonWrap-redesign\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_button o-cnetButton o-cnetButton-small o-cnetButton-primary\">$69 at Amazon<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-content c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-content--collapsed\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-box\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-scoreSection\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-description pro-con-desc\">\n<p>The Philips Norelco Multigroom Series 7000 is our pick for the best beard trimmer because it offers the best balance of features, performance and value. For example, the trim quality of the Multigroom&#8217;s blades is excellent, nearly matching the far more expensive Panasonic MultiShape and Braun Series 9. Likewise, it produced the third-best cutting power result, just behind Manspot and MultiShape.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-links\"><span class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-jumplink\"><br \/>\n              Jump to details<br \/>\n              <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-lists\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_pros\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-title\">\n              Pros<br \/>\n            <\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Offers excellent precise trimming<\/li>\n<li>Plenty of combs and attachments for targeted trimming<\/li>\n<li>180-minute use time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_cons\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-title\">\n              Cons<br \/>\n            <\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Takes two hours to fully charge<\/li>\n<li>Finding the right comb can be tedious<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecap_item\">\n<div data-location=\"PRECAP\" data-cy=\"listiclePrecapItem\" data-position=\"2\" class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem-compact c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem-compactImages c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem-hasProsConsSection\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_container u-grid-columns\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_headerLinkWrapper-redesign\">\n<div class=\" c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_imageWrap c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_imageWrap-redesign md:u-col-1\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/613c39af90c0f176e343cd7946e0fa6471c7c8ec\/hub\/2025\/03\/10\/81a12fad-250b-4ac7-a3d1-beeb0264d421\/manspot-manscape-on-bamboo-desk.jpg?auto=webp&amp;height=500\" alt=\"manspot manscape on bamboo desk\" class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_image-redesign\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_details-redesign\">\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_subhead g-text-bold\">Best budget beard trimmer<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_title g-text-xsmall\">Manspot Manscape<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_buttonWrap md:u-col-2 lg:u-col-4 c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_buttonWrap-redesign\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_button o-cnetButton o-cnetButton-small o-cnetButton-primary\">$40 at Amazon<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-content c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-content--collapsed\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-box\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-scoreSection\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-description pro-con-desc\">\n<p>The Manspot Manscape produced surprising results, proving that budget beard trimmers can keep up with pricier products. Unlike other trimmers under $50, it matched the cutting performance of the Panasonic MultiShape and Philips Norelco Multigroom with efficient, clean cuts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-links\"><span class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-jumplink\"><br \/>\n              Jump to details<br \/>\n              <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-lists\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_pros\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-title\">\n              Pros<br \/>\n            <\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Outstanding cutting power<\/li>\n<li>USB-C charging port<\/li>\n<li>Low price<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_cons\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-title\">\n              Cons<br \/>\n            <\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>No extra trimmer attachments<\/li>\n<li>No travel bag<\/li>\n<li>Long charge time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecap_item\">\n<div data-location=\"PRECAP\" data-cy=\"listiclePrecapItem\" data-position=\"3\" class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem-compact c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem-compactImages c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem-hasProsConsSection\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_container u-grid-columns\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_headerLinkWrapper-redesign\">\n<div class=\" c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_imageWrap c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_imageWrap-redesign md:u-col-1\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/7bfddecb464872f855e789f0fabc9934de41c272\/hub\/2025\/03\/10\/8d29cf90-e7b6-4e8c-8e7c-d7523fc13472\/panasonic-multishape-on-bamboo-desk.jpg?auto=webp&amp;height=500\" alt=\"panasonic multishape on bamboo desk\" class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_image-redesign\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_details-redesign\">\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_subhead g-text-bold\">Best adjustable beard trimmer<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_title g-text-xsmall\">Panasonic MultiShape<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_buttonWrap md:u-col-2 lg:u-col-4 c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_buttonWrap-redesign\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_button o-cnetButton o-cnetButton-small o-cnetButton-primary\">$84 at Amazon<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-content c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-content--collapsed\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-box\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-scoreSection\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-description pro-con-desc\">\n<p>Most adjustable combs in our comparison collected longer beard trimmings requiring extra cleaning, except the Panasonic MultiShape. It&#8217;s a satisfying adjustable beard trimmer rivaling products with swappable combs. Additionally, MultiShape&#8217;s three adjustable combs reach up to 30mm long, the longest on our list, and are similar to traditional hair clippers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-links\"><span class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-jumplink\"><br \/>\n              Jump to details<br \/>\n              <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-lists\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_pros\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-title\">\n              Pros<br \/>\n            <\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>The adjustable combs are excellent and well-designed<\/li>\n<li>Top-tier cutting power<\/li>\n<li>Quick charge time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_cons\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-title\">\n              Cons<br \/>\n            <\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Attachments are sold separately<\/li>\n<li>More expensive than most rivals<\/li>\n<li>No travel bag<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecap_item\">\n<div data-location=\"PRECAP\" data-cy=\"listiclePrecapItem\" data-position=\"4\" class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem-compact c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem-compactImages c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem-hasProsConsSection\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_container u-grid-columns\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_headerLinkWrapper-redesign\">\n<div class=\" c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_imageWrap c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_imageWrap-redesign md:u-col-1\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/ff9381617f97fb6b5c9644be6c9275fe8915e677\/hub\/2025\/03\/10\/734f2bb9-a2df-40c7-a20b-95893ef254b6\/philips-norelco-oneblade-360-on-bamboo-desk-1.jpg?auto=webp&amp;height=500\" alt=\"philips norelco oneblade 360 on bamboo\" class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_image-redesign\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_details-redesign\">\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_subhead g-text-bold\">Best travel beard trimmer<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_title g-text-xsmall\">Philips Norelco OneBlade 360<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_buttonWrap md:u-col-2 lg:u-col-4 c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_buttonWrap-redesign\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_button o-cnetButton o-cnetButton-small o-cnetButton-primary\">$42 at Amazon<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-content c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-content--collapsed\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-box\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-scoreSection\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-description pro-con-desc\">\n<p>Traveling with a separate shaver and beard trimmer gets old quickly. But the Philips Norelco OneBlade 360 can handle both roles surprisingly well, thanks to a blade that&#8217;s equal parts trimmer and shaver.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-links\"><span class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-jumplink\"><br \/>\n              Jump to details<br \/>\n              <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-lists\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_pros\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-title\">\n              Pros<br \/>\n            <\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Excellent trimming and shaving<\/li>\n<li>Compact form factor<\/li>\n<li>USB charging cord<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_cons\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-title\">\n              Cons<br \/>\n            <\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Irritates skin if used improperly<\/li>\n<li>5mm maximum comb length<\/li>\n<li>Frequent blade replacements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecap_item\">\n<div data-location=\"PRECAP\" data-cy=\"listiclePrecapItem\" data-position=\"5\" class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem-compact c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem-compactImages c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem-hasProsConsSection\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_container u-grid-columns\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_headerLinkWrapper-redesign\">\n<div class=\" c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_imageWrap c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_imageWrap-redesign md:u-col-1\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/7facfce9a0a059e53c4f978c55fa2e238734deef\/hub\/2025\/03\/10\/de3a0292-f747-4089-80c0-17dea03ca5cd\/braun-series-9-on-bamboo-desk.jpg?auto=webp&amp;height=500\" alt=\"braun series 9 on bamboo desk\" class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_image-redesign\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_details-redesign\">\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_subhead g-text-bold\">Best beard trimmer accessories<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_title g-text-xsmall\">Braun Series 9<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_buttonWrap md:u-col-2 lg:u-col-4 c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_buttonWrap-redesign\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_button o-cnetButton o-cnetButton-small o-cnetButton-primary\">$150 at Amazon<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-content c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-content--collapsed\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-box\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-scoreSection\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-description pro-con-desc\">\n<p>Braun Series 9 includes the most extensive selection of accessories in our test cohort, giving even the Philips Norelco Multigroom a run for its money. Plus, the charging stand and hard-sided travel case (with built-in organization slots) make the Series 9 the most convenient trimmer we tested.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-links\"><span class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-jumplink\"><br \/>\n              Jump to details<br \/>\n              <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-lists\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_pros\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-title\">\n              Pros<br \/>\n            <\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Massive attachment selection<\/li>\n<li>Convenient charging stand<\/li>\n<li>Hard-sided travel case<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_cons\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-title\">\n              Cons<br \/>\n            <\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Charger barely fits in the case<\/li>\n<li>Trimmed hair builds up in the adjustable combs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<nav class=\"c-globalToc\">\n<div class=\"c-globalToc_header\">\n<div class=\"c-globalToc_title\"><span class=\"c-globalToc_titleText\">Table of Contents<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"c-globalToc_dropdown g-dropShadow-hover\">\n<li class=\"c-globalToc_dropdownItem\">\n        I Tested 11 Beard Trimmers. The Best Performer Won&#8217;t Cost You More Than $65\n      <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-globalToc_dropdownItem\">\n        What&#8217;s the best beard trimmer?\n      <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-globalToc_dropdownItem\">\n        Best beard trimmers of 2026\n      <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-globalToc_dropdownItem\">\n        Best overall beard trimmer\n      <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-globalToc_dropdownItem\">\n        Best budget beard trimmer\n      <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-globalToc_dropdownItem\">\n        Best adjustable beard trimmer\n      <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-globalToc_dropdownItem\">\n        Best travel beard trimmer\n      <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-globalToc_dropdownItem\">\n        Best beard trimmer accessories\n      <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-globalToc_dropdownItem\">\n        Other beard trimmers we tested\n      <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-globalToc_dropdownItem\">\n        How we tested beard trimmers\n      <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-globalToc_dropdownItem\">\n        Beard trimmer buying guide: Things to consider\n      <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<p data-keep class=\"u-speakableText-p2\">Along with regular trims, I tested cutting power using paintbrushes and logged a solid half-day of battery tests &#8212; which, fair warning, is louder work than it sounds.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"80519a75-fe5c-401f-b667-a91d566edac9\" data-ng-block=\"{\" data-keep data-id=\"80519a75-fe5c-401f-b667-a91d566edac9\">What&#8217;s the best beard trimmer?<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeImage u-clearfix c-shortcodeImage-large c-shortcodeImage-hasCaption\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_imageContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-shortcodeImage_image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/24ec6db6c640972f524cb73baa36b91a76a64881\/hub\/2025\/03\/10\/133d0cca-ebbf-4a23-b6e1-107c83efa9bd\/philips-norelco-multigroom-series-7000-on-bamboo-desk.jpg?auto=webp&amp;width=768\" alt=\"philips norelco multigroom series 7000 on bamboo desk\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption><span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_caption g-inner-spacing-right-small g-text-xxsmall\"><\/p>\n<p>Philips Norelco&#8217;s MultiGroom Series 7000 is my top pick out of 11 tested. <\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_credit g-inner-spacing-right-small g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall g-color-text-meta g-text-xxxsmall\">John Carlsen\/CNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-keep>My top pick, the <span class=\"c-shortcodeCommerceLink\">Philips Norelco Multigroom Series 7000<\/span>, had a strong showing in every test, but our other picks kept the pressure on with some surprising results. Even the six trimmers outside our top five are solid alternatives in their own right.<\/p>\n<p data-keep>With a faint buzz still ringing in my ear from many hours of testing, I present the five best beard trimmers for 2026.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"a97a054e-037f-451c-80d8-585e0503043a\" data-ng-block=\"{\" data-keep data-id=\"a97a054e-037f-451c-80d8-585e0503043a\">Best beard trimmers of 2026<\/h2>\n<section class=\"c-bestListListicle\">\n<div id=\"d3360ad9-32f6-4f15-91ac-700dfa5495b6\" data-id=\"listicle-d3360ad9-32f6-4f15-91ac-700dfa5495b6\" data-techprodid=\"d15fb136-eabd-4e99-b625-ea1205811baf\" data-cy=\"bestListListicle\" class=\"c-bestListListicle_container\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox u-flexbox-column\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_editorial\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_masthead u-flexbox\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListGallery c-bestListListicle_gallery c-bestListGallery-bestListListicle-test\">\n<figure>\n<div class=\"c-bestListGallery_carousel\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-bestListGallery_image\"><img src alt=\"philips norelco multigroom series 7000 on bamboo desk\" height=\"306\" width=\"327\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"c-bestListGallery_info u-flexbox u-flexbox-justifyBetween g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall g-outer-spacing-bottom-xsmall\"><figcaption><span class=\"c-bestListGallery_credits\">John Carlsen\/CNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-globalModal\">\n<div class=\"c-globalModal_contentWrapper\">\n<div class=\"c-globalModal_content c-globalImageCarousel c-globalModal_listicleRedesign\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox u-flexbox-justifyBetween g-outer-spacing-bottom-small\"><span class=\"g-color-white\">Photo Gallery<\/span><span class=\"g-color-white\">1\/1<\/span><\/div>\n<figure class=\"c-globalImageCarousel_figure\">\n<div class=\"c-globalImageCarousel_carousel g-outer-spacing-bottom-small\">\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-globalImageCarousel_image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/be2cd3498d1884a16c5a788371b9b3e757c56629\/hub\/2025\/03\/10\/133d0cca-ebbf-4a23-b6e1-107c83efa9bd\/philips-norelco-multigroom-series-7000-on-bamboo-desk.jpg?auto=webp&amp;fit=crop&amp;height=236&amp;width=420\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<div class=\"c-globalImageCarousel_credits g-color-black g-text-xxsmall\">John Carlsen\/CNET<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_headerContainer u-flexbox u-flexbox-justifyBetween u-flexbox-alignStart\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox-column\">\n<h2 id=\"d3360ad9-32f6-4f15-91ac-700dfa5495b6\" data-id=\"d3360ad9-32f6-4f15-91ac-700dfa5495b6\" class=\"c-bestListListicle_subhed\">\n                  Best overall beard trimmer<br \/>\n                <\/h2>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_header\">\n<h3 class=\"c-bestListListicle_hed\">\n                    Philips Norelco Multigroom Series 7000<br \/>\n                  <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_details\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_prosCons u-grid\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_pros\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox-row u-flexbox-alignCenter g-outer-spacing-bottom-small\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListListicle_attribute g-text-bold\">Pros<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  Offers excellent precise trimming\n                <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  Plenty of combs and attachments for targeted trimming\n                <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  180-minute use time\n                <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListicle_cons\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox-row u-flexbox-alignCenter g-outer-spacing-bottom-small\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListListicle_attribute g-text-bold\">Cons<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  Takes two hours to fully charge\n                <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  Finding the right comb can be tedious\n                <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_descriptionContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_description c-bestListListicle_description-clamp\">\n<p>The Philips Norelco Multigroom Series 7000 is our pick for the best beard trimmer because it offers the best balance of features, performance and value. For example, the trim quality of the Multigroom&#8217;s blades is excellent, nearly matching the far more expensive Panasonic MultiShape and Braun Series 9. Likewise, it produced the third-best cutting power result, just behind Manspot and MultiShape.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Still, the Philips Norelco Series 7000 is the peak of swappable combs and attachments for sub-$70 beard trimmer. Braun Series 9 may have more attachments, but the Multigroom is $30 cheaper. I&#8217;ll admit that sorting through Multigroom&#8217;s pile of guide combs can be tedious, but the helpful color-coding means I won&#8217;t look for long.<\/p>\n<p>The Philips Series 7000 is one of only three trimmers to surpass 3 hours of use. (The others were Remington Beard Boss and Philips Norelco OneBlade 360.) While a full recharge takes 2 hours, even a few minutes of charging will help finish a quick trimming session. The soft travel bag isn&#8217;t the best, but it&#8217;s big enough for the Multigroom and its accessories.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_readMore\">\n<div><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_readMore-ellipsis\">\u00a0&#8230;<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_readMore-link\">Show more<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-cy=\"bestListListicle_cta\" class=\"c-bestListButtons c-bestListListicle_buttonWrap\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListButtons_ctaText o-cta\">Get it now<\/div>\n<div data-location=\"BODY\" class=\"c-shortcodeListicle_buttonContainer u-flexbox c-bestListButtons_link u-flexbox-wrap\" data-v-0ea4bff7>$69 at Amazon<br \/>\n      $65 at Best Buy<br \/>\n      $64 at Walmart\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_metadata\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_additionalDetails o-accordion\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_metadata-section u-flexbox o-accordion_header u-flexbox-alignCenter u-flexbox-justifyBetween\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListListicle_additionalDetails-title\"> Specs &amp; Configurations<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_specs u-hidden\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail u-flexbox-column\"><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-attribute\">Included combs<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-value\"> Standard head: 1 mm, 2 mm, 3 mm, 5 mm, 7 mm, 3 mm (body), 5 mm (body), 6 mm (eyebrow)  T-blade head: 4 mm, 9 mm, 12 mm, 16 mm, fading x2<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail u-flexbox-column\"><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-attribute\">Trimmer attachments<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-value\"> Standard, T-blade, detail, shaver, nose<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail u-flexbox-column\"><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-attribute\">Battery specs<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-value\"> Li-ion, 180-minute runtime, 2+ hours to full charge<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail u-flexbox-column\"><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-attribute\">Waterproof<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-value\"> Yes<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"c-bestListListicle\">\n<div id=\"dad9f4ad-15d2-46cf-9611-351c037e1ade\" data-id=\"listicle-dad9f4ad-15d2-46cf-9611-351c037e1ade\" data-techprodid=\"4e19d786-2957-4c29-bc3c-0e0c1084f796\" data-cy=\"bestListListicle\" class=\"c-bestListListicle_container\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox u-flexbox-column\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_editorial\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_masthead u-flexbox\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListGallery c-bestListListicle_gallery c-bestListGallery-bestListListicle-test\">\n<figure>\n<div class=\"c-bestListGallery_carousel\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-bestListGallery_image\"><img src alt=\"manspot manscape on bamboo desk\" height=\"306\" width=\"327\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"c-bestListGallery_info u-flexbox u-flexbox-justifyBetween g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall g-outer-spacing-bottom-xsmall\"><figcaption><span class=\"c-bestListGallery_credits\">John Carlsen\/CNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-globalModal\">\n<div class=\"c-globalModal_contentWrapper\">\n<div class=\"c-globalModal_content c-globalImageCarousel c-globalModal_listicleRedesign\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox u-flexbox-justifyBetween g-outer-spacing-bottom-small\"><span class=\"g-color-white\">Photo Gallery<\/span><span class=\"g-color-white\">1\/1<\/span><\/div>\n<figure class=\"c-globalImageCarousel_figure\">\n<div class=\"c-globalImageCarousel_carousel g-outer-spacing-bottom-small\">\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-globalImageCarousel_image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/8d45c633ed66650c04ca695a46d647bcd33a3a92\/hub\/2025\/03\/10\/81a12fad-250b-4ac7-a3d1-beeb0264d421\/manspot-manscape-on-bamboo-desk.jpg?auto=webp&amp;fit=crop&amp;height=236&amp;width=420\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<div class=\"c-globalImageCarousel_credits g-color-black g-text-xxsmall\">John Carlsen\/CNET<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_headerContainer u-flexbox u-flexbox-justifyBetween u-flexbox-alignCenter\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox-column\">\n<h2 id=\"dad9f4ad-15d2-46cf-9611-351c037e1ade\" data-id=\"dad9f4ad-15d2-46cf-9611-351c037e1ade\" class=\"c-bestListListicle_subhed\">\n                  Best budget beard trimmer<br \/>\n                <\/h2>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_header\">\n<h3 class=\"c-bestListListicle_hed\">\n                    Manspot Manscape<br \/>\n                  <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_details\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_prosCons u-grid\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_pros\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox-row u-flexbox-alignCenter g-outer-spacing-bottom-small\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListListicle_attribute g-text-bold\">Pros<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  Outstanding cutting power\n                <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  USB-C charging port\n                <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  Low price\n                <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListicle_cons\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox-row u-flexbox-alignCenter g-outer-spacing-bottom-small\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListListicle_attribute g-text-bold\">Cons<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  No extra trimmer attachments\n                <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  No travel bag\n                <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  Long charge time\n                <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_descriptionContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_description c-bestListListicle_description-clamp\">\n<p>The Manspot Manscape produced surprising results, proving that budget beard trimmers can keep up with pricier products. Unlike other trimmers under $50, it matched the cutting performance of the Panasonic MultiShape and Philips Norelco Multigroom with efficient, clean cuts.<\/p>\n<p>Another perk is Manspot&#8217;s USB-C port, making it one of only two products on our list with this feature. While Philips Norelco also includes USB charging cords, its proprietary charging ports limit your options.<\/p>\n<p>Despite excellent performance and battery life, Manspot is a barebones product with no specialty trimmer attachments for detailing, trimming nose hair or shaving. This simplicity is a strength for entry-level groomers but doesn&#8217;t hold up to multipurpose products like the Multigroom and Braun Series 9 in the long run. The sparse guide comb selection maxes out at 12mm, with almost no flexibility for maintaining beards longer than medium-short styles. There&#8217;s no travel bag, but you can hold the power button for three seconds to toggle a travel lock.<\/p>\n<p>While the $40 price is among the lowest on this list, dual coupon and promotional codes on Manspot Manscape&#8217;s Amazon page throughout our evaluation pushed the price as low as $26. This makes Manspot Manscape an easy recommendation for the budget-conscious.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_readMore\">\n<div><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_readMore-ellipsis\">\u00a0&#8230;<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_readMore-link\">Show more<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-cy=\"bestListListicle_cta\" class=\"c-bestListButtons c-bestListListicle_buttonWrap\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListButtons_ctaText o-cta\">Get it now<\/div>\n<div data-location=\"BODY\" class=\"c-shortcodeListicle_buttonContainer u-flexbox c-bestListButtons_link u-flexbox-wrap\" data-v-0ea4bff7>\n<div data-v-0ea4bff7>\n        $40 at Amazon\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_metadata\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_additionalDetails o-accordion\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_metadata-section u-flexbox o-accordion_header u-flexbox-alignCenter u-flexbox-justifyBetween\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListListicle_additionalDetails-title\"> Specs &amp; Configurations<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_specs u-hidden\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail u-flexbox-column\"><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-attribute\">Included combs<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-value\"> 1.5 mm, 3 mm, 6 mm, 9 mm, 12 mm<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail u-flexbox-column\"><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-attribute\">Trimmer attachments<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-value\"> Standard<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail u-flexbox-column\"><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-attribute\">Battery specs<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-value\"> Li-ion, 106-minute runtime, 2+ hours to full charge<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail u-flexbox-column\"><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-attribute\">Waterproof<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-value\"> Yes<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"c-bestListListicle\">\n<div id=\"4f0fd342-5363-456f-807b-073ebef19071\" data-id=\"listicle-4f0fd342-5363-456f-807b-073ebef19071\" data-techprodid=\"cadfc078-f8ca-48b2-ab87-c5f9f7988f87\" data-cy=\"bestListListicle\" class=\"c-bestListListicle_container\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox u-flexbox-column\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_editorial\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_masthead u-flexbox\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListGallery c-bestListListicle_gallery c-bestListGallery-bestListListicle-test\">\n<figure>\n<div class=\"c-bestListGallery_carousel\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-bestListGallery_image\"><img src alt=\"panasonic multishape on bamboo desk\" height=\"306\" width=\"327\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"c-bestListGallery_info u-flexbox u-flexbox-justifyBetween g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall g-outer-spacing-bottom-xsmall\"><figcaption><span class=\"c-bestListGallery_credits\">John C<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-globalModal\">\n<div class=\"c-globalModal_contentWrapper\">\n<div class=\"c-globalModal_content c-globalImageCarousel c-globalModal_listicleRedesign\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox u-flexbox-justifyBetween g-outer-spacing-bottom-small\"><span class=\"g-color-white\">Photo Gallery<\/span><span class=\"g-color-white\">1\/1<\/span><\/div>\n<figure class=\"c-globalImageCarousel_figure\">\n<div class=\"c-globalImageCarousel_carousel g-outer-spacing-bottom-small\">\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-globalImageCarousel_image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/a282766f39ed3dfb431a5284b3c3a836ccc11129\/hub\/2025\/03\/10\/8d29cf90-e7b6-4e8c-8e7c-d7523fc13472\/panasonic-multishape-on-bamboo-desk.jpg?auto=webp&amp;fit=crop&amp;height=236&amp;width=420\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<div class=\"c-globalImageCarousel_credits g-color-black g-text-xxsmall\">John C<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_headerContainer u-flexbox u-flexbox-justifyBetween u-flexbox-alignCenter\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox-column\">\n<h2 id=\"4f0fd342-5363-456f-807b-073ebef19071\" data-id=\"4f0fd342-5363-456f-807b-073ebef19071\" class=\"c-bestListListicle_subhed\">\n                  Best adjustable beard trimmer<br \/>\n                <\/h2>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_header\">\n<h3 class=\"c-bestListListicle_hed\">\n                    Panasonic MultiShape<br \/>\n                  <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_details\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_prosCons u-grid\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_pros\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox-row u-flexbox-alignCenter g-outer-spacing-bottom-small\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListListicle_attribute g-text-bold\">Pros<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  The adjustable combs are excellent and well-designed\n                <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  Top-tier cutting power\n                <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  Quick charge time\n                <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListicle_cons\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox-row u-flexbox-alignCenter g-outer-spacing-bottom-small\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListListicle_attribute g-text-bold\">Cons<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  Attachments are sold separately\n                <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  More expensive than most rivals\n                <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  No travel bag\n                <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_descriptionContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_description c-bestListListicle_description-clamp\">\n<p>Most adjustable combs in our comparison collected longer beard trimmings requiring extra cleaning, except the Panasonic MultiShape. It&#8217;s a satisfying adjustable beard trimmer rivaling products with swappable combs. Additionally, MultiShape&#8217;s three adjustable combs reach up to 30mm long, the longest on our list, and are similar to traditional hair clippers.<\/p>\n<p>Panasonic MultiShape tied with Manspot for the top spot in our cutting performance tests, reducing a paintbrush to a neat stubble in just a few passes lasting mere seconds. It&#8217;s also the only product in our top five that takes less than an hour to charge completely. This helps offset a vanilla 1-hour battery life, which is still enough for a couple of months of weekly grooming sessions.<\/p>\n<p>The MultiShape supports an impressive lineup of attachments, including a toothbrush and full-size foil shaver, but they aren&#8217;t cheap. While the $80 kit we tested is already one of the most expensive options on our list, the attachments make Panasonic MultiShape the priciest multipurpose trimmer for folks wanting extra flexibility. There&#8217;s also no travel bag in most kits.<\/p>\n<p>Pricey attachments aside, the Panasonic MultiShape lives up to its price with a premium and customizable grooming experience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_readMore\">\n<div><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_readMore-ellipsis\">\u00a0&#8230;<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_readMore-link\">Show more<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-cy=\"bestListListicle_cta\" class=\"c-bestListButtons c-bestListListicle_buttonWrap\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListButtons_ctaText o-cta\">Get it now<\/div>\n<div data-location=\"BODY\" class=\"c-shortcodeListicle_buttonContainer u-flexbox c-bestListButtons_link u-flexbox-wrap\" data-v-0ea4bff7>\n<div data-v-0ea4bff7>\n        $84 at Amazon\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_metadata\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_additionalDetails o-accordion\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_metadata-section u-flexbox o-accordion_header u-flexbox-alignCenter u-flexbox-justifyBetween\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListListicle_additionalDetails-title\"> Specs &amp; Configurations<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_specs u-hidden\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail u-flexbox-column\"><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-attribute\">Included combs<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-value\"> Adjustable x3 (1\u201330 mm), 1.5 mm (body)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail u-flexbox-column\"><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-attribute\">Trimmer attachments<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-value\"> Standard<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail u-flexbox-column\"><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-attribute\">Battery specs<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-value\"> Ni-MH, 60-minute runtime, less than 1 hour to full charge<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail u-flexbox-column\"><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-attribute\">Waterproof<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-value\"> Yes<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"c-bestListListicle\">\n<div id=\"3f8b30ae-8658-43b3-9340-fcd2857273c2\" data-id=\"listicle-3f8b30ae-8658-43b3-9340-fcd2857273c2\" data-techprodid=\"86d2a3de-3656-466e-b2a9-d78e789a5307\" data-cy=\"bestListListicle\" class=\"c-bestListListicle_container\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox u-flexbox-column\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_editorial\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_masthead u-flexbox\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListGallery c-bestListListicle_gallery c-bestListGallery-bestListListicle-test\">\n<figure>\n<div class=\"c-bestListGallery_carousel\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-bestListGallery_image\"><img src alt=\"philips norelco oneblade 360 on bamboo\" height=\"306\" width=\"327\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"c-bestListGallery_info u-flexbox u-flexbox-justifyBetween g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall g-outer-spacing-bottom-xsmall\"><figcaption><span class=\"c-bestListGallery_credits\">John Carlsen\/CNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-globalModal\">\n<div class=\"c-globalModal_contentWrapper\">\n<div class=\"c-globalModal_content c-globalImageCarousel c-globalModal_listicleRedesign\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox u-flexbox-justifyBetween g-outer-spacing-bottom-small\"><span class=\"g-color-white\">Photo Gallery<\/span><span class=\"g-color-white\">1\/1<\/span><\/div>\n<figure class=\"c-globalImageCarousel_figure\">\n<div class=\"c-globalImageCarousel_carousel g-outer-spacing-bottom-small\">\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-globalImageCarousel_image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/f2107773f2e2c4fbad952f8533fedee0333321f3\/hub\/2025\/03\/10\/734f2bb9-a2df-40c7-a20b-95893ef254b6\/philips-norelco-oneblade-360-on-bamboo-desk-1.jpg?auto=webp&amp;fit=crop&amp;height=236&amp;width=420\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<div class=\"c-globalImageCarousel_credits g-color-black g-text-xxsmall\">John Carlsen\/CNET<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_headerContainer u-flexbox u-flexbox-justifyBetween u-flexbox-alignCenter\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox-column\">\n<h2 id=\"3f8b30ae-8658-43b3-9340-fcd2857273c2\" data-id=\"3f8b30ae-8658-43b3-9340-fcd2857273c2\" class=\"c-bestListListicle_subhed\">\n                  Best travel beard trimmer<br \/>\n                <\/h2>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_header\">\n<h3 class=\"c-bestListListicle_hed\">\n                    Philips Norelco OneBlade 360<br \/>\n                  <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_details\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_prosCons u-grid\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_pros\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox-row u-flexbox-alignCenter g-outer-spacing-bottom-small\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListListicle_attribute g-text-bold\">Pros<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  Excellent trimming and shaving\n                <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  Compact form factor\n                <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  USB charging cord\n                <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListicle_cons\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox-row u-flexbox-alignCenter g-outer-spacing-bottom-small\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListListicle_attribute g-text-bold\">Cons<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  Irritates skin if used improperly\n                <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  5mm maximum comb length\n                <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  Frequent blade replacements\n                <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_descriptionContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_description c-bestListListicle_description-clamp\">\n<p>Traveling with a separate shaver and beard trimmer gets old quickly. But the Philips Norelco OneBlade 360 can handle both roles surprisingly well, thanks to a blade that&#8217;s equal parts trimmer and shaver.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s the most compact trimmer on our list &#8212; it won&#8217;t take up much space in your luggage &#8212; doubly so for the USB-A charging cord. (With a battery life exceeding 3 hours, you probably won&#8217;t need the cord.) Although there&#8217;s no travel bag, the OneBlade 360&#8217;s compact clip-on blade protector is a good substitute.<\/p>\n<p>While OneBlade 360&#8217;s shaving surface won&#8217;t cut as close as a typical electric razor, it&#8217;s perfect for eliminating visible stubble away from home. Still, I recommend reading the instructions &#8212; possibly the skin guard and shaving gel &#8212; to avoid skin irritation until you adapt to the blade&#8217;s sharpness.<\/p>\n<p>The biggest drawback of the OneBlade 360 is that it&#8217;s mainly for trimming stubble and short beards up to 5mm, the shortest on our list. While you can get a $20 comb that extends this to 9mm, that&#8217;s still short for a beard trimmer. It&#8217;s also the only product we tested requiring regular blade replacements.<\/p>\n<p>At $50, the Philips Norelco OneBlade 360 is a terrific travel beard trimmer that can also handle shaving &#8212; though skipping some accessories pushes it as low as $38.)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_readMore\">\n<div><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_readMore-ellipsis\">\u00a0&#8230;<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_readMore-link\">Show more<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-cy=\"bestListListicle_cta\" class=\"c-bestListButtons c-bestListListicle_buttonWrap\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListButtons_ctaText o-cta\">Get it now<\/div>\n<div data-location=\"BODY\" class=\"c-shortcodeListicle_buttonContainer u-flexbox c-bestListButtons_link u-flexbox-wrap\" data-v-0ea4bff7>\n<div data-v-0ea4bff7>\n        $42 at Amazon\n      <\/div>\n<div data-v-0ea4bff7>\n        $49 at Best Buy\n      <\/div>\n<div data-v-0ea4bff7>\n        $50 at Target\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_metadata\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_additionalDetails o-accordion\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_metadata-section u-flexbox o-accordion_header u-flexbox-alignCenter u-flexbox-justifyBetween\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListListicle_additionalDetails-title\"> Specs &amp; Configurations<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_specs u-hidden\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail u-flexbox-column\"><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-attribute\">Included combs<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-value\"> Adjustable (1\u20135 mm), 3 mm (body), skin guard<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail u-flexbox-column\"><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-attribute\">Trimmer attachments<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-value\"> Standard\/shaver combo<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail u-flexbox-column\"><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-attribute\">Battery specs<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-value\"> Li-ion, 182-minute runtime, 2+ hours to full charge<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail u-flexbox-column\"><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-attribute\">Waterproof<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-value\"> Yes<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"c-bestListListicle\">\n<div id=\"26d2f1ab-023a-4e5a-b7f6-a6affde89fc1\" data-id=\"listicle-26d2f1ab-023a-4e5a-b7f6-a6affde89fc1\" data-techprodid=\"079672b5-10d6-446d-8ea4-bb83799a8c1f\" data-cy=\"bestListListicle\" class=\"c-bestListListicle_container\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox u-flexbox-column\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_editorial\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_masthead u-flexbox\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListGallery c-bestListListicle_gallery c-bestListGallery-bestListListicle-test\">\n<figure>\n<div class=\"c-bestListGallery_carousel\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-bestListGallery_image\"><img src alt=\"braun series 9 on bamboo desk\" height=\"306\" width=\"327\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"c-bestListGallery_info u-flexbox u-flexbox-justifyBetween g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall g-outer-spacing-bottom-xsmall\"><figcaption><span class=\"c-bestListGallery_credits\">John Carlsen\/CNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-globalModal\">\n<div class=\"c-globalModal_contentWrapper\">\n<div class=\"c-globalModal_content c-globalImageCarousel c-globalModal_listicleRedesign\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox u-flexbox-justifyBetween g-outer-spacing-bottom-small\"><span class=\"g-color-white\">Photo Gallery<\/span><span class=\"g-color-white\">1\/1<\/span><\/div>\n<figure class=\"c-globalImageCarousel_figure\">\n<div class=\"c-globalImageCarousel_carousel g-outer-spacing-bottom-small\">\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-globalImageCarousel_image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/28258c6980e67bfb72ec799d446d6e439798a7f8\/hub\/2025\/03\/10\/de3a0292-f747-4089-80c0-17dea03ca5cd\/braun-series-9-on-bamboo-desk.jpg?auto=webp&amp;fit=crop&amp;height=236&amp;width=420\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<div class=\"c-globalImageCarousel_credits g-color-black g-text-xxsmall\">John Carlsen\/CNET<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_headerContainer u-flexbox u-flexbox-justifyBetween u-flexbox-alignCenter\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox-column\">\n<h2 id=\"26d2f1ab-023a-4e5a-b7f6-a6affde89fc1\" data-id=\"26d2f1ab-023a-4e5a-b7f6-a6affde89fc1\" class=\"c-bestListListicle_subhed\">\n                  Best beard trimmer accessories<br \/>\n                <\/h2>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_header\">\n<h3 class=\"c-bestListListicle_hed\">\n                    Braun Series 9<br \/>\n                  <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_details\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_prosCons u-grid\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_pros\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox-row u-flexbox-alignCenter g-outer-spacing-bottom-small\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListListicle_attribute g-text-bold\">Pros<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  Massive attachment selection\n                <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  Convenient charging stand\n                <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  Hard-sided travel case\n                <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListicle_cons\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox-row u-flexbox-alignCenter g-outer-spacing-bottom-small\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListListicle_attribute g-text-bold\">Cons<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  Charger barely fits in the case\n                <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  Trimmed hair builds up in the adjustable combs\n                <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_descriptionContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_description c-bestListListicle_description-clamp\">\n<p>Braun Series 9 includes the most extensive selection of accessories in our test cohort, giving even the Philips Norelco Multigroom a run for its money. Plus, the charging stand and hard-sided travel case (with built-in organization slots) make the Series 9 the most convenient trimmer we tested.<\/p>\n<p>The main distinction between the Series 9 and the Multigroom is the quality of its Body Hair, ProDetail and ProContour trimmer blades. They offer greater edge precision, especially when using the included beard stencil. Swapping attachments is effortless, thanks to a slick mounting system.<\/p>\n<p>While the $100 price tag is reasonable for a beard trimmer with this many accessories, it&#8217;s still the most expensive device we tested. <\/p>\n<p>As much as I like the attachments, the case is too restrictive when storing everything. My chief complaint is that this gear leaves almost no room for the wall charger, even after detaching the stand. It&#8217;s mainly an issue when traveling since you can keep the groomer on the stand at home. Also, trimmed hair builds up in the adjustable guide combs when cutting longer beards, requiring frequent cleaning.<\/p>\n<p>Nitpicks aside, the Braun Series 9 is an excellent beard trimmer option for most people. The Series 7 and Series 5 offer similar features for less cash, though they offer fewer accessories overall.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_readMore\">\n<div><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_readMore-ellipsis\">\u00a0&#8230;<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_readMore-link\">Show more<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-cy=\"bestListListicle_cta\" class=\"c-bestListButtons c-bestListListicle_buttonWrap\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListButtons_ctaText o-cta\">Get it now<\/div>\n<div data-location=\"BODY\" class=\"c-shortcodeListicle_buttonContainer u-flexbox c-bestListButtons_link u-flexbox-wrap\" data-v-0ea4bff7>\n<div data-v-0ea4bff7>\n        $150 at Amazon\n      <\/div>\n<div data-v-0ea4bff7>\n        $138 at Walmart\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_metadata\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_additionalDetails o-accordion\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_metadata-section u-flexbox o-accordion_header u-flexbox-alignCenter u-flexbox-justifyBetween\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListListicle_additionalDetails-title\"> Specs &amp; Configurations<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_specs u-hidden\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail u-flexbox-column\"><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-attribute\">Included combs<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-value\"> Adjustable x2 (0.5\u201320 mm), fading x2<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail u-flexbox-column\"><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-attribute\">Trimmer attachments<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-value\"> Standard, T-blade, detail, shaver, nose, body<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail u-flexbox-column\"><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-attribute\">Battery specs<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-value\"> Li-ion, 72-minute runtime, 1\u20132 hours to full charge<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail u-flexbox-column\"><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-attribute\">Waterproof<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-value\"> Yes<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<div data-cy=\"infoCard\" class=\"c-infoCard g-outer-spacing-bottom-large c-infoCard-izeBestList\">\n<div data-cy=\"infoCardHeader\" class=\"c-infoCard_header u-flexbox u-flexbox-justifyBetween u-flexbox-alignCenter g-outer-spacing-bottom-large c-infoCard_header-noToggle\">\n<h2 id=\"cf672896-09e2-4173-b73f-ea5a025b99f7\" data-id=\"cf672896-09e2-4173-b73f-ea5a025b99f7\" class=\"c-infoCard_hed g-color-primary\">Other beard trimmers we tested<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div data-cy=\"infoCardDek\" class=\"c-infoCard_dek\">\n<div class=\"c-ShortcodeContent c-ShortcodeContent-theme:default\">\n<ul data-ng-block=\"{\">\n<li><span class=\"c-shortcodeCommerceLink\">Braun Series 5<\/span>: The key difference between the Series 5 and other Braun trimmers is that the trimmer heads are mostly plastic instead of stainless steel. Otherwise, it uses identical combs and attachments. It also lacks the AutoSense safety shutoff feature, but there weren&#8217;t issues with it pulling hairs during cutting. While the soft carrying bag isn&#8217;t as nice as the hard cases of other models, it has room inside for the groomer, charger and accessories. At $61, it&#8217;s a solid budget option for folks who don&#8217;t need all-metal blades.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"c-shortcodeCommerceLink\">Braun Series 7<\/span>: As far as I can tell, the only differences between the Series 7 and Series 9 are that it doesn&#8217;t include a stainless steel detail trimmer (plastic only), the adjustable dial doesn&#8217;t lock, and the charging cord uses a different connector. If you&#8217;re comfortable skipping these features, it&#8217;s an easy way to save a few bucks.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"c-shortcodeCommerceLink\">Manscaped Beard Hedger<\/span><strong>:<\/strong> This premium beard trimmer checks many boxes: titanium-coated blade, USB-C charging, a hard-sided travel case and an adjustable comb with a handy settings wheel. It performed well in power testing, with few issues beyond the clogs affecting most trimmers with adjustable combs. Unfortunately, you&#8217;re paying $100 for a groomer with no attachments or accessories because Manscaped&#8217;s business strategy revolves around selling multiple specialty devices to each customer. Almost all of our top picks cost less and offer more.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"c-shortcodeCommerceLink\">Panasonic Body Hair Trimmer<\/span><strong>:<\/strong> A body trimmer is a bit of an outlier on this list, but the odd form factor is surprisingly comfortable for beards. While it worked well for light trimming, it did practically nothing to the paintbrush in our power testing. Sadly, Panasonic lists a 20-hour charging time, though I can&#8217;t confirm this since the bulky charger never shows when the battery is full. Considering the unique design, the $74 price tag feels reasonable, even without accessories and a limited number of combs.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"c-shortcodeCommerceLink\">Remington Beard Boss The Crafter<\/span>: Remington topped our battery life testing with an impressive 3 hours and 18 minutes of runtime. Unlike other budget models, it includes a wealth of attachments like a nose hair trimmer, foil shaver and detailer for under $50. Although The Crafter is comfortable, my key reservation comes from the adjustable comb, which couldn&#8217;t match the rotating dials on Panasonic, Braun and Manscaped. Overall, Manspot and Philips OneBlade offered better budget experiences for lower prices.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"c-shortcodeCommerceLink\">Wahl Aqua Blade<\/span>: The $70 Aqua Blade is well-reviewed and reasonably affordable but outclassed by the similarly-priced Philips Norelco Multigroom in almost every way. While I love the spacious carrying case, with room for several trimmers, the accessories and combs felt underwhelming. Every time I trimmed with the Aqua Blade, it cut much shorter than the same length combs as other brands. When using the 5mm comb, the result was closer to 2mm. It lasted nearly 3 hours in battery testing, taking fourth place behind Remington and Philips Norelco. Quirks aside, it&#8217;s a solid mid-priced option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeChart\">\n<h2 id=\"33b19588-1e28-43ed-a24c-84a5b2ffe0f0\" class=\"g-outer-spacing-bottom-small g-text-xlarge\">Best beard trimmers compared<\/h2>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chartWrapper\">\n<table aria-label=\"Best beard trimmers compared\" class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Beard Trimmer<\/th>\n<th>Comb type<\/th>\n<th>Max length<\/th>\n<th>Trimmer attachments included<\/th>\n<th>Battery life<\/th>\n<th>Charge time<\/th>\n<th>Price<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart_hasBg\"><strong>Philips Norelco Multigroom<\/strong><\/th>\n<td>Swappable<\/td>\n<td>16 mm<\/td>\n<td>Standard, T-blade, detail, shaver, nose<\/td>\n<td>180 minutes<\/td>\n<td>Over 2 hours<\/td>\n<td>$69<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart_hasBg\"><strong>Manspot Manscape<\/strong><\/th>\n<td>Swappable<\/td>\n<td>12 mm<\/td>\n<td>Standard<\/td>\n<td>106 minutes<\/td>\n<td>Over 2 hours<\/td>\n<td>$40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart_hasBg\"><strong>Panasonic MultiShape<\/strong><\/th>\n<td>Adjustable<\/td>\n<td>30 mm<\/td>\n<td>Standard<\/td>\n<td>60 minutes<\/td>\n<td>Under 1 hour<\/td>\n<td>$80<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart_hasBg\"><strong>Philips Norelco OneBlade 360<\/strong><\/th>\n<td>Both<\/td>\n<td>5 mm<\/td>\n<td>Standard\/shaver combo<\/td>\n<td>182 minutes<\/td>\n<td>Over 2 hours<\/td>\n<td>$50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart_hasBg\"><strong>Braun Series 9<\/strong><\/th>\n<td>Adjustable<\/td>\n<td>20 mm<\/td>\n<td>Standard, T-blade, detail, shaver, nose, body<\/td>\n<td>72 minutes<\/td>\n<td>1 to 2 hours<\/td>\n<td>$100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart_hasBg\"><strong>Braun Series 5<\/strong><\/th>\n<td>Adjustable<\/td>\n<td>20 mm<\/td>\n<td>Standard, detail, shaver, body, nose<\/td>\n<td>70 minutes<\/td>\n<td>Under 1 hour<\/td>\n<td>$61<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart_hasBg\"><strong>Braun Series 7<\/strong><\/th>\n<td>Adjustable<\/td>\n<td>20 mm<\/td>\n<td>Standard, T-blade, detail, shaver, nose, body<\/td>\n<td>49 minutes<\/td>\n<td>Under 1 hour<\/td>\n<td>$90<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart_hasBg\"><strong>Manscaped Beard Hedger<\/strong><\/th>\n<td>Adjustable<\/td>\n<td>10 mm<\/td>\n<td>Standard<\/td>\n<td>50 minutes<\/td>\n<td>Under 1 hour<\/td>\n<td>$100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart_hasBg\"><strong>Panasonic Body Hair Trimmer<\/strong><\/th>\n<td>Swappable<\/td>\n<td>6 mm<\/td>\n<td>Body<\/td>\n<td>50 minutes<\/td>\n<td>Over 2 hours<\/td>\n<td>$74<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart_hasBg\"><strong>Remington Beard Boss The Crafter<\/strong><\/th>\n<td>Both<\/td>\n<td>20 mm<\/td>\n<td>Standard, detail, shaver, nose<\/td>\n<td>198 minutes<\/td>\n<td>Over 2 hours<\/td>\n<td>$43<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart_hasBg\"><strong>Wahl Aqua Blade<\/strong><\/th>\n<td>Both<\/td>\n<td>13 mm<\/td>\n<td>T-blade, detail, nose<\/td>\n<td>174 minutes<\/td>\n<td>1 to 2 hours<\/td>\n<td>$70<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<div data-cy=\"infoCard\" class=\"c-infoCard g-outer-spacing-bottom-large c-infoCard-izeBestList\">\n<div data-cy=\"infoCardHeader\" class=\"c-infoCard_header u-flexbox u-flexbox-justifyBetween u-flexbox-alignCenter g-outer-spacing-bottom-large c-infoCard_header-noToggle\">\n<h2 id=\"84479631-203a-441f-9026-d66d00e800c5\" data-id=\"84479631-203a-441f-9026-d66d00e800c5\" class=\"c-infoCard_hed g-color-primary\">How we tested beard trimmers<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div data-cy=\"infoCardDek\" class=\"c-infoCard_dek\">\n<div class=\"c-ShortcodeContent c-ShortcodeContent-theme:default\">\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeImage u-clearfix c-shortcodeImage-large c-shortcodeImage-hasCaption\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_imageContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-shortcodeImage_image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/81605bfd9b3b2dc23cdbaa4716be5e03df4a62a8\/hub\/2025\/03\/10\/1a1b5bfb-5c2b-4a0b-bce5-3ec4e0d97528\/beard-trimmers-guide-combs-and-attachments-on-bamboo-desk.jpg?auto=webp&amp;width=768\" alt=\"pile beard trimmers guide combs and attachments\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption><span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_caption g-inner-spacing-right-small g-text-xxsmall\"><\/p>\n<p>Our testing methodology evaluates three critical components of beard trimmers: blades, motors and batteries.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_credit g-inner-spacing-right-small g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall g-color-text-meta g-text-xxxsmall\">John Carlsen\/CNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>We followed a two-step approach to select products for our beard trimmer tests. Step one: Look for trimmers with high levels of customer satisfaction in online reviews. Step two: Mix in a few lesser-known best-sellers to see if they can compete with mainstream brands. The result was a lineup of 11 beard trimmers from seven companies.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"ea2201d2-701a-4d61-acbb-c4161da477f8\" data-ng-block=\"{\">Blade testing<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeImage u-clearfix c-shortcodeImage-large c-shortcodeImage-hasCaption\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_imageContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-shortcodeImage_image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/20d87a28127208d91fda1c466c86b9cdcd71128f\/hub\/2025\/03\/10\/c935322b-9623-412a-8300-9c75f0c332ec\/trimming-jawline-with-wahl-beard-trimmer.jpg?auto=webp&amp;width=768\" alt=\"man trimming jawline with beard trimmer\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption><span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_caption g-inner-spacing-right-small g-text-xxsmall\"><\/p>\n<p>I started my first test by attaching or adjusting long combs and doing a few passes with each trimmer.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_credit g-inner-spacing-right-small g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall g-color-text-meta g-text-xxxsmall\">John Carlsen\/CNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I tested each trimmer&#8217;s blade on my face, neck and head &#8212; growing my beard for about seven weeks before the first round of testing. Although this increased the total testing time and limited how often I could interact with a given product, there&#8217;s no substitute for first-hand experience when evaluating personal care products like beard trimmers.<\/p>\n<p>While hardly scientific, I immediately noticed that most of the trimmers with adjustable combs &#8212; Braun, Manscaped, Remington and Wahl &#8212; tended to hold onto longer hairs rather than them falling away. This is a result of the overhang on the front of each comb. Fortunately, a few shakes over the garbage or blowing into the comb was usually enough to clear the hair.<\/p>\n<p>Adjustable combs without overhangs, like the short combs on Panasonic MultiShape and Philips Norelco OneBlade 360, rarely had this issue. Interchangeable fixed-length combs yielded similar performances: Philips Norelco Multigroom, Manspot, Panasonic Body Hair Trimmer, Remington and Wahl Aqua Blade. Regardless of the comb type, hair retention isn&#8217;t an issue on shorter trims.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeImage u-clearfix c-shortcodeImage-large c-shortcodeImage-hasCaption\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_imageContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-shortcodeImage_image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/0b1464bdf9d27126fcf216806120b87849eb67cc\/hub\/2025\/03\/10\/611e976e-c17a-4c89-b5c5-89d762823225\/trimming-neck-hair-with-wahl-beard-trimmer.jpg?auto=webp&amp;width=768\" alt=\"trimming neck hair with beard tirmmer\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption><span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_caption g-inner-spacing-right-small g-text-xxsmall\"><\/p>\n<p>As much as I like my beard, I can&#8217;t deny that it&#8217;s also a byproduct of having notoriously sensitive skin that dislikes frequent shaving. For me, comfort shares equal importance with ease of use.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_credit g-inner-spacing-right-small g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall g-color-text-meta g-text-xxxsmall\">John Carlsen\/CNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Thankfully, none of the trimmers were uncomfortable or pulled hairs in subsequent passes with shorter combs. When I got down to bare blades, my only issue was some minor razor burn from the OneBlade 360, which was pure user error. The manual is clear that the blade&#8217;s edge should never contact the skin at an odd angle &#8212; I quickly rectified it.<\/p>\n<p>Every trimmer passed this vital test. You can easily pick your favorite, provided it has the comb lengths you want, and it will work well for everyday beard trimming. Likewise, the blades can all achieve excellent cuts with some patience, though the wide T-blades on the Wahl Aqua Blade, Braun Series 9, Braun Series 7 and Philips Norelco Multigroom produced the best results.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"daeb9832-f173-448c-8bc6-2221fd033543\" data-ng-block=\"{\">Motor performance and cutting power<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeImage u-clearfix c-shortcodeImage-large c-shortcodeImage-hasCaption\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_imageContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-shortcodeImage_image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/d63bcb5369785e32b8e0242b35a80d36d95f6904\/hub\/2025\/03\/10\/91aa13bd-2fd3-4ee9-9b90-c171e528e608\/beard-trimmer-paintbrush-cutting-power-test-results-on-green-tablecloth.jpg?auto=webp&amp;width=768\" alt=\"beard trimmer paintbrush cutting power test results on green tablecloth\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption><span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_caption g-inner-spacing-right-small g-text-xxsmall\"><\/p>\n<p>I buzzed hardware store paintbrushes to test each trimmer&#8217;s motor performance.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_credit g-inner-spacing-right-small g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall g-color-text-meta g-text-xxxsmall\">John Carlsen\/CNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>My original plan was to test comb accuracy using paintbrushes. However, the brushes&#8217; natural fibers, which are stiffer and denser than hair, caused some trimmers to seize up mid-cut. I was ready to scrap everything after the combs on three Braun models and Manscaped produced increasingly mixed results. However, Manspot achieved a near-perfect result on its first pass (and subsequent passes) with no noticeable motor strain.<\/p>\n<p>After some tinkering, I ditched the combs for bare blades. The updated test notes how quickly each trimmer powered through the brush, how often it damaged bristles, and any other issues that arose. Panasonic MultiShape, Manspot and Philips Norelco Multigroom produced the fastest, cleanest cuts. Manscaped, Braun Series 9 and Braun Series 7 made clean cuts but were slower overall.<\/p>\n<p>The cuts from Braun Series 5, Wahl Aqua Blade, and Remington Beard Boss The Crafter were even slower and showed some bristle damage. Wahl and Remington required extra attention when cutting to keep the motors from seizing. Philips Norelco OneBlade 360 was fast and clean on its first few passes but struggled to keep up as the bristles got tighter. Its final cuts are clean, thanks to the blade&#8217;s shaving surface, though I had to stop after failing to make much progress.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"859b154c-2f48-454a-8aad-00206d441470\" data-ng-block=\"{\">Battery life<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeImage u-clearfix c-shortcodeImage-large c-shortcodeImage-hasCaption\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_imageContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-shortcodeImage_image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/e7d8536944d8cc88fa9e2d2ebb8167b94aaed65c\/hub\/2025\/03\/10\/58149c7a-b277-4343-8bf7-15516638408f\/camera-recording-beard-trimmer-battery-testing-on-table-with-timer.jpg?auto=webp&amp;width=768\" alt=\"camera-recording-beard-trimmer-battery-testing-on-table-with-timer\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption><span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_caption g-inner-spacing-right-small g-text-xxsmall\"><\/p>\n<p>I mounted the trimmers on a high-tech piece of cardboard\u2014near a kitchen timer\u2014and used a timelapse video recording to see when each product shut off.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_credit g-inner-spacing-right-small g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall g-color-text-meta g-text-xxxsmall\">John Carlsen\/CNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Every preceding product earned passing grades in this category, meaning it will comfortably power through thick beards and stubble to reduce the effects of an unwanted five o&#8217;clock shadow. Unfortunately, the Panasonic Body Hair Trimmer&#8217;s tiny teeth couldn&#8217;t muster enough cutting power after its first two passes. It still works on longer facial hair but won&#8217;t work as an emergency backup shaver like the competition.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeChart\">\n<h2 id=\"18e705fa-c260-47db-b118-03e5584bfa7f\" class=\"g-outer-spacing-bottom-small g-text-xlarge\">Battery life compared<\/h2>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chartWrapper\">\n<table aria-label=\"Battery life compared\" class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Beard Trimmer<\/th>\n<th>Battery life<\/th>\n<th>Charge time<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart_hasBg\">Remington Beard Boss The Crafter<\/th>\n<td>198 minutes<\/td>\n<td>Over 2 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart_hasBg\">Philips Norelco Multigroom<\/th>\n<td>180 minutes<\/td>\n<td>Over 2 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart_hasBg\">Philips Norelco OneBlade 360<\/th>\n<td>182 minutes<\/td>\n<td>Over 2 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart_hasBg\">Wahl Aqua Blade<\/th>\n<td>174 minutes<\/td>\n<td>1 to 2 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart_hasBg\">Manspot Manscape<\/th>\n<td>106 minutes<\/td>\n<td>Over 2 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart_hasBg\">Braun Series 9<\/th>\n<td>72 minutes<\/td>\n<td>1 to 2 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart_hasBg\">Braun Series 5<\/th>\n<td>70 minutes<\/td>\n<td>Under 1 hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart_hasBg\">Panasonic MultiShape<\/th>\n<td>60 minutes<\/td>\n<td>Under 1 hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart_hasBg\">Manscaped Beard Hedger<\/th>\n<td>53 minutes<\/td>\n<td>Under 1 hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart_hasBg\">Panasonic Body Hair Trimmer<\/th>\n<td>50 minutes<\/td>\n<td>Over 2 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart_hasBg\">Braun Series 7<\/th>\n<td>49 minutes<\/td>\n<td>Under 1 hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>My final test looked at battery life and charging time. For most products, this involved watching their LEDs. One by one, the LEDs began flashing about 5 to 10 minutes before shutting off, which is usually more than enough time to finish a grooming session. Neither Panasonic model had a visible indicator light, and some glare hid Wahl&#8217;s light, so I watched for the moment the teeth on the blade stopped moving. I rounded the results to the nearest minute.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<div data-cy=\"infoCard\" class=\"c-infoCard g-outer-spacing-bottom-large c-infoCard-izeBestList\">\n<div data-cy=\"infoCardHeader\" class=\"c-infoCard_header u-flexbox u-flexbox-justifyBetween u-flexbox-alignCenter g-outer-spacing-bottom-large c-infoCard_header-noToggle\">\n<h2 id=\"e2fe69ba-720c-4a00-b148-67f0b819389e\" data-id=\"e2fe69ba-720c-4a00-b148-67f0b819389e\" class=\"c-infoCard_hed g-color-primary\">Beard trimmer buying guide: Things to consider<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div data-cy=\"infoCardDek\" class=\"c-infoCard_dek\">\n<div class=\"c-ShortcodeContent c-ShortcodeContent-theme:default\">\n<h3 id=\"a55a4b08-5a24-4686-816f-b80ce7ceaf0e\" data-ng-block=\"{\">Guide comb length<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeImage u-clearfix c-shortcodeImage-large c-shortcodeImage-hasCaption\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_imageContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-shortcodeImage_image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/d8381dc3fc5763a1c626cfc2614f838f6531ff08\/hub\/2025\/03\/10\/fe2ce6a7-782d-4345-bde5-82a7dd3e3cf2\/beard-trimmer-guide-combs-on-bamboo-desk.jpg?auto=webp&amp;width=768\" alt=\"beard trimmer guide combs on bamboo desk\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption><span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_caption g-inner-spacing-right-small g-text-xxsmall\"><\/p>\n<p>The best beard trimmers include a wide selection of guide combs for most needs.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_credit g-inner-spacing-right-small g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall g-color-text-meta g-text-xxxsmall\">John Carlsen\/CNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Men with crafted stubble or a short beard can get by with comb attachments under 6mm (a quarter of an inch), like those found on the Philips Norelco OneBlade and Panasonic Body Hair Trimmer, 10mm to 16mm (three-eighths to five-eighths of an inch) is better for mid-length styles. If you have a medium-long beard, you can find combs as long as 30mm (1 1\/8 in.) on the Panasonic MultiShape or 20mm (three-quarters of an inch) on any of the Braun models we tested.<\/p>\n<p>Unless you use electric hair clippers, there aren&#8217;t beard trimmer comb options beyond 30mm. Your best bet is to use <span class=\"c-shortcodeCommerceLink\">hair scissors<\/span> when trimming a long beard.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"12f7ebea-71c0-442b-91be-e4a1768a6149\" data-ng-block=\"{\">Attachments<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeImage u-clearfix c-shortcodeImage-large c-shortcodeImage-hasCaption\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_imageContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-shortcodeImage_image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/e271b9edb5ae3f05085ed8b54d002b04cb3afd96\/hub\/2025\/03\/10\/bb73582a-3abb-46ae-95aa-c8a5557c0572\/beard-trimmer-attachments-on-bamboo-desk.jpg?auto=webp&amp;width=768\" alt=\"beard trimmer attachments on bamboo desk\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption><span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_caption g-inner-spacing-right-small g-text-xxsmall\"><\/p>\n<p>Many beard trimmers include various attachments for hair on your body, ears, nose, eyebrows and head, so you don&#8217;t have to rely exclusively on the standard trimmer blade.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_credit g-inner-spacing-right-small g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall g-color-text-meta g-text-xxxsmall\">John Carlsen\/CNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Here are a few areas to consider when choosing attachments for your beard trimmer:<\/p>\n<ul data-ng-block=\"{\">\n<li><strong>Shaving:<\/strong> Most beard trimmers won&#8217;t replace a standalone electric foil shaver but include a miniature shaver attachment &#8212; like those of the Philips Norelco Multigroom, Remington, Wahl and Braun. This is ideal for touching up areas on the nose and between the eyebrows. If you want a stubble trimmer with larger, more capable shaver heads, the Panasonic MultiShape and Philips Norelco OneBlade 360 are great options.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details:<\/strong> The narrow blades on detail trimmers help you make tiny cuts in tight spaces while minimizing the chance that a wide T-blade will wipe out your mustache as you trim around the corners of your mouth. While the Braun and Remington models we tested include precision trimmers, I prefer the narrowest options: Wahl Aqua Blade and Philips Norelco Multigroom.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Head hair:<\/strong> Every trimmer on our list will power through the hair on top of your head. Still, models with long combs, like the Panasonic MultiShape, Braun and Remington, are more suitable for longer hairstyles. Braun and Philips Norelco Multigroom also include angled combs for fading and tapering the length around ears. The wide T-blades on Wahl, Philips Multigroom, Braun Series 9, Braun Series 7 and Manscaped are especially helpful if you shave your head often.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eyebrow hair:<\/strong> You can trim eyebrows with any comb, though I typically use 5mm or 6mm. Some products &#8212; chiefly Philips Norelco Multigroom and Remington &#8212; include custom combs or tools for eyebrow hair.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ear and nose hair:<\/strong> These attachments usually have a cylindrical shape for the openings on your nose and ears. They are also less likely to harm sensitive skin in these areas. Braun, Wahl, Remington and the Philips Norelco Multigroom all include nose and ear trimmers, while it&#8217;s an <span class=\"c-shortcodeCommerceLink\">optional add-on<\/span> for the Panasonic MultiShape.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Body hair:<\/strong> Some products include special combs or blades for managing body hair. Usually, these have a rounded edge, which helps the trimmer glide more easily over the skin without catching on folds and bumps. Always follow the groomer instructions before cutting pubic hair. Manspot, Braun, Philips Norelco and Panasonic all include accessories for trimming body hair.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"7eb677bb-74c0-434b-935b-2680a9baaca3\" data-ng-block=\"{\">Travel cases<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeImage u-clearfix c-shortcodeImage-large c-shortcodeImage-hasCaption\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_imageContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-shortcodeImage_image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/0c8c9d43865735943bc073ecadc4d7e8d37f08b1\/hub\/2025\/03\/10\/f0ef95d4-32ae-40df-a53b-f0e002b7673b\/beard-trimmer-travel-cases-on-bamboo-desk.jpg?auto=webp&amp;width=768\" alt=\"beard trimmer travel cases on desk\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption><span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_caption g-inner-spacing-right-small g-text-xxsmall\"><\/p>\n<p>Your facial hair doesn&#8217;t take breaks when you go on a trip, so you should assess how you&#8217;ll pack a beard trimmer.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_credit g-inner-spacing-right-small g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall g-color-text-meta g-text-xxxsmall\">John Carlsen\/CNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Although most of the models in our comparison come with a travel case, the hard-sided cases on the Braun Series 9, Braun Series 7 and Manscaped Beard Hedger look the best. Braun&#8217;s cases make organization easy, though my main hangup with them is that the limited space makes it difficult, though not impossible, to fit a wall charger.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond hard-sided cases, several trimmers include soft bags, which can hold the groomer, combs, attachments and chargers without much issue: Multigroom, Remington, Wahl and Braun Series 5. Wahl Aqua Blade&#8217;s bag is easily the most spacious, making it a worthy choice for holding other toiletries while traveling. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Panasonic Body Hair Trimmer has the least practical bag, holding only the trimmer and the combs &#8212; though fitting the combs is challenging &#8212; there&#8217;s absolutely no room for the bulky wall charger. Still, it&#8217;s better than the three products we tested without cases: MultiShape, OneBlade and Manspot. (At least the OneBlade&#8217;s plastic blade cover offers some protection.)<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, the absence of a case isn&#8217;t an issue when you can get a <span class=\"c-shortcodeCommerceLink\">toiletry bag<\/span> or <span class=\"c-shortcodeCommerceLink\">generic travel case<\/span> on the cheap. It&#8217;s just more convenient when you don&#8217;t need to pay for an extra accessory.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div data-cy=\"shortcodeFaq\" class=\"c-shortcodeFaq g-container-rounded-small\">\n<div data-cy=\"shortcodeFaq_header\" class=\"c-shortcodeFaq_header\">\n<h2 id=\"d355a523-73df-4b17-b2f5-778682324f30\" data-cy=\"shortcodeFaq_title\" class=\"c-shortcodeFaq_title\">\n      Beard trimmer FAQs<br \/>\n    <\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div data-cy=\"shortcodeFaq_sections\" class=\"c-shortcodeFaq_sections\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeFaqQuestion c-shortcodeFaq_question g-border-thin-light-top\">\n<div role=\"button\" class=\"c-shortcodeFaqQuestion_header\">\n<h3 data-cy=\"shortcodeFaq_questionCollapse\" class=\"c-shortcodeFaqQuestion_question g-text-bold c-shortcodeFaqQuestion_question-header\">\n      How do I trim my beard?<br \/>\n    <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div data-cy=\"shortcodeFaq_answer\" class=\"c-shortcodeFaqQuestion_answer\">\n<p>Ultimately, personal preference should inform the beard style you choose. Consider where the hair naturally grows on your face before choosing a beard trim style and length setting. Work through progressively shorter guide comb lengths until you reach your preferred look. The easiest way to achieve a consistent beard length is using the trimmer from multiple angles to account for hairs growing in different directions<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeFaqQuestion c-shortcodeFaq_question g-border-thin-light-top\">\n<div role=\"button\" class=\"c-shortcodeFaqQuestion_header\">\n<h3 data-cy=\"shortcodeFaq_questionCollapse\" class=\"c-shortcodeFaqQuestion_question g-text-bold c-shortcodeFaqQuestion_question-header\">\n      How do I clean my beard trimmer?<br \/>\n    <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div data-cy=\"shortcodeFaq_answer\" class=\"c-shortcodeFaqQuestion_answer\">\n<p>Every trimmer on our list is easy to clean using the bathroom sink. Start by removing the blade or attachment. If there&#8217;s a lot of debris, it helps to shake it, use a cleaning brush or blow it out gently into the trash. Wrap up the cleaning process by rinsing everything under warm water before letting it air dry. Most blades benefit from some oil, though it doesn&#8217;t always come with the trimmer. You can usually pick up hair clipper blade oil for a few bucks. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeFaqQuestion c-shortcodeFaq_question g-border-thin-light-top\">\n<div role=\"button\" class=\"c-shortcodeFaqQuestion_header\">\n<h3 data-cy=\"shortcodeFaq_questionCollapse\" class=\"c-shortcodeFaqQuestion_question g-text-bold c-shortcodeFaqQuestion_question-header\">\n      How do I clean my beard trimmer?<br \/>\n    <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div data-cy=\"shortcodeFaq_answer\" class=\"c-shortcodeFaqQuestion_answer\">\n<p>Every trimmer on our list is easy to clean using the bathroom sink. Start by removing the blade or attachment. If there&#8217;s a lot of debris, it helps to shake it, use a cleaning brush or blow it out gently into the trash. Wrap up the cleaning process by rinsing everything under warm water before letting it air dry. Most blades benefit from some oil, though it doesn&#8217;t always come with the trimmer. You can usually pick up hair clipper blade oil for a few bucks. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article class=\"c-ShortcodeContent c-ShortcodeContent-theme:default sm:u-col-2 md:u-col-6 lg:u-col-8 lg:u-col-start-5\">\n<p data-keep class=\"u-speakableText-p1\">A good beard trimmer is one of those things you don&#8217;t think much about until you buy a bad one. Whether you&#8217;re maintaining a clean shadow, shaping a full beard, or just keeping things from getting out of hand for date night, having the right one makes a real difference. I tested more than 10 models across a range of prices to find the beard trimmers worth your money. <\/p>\n<section>\n<div data-cy=\"listiclePrecap\" data-location=\"PRECAP\" class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecap c-shortcodeListiclePrecap-hide c-shortcodeListiclePrecap-compact g-outer-spacing-bottom-large\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecap-hed\">\n<section>\n<h2 class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecap_header\"> Our Picks <\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecap_item\">\n<div data-location=\"PRECAP\" data-cy=\"listiclePrecapItem\" data-position=\"1\" class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem-compact c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem-compactImages c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem-hasProsConsSection\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_container u-grid-columns\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_headerLinkWrapper-redesign\">\n<div class=\" c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_imageWrap c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_imageWrap-redesign md:u-col-1\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/796ebbce27de3a00a1198bed86c72ad16f423353\/hub\/2025\/03\/10\/133d0cca-ebbf-4a23-b6e1-107c83efa9bd\/philips-norelco-multigroom-series-7000-on-bamboo-desk.jpg?auto=webp&amp;height=500\" alt=\"philips norelco multigroom series 7000 on bamboo desk\" class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_image-redesign isFirst\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_details-redesign\">\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_subhead g-text-bold\">Best overall beard trimmer<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_title g-text-xsmall\">Philips Norelco Multigroom Series 7000<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_buttonWrap md:u-col-2 lg:u-col-4 c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_buttonWrap-redesign\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_button o-cnetButton o-cnetButton-small o-cnetButton-primary\">$69 at Amazon<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-content c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-content--collapsed\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-box\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-scoreSection\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-description pro-con-desc\">\n<p>The Philips Norelco Multigroom Series 7000 is our pick for the best beard trimmer because it offers the best balance of features, performance and value. For example, the trim quality of the Multigroom&#8217;s blades is excellent, nearly matching the far more expensive Panasonic MultiShape and Braun Series 9. Likewise, it produced the third-best cutting power result, just behind Manspot and MultiShape.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-links\"><span class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-jumplink\"><br \/>\n              Jump to details<br \/>\n              <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-lists\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_pros\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-title\">\n              Pros<br \/>\n            <\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Offers excellent precise trimming<\/li>\n<li>Plenty of combs and attachments for targeted trimming<\/li>\n<li>180-minute use time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_cons\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-title\">\n              Cons<br \/>\n            <\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Takes two hours to fully charge<\/li>\n<li>Finding the right comb can be tedious<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecap_item\">\n<div data-location=\"PRECAP\" data-cy=\"listiclePrecapItem\" data-position=\"2\" class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem-compact c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem-compactImages c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem-hasProsConsSection\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_container u-grid-columns\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_headerLinkWrapper-redesign\">\n<div class=\" c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_imageWrap c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_imageWrap-redesign md:u-col-1\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/613c39af90c0f176e343cd7946e0fa6471c7c8ec\/hub\/2025\/03\/10\/81a12fad-250b-4ac7-a3d1-beeb0264d421\/manspot-manscape-on-bamboo-desk.jpg?auto=webp&amp;height=500\" alt=\"manspot manscape on bamboo desk\" class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_image-redesign\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_details-redesign\">\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_subhead g-text-bold\">Best budget beard trimmer<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_title g-text-xsmall\">Manspot Manscape<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_buttonWrap md:u-col-2 lg:u-col-4 c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_buttonWrap-redesign\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_button o-cnetButton o-cnetButton-small o-cnetButton-primary\">$40 at Amazon<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-content c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-content--collapsed\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-box\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-scoreSection\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-description pro-con-desc\">\n<p>The Manspot Manscape produced surprising results, proving that budget beard trimmers can keep up with pricier products. Unlike other trimmers under $50, it matched the cutting performance of the Panasonic MultiShape and Philips Norelco Multigroom with efficient, clean cuts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-links\"><span class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-jumplink\"><br \/>\n              Jump to details<br \/>\n              <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-lists\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_pros\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-title\">\n              Pros<br \/>\n            <\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Outstanding cutting power<\/li>\n<li>USB-C charging port<\/li>\n<li>Low price<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_cons\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-title\">\n              Cons<br \/>\n            <\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>No extra trimmer attachments<\/li>\n<li>No travel bag<\/li>\n<li>Long charge time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecap_item\">\n<div data-location=\"PRECAP\" data-cy=\"listiclePrecapItem\" data-position=\"3\" class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem-compact c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem-compactImages c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem-hasProsConsSection\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_container u-grid-columns\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_headerLinkWrapper-redesign\">\n<div class=\" c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_imageWrap c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_imageWrap-redesign md:u-col-1\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/7bfddecb464872f855e789f0fabc9934de41c272\/hub\/2025\/03\/10\/8d29cf90-e7b6-4e8c-8e7c-d7523fc13472\/panasonic-multishape-on-bamboo-desk.jpg?auto=webp&amp;height=500\" alt=\"panasonic multishape on bamboo desk\" class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_image-redesign\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_details-redesign\">\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_subhead g-text-bold\">Best adjustable beard trimmer<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_title g-text-xsmall\">Panasonic MultiShape<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_buttonWrap md:u-col-2 lg:u-col-4 c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_buttonWrap-redesign\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_button o-cnetButton o-cnetButton-small o-cnetButton-primary\">$84 at Amazon<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-content c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-content--collapsed\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-box\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-scoreSection\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-description pro-con-desc\">\n<p>Most adjustable combs in our comparison collected longer beard trimmings requiring extra cleaning, except the Panasonic MultiShape. It&#8217;s a satisfying adjustable beard trimmer rivaling products with swappable combs. Additionally, MultiShape&#8217;s three adjustable combs reach up to 30mm long, the longest on our list, and are similar to traditional hair clippers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-links\"><span class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-jumplink\"><br \/>\n              Jump to details<br \/>\n              <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-lists\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_pros\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-title\">\n              Pros<br \/>\n            <\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>The adjustable combs are excellent and well-designed<\/li>\n<li>Top-tier cutting power<\/li>\n<li>Quick charge time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_cons\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-title\">\n              Cons<br \/>\n            <\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Attachments are sold separately<\/li>\n<li>More expensive than most rivals<\/li>\n<li>No travel bag<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecap_item\">\n<div data-location=\"PRECAP\" data-cy=\"listiclePrecapItem\" data-position=\"4\" class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem-compact c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem-compactImages c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem-hasProsConsSection\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_container u-grid-columns\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_headerLinkWrapper-redesign\">\n<div class=\" c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_imageWrap c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_imageWrap-redesign md:u-col-1\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/ff9381617f97fb6b5c9644be6c9275fe8915e677\/hub\/2025\/03\/10\/734f2bb9-a2df-40c7-a20b-95893ef254b6\/philips-norelco-oneblade-360-on-bamboo-desk-1.jpg?auto=webp&amp;height=500\" alt=\"philips norelco oneblade 360 on bamboo\" class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_image-redesign\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_details-redesign\">\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_subhead g-text-bold\">Best travel beard trimmer<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_title g-text-xsmall\">Philips Norelco OneBlade 360<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_buttonWrap md:u-col-2 lg:u-col-4 c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_buttonWrap-redesign\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_button o-cnetButton o-cnetButton-small o-cnetButton-primary\">$42 at Amazon<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-content c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-content--collapsed\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-box\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-scoreSection\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-description pro-con-desc\">\n<p>Traveling with a separate shaver and beard trimmer gets old quickly. But the Philips Norelco OneBlade 360 can handle both roles surprisingly well, thanks to a blade that&#8217;s equal parts trimmer and shaver.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-links\"><span class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-jumplink\"><br \/>\n              Jump to details<br \/>\n              <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-lists\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_pros\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-title\">\n              Pros<br \/>\n            <\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Excellent trimming and shaving<\/li>\n<li>Compact form factor<\/li>\n<li>USB charging cord<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_cons\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-title\">\n              Cons<br \/>\n            <\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Irritates skin if used improperly<\/li>\n<li>5mm maximum comb length<\/li>\n<li>Frequent blade replacements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecap_item\">\n<div data-location=\"PRECAP\" data-cy=\"listiclePrecapItem\" data-position=\"5\" class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem-compact c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem-compactImages c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem-hasProsConsSection\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_container u-grid-columns\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_headerLinkWrapper-redesign\">\n<div class=\" c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_imageWrap c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_imageWrap-redesign md:u-col-1\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/7facfce9a0a059e53c4f978c55fa2e238734deef\/hub\/2025\/03\/10\/de3a0292-f747-4089-80c0-17dea03ca5cd\/braun-series-9-on-bamboo-desk.jpg?auto=webp&amp;height=500\" alt=\"braun series 9 on bamboo desk\" class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_image-redesign\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_details-redesign\">\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_subhead g-text-bold\">Best beard trimmer accessories<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_title g-text-xsmall\">Braun Series 9<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_buttonWrap md:u-col-2 lg:u-col-4 c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_buttonWrap-redesign\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListiclePrecapItem_button o-cnetButton o-cnetButton-small o-cnetButton-primary\">$150 at Amazon<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-content c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-content--collapsed\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-box\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-scoreSection\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-description pro-con-desc\">\n<p>Braun Series 9 includes the most extensive selection of accessories in our test cohort, giving even the Philips Norelco Multigroom a run for its money. Plus, the charging stand and hard-sided travel case (with built-in organization slots) make the Series 9 the most convenient trimmer we tested.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-links\"><span class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-jumplink\"><br \/>\n              Jump to details<br \/>\n              <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-lists\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_pros\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-title\">\n              Pros<br \/>\n            <\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Massive attachment selection<\/li>\n<li>Convenient charging stand<\/li>\n<li>Hard-sided travel case<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListPrecap_cons\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListPrecap_prosCons-title\">\n              Cons<br \/>\n            <\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Charger barely fits in the case<\/li>\n<li>Trimmed hair builds up in the adjustable combs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<nav class=\"c-globalToc\">\n<div class=\"c-globalToc_header\">\n<div class=\"c-globalToc_title\"><span class=\"c-globalToc_titleText\">Table of Contents<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"c-globalToc_dropdown g-dropShadow-hover\">\n<li class=\"c-globalToc_dropdownItem\">\n        I Tested 11 Beard Trimmers. The Best Performer Won&#8217;t Cost You More Than $65\n      <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-globalToc_dropdownItem\">\n        What&#8217;s the best beard trimmer?\n      <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-globalToc_dropdownItem\">\n        Best beard trimmers of 2026\n      <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-globalToc_dropdownItem\">\n        Best overall beard trimmer\n      <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-globalToc_dropdownItem\">\n        Best budget beard trimmer\n      <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-globalToc_dropdownItem\">\n        Best adjustable beard trimmer\n      <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-globalToc_dropdownItem\">\n        Best travel beard trimmer\n      <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-globalToc_dropdownItem\">\n        Best beard trimmer accessories\n      <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-globalToc_dropdownItem\">\n        Other beard trimmers we tested\n      <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-globalToc_dropdownItem\">\n        How we tested beard trimmers\n      <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-globalToc_dropdownItem\">\n        Beard trimmer buying guide: Things to consider\n      <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<p data-keep class=\"u-speakableText-p2\">Along with regular trims, I tested cutting power using paintbrushes and logged a solid half-day of battery tests &#8212; which, fair warning, is louder work than it sounds.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"80519a75-fe5c-401f-b667-a91d566edac9\" data-ng-block=\"{\" data-keep data-id=\"80519a75-fe5c-401f-b667-a91d566edac9\">What&#8217;s the best beard trimmer?<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeImage u-clearfix c-shortcodeImage-large c-shortcodeImage-hasCaption\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_imageContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-shortcodeImage_image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/24ec6db6c640972f524cb73baa36b91a76a64881\/hub\/2025\/03\/10\/133d0cca-ebbf-4a23-b6e1-107c83efa9bd\/philips-norelco-multigroom-series-7000-on-bamboo-desk.jpg?auto=webp&amp;width=768\" alt=\"philips norelco multigroom series 7000 on bamboo desk\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption><span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_caption g-inner-spacing-right-small g-text-xxsmall\"><\/p>\n<p>Philips Norelco&#8217;s MultiGroom Series 7000 is my top pick out of 11 tested. <\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_credit g-inner-spacing-right-small g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall g-color-text-meta g-text-xxxsmall\">John Carlsen\/CNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-keep>My top pick, the <span class=\"c-shortcodeCommerceLink\">Philips Norelco Multigroom Series 7000<\/span>, had a strong showing in every test, but our other picks kept the pressure on with some surprising results. Even the six trimmers outside our top five are solid alternatives in their own right.<\/p>\n<p data-keep>With a faint buzz still ringing in my ear from many hours of testing, I present the five best beard trimmers for 2026.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"a97a054e-037f-451c-80d8-585e0503043a\" data-ng-block=\"{\" data-keep data-id=\"a97a054e-037f-451c-80d8-585e0503043a\">Best beard trimmers of 2026<\/h2>\n<section class=\"c-bestListListicle\">\n<div id=\"d3360ad9-32f6-4f15-91ac-700dfa5495b6\" data-id=\"listicle-d3360ad9-32f6-4f15-91ac-700dfa5495b6\" data-techprodid=\"d15fb136-eabd-4e99-b625-ea1205811baf\" data-cy=\"bestListListicle\" class=\"c-bestListListicle_container\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox u-flexbox-column\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_editorial\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_masthead u-flexbox\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListGallery c-bestListListicle_gallery c-bestListGallery-bestListListicle-test\">\n<figure>\n<div class=\"c-bestListGallery_carousel\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-bestListGallery_image\"><img src alt=\"philips norelco multigroom series 7000 on bamboo desk\" height=\"306\" width=\"327\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"c-bestListGallery_info u-flexbox u-flexbox-justifyBetween g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall g-outer-spacing-bottom-xsmall\"><figcaption><span class=\"c-bestListGallery_credits\">John Carlsen\/CNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-globalModal\">\n<div class=\"c-globalModal_contentWrapper\">\n<div class=\"c-globalModal_content c-globalImageCarousel c-globalModal_listicleRedesign\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox u-flexbox-justifyBetween g-outer-spacing-bottom-small\"><span class=\"g-color-white\">Photo Gallery<\/span><span class=\"g-color-white\">1\/1<\/span><\/div>\n<figure class=\"c-globalImageCarousel_figure\">\n<div class=\"c-globalImageCarousel_carousel g-outer-spacing-bottom-small\">\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-globalImageCarousel_image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/be2cd3498d1884a16c5a788371b9b3e757c56629\/hub\/2025\/03\/10\/133d0cca-ebbf-4a23-b6e1-107c83efa9bd\/philips-norelco-multigroom-series-7000-on-bamboo-desk.jpg?auto=webp&amp;fit=crop&amp;height=236&amp;width=420\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<div class=\"c-globalImageCarousel_credits g-color-black g-text-xxsmall\">John Carlsen\/CNET<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_headerContainer u-flexbox u-flexbox-justifyBetween u-flexbox-alignStart\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox-column\">\n<h2 id=\"d3360ad9-32f6-4f15-91ac-700dfa5495b6\" data-id=\"d3360ad9-32f6-4f15-91ac-700dfa5495b6\" class=\"c-bestListListicle_subhed\">\n                  Best overall beard trimmer<br \/>\n                <\/h2>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_header\">\n<h3 class=\"c-bestListListicle_hed\">\n                    Philips Norelco Multigroom Series 7000<br \/>\n                  <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_details\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_prosCons u-grid\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_pros\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox-row u-flexbox-alignCenter g-outer-spacing-bottom-small\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListListicle_attribute g-text-bold\">Pros<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  Offers excellent precise trimming\n                <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  Plenty of combs and attachments for targeted trimming\n                <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  180-minute use time\n                <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListicle_cons\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox-row u-flexbox-alignCenter g-outer-spacing-bottom-small\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListListicle_attribute g-text-bold\">Cons<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  Takes two hours to fully charge\n                <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  Finding the right comb can be tedious\n                <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_descriptionContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_description c-bestListListicle_description-clamp\">\n<p>The Philips Norelco Multigroom Series 7000 is our pick for the best beard trimmer because it offers the best balance of features, performance and value. For example, the trim quality of the Multigroom&#8217;s blades is excellent, nearly matching the far more expensive Panasonic MultiShape and Braun Series 9. Likewise, it produced the third-best cutting power result, just behind Manspot and MultiShape.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Still, the Philips Norelco Series 7000 is the peak of swappable combs and attachments for sub-$70 beard trimmer. Braun Series 9 may have more attachments, but the Multigroom is $30 cheaper. I&#8217;ll admit that sorting through Multigroom&#8217;s pile of guide combs can be tedious, but the helpful color-coding means I won&#8217;t look for long.<\/p>\n<p>The Philips Series 7000 is one of only three trimmers to surpass 3 hours of use. (The others were Remington Beard Boss and Philips Norelco OneBlade 360.) While a full recharge takes 2 hours, even a few minutes of charging will help finish a quick trimming session. The soft travel bag isn&#8217;t the best, but it&#8217;s big enough for the Multigroom and its accessories.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_readMore\">\n<div><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_readMore-ellipsis\">\u00a0&#8230;<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_readMore-link\">Show more<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-cy=\"bestListListicle_cta\" class=\"c-bestListButtons c-bestListListicle_buttonWrap\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListButtons_ctaText o-cta\">Get it now<\/div>\n<div data-location=\"BODY\" class=\"c-shortcodeListicle_buttonContainer u-flexbox c-bestListButtons_link u-flexbox-wrap\" data-v-0ea4bff7>$69 at Amazon<br \/>\n      $65 at Best Buy<br \/>\n      $64 at Walmart\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_metadata\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_additionalDetails o-accordion\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_metadata-section u-flexbox o-accordion_header u-flexbox-alignCenter u-flexbox-justifyBetween\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListListicle_additionalDetails-title\"> Specs &amp; Configurations<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_specs u-hidden\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail u-flexbox-column\"><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-attribute\">Included combs<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-value\"> Standard head: 1 mm, 2 mm, 3 mm, 5 mm, 7 mm, 3 mm (body), 5 mm (body), 6 mm (eyebrow)  T-blade head: 4 mm, 9 mm, 12 mm, 16 mm, fading x2<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail u-flexbox-column\"><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-attribute\">Trimmer attachments<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-value\"> Standard, T-blade, detail, shaver, nose<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail u-flexbox-column\"><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-attribute\">Battery specs<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-value\"> Li-ion, 180-minute runtime, 2+ hours to full charge<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail u-flexbox-column\"><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-attribute\">Waterproof<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-value\"> Yes<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"c-bestListListicle\">\n<div id=\"dad9f4ad-15d2-46cf-9611-351c037e1ade\" data-id=\"listicle-dad9f4ad-15d2-46cf-9611-351c037e1ade\" data-techprodid=\"4e19d786-2957-4c29-bc3c-0e0c1084f796\" data-cy=\"bestListListicle\" class=\"c-bestListListicle_container\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox u-flexbox-column\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_editorial\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_masthead u-flexbox\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListGallery c-bestListListicle_gallery c-bestListGallery-bestListListicle-test\">\n<figure>\n<div class=\"c-bestListGallery_carousel\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-bestListGallery_image\"><img src alt=\"manspot manscape on bamboo desk\" height=\"306\" width=\"327\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"c-bestListGallery_info u-flexbox u-flexbox-justifyBetween g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall g-outer-spacing-bottom-xsmall\"><figcaption><span class=\"c-bestListGallery_credits\">John Carlsen\/CNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-globalModal\">\n<div class=\"c-globalModal_contentWrapper\">\n<div class=\"c-globalModal_content c-globalImageCarousel c-globalModal_listicleRedesign\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox u-flexbox-justifyBetween g-outer-spacing-bottom-small\"><span class=\"g-color-white\">Photo Gallery<\/span><span class=\"g-color-white\">1\/1<\/span><\/div>\n<figure class=\"c-globalImageCarousel_figure\">\n<div class=\"c-globalImageCarousel_carousel g-outer-spacing-bottom-small\">\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-globalImageCarousel_image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/8d45c633ed66650c04ca695a46d647bcd33a3a92\/hub\/2025\/03\/10\/81a12fad-250b-4ac7-a3d1-beeb0264d421\/manspot-manscape-on-bamboo-desk.jpg?auto=webp&amp;fit=crop&amp;height=236&amp;width=420\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<div class=\"c-globalImageCarousel_credits g-color-black g-text-xxsmall\">John Carlsen\/CNET<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_headerContainer u-flexbox u-flexbox-justifyBetween u-flexbox-alignCenter\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox-column\">\n<h2 id=\"dad9f4ad-15d2-46cf-9611-351c037e1ade\" data-id=\"dad9f4ad-15d2-46cf-9611-351c037e1ade\" class=\"c-bestListListicle_subhed\">\n                  Best budget beard trimmer<br \/>\n                <\/h2>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_header\">\n<h3 class=\"c-bestListListicle_hed\">\n                    Manspot Manscape<br \/>\n                  <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_details\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_prosCons u-grid\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_pros\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox-row u-flexbox-alignCenter g-outer-spacing-bottom-small\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListListicle_attribute g-text-bold\">Pros<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  Outstanding cutting power\n                <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  USB-C charging port\n                <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  Low price\n                <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListicle_cons\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox-row u-flexbox-alignCenter g-outer-spacing-bottom-small\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListListicle_attribute g-text-bold\">Cons<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  No extra trimmer attachments\n                <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  No travel bag\n                <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  Long charge time\n                <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_descriptionContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_description c-bestListListicle_description-clamp\">\n<p>The Manspot Manscape produced surprising results, proving that budget beard trimmers can keep up with pricier products. Unlike other trimmers under $50, it matched the cutting performance of the Panasonic MultiShape and Philips Norelco Multigroom with efficient, clean cuts.<\/p>\n<p>Another perk is Manspot&#8217;s USB-C port, making it one of only two products on our list with this feature. While Philips Norelco also includes USB charging cords, its proprietary charging ports limit your options.<\/p>\n<p>Despite excellent performance and battery life, Manspot is a barebones product with no specialty trimmer attachments for detailing, trimming nose hair or shaving. This simplicity is a strength for entry-level groomers but doesn&#8217;t hold up to multipurpose products like the Multigroom and Braun Series 9 in the long run. The sparse guide comb selection maxes out at 12mm, with almost no flexibility for maintaining beards longer than medium-short styles. There&#8217;s no travel bag, but you can hold the power button for three seconds to toggle a travel lock.<\/p>\n<p>While the $40 price is among the lowest on this list, dual coupon and promotional codes on Manspot Manscape&#8217;s Amazon page throughout our evaluation pushed the price as low as $26. This makes Manspot Manscape an easy recommendation for the budget-conscious.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_readMore\">\n<div><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_readMore-ellipsis\">\u00a0&#8230;<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_readMore-link\">Show more<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-cy=\"bestListListicle_cta\" class=\"c-bestListButtons c-bestListListicle_buttonWrap\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListButtons_ctaText o-cta\">Get it now<\/div>\n<div data-location=\"BODY\" class=\"c-shortcodeListicle_buttonContainer u-flexbox c-bestListButtons_link u-flexbox-wrap\" data-v-0ea4bff7>\n<div data-v-0ea4bff7>\n        $40 at Amazon\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_metadata\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_additionalDetails o-accordion\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_metadata-section u-flexbox o-accordion_header u-flexbox-alignCenter u-flexbox-justifyBetween\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListListicle_additionalDetails-title\"> Specs &amp; Configurations<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_specs u-hidden\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail u-flexbox-column\"><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-attribute\">Included combs<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-value\"> 1.5 mm, 3 mm, 6 mm, 9 mm, 12 mm<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail u-flexbox-column\"><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-attribute\">Trimmer attachments<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-value\"> Standard<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail u-flexbox-column\"><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-attribute\">Battery specs<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-value\"> Li-ion, 106-minute runtime, 2+ hours to full charge<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail u-flexbox-column\"><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-attribute\">Waterproof<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-value\"> Yes<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"c-bestListListicle\">\n<div id=\"4f0fd342-5363-456f-807b-073ebef19071\" data-id=\"listicle-4f0fd342-5363-456f-807b-073ebef19071\" data-techprodid=\"cadfc078-f8ca-48b2-ab87-c5f9f7988f87\" data-cy=\"bestListListicle\" class=\"c-bestListListicle_container\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox u-flexbox-column\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_editorial\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_masthead u-flexbox\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListGallery c-bestListListicle_gallery c-bestListGallery-bestListListicle-test\">\n<figure>\n<div class=\"c-bestListGallery_carousel\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-bestListGallery_image\"><img src alt=\"panasonic multishape on bamboo desk\" height=\"306\" width=\"327\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"c-bestListGallery_info u-flexbox u-flexbox-justifyBetween g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall g-outer-spacing-bottom-xsmall\"><figcaption><span class=\"c-bestListGallery_credits\">John C<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-globalModal\">\n<div class=\"c-globalModal_contentWrapper\">\n<div class=\"c-globalModal_content c-globalImageCarousel c-globalModal_listicleRedesign\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox u-flexbox-justifyBetween g-outer-spacing-bottom-small\"><span class=\"g-color-white\">Photo Gallery<\/span><span class=\"g-color-white\">1\/1<\/span><\/div>\n<figure class=\"c-globalImageCarousel_figure\">\n<div class=\"c-globalImageCarousel_carousel g-outer-spacing-bottom-small\">\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-globalImageCarousel_image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/a282766f39ed3dfb431a5284b3c3a836ccc11129\/hub\/2025\/03\/10\/8d29cf90-e7b6-4e8c-8e7c-d7523fc13472\/panasonic-multishape-on-bamboo-desk.jpg?auto=webp&amp;fit=crop&amp;height=236&amp;width=420\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<div class=\"c-globalImageCarousel_credits g-color-black g-text-xxsmall\">John C<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_headerContainer u-flexbox u-flexbox-justifyBetween u-flexbox-alignCenter\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox-column\">\n<h2 id=\"4f0fd342-5363-456f-807b-073ebef19071\" data-id=\"4f0fd342-5363-456f-807b-073ebef19071\" class=\"c-bestListListicle_subhed\">\n                  Best adjustable beard trimmer<br \/>\n                <\/h2>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_header\">\n<h3 class=\"c-bestListListicle_hed\">\n                    Panasonic MultiShape<br \/>\n                  <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_details\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_prosCons u-grid\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_pros\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox-row u-flexbox-alignCenter g-outer-spacing-bottom-small\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListListicle_attribute g-text-bold\">Pros<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  The adjustable combs are excellent and well-designed\n                <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  Top-tier cutting power\n                <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  Quick charge time\n                <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListicle_cons\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox-row u-flexbox-alignCenter g-outer-spacing-bottom-small\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListListicle_attribute g-text-bold\">Cons<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  Attachments are sold separately\n                <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  More expensive than most rivals\n                <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  No travel bag\n                <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_descriptionContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_description c-bestListListicle_description-clamp\">\n<p>Most adjustable combs in our comparison collected longer beard trimmings requiring extra cleaning, except the Panasonic MultiShape. It&#8217;s a satisfying adjustable beard trimmer rivaling products with swappable combs. Additionally, MultiShape&#8217;s three adjustable combs reach up to 30mm long, the longest on our list, and are similar to traditional hair clippers.<\/p>\n<p>Panasonic MultiShape tied with Manspot for the top spot in our cutting performance tests, reducing a paintbrush to a neat stubble in just a few passes lasting mere seconds. It&#8217;s also the only product in our top five that takes less than an hour to charge completely. This helps offset a vanilla 1-hour battery life, which is still enough for a couple of months of weekly grooming sessions.<\/p>\n<p>The MultiShape supports an impressive lineup of attachments, including a toothbrush and full-size foil shaver, but they aren&#8217;t cheap. While the $80 kit we tested is already one of the most expensive options on our list, the attachments make Panasonic MultiShape the priciest multipurpose trimmer for folks wanting extra flexibility. There&#8217;s also no travel bag in most kits.<\/p>\n<p>Pricey attachments aside, the Panasonic MultiShape lives up to its price with a premium and customizable grooming experience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_readMore\">\n<div><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_readMore-ellipsis\">\u00a0&#8230;<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_readMore-link\">Show more<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-cy=\"bestListListicle_cta\" class=\"c-bestListButtons c-bestListListicle_buttonWrap\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListButtons_ctaText o-cta\">Get it now<\/div>\n<div data-location=\"BODY\" class=\"c-shortcodeListicle_buttonContainer u-flexbox c-bestListButtons_link u-flexbox-wrap\" data-v-0ea4bff7>\n<div data-v-0ea4bff7>\n        $84 at Amazon\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_metadata\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_additionalDetails o-accordion\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_metadata-section u-flexbox o-accordion_header u-flexbox-alignCenter u-flexbox-justifyBetween\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListListicle_additionalDetails-title\"> Specs &amp; Configurations<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_specs u-hidden\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail u-flexbox-column\"><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-attribute\">Included combs<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-value\"> Adjustable x3 (1\u201330 mm), 1.5 mm (body)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail u-flexbox-column\"><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-attribute\">Trimmer attachments<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-value\"> Standard<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail u-flexbox-column\"><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-attribute\">Battery specs<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-value\"> Ni-MH, 60-minute runtime, less than 1 hour to full charge<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail u-flexbox-column\"><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-attribute\">Waterproof<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-value\"> Yes<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"c-bestListListicle\">\n<div id=\"3f8b30ae-8658-43b3-9340-fcd2857273c2\" data-id=\"listicle-3f8b30ae-8658-43b3-9340-fcd2857273c2\" data-techprodid=\"86d2a3de-3656-466e-b2a9-d78e789a5307\" data-cy=\"bestListListicle\" class=\"c-bestListListicle_container\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox u-flexbox-column\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_editorial\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_masthead u-flexbox\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListGallery c-bestListListicle_gallery c-bestListGallery-bestListListicle-test\">\n<figure>\n<div class=\"c-bestListGallery_carousel\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-bestListGallery_image\"><img src alt=\"philips norelco oneblade 360 on bamboo\" height=\"306\" width=\"327\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"c-bestListGallery_info u-flexbox u-flexbox-justifyBetween g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall g-outer-spacing-bottom-xsmall\"><figcaption><span class=\"c-bestListGallery_credits\">John Carlsen\/CNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-globalModal\">\n<div class=\"c-globalModal_contentWrapper\">\n<div class=\"c-globalModal_content c-globalImageCarousel c-globalModal_listicleRedesign\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox u-flexbox-justifyBetween g-outer-spacing-bottom-small\"><span class=\"g-color-white\">Photo Gallery<\/span><span class=\"g-color-white\">1\/1<\/span><\/div>\n<figure class=\"c-globalImageCarousel_figure\">\n<div class=\"c-globalImageCarousel_carousel g-outer-spacing-bottom-small\">\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-globalImageCarousel_image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/f2107773f2e2c4fbad952f8533fedee0333321f3\/hub\/2025\/03\/10\/734f2bb9-a2df-40c7-a20b-95893ef254b6\/philips-norelco-oneblade-360-on-bamboo-desk-1.jpg?auto=webp&amp;fit=crop&amp;height=236&amp;width=420\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<div class=\"c-globalImageCarousel_credits g-color-black g-text-xxsmall\">John Carlsen\/CNET<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_headerContainer u-flexbox u-flexbox-justifyBetween u-flexbox-alignCenter\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox-column\">\n<h2 id=\"3f8b30ae-8658-43b3-9340-fcd2857273c2\" data-id=\"3f8b30ae-8658-43b3-9340-fcd2857273c2\" class=\"c-bestListListicle_subhed\">\n                  Best travel beard trimmer<br \/>\n                <\/h2>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_header\">\n<h3 class=\"c-bestListListicle_hed\">\n                    Philips Norelco OneBlade 360<br \/>\n                  <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_details\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_prosCons u-grid\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_pros\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox-row u-flexbox-alignCenter g-outer-spacing-bottom-small\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListListicle_attribute g-text-bold\">Pros<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  Excellent trimming and shaving\n                <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  Compact form factor\n                <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  USB charging cord\n                <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListicle_cons\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox-row u-flexbox-alignCenter g-outer-spacing-bottom-small\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListListicle_attribute g-text-bold\">Cons<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  Irritates skin if used improperly\n                <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  5mm maximum comb length\n                <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  Frequent blade replacements\n                <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_descriptionContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_description c-bestListListicle_description-clamp\">\n<p>Traveling with a separate shaver and beard trimmer gets old quickly. But the Philips Norelco OneBlade 360 can handle both roles surprisingly well, thanks to a blade that&#8217;s equal parts trimmer and shaver.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s the most compact trimmer on our list &#8212; it won&#8217;t take up much space in your luggage &#8212; doubly so for the USB-A charging cord. (With a battery life exceeding 3 hours, you probably won&#8217;t need the cord.) Although there&#8217;s no travel bag, the OneBlade 360&#8217;s compact clip-on blade protector is a good substitute.<\/p>\n<p>While OneBlade 360&#8217;s shaving surface won&#8217;t cut as close as a typical electric razor, it&#8217;s perfect for eliminating visible stubble away from home. Still, I recommend reading the instructions &#8212; possibly the skin guard and shaving gel &#8212; to avoid skin irritation until you adapt to the blade&#8217;s sharpness.<\/p>\n<p>The biggest drawback of the OneBlade 360 is that it&#8217;s mainly for trimming stubble and short beards up to 5mm, the shortest on our list. While you can get a $20 comb that extends this to 9mm, that&#8217;s still short for a beard trimmer. It&#8217;s also the only product we tested requiring regular blade replacements.<\/p>\n<p>At $50, the Philips Norelco OneBlade 360 is a terrific travel beard trimmer that can also handle shaving &#8212; though skipping some accessories pushes it as low as $38.)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_readMore\">\n<div><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_readMore-ellipsis\">\u00a0&#8230;<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_readMore-link\">Show more<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-cy=\"bestListListicle_cta\" class=\"c-bestListButtons c-bestListListicle_buttonWrap\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListButtons_ctaText o-cta\">Get it now<\/div>\n<div data-location=\"BODY\" class=\"c-shortcodeListicle_buttonContainer u-flexbox c-bestListButtons_link u-flexbox-wrap\" data-v-0ea4bff7>\n<div data-v-0ea4bff7>\n        $42 at Amazon\n      <\/div>\n<div data-v-0ea4bff7>\n        $49 at Best Buy\n      <\/div>\n<div data-v-0ea4bff7>\n        $50 at Target\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_metadata\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_additionalDetails o-accordion\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_metadata-section u-flexbox o-accordion_header u-flexbox-alignCenter u-flexbox-justifyBetween\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListListicle_additionalDetails-title\"> Specs &amp; Configurations<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_specs u-hidden\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail u-flexbox-column\"><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-attribute\">Included combs<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-value\"> Adjustable (1\u20135 mm), 3 mm (body), skin guard<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail u-flexbox-column\"><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-attribute\">Trimmer attachments<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-value\"> Standard\/shaver combo<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail u-flexbox-column\"><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-attribute\">Battery specs<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-value\"> Li-ion, 182-minute runtime, 2+ hours to full charge<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail u-flexbox-column\"><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-attribute\">Waterproof<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-value\"> Yes<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"c-bestListListicle\">\n<div id=\"26d2f1ab-023a-4e5a-b7f6-a6affde89fc1\" data-id=\"listicle-26d2f1ab-023a-4e5a-b7f6-a6affde89fc1\" data-techprodid=\"079672b5-10d6-446d-8ea4-bb83799a8c1f\" data-cy=\"bestListListicle\" class=\"c-bestListListicle_container\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox u-flexbox-column\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_editorial\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_masthead u-flexbox\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListGallery c-bestListListicle_gallery c-bestListGallery-bestListListicle-test\">\n<figure>\n<div class=\"c-bestListGallery_carousel\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-bestListGallery_image\"><img src alt=\"braun series 9 on bamboo desk\" height=\"306\" width=\"327\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"c-bestListGallery_info u-flexbox u-flexbox-justifyBetween g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall g-outer-spacing-bottom-xsmall\"><figcaption><span class=\"c-bestListGallery_credits\">John Carlsen\/CNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-globalModal\">\n<div class=\"c-globalModal_contentWrapper\">\n<div class=\"c-globalModal_content c-globalImageCarousel c-globalModal_listicleRedesign\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox u-flexbox-justifyBetween g-outer-spacing-bottom-small\"><span class=\"g-color-white\">Photo Gallery<\/span><span class=\"g-color-white\">1\/1<\/span><\/div>\n<figure class=\"c-globalImageCarousel_figure\">\n<div class=\"c-globalImageCarousel_carousel g-outer-spacing-bottom-small\">\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-globalImageCarousel_image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/28258c6980e67bfb72ec799d446d6e439798a7f8\/hub\/2025\/03\/10\/de3a0292-f747-4089-80c0-17dea03ca5cd\/braun-series-9-on-bamboo-desk.jpg?auto=webp&amp;fit=crop&amp;height=236&amp;width=420\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<div class=\"c-globalImageCarousel_credits g-color-black g-text-xxsmall\">John Carlsen\/CNET<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_headerContainer u-flexbox u-flexbox-justifyBetween u-flexbox-alignCenter\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox-column\">\n<h2 id=\"26d2f1ab-023a-4e5a-b7f6-a6affde89fc1\" data-id=\"26d2f1ab-023a-4e5a-b7f6-a6affde89fc1\" class=\"c-bestListListicle_subhed\">\n                  Best beard trimmer accessories<br \/>\n                <\/h2>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_header\">\n<h3 class=\"c-bestListListicle_hed\">\n                    Braun Series 9<br \/>\n                  <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_details\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_prosCons u-grid\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_pros\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox-row u-flexbox-alignCenter g-outer-spacing-bottom-small\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListListicle_attribute g-text-bold\">Pros<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  Massive attachment selection\n                <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  Convenient charging stand\n                <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  Hard-sided travel case\n                <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListicle_cons\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox-row u-flexbox-alignCenter g-outer-spacing-bottom-small\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListListicle_attribute g-text-bold\">Cons<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  Charger barely fits in the case\n                <\/li>\n<li class=\"c-bestListListicle_value\">\n                  Trimmed hair builds up in the adjustable combs\n                <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_descriptionContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_description c-bestListListicle_description-clamp\">\n<p>Braun Series 9 includes the most extensive selection of accessories in our test cohort, giving even the Philips Norelco Multigroom a run for its money. Plus, the charging stand and hard-sided travel case (with built-in organization slots) make the Series 9 the most convenient trimmer we tested.<\/p>\n<p>The main distinction between the Series 9 and the Multigroom is the quality of its Body Hair, ProDetail and ProContour trimmer blades. They offer greater edge precision, especially when using the included beard stencil. Swapping attachments is effortless, thanks to a slick mounting system.<\/p>\n<p>While the $100 price tag is reasonable for a beard trimmer with this many accessories, it&#8217;s still the most expensive device we tested. <\/p>\n<p>As much as I like the attachments, the case is too restrictive when storing everything. My chief complaint is that this gear leaves almost no room for the wall charger, even after detaching the stand. It&#8217;s mainly an issue when traveling since you can keep the groomer on the stand at home. Also, trimmed hair builds up in the adjustable guide combs when cutting longer beards, requiring frequent cleaning.<\/p>\n<p>Nitpicks aside, the Braun Series 9 is an excellent beard trimmer option for most people. The Series 7 and Series 5 offer similar features for less cash, though they offer fewer accessories overall.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_readMore\">\n<div><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_readMore-ellipsis\">\u00a0&#8230;<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_readMore-link\">Show more<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-cy=\"bestListListicle_cta\" class=\"c-bestListButtons c-bestListListicle_buttonWrap\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListButtons_ctaText o-cta\">Get it now<\/div>\n<div data-location=\"BODY\" class=\"c-shortcodeListicle_buttonContainer u-flexbox c-bestListButtons_link u-flexbox-wrap\" data-v-0ea4bff7>\n<div data-v-0ea4bff7>\n        $150 at Amazon\n      <\/div>\n<div data-v-0ea4bff7>\n        $138 at Walmart\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_metadata\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_additionalDetails o-accordion\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_metadata-section u-flexbox o-accordion_header u-flexbox-alignCenter u-flexbox-justifyBetween\">\n<h4 class=\"c-bestListListicle_additionalDetails-title\"> Specs &amp; Configurations<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_specs u-hidden\">\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail u-flexbox-column\"><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-attribute\">Included combs<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-value\"> Adjustable x2 (0.5\u201320 mm), fading x2<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail u-flexbox-column\"><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-attribute\">Trimmer attachments<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-value\"> Standard, T-blade, detail, shaver, nose, body<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail u-flexbox-column\"><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-attribute\">Battery specs<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-value\"> Li-ion, 72-minute runtime, 1\u20132 hours to full charge<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail u-flexbox-column\"><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-attribute\">Waterproof<\/span><span class=\"c-bestListListicle_detail-value\"> Yes<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<div data-cy=\"infoCard\" class=\"c-infoCard g-outer-spacing-bottom-large c-infoCard-izeBestList\">\n<div data-cy=\"infoCardHeader\" class=\"c-infoCard_header u-flexbox u-flexbox-justifyBetween u-flexbox-alignCenter g-outer-spacing-bottom-large c-infoCard_header-noToggle\">\n<h2 id=\"cf672896-09e2-4173-b73f-ea5a025b99f7\" data-id=\"cf672896-09e2-4173-b73f-ea5a025b99f7\" class=\"c-infoCard_hed g-color-primary\">Other beard trimmers we tested<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div data-cy=\"infoCardDek\" class=\"c-infoCard_dek\">\n<div class=\"c-ShortcodeContent c-ShortcodeContent-theme:default\">\n<ul data-ng-block=\"{\">\n<li><span class=\"c-shortcodeCommerceLink\">Braun Series 5<\/span>: The key difference between the Series 5 and other Braun trimmers is that the trimmer heads are mostly plastic instead of stainless steel. Otherwise, it uses identical combs and attachments. It also lacks the AutoSense safety shutoff feature, but there weren&#8217;t issues with it pulling hairs during cutting. While the soft carrying bag isn&#8217;t as nice as the hard cases of other models, it has room inside for the groomer, charger and accessories. At $61, it&#8217;s a solid budget option for folks who don&#8217;t need all-metal blades.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"c-shortcodeCommerceLink\">Braun Series 7<\/span>: As far as I can tell, the only differences between the Series 7 and Series 9 are that it doesn&#8217;t include a stainless steel detail trimmer (plastic only), the adjustable dial doesn&#8217;t lock, and the charging cord uses a different connector. If you&#8217;re comfortable skipping these features, it&#8217;s an easy way to save a few bucks.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"c-shortcodeCommerceLink\">Manscaped Beard Hedger<\/span><strong>:<\/strong> This premium beard trimmer checks many boxes: titanium-coated blade, USB-C charging, a hard-sided travel case and an adjustable comb with a handy settings wheel. It performed well in power testing, with few issues beyond the clogs affecting most trimmers with adjustable combs. Unfortunately, you&#8217;re paying $100 for a groomer with no attachments or accessories because Manscaped&#8217;s business strategy revolves around selling multiple specialty devices to each customer. Almost all of our top picks cost less and offer more.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"c-shortcodeCommerceLink\">Panasonic Body Hair Trimmer<\/span><strong>:<\/strong> A body trimmer is a bit of an outlier on this list, but the odd form factor is surprisingly comfortable for beards. While it worked well for light trimming, it did practically nothing to the paintbrush in our power testing. Sadly, Panasonic lists a 20-hour charging time, though I can&#8217;t confirm this since the bulky charger never shows when the battery is full. Considering the unique design, the $74 price tag feels reasonable, even without accessories and a limited number of combs.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"c-shortcodeCommerceLink\">Remington Beard Boss The Crafter<\/span>: Remington topped our battery life testing with an impressive 3 hours and 18 minutes of runtime. Unlike other budget models, it includes a wealth of attachments like a nose hair trimmer, foil shaver and detailer for under $50. Although The Crafter is comfortable, my key reservation comes from the adjustable comb, which couldn&#8217;t match the rotating dials on Panasonic, Braun and Manscaped. Overall, Manspot and Philips OneBlade offered better budget experiences for lower prices.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"c-shortcodeCommerceLink\">Wahl Aqua Blade<\/span>: The $70 Aqua Blade is well-reviewed and reasonably affordable but outclassed by the similarly-priced Philips Norelco Multigroom in almost every way. While I love the spacious carrying case, with room for several trimmers, the accessories and combs felt underwhelming. Every time I trimmed with the Aqua Blade, it cut much shorter than the same length combs as other brands. When using the 5mm comb, the result was closer to 2mm. It lasted nearly 3 hours in battery testing, taking fourth place behind Remington and Philips Norelco. Quirks aside, it&#8217;s a solid mid-priced option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeChart\">\n<h2 id=\"33b19588-1e28-43ed-a24c-84a5b2ffe0f0\" class=\"g-outer-spacing-bottom-small g-text-xlarge\">Best beard trimmers compared<\/h2>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chartWrapper\">\n<table aria-label=\"Best beard trimmers compared\" class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Beard Trimmer<\/th>\n<th>Comb type<\/th>\n<th>Max length<\/th>\n<th>Trimmer attachments included<\/th>\n<th>Battery life<\/th>\n<th>Charge time<\/th>\n<th>Price<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart_hasBg\"><strong>Philips Norelco Multigroom<\/strong><\/th>\n<td>Swappable<\/td>\n<td>16 mm<\/td>\n<td>Standard, T-blade, detail, shaver, nose<\/td>\n<td>180 minutes<\/td>\n<td>Over 2 hours<\/td>\n<td>$69<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart_hasBg\"><strong>Manspot Manscape<\/strong><\/th>\n<td>Swappable<\/td>\n<td>12 mm<\/td>\n<td>Standard<\/td>\n<td>106 minutes<\/td>\n<td>Over 2 hours<\/td>\n<td>$40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart_hasBg\"><strong>Panasonic MultiShape<\/strong><\/th>\n<td>Adjustable<\/td>\n<td>30 mm<\/td>\n<td>Standard<\/td>\n<td>60 minutes<\/td>\n<td>Under 1 hour<\/td>\n<td>$80<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart_hasBg\"><strong>Philips Norelco OneBlade 360<\/strong><\/th>\n<td>Both<\/td>\n<td>5 mm<\/td>\n<td>Standard\/shaver combo<\/td>\n<td>182 minutes<\/td>\n<td>Over 2 hours<\/td>\n<td>$50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart_hasBg\"><strong>Braun Series 9<\/strong><\/th>\n<td>Adjustable<\/td>\n<td>20 mm<\/td>\n<td>Standard, T-blade, detail, shaver, nose, body<\/td>\n<td>72 minutes<\/td>\n<td>1 to 2 hours<\/td>\n<td>$100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart_hasBg\"><strong>Braun Series 5<\/strong><\/th>\n<td>Adjustable<\/td>\n<td>20 mm<\/td>\n<td>Standard, detail, shaver, body, nose<\/td>\n<td>70 minutes<\/td>\n<td>Under 1 hour<\/td>\n<td>$61<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart_hasBg\"><strong>Braun Series 7<\/strong><\/th>\n<td>Adjustable<\/td>\n<td>20 mm<\/td>\n<td>Standard, T-blade, detail, shaver, nose, body<\/td>\n<td>49 minutes<\/td>\n<td>Under 1 hour<\/td>\n<td>$90<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart_hasBg\"><strong>Manscaped Beard Hedger<\/strong><\/th>\n<td>Adjustable<\/td>\n<td>10 mm<\/td>\n<td>Standard<\/td>\n<td>50 minutes<\/td>\n<td>Under 1 hour<\/td>\n<td>$100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart_hasBg\"><strong>Panasonic Body Hair Trimmer<\/strong><\/th>\n<td>Swappable<\/td>\n<td>6 mm<\/td>\n<td>Body<\/td>\n<td>50 minutes<\/td>\n<td>Over 2 hours<\/td>\n<td>$74<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart_hasBg\"><strong>Remington Beard Boss The Crafter<\/strong><\/th>\n<td>Both<\/td>\n<td>20 mm<\/td>\n<td>Standard, detail, shaver, nose<\/td>\n<td>198 minutes<\/td>\n<td>Over 2 hours<\/td>\n<td>$43<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart_hasBg\"><strong>Wahl Aqua Blade<\/strong><\/th>\n<td>Both<\/td>\n<td>13 mm<\/td>\n<td>T-blade, detail, nose<\/td>\n<td>174 minutes<\/td>\n<td>1 to 2 hours<\/td>\n<td>$70<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<div data-cy=\"infoCard\" class=\"c-infoCard g-outer-spacing-bottom-large c-infoCard-izeBestList\">\n<div data-cy=\"infoCardHeader\" class=\"c-infoCard_header u-flexbox u-flexbox-justifyBetween u-flexbox-alignCenter g-outer-spacing-bottom-large c-infoCard_header-noToggle\">\n<h2 id=\"84479631-203a-441f-9026-d66d00e800c5\" data-id=\"84479631-203a-441f-9026-d66d00e800c5\" class=\"c-infoCard_hed g-color-primary\">How we tested beard trimmers<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div data-cy=\"infoCardDek\" class=\"c-infoCard_dek\">\n<div class=\"c-ShortcodeContent c-ShortcodeContent-theme:default\">\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeImage u-clearfix c-shortcodeImage-large c-shortcodeImage-hasCaption\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_imageContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-shortcodeImage_image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/81605bfd9b3b2dc23cdbaa4716be5e03df4a62a8\/hub\/2025\/03\/10\/1a1b5bfb-5c2b-4a0b-bce5-3ec4e0d97528\/beard-trimmers-guide-combs-and-attachments-on-bamboo-desk.jpg?auto=webp&amp;width=768\" alt=\"pile beard trimmers guide combs and attachments\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption><span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_caption g-inner-spacing-right-small g-text-xxsmall\"><\/p>\n<p>Our testing methodology evaluates three critical components of beard trimmers: blades, motors and batteries.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_credit g-inner-spacing-right-small g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall g-color-text-meta g-text-xxxsmall\">John Carlsen\/CNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>We followed a two-step approach to select products for our beard trimmer tests. Step one: Look for trimmers with high levels of customer satisfaction in online reviews. Step two: Mix in a few lesser-known best-sellers to see if they can compete with mainstream brands. The result was a lineup of 11 beard trimmers from seven companies.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"ea2201d2-701a-4d61-acbb-c4161da477f8\" data-ng-block=\"{\">Blade testing<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeImage u-clearfix c-shortcodeImage-large c-shortcodeImage-hasCaption\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_imageContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-shortcodeImage_image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/20d87a28127208d91fda1c466c86b9cdcd71128f\/hub\/2025\/03\/10\/c935322b-9623-412a-8300-9c75f0c332ec\/trimming-jawline-with-wahl-beard-trimmer.jpg?auto=webp&amp;width=768\" alt=\"man trimming jawline with beard trimmer\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption><span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_caption g-inner-spacing-right-small g-text-xxsmall\"><\/p>\n<p>I started my first test by attaching or adjusting long combs and doing a few passes with each trimmer.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_credit g-inner-spacing-right-small g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall g-color-text-meta g-text-xxxsmall\">John Carlsen\/CNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I tested each trimmer&#8217;s blade on my face, neck and head &#8212; growing my beard for about seven weeks before the first round of testing. Although this increased the total testing time and limited how often I could interact with a given product, there&#8217;s no substitute for first-hand experience when evaluating personal care products like beard trimmers.<\/p>\n<p>While hardly scientific, I immediately noticed that most of the trimmers with adjustable combs &#8212; Braun, Manscaped, Remington and Wahl &#8212; tended to hold onto longer hairs rather than them falling away. This is a result of the overhang on the front of each comb. Fortunately, a few shakes over the garbage or blowing into the comb was usually enough to clear the hair.<\/p>\n<p>Adjustable combs without overhangs, like the short combs on Panasonic MultiShape and Philips Norelco OneBlade 360, rarely had this issue. Interchangeable fixed-length combs yielded similar performances: Philips Norelco Multigroom, Manspot, Panasonic Body Hair Trimmer, Remington and Wahl Aqua Blade. Regardless of the comb type, hair retention isn&#8217;t an issue on shorter trims.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeImage u-clearfix c-shortcodeImage-large c-shortcodeImage-hasCaption\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_imageContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-shortcodeImage_image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/0b1464bdf9d27126fcf216806120b87849eb67cc\/hub\/2025\/03\/10\/611e976e-c17a-4c89-b5c5-89d762823225\/trimming-neck-hair-with-wahl-beard-trimmer.jpg?auto=webp&amp;width=768\" alt=\"trimming neck hair with beard tirmmer\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption><span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_caption g-inner-spacing-right-small g-text-xxsmall\"><\/p>\n<p>As much as I like my beard, I can&#8217;t deny that it&#8217;s also a byproduct of having notoriously sensitive skin that dislikes frequent shaving. For me, comfort shares equal importance with ease of use.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_credit g-inner-spacing-right-small g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall g-color-text-meta g-text-xxxsmall\">John Carlsen\/CNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Thankfully, none of the trimmers were uncomfortable or pulled hairs in subsequent passes with shorter combs. When I got down to bare blades, my only issue was some minor razor burn from the OneBlade 360, which was pure user error. The manual is clear that the blade&#8217;s edge should never contact the skin at an odd angle &#8212; I quickly rectified it.<\/p>\n<p>Every trimmer passed this vital test. You can easily pick your favorite, provided it has the comb lengths you want, and it will work well for everyday beard trimming. Likewise, the blades can all achieve excellent cuts with some patience, though the wide T-blades on the Wahl Aqua Blade, Braun Series 9, Braun Series 7 and Philips Norelco Multigroom produced the best results.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"daeb9832-f173-448c-8bc6-2221fd033543\" data-ng-block=\"{\">Motor performance and cutting power<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeImage u-clearfix c-shortcodeImage-large c-shortcodeImage-hasCaption\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_imageContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-shortcodeImage_image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/d63bcb5369785e32b8e0242b35a80d36d95f6904\/hub\/2025\/03\/10\/91aa13bd-2fd3-4ee9-9b90-c171e528e608\/beard-trimmer-paintbrush-cutting-power-test-results-on-green-tablecloth.jpg?auto=webp&amp;width=768\" alt=\"beard trimmer paintbrush cutting power test results on green tablecloth\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption><span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_caption g-inner-spacing-right-small g-text-xxsmall\"><\/p>\n<p>I buzzed hardware store paintbrushes to test each trimmer&#8217;s motor performance.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_credit g-inner-spacing-right-small g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall g-color-text-meta g-text-xxxsmall\">John Carlsen\/CNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>My original plan was to test comb accuracy using paintbrushes. However, the brushes&#8217; natural fibers, which are stiffer and denser than hair, caused some trimmers to seize up mid-cut. I was ready to scrap everything after the combs on three Braun models and Manscaped produced increasingly mixed results. However, Manspot achieved a near-perfect result on its first pass (and subsequent passes) with no noticeable motor strain.<\/p>\n<p>After some tinkering, I ditched the combs for bare blades. The updated test notes how quickly each trimmer powered through the brush, how often it damaged bristles, and any other issues that arose. Panasonic MultiShape, Manspot and Philips Norelco Multigroom produced the fastest, cleanest cuts. Manscaped, Braun Series 9 and Braun Series 7 made clean cuts but were slower overall.<\/p>\n<p>The cuts from Braun Series 5, Wahl Aqua Blade, and Remington Beard Boss The Crafter were even slower and showed some bristle damage. Wahl and Remington required extra attention when cutting to keep the motors from seizing. Philips Norelco OneBlade 360 was fast and clean on its first few passes but struggled to keep up as the bristles got tighter. Its final cuts are clean, thanks to the blade&#8217;s shaving surface, though I had to stop after failing to make much progress.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"859b154c-2f48-454a-8aad-00206d441470\" data-ng-block=\"{\">Battery life<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeImage u-clearfix c-shortcodeImage-large c-shortcodeImage-hasCaption\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_imageContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-shortcodeImage_image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/e7d8536944d8cc88fa9e2d2ebb8167b94aaed65c\/hub\/2025\/03\/10\/58149c7a-b277-4343-8bf7-15516638408f\/camera-recording-beard-trimmer-battery-testing-on-table-with-timer.jpg?auto=webp&amp;width=768\" alt=\"camera-recording-beard-trimmer-battery-testing-on-table-with-timer\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption><span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_caption g-inner-spacing-right-small g-text-xxsmall\"><\/p>\n<p>I mounted the trimmers on a high-tech piece of cardboard\u2014near a kitchen timer\u2014and used a timelapse video recording to see when each product shut off.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_credit g-inner-spacing-right-small g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall g-color-text-meta g-text-xxxsmall\">John Carlsen\/CNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Every preceding product earned passing grades in this category, meaning it will comfortably power through thick beards and stubble to reduce the effects of an unwanted five o&#8217;clock shadow. Unfortunately, the Panasonic Body Hair Trimmer&#8217;s tiny teeth couldn&#8217;t muster enough cutting power after its first two passes. It still works on longer facial hair but won&#8217;t work as an emergency backup shaver like the competition.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeChart\">\n<h2 id=\"18e705fa-c260-47db-b118-03e5584bfa7f\" class=\"g-outer-spacing-bottom-small g-text-xlarge\">Battery life compared<\/h2>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chartWrapper\">\n<table aria-label=\"Battery life compared\" class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Beard Trimmer<\/th>\n<th>Battery life<\/th>\n<th>Charge time<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart_hasBg\">Remington Beard Boss The Crafter<\/th>\n<td>198 minutes<\/td>\n<td>Over 2 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart_hasBg\">Philips Norelco Multigroom<\/th>\n<td>180 minutes<\/td>\n<td>Over 2 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart_hasBg\">Philips Norelco OneBlade 360<\/th>\n<td>182 minutes<\/td>\n<td>Over 2 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart_hasBg\">Wahl Aqua Blade<\/th>\n<td>174 minutes<\/td>\n<td>1 to 2 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart_hasBg\">Manspot Manscape<\/th>\n<td>106 minutes<\/td>\n<td>Over 2 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart_hasBg\">Braun Series 9<\/th>\n<td>72 minutes<\/td>\n<td>1 to 2 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart_hasBg\">Braun Series 5<\/th>\n<td>70 minutes<\/td>\n<td>Under 1 hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart_hasBg\">Panasonic MultiShape<\/th>\n<td>60 minutes<\/td>\n<td>Under 1 hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart_hasBg\">Manscaped Beard Hedger<\/th>\n<td>53 minutes<\/td>\n<td>Under 1 hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart_hasBg\">Panasonic Body Hair Trimmer<\/th>\n<td>50 minutes<\/td>\n<td>Over 2 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"c-shortcodeChart_chart_hasBg\">Braun Series 7<\/th>\n<td>49 minutes<\/td>\n<td>Under 1 hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>My final test looked at battery life and charging time. For most products, this involved watching their LEDs. One by one, the LEDs began flashing about 5 to 10 minutes before shutting off, which is usually more than enough time to finish a grooming session. Neither Panasonic model had a visible indicator light, and some glare hid Wahl&#8217;s light, so I watched for the moment the teeth on the blade stopped moving. I rounded the results to the nearest minute.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<div data-cy=\"infoCard\" class=\"c-infoCard g-outer-spacing-bottom-large c-infoCard-izeBestList\">\n<div data-cy=\"infoCardHeader\" class=\"c-infoCard_header u-flexbox u-flexbox-justifyBetween u-flexbox-alignCenter g-outer-spacing-bottom-large c-infoCard_header-noToggle\">\n<h2 id=\"e2fe69ba-720c-4a00-b148-67f0b819389e\" data-id=\"e2fe69ba-720c-4a00-b148-67f0b819389e\" class=\"c-infoCard_hed g-color-primary\">Beard trimmer buying guide: Things to consider<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div data-cy=\"infoCardDek\" class=\"c-infoCard_dek\">\n<div class=\"c-ShortcodeContent c-ShortcodeContent-theme:default\">\n<h3 id=\"a55a4b08-5a24-4686-816f-b80ce7ceaf0e\" data-ng-block=\"{\">Guide comb length<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeImage u-clearfix c-shortcodeImage-large c-shortcodeImage-hasCaption\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_imageContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-shortcodeImage_image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/d8381dc3fc5763a1c626cfc2614f838f6531ff08\/hub\/2025\/03\/10\/fe2ce6a7-782d-4345-bde5-82a7dd3e3cf2\/beard-trimmer-guide-combs-on-bamboo-desk.jpg?auto=webp&amp;width=768\" alt=\"beard trimmer guide combs on bamboo desk\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption><span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_caption g-inner-spacing-right-small g-text-xxsmall\"><\/p>\n<p>The best beard trimmers include a wide selection of guide combs for most needs.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_credit g-inner-spacing-right-small g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall g-color-text-meta g-text-xxxsmall\">John Carlsen\/CNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Men with crafted stubble or a short beard can get by with comb attachments under 6mm (a quarter of an inch), like those found on the Philips Norelco OneBlade and Panasonic Body Hair Trimmer, 10mm to 16mm (three-eighths to five-eighths of an inch) is better for mid-length styles. If you have a medium-long beard, you can find combs as long as 30mm (1 1\/8 in.) on the Panasonic MultiShape or 20mm (three-quarters of an inch) on any of the Braun models we tested.<\/p>\n<p>Unless you use electric hair clippers, there aren&#8217;t beard trimmer comb options beyond 30mm. Your best bet is to use <span class=\"c-shortcodeCommerceLink\">hair scissors<\/span> when trimming a long beard.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"12f7ebea-71c0-442b-91be-e4a1768a6149\" data-ng-block=\"{\">Attachments<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeImage u-clearfix c-shortcodeImage-large c-shortcodeImage-hasCaption\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_imageContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-shortcodeImage_image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/e271b9edb5ae3f05085ed8b54d002b04cb3afd96\/hub\/2025\/03\/10\/bb73582a-3abb-46ae-95aa-c8a5557c0572\/beard-trimmer-attachments-on-bamboo-desk.jpg?auto=webp&amp;width=768\" alt=\"beard trimmer attachments on bamboo desk\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption><span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_caption g-inner-spacing-right-small g-text-xxsmall\"><\/p>\n<p>Many beard trimmers include various attachments for hair on your body, ears, nose, eyebrows and head, so you don&#8217;t have to rely exclusively on the standard trimmer blade.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_credit g-inner-spacing-right-small g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall g-color-text-meta g-text-xxxsmall\">John Carlsen\/CNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Here are a few areas to consider when choosing attachments for your beard trimmer:<\/p>\n<ul data-ng-block=\"{\">\n<li><strong>Shaving:<\/strong> Most beard trimmers won&#8217;t replace a standalone electric foil shaver but include a miniature shaver attachment &#8212; like those of the Philips Norelco Multigroom, Remington, Wahl and Braun. This is ideal for touching up areas on the nose and between the eyebrows. If you want a stubble trimmer with larger, more capable shaver heads, the Panasonic MultiShape and Philips Norelco OneBlade 360 are great options.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details:<\/strong> The narrow blades on detail trimmers help you make tiny cuts in tight spaces while minimizing the chance that a wide T-blade will wipe out your mustache as you trim around the corners of your mouth. While the Braun and Remington models we tested include precision trimmers, I prefer the narrowest options: Wahl Aqua Blade and Philips Norelco Multigroom.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Head hair:<\/strong> Every trimmer on our list will power through the hair on top of your head. Still, models with long combs, like the Panasonic MultiShape, Braun and Remington, are more suitable for longer hairstyles. Braun and Philips Norelco Multigroom also include angled combs for fading and tapering the length around ears. The wide T-blades on Wahl, Philips Multigroom, Braun Series 9, Braun Series 7 and Manscaped are especially helpful if you shave your head often.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eyebrow hair:<\/strong> You can trim eyebrows with any comb, though I typically use 5mm or 6mm. Some products &#8212; chiefly Philips Norelco Multigroom and Remington &#8212; include custom combs or tools for eyebrow hair.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ear and nose hair:<\/strong> These attachments usually have a cylindrical shape for the openings on your nose and ears. They are also less likely to harm sensitive skin in these areas. Braun, Wahl, Remington and the Philips Norelco Multigroom all include nose and ear trimmers, while it&#8217;s an <span class=\"c-shortcodeCommerceLink\">optional add-on<\/span> for the Panasonic MultiShape.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Body hair:<\/strong> Some products include special combs or blades for managing body hair. Usually, these have a rounded edge, which helps the trimmer glide more easily over the skin without catching on folds and bumps. Always follow the groomer instructions before cutting pubic hair. Manspot, Braun, Philips Norelco and Panasonic all include accessories for trimming body hair.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"7eb677bb-74c0-434b-935b-2680a9baaca3\" data-ng-block=\"{\">Travel cases<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeImage u-clearfix c-shortcodeImage-large c-shortcodeImage-hasCaption\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_imageContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-shortcodeImage_image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/0c8c9d43865735943bc073ecadc4d7e8d37f08b1\/hub\/2025\/03\/10\/f0ef95d4-32ae-40df-a53b-f0e002b7673b\/beard-trimmer-travel-cases-on-bamboo-desk.jpg?auto=webp&amp;width=768\" alt=\"beard trimmer travel cases on desk\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption><span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_caption g-inner-spacing-right-small g-text-xxsmall\"><\/p>\n<p>Your facial hair doesn&#8217;t take breaks when you go on a trip, so you should assess how you&#8217;ll pack a beard trimmer.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_credit g-inner-spacing-right-small g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall g-color-text-meta g-text-xxxsmall\">John Carlsen\/CNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Although most of the models in our comparison come with a travel case, the hard-sided cases on the Braun Series 9, Braun Series 7 and Manscaped Beard Hedger look the best. Braun&#8217;s cases make organization easy, though my main hangup with them is that the limited space makes it difficult, though not impossible, to fit a wall charger.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond hard-sided cases, several trimmers include soft bags, which can hold the groomer, combs, attachments and chargers without much issue: Multigroom, Remington, Wahl and Braun Series 5. Wahl Aqua Blade&#8217;s bag is easily the most spacious, making it a worthy choice for holding other toiletries while traveling. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Panasonic Body Hair Trimmer has the least practical bag, holding only the trimmer and the combs &#8212; though fitting the combs is challenging &#8212; there&#8217;s absolutely no room for the bulky wall charger. Still, it&#8217;s better than the three products we tested without cases: MultiShape, OneBlade and Manspot. (At least the OneBlade&#8217;s plastic blade cover offers some protection.)<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, the absence of a case isn&#8217;t an issue when you can get a <span class=\"c-shortcodeCommerceLink\">toiletry bag<\/span> or <span class=\"c-shortcodeCommerceLink\">generic travel case<\/span> on the cheap. It&#8217;s just more convenient when you don&#8217;t need to pay for an extra accessory.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div data-cy=\"shortcodeFaq\" class=\"c-shortcodeFaq g-container-rounded-small\">\n<div data-cy=\"shortcodeFaq_header\" class=\"c-shortcodeFaq_header\">\n<h2 id=\"d355a523-73df-4b17-b2f5-778682324f30\" data-cy=\"shortcodeFaq_title\" class=\"c-shortcodeFaq_title\">\n      Beard trimmer FAQs<br \/>\n    <\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div data-cy=\"shortcodeFaq_sections\" class=\"c-shortcodeFaq_sections\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeFaqQuestion c-shortcodeFaq_question g-border-thin-light-top\">\n<div role=\"button\" class=\"c-shortcodeFaqQuestion_header\">\n<h3 data-cy=\"shortcodeFaq_questionCollapse\" class=\"c-shortcodeFaqQuestion_question g-text-bold c-shortcodeFaqQuestion_question-header\">\n      How do I trim my beard?<br \/>\n    <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div data-cy=\"shortcodeFaq_answer\" class=\"c-shortcodeFaqQuestion_answer\">\n<p>Ultimately, personal preference should inform the beard style you choose. Consider where the hair naturally grows on your face before choosing a beard trim style and length setting. Work through progressively shorter guide comb lengths until you reach your preferred look. The easiest way to achieve a consistent beard length is using the trimmer from multiple angles to account for hairs growing in different directions<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeFaqQuestion c-shortcodeFaq_question g-border-thin-light-top\">\n<div role=\"button\" class=\"c-shortcodeFaqQuestion_header\">\n<h3 data-cy=\"shortcodeFaq_questionCollapse\" class=\"c-shortcodeFaqQuestion_question g-text-bold c-shortcodeFaqQuestion_question-header\">\n      How do I clean my beard trimmer?<br \/>\n    <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div data-cy=\"shortcodeFaq_answer\" class=\"c-shortcodeFaqQuestion_answer\">\n<p>Every trimmer on our list is easy to clean using the bathroom sink. Start by removing the blade or attachment. If there&#8217;s a lot of debris, it helps to shake it, use a cleaning brush or blow it out gently into the trash. Wrap up the cleaning process by rinsing everything under warm water before letting it air dry. Most blades benefit from some oil, though it doesn&#8217;t always come with the trimmer. You can usually pick up hair clipper blade oil for a few bucks. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeFaqQuestion c-shortcodeFaq_question g-border-thin-light-top\">\n<div role=\"button\" class=\"c-shortcodeFaqQuestion_header\">\n<h3 data-cy=\"shortcodeFaq_questionCollapse\" class=\"c-shortcodeFaqQuestion_question g-text-bold c-shortcodeFaqQuestion_question-header\">\n      How do I clean my beard trimmer?<br \/>\n    <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div data-cy=\"shortcodeFaq_answer\" class=\"c-shortcodeFaqQuestion_answer\">\n<p>Every trimmer on our list is easy to clean using the bathroom sink. Start by removing the blade or attachment. If there&#8217;s a lot of debris, it helps to shake it, use a cleaning brush or blow it out gently into the trash. Wrap up the cleaning process by rinsing everything under warm water before letting it air dry. Most blades benefit from some oil, though it doesn&#8217;t always come with the trimmer. You can usually pick up hair clipper blade oil for a few bucks. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/cnet.com\/home\/best-beard-trimmer\/&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/f2a8695ae00ec592a139b64be1183f7e968cd515\/hub\/2025\/03\/10\/8cb4a3af-39da-432f-b169-00d35663e43e\/beard-trimmer-test-candidates-on-bamboo-desk.jpg?auto=webp&amp;fit=crop&amp;height=675&amp;width=1200&#8243;] Our Experts Written by\u00a0 John Carlsen Article updated on\u00a0May 27, 2026 at 1:25 PM PDT John Carlsen John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and reviewing home tech products, with a major focus on smart home security. He earned his BS in journalism from Utah Valley University. 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