Our panel also agreed that it was comfortable to use at all angles, including those hard-to-reach areas such as underneath the jawline. Trying to shave the groin with a push-style groomer is in my experience more cumbersome (you have less leverage) and more time-consuming. However, If you prefer a clean shave and convenience, the Philips Oneblade will serve your needs better. Lastly, I am not endorsed or sponsored by any of the brands I recommend — I’m just a regular user sharing his personal experience. Our panel of testers loved how easy it was to manoeuvre across the beard and body, and found it provided a close, precise shave, with zero irritation.

They were pleased with the battery life and found the adjustable dial eliminated the typical ‘faffing’ they’re used to with changing heads. It does seem to work for some men with really tough beards as a shaver, but there are simpler and cheaper options to try first. With the exception of a mustache (which I sport every no-shave November), we aren’t able to grow much facial hair. It’s very practical and useful and you won’t have to deal with fitting and removing different size guards.It’s best to go for smaller, lighter-weight beard trimmers that come with a cordless rechargeable option, which will help both speed and accuracy. The battery life of the Philips Bodygroom 5000 is pretty solid as well at 60 minutes of cordless use. This makes holding and using this groomer more natural, especially when trimming the genital area and the armpits. Hearst UK is the trading name of the National Magazine Company Ltd, 30 Panton Street, Leicester Square, London, SW1Y 4AJ. During a stroke the first blade (top arrow) will come into contact with the hair, cutting it relatively close to the skin.

On the other end, we have a full-fledged trimmer with shearing blades and an integrated adjustable guard (which can be detached as well). You can use a push-style trimmer with or without a guard as nicks are a lot less likely in those areas. In your original post you mentioned dissatisfaction with the amount of stubble left over so really your next best option from here is either a foil or rotary shaver. It may cost a bit more, but a trimmer with a wide range of length settings will help you to customise your beard style and achieve your desired length.The Lithium-Ion battery provides 120 minutes cordless use on a three-hour charge, offers a 15-minute chick charge and is designed to lose virtually no power during storage.

Our testers were pleasantly surprised by the gadget’s ability to provide a close shave — it boasted more precision than David Beckham’s right foot (circa 1996).And while I initially questioned its usefulness and it even took me some time to get used to it, I think it’s great, particularly for pubic hair.

Trim, shape and shave hair of any length effortlessly with this versatile tool; it's your go-to for maintaining that defined stubble look. You’re also able to lock the cutting length which is a big plus as it means you can’t accidentally slip into another grade whilst cutting (something which can happen with some clippers). In a clever touch, all the comb guards are individually coloured to prevent you from accidentally using the wrong length guard (the shortest is sensibly coloured red) while each is clearly labelled with grade numbers to make choosing a length super easy – you can choose from 0. It’s powerful (a little loud, to be honest), meaning you can wipe off a thick beard in just a couple of minutes. If you’re looking for a quiet, stylish companion to enhance your morning grooming routine, this is your guy.

The Precision Dial Comb can be set to specific lengths and the angle of the blades can be tweaked, allowing you to use different settings to achieve the holy grail of that lovely faded look. Side note: this isn’t an official classification, it’s just my personal take on grouping all the different body groomers into easy-to-grasp categories. The guards fit securely over the shaving head and you can use the trimmer in either direction to get a precise trim. It provides 40 minutes of cordless action but be warned – for that you need to charge it for a full eight hours. It's perfect for shaving unwanted hairs, mainly body hairs and trimming beards and moustaches or styling them.