A beautifully groomed beard requires a good beard trimmer. The Beard Man has listed the 13 best beard trimmers for you.
So what is the best beard trimmer? The answer to this question varies by beard. Of course, what is the best trimmer for you may not necessarily be the best beard trimmer for someone else.
Trimmers also come with different features and functions. And, of course, each trimmer has a different price tag. Buying stress? No worries. You see, I’ve listed 13 good beard trimmers.
My name is Sander, aka The Beard Man. I have listed the 13 best trimmers for you. Let’s quickly discover which one best suits your beard growth, desires and budget.
Doubting whether you really need a beard trimmer? After all, beard care involves a trimmer: a pair of beard scissors alone won’t get you there!
What is the best beard trimmer?
As stated earlier, there is no one beard trimmer that works best for everyone. In my TOP-10, I take into account different beards and desires. Can’t figure it out? Then feel free to send my a message.
the best of all
Wahl Cordless Detailer Li
Just want the best of the best? The Wahl Cordless Detailer Li Trimmer T-Wide Beardman is the most enthusiastic about it. Why? Mainly because of the performance of this beard trimmer. For example, it has a high speed of up to 6,800 rpm per minute which makes this beard trimmer equally suitable for men with heavy beard growth.
The big plus of this beard trimmer is that you can work with it in detail. This is thanks to the very short shaving length of 0.4 mm and the special T-wide cutting blade that allows you to apply tight lines on the neck and nape. This Wahl Cordless Detailer Li Trimmer T-Wide is therefore recommended and used by barbers.
With a very short shaving length of 0.4 mm and the special T-wide cutting blade, you can easily
- All types of beards
- Length adjustment: 4 to 45mm via attachable combs
- Wireless: 100 min.
- Charge time: 60 min.
- Mounting combs: 3
- Lies comfortably in the hand
- Perfect for sharp lines (sharp blades)
- pliable and sensitive skin due to the sharpness of the blades.
- Not in the shower
the best buy
Philips 5000 series BT5200/16
Are you looking for the beard trimmer with the best value for money? The Philips 5000 series BT5200/16 is loved by many men and really a very good beard trimmer for less than 50 euros. With trim length settings between 0.2 and 10 mm, this Philips beard trimmer is especially suitable for men with light to medium beard growth.
With the Philips 5000 series BT5200/16 you have a choice of 17 length settings: from 0.4 to 10mm with 0.2 mm accuracy. Through the rotary mechanism you easily set the desired length. Afterwards you rinse the trimmer under the tap, but it can not be taken in the shower.
- Stubble & short beard
- Length adjustment: 0.2 to 10mm via rotary mechanism
- Wireless: 60 min.
- Charge time: 60 min.
- Mounting combs: 1
- Rinseable under the tap
- Not suitable for sharp lines or smooth shaving
suitable for most men (best selling)
Philips 5000 series BT5515/15
The Philips 5000 series BT5515/15 is the best-selling beard trimmer in Philips’ range. With this trimmer, you enjoy even more length settings (40 in total), you can trim for 90 minutes at a time and it comes with a precision trimmer. The biggest advantage of this trimmer is its self-sharpening blades so it won’t get blunt.
This trimmer is suitable for reasonable stubble to a long beard. It comes with two attachments: one elevator & trim can and one trim especially for a long beard. With the precision trimmer you’ll trim lines and sideburns, but keep in mind that this may not be the main reason you buy this trimmer. If you want to add real detail then the Remington MB7000 T-Series Ultimate Precision trimmer will suit you better.
- 10mm to long beard
- Length adjustment: 0.2 to 20mm via rotary mechanism
- Wireless: 90 min.
- Charge time: 60 min.
- Mounting combs: 2
- Self-sharpening cutting blades
- Rinseable under the tap
- Not suitable for sharp lines or smooth shaving
The most luxurious beard trimmer
Wellshave
Thanks to its gold finish, luxury radiates from it. This beard trimmer from Wellshave not only looks sleek, but is also very convenient and versatile. The trimmer fits comfortably in your hand and thanks to its 5 attachments, you can use it for your beard, armpits, nose and ears and head hair. It also comes with a precision trimmer to get the small hairs above your nose under your hand, for example.
The reviews on Bol.com don’t lie either. The Wellshave beard trimmer was rated 4.6 stars out of 185 reviews. It is one of the best-selling beard trimmers in the Netherlands.
- Very versatile
- 5 attachments
- Incl. lubricating oil
- Luxury look
- Fast loading
- Suitable for heavy beard growth
- Not 100% waterproof
the best for styling
Remington MB7000 T-Series Ultimate Precision
Want to add detail and go to work with more control? The Remington MB7000 T-Series Ultimate Precision is the best trimmer for applying lines on the neck, cheeks and nape for several reasons. To be precise, you need sharp blades. That’s what this trimmer has. This beard trims at 0.4 mm on the skin which allows for tight trimming.
The slim design of the Remington MB7000 T-Series Ultimate Precision makes it very easy to follow your shaving movements regardless of the angle. A total of 7 attachments are included. You use the precision trimmer to trim sideburns.
- All beards
- Length adjustment: 0.4 to 15 mm via attachment combs
- Wireless: 60 min.
- Charging time: 4 hours
- Mounting combs: 7
- Rinseable under the tap
- Sharp blades
- For sensitive skin or men who only want to touch up stubble.
the best all-round beard trimmer (multifunctional)
Beeperfect® 5-in-1
Are you someone who likes to change your beard style regularly? Then the Beeperfect® 5-in-1 is right for you. From a close shave to trimming a longer beard, this multi-functional trimmer from Beeperfect can do it all. But not only that: this trimmer can also trim your nose, head and body hair.
How does it work I hear you thinking? Well, this trimmer comes with five attachment combs: one for trimming, nose, smooth shaving, body hair and as clippers. Despite these many features, users are enthusiastic. For example, this trimmer scores an average of 4.5 stars from more than 250 reviews.
- Nose, head body hair
- Length adjustment: 0.5 to 2.2 mm via pressure mechanism
- Wireless: 90 min.
- Charging time: 120 min.
- Mounting combs: 5
- Rinseable under the tap
- With display
- For sensitive skin.
- Less suitable for smooth shaving
The most complete trimmer
Gruttz
The Gruttz is a well-reviewed all-in-one trimmer on Bol.com. Despite its excellent price, this trimmer comes with many attachments that allow you to use it for all body parts. So you can make sure that not only your beard looks sleek, but also your nose, ear, chest hair and hair around your private parts are updated. You can conveniently store all the attachments in the included storage stand that also holds the trimmer itself.
With this versatile trimmer from Gruttz, you’ll receive an e-book with tips for maintaining a perfect beard. Thanks to SafeGuard Technology, this trimmer is also suitable for men with sensitive skin.
- All-in-one
- Very affordable
- With lubricating oil
- Fast charging function
- Switching between attachments
best for a long beard
Remington Beard Kit Beard Trimmer MB4046
Are you someone with heavy beard growth and/or a long beard? In my opinion, the Remington Beard Kit Beard Trimmer MB4046 is the best beard trimmer for a longer beard up to 35 mm. For this you use the XL attachment comb. It also includes a beard trimmer and a brush to comb out all the loose longer hairs.
In total, this beard trimmer has three attachment combs so you can also use it for stubble or a short beard. Thanks to the self-sharpening blades, the blades are always sharp enough.
What is unfortunate is that it has a long charging time of sixteen hours. That’s quite a time, especially compared to this which only takes 5 minutes.
- Long beards
- Length adjustment: 0.5 to 12mm via rotary mechanism
- Wireless: 120 min.
- Charging time: 16 hours
- Mounting combs: 3
- Rinseable under the tap
- Very well priced
- 3-year warranty
- Not suitable for short beards, sideburns and stubble.
best for a stubble or short beard
Philips series 3000 BT3222/14
Do you have stubble or a short beard and don’t plan to grow it much longer? The Philips series 3000 BT3222/14 is the best beard trimmer to trim your stubble or short beard. With 20 adjustable length settings between 0.5 and 10 mm. Thanks to the self-sharpening blades, you don’t have to worry about blunt blades.
A great advantage of a Philips beard trimmer is the fast charging time. For example, you can leave this trimmer on within 60 minutes and you can also use it for 60 minutes straight.
- Stubble and short beard
- Length adjustment: 0.5 to 10mm via rotary mechanism
- Wireless: 60 min.
- Charging time: 60 min.
- Mounting combs: 1
- Rinseable under the tap
- Self-sharpening blades
- a longer beard.
best beard trimmer for the barber
Babyliss Pro Skeleton
Looking for a barber-quality beard trimmer? The Babyliss Pro Skeleton is the best beard trimmer for applying lines like a barber does. The Babyliss Pro Skeleton owes its unique appearance to its stainless steel body made of gold.
This beard trimmer is primarily intended as a precision trimmer. The length is adjustable from 1.1 mm to 10 mm. Perfect for clearing the klu on the neck and contouring the ears.
- Updating lines
- Length adjustment: 1.1 to 10mm via twist mechanism
- Wireless: 120 min.
- Charging time: 180 min.
- Mounting combs: 0
- Washable: no
- a longer beard, because there are no additional attachments nij.
The best trimmer for contouring
BAØRD Beard trimmer
The BAØRD Beard Trimmer is an excellent choice when you want more control over the contours of your beard. This is thanks to the shaving head, which allows you to be very precise.
What is so nice about the BAØRD Beard Trimmer is that it comes with an attachment cap to trim your beard hairs without shaving everything off. For your neck hairs and a nice finish around the beard, use the attachment that serves as a razor.
- Excellent quality
- Perfect for contouring
- Ceramic blades
- 90 minutes of use
- Makes little noise
- Waterproof
- The BAØRD brand is still somewhat less known
best for travel
BaBylissMEN – Japanese Steel T890E
Are you often on the go or travel a lot? The BaBylissMEN – Japanese Steel T890E is ideal to take anywhere thanks to its compact size. It also comes standard with a pouch where you can easily store the trimmer.
This compact beard trimmer is suitable for men with stubble to a long beard. The blades are made of Japanese steel, which is very hard and sturdy and thus promises a longer life. Furthermore, it has a powerful motor which makes this trimmer suitable for heavy beard growth and longer beards.
The slim design allows you to easily follow your shaving movements which makes it easier to work precisely. Via a turning mechanism you can easily adjust the desired length: from 0.5 to 12mm with an intermediate step length of 0.5 mm.
- All beards
- Length adjustment: 0.5 to 12mm via rotary mechanism
- Wireless: 120 min.
- Charging time: 120 min.
- Mounting combs: 1
- Rinseable under the tap
- 3-year warranty
- suitable for everyone.
- Do not use wet
the best for teens
Braun Beard Trimmer 3040
Just starting to get beard growth or suffer from sensitive skin? Then the Braun Beard Trimmer 3040 is the trimmer you’re looking for. With this trimmer, you have a choice of 39 precision length settings in 0.5mm increments which makes this beard trimmer suitable for stubble, short and long beards. Still, I would recommend this beard trimmer especially to teenagers or men with stubble or a short beard, as the motor is not as powerful as trimmers specifically designed for longer beards with heavy beard growth (see our recommendation for long beards).
Simply rinse the Braun Beard Trimmer 3040 under the tap after use. Thanks to the self-sharpening blades, you don’t have to worry about the blades becoming blunt. You adjust the length via a pressure mechanism.
- Stubble to medium beard
- Length adjustment: 0.5 to 2.2 mm via pressure mechanism
- Wireless: 60 min.
- Charging time: 8 hours
- Mounting combs: 2
- Self-sharpening blades
- Rinseable under the tap
- Makes quite a lot of noise
TOP-13 with the best beard trimmers 2022
All the beard trimmers you see in our selection are:
- Suitable for beard hair: convenient if you have a beard
- Even trimming in one stroke: this is the best way to trim. You trim in the direction of growth instead of a rotating head.
- Cordless trimmers: a cord is very inconvenient, so we don’t recommend it.
- Excellent quality: we do our best to show only the very best beard trimmers.
A stubble is about 0 – 5 mm long. You then need a precision trimmer with which you can work accurately. All the trimmers we recommend below are also suitable for a long or full beard should you change your mind in the future.
Buying the best beard trimmer, what do you pay attention to?
The Beardman hopes the above selection of beard trimmers will make your choice easier. Is the perfect beard trimmer not among them for you? In that case, we have some buying tips that you should pay attention to in order to find the right beard trimmer.
Trim length: which trimmer suits your beard?
Logically, of course, you want to buy a beard trimmer that allows you to trim your beard to the desired length. So you need a beard trimmer that can meet your desired trim length. Thinking of growing a full beard in the future? Then keep this in mind when choosing the right beard trimmer.
Beard lengths:
- 0.1 mm to 5 mm for stubble
- 5 mm to 10 mm for a short beard
- 10 mm to 40+ mm for a long beard
Way of length adjustment
There are three ways to set the desired trim length:
- With several attachment combs: great if you’re looking for an inexpensive beard trimmer, but you do sacrifice convenience. For example, you have to change the attachment comb, clean it and lose it easily.
- Via mechanical with a dial: this works best. You work with a fixed attachment comb and adjust the trim length via a dial.
- Via mechanical with buttons: the mechanical works the same, but you adjust the trim length via push buttons instead of a dial.
Minimum intermediate step length
Finally, we have the length between the metal blades. What can you choose from and which one is best for your type of beard?
- Small intervals: the space between the stainless steel blades is zero. This is also called a precision trimmer; ideal when you want to create an overflow in your beard and add detail to your beard.
- Medium intermediate steps: the space between the stainless steel blades is slightly wider which is especially good for shorter beards.
- Large intervals: you use a beard trimmer with lots of space between the metal blades when you want to trim your beard to one length. Perfect for an even result.
Your budget & value for money
A beard trimmer does not necessarily have to be expensive to get a good beard trimmer. A cheap beard trimmer can also be an excellent beard trimmer. Looking for the beard trimmer with the best value for money? Then we recommend the Philips brand, for example the Philips 5000 series BT5200/16 which is the best buy from our test.
However, cheaper beard trimmers do (often) have to sacrifice convenience. For example, the following features are often missing:
Corded or rechargeable?
Halfway through your trimming session, the trimmer suddenly stops? There’s nothing more annoying than that. A cord is not really practical: often the cord length is too short, the cord is in the way and it is more difficult to store the beard trimmer. This doesn’t make the choice any easier: will it be a rechargeable beard trimmer or a corded beard trimmer? We leave the choice up to you.
The best-selling beard trimmers are rechargeable with a quick-charge feature and a battery that lasts a long time. I sometimes do more than a month with my favorite trimmer before I have to hang it on the charger again.
DID YOU
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There are still battery operated beard trimmers for sale. Nice and old-fashioned, but handy when you go camping. This is our favorite beard trimmer with rechargeable batteries.
Trim in the shower?
Do you like to trim in the shower? Understandably, it prevents a mess at the sink as all the loose hairs are discharged through the shower drain. Trimming a stubble works fine in the shower, but for a full or long beard, it’s better to trim it when the beard hairs are dry.
At least the Philips 5000 series BT5515/15 is allowed in the shower.
Trimmer rinse clean
A waterproof housing is not only desirable for men who want to trim in the shower, but is also convenient for cleaning your trimmer. You can then rinse the beard trimmer under the tap and get rid of all the loose hairs in one go.
Extraction system for the loose hairs?
The latest beard trimmers feature a suction system that sucks up the loose hairs during trimming. The beard hairs then do not fly in all directions, but fall neatly into the collection tray that you can rinse under the tap afterwards. This saves time. That way you don’t have to clean up all the loose beard hairs afterwards.
Keep in mind, however, that an extraction system with a collection tray will not be able to suck up all the beard hairs. This is why The Beard Man does not necessarily consider a suction system to be necessary. Another solution is a beard apron. This hangs under your neck during beard trimming and catches all the hairs for you.
Additional functionalities
- LED display: this allows you to see the set trim length at a glance. An LED display is not necessarily necessary, but it looks stylish and makes it a little easier to use.
- Self-sharpening blades: the sharp blades maintain themselves. So you don’t have to worry about this and you don’t have to replace the metal blades.
- Beard trimmer and hair trimmer in one: looking for a multifunctional beard trimmer? There are beard trimmers that can also trim your head hair or body hair.
Buying a beard trimmer: the buying process
We can divide the buying process into a number of steps:
- Set your budget
- Determine your desired beard length for now and in the future
- Determine what features are important to you
- Choose a beard trimmer that meets these requirements
- Compare prices
Hi, I’m Sander!
The Beard Man
Growing a beard requires a dose of perseverance, proper grooming and the necessary knowledge. De Baardman knows all about it: and will help you through it. Together on your way to a full beard!
Frequently Asked Questions
Which trimmer is best for you depends on your desired beard length for now and in the future; should you ever want to grow a full beard again. For example, you’ll need a different trimmer for stubble than for longer beards. The type of beard growth also plays a role: for example, there are special trimmers for light, medium and heavy beard growth.
A cheap beard trimmer costs less than a few tens, but for a more luxurious beard trimmer from a premium brand, prices run as high as 400 euros. Wondering what the best affordable beard trimmer is? De Baardman has found a number of trimmers with an excellent price-quality ratio for you.
A good beard trimmer is one that is nice to use, has a long battery life and is precise to work with. The Philips, Braun, BaByliss and Remington brands have good name recognition when it comes to beard trimmers.
The Beardman explains exactly what to look for when buying a beard trimmer. First, it’s important that you have a budget in mind. Then determine the desired trim length and which functions are important to you. Based on your needs and budget, choose a beard trimmer that best fits these needs.
Other care products
The Beard Man knows what it’s like to grow a beard and provide proper daily care. Using beard oil is important, but of course it doesn’t stop there. Below are more articles on beard care:
Beard Balm
A good beard balm or the best beard oil has a dual function: it moisturizes the beard hair and skin and acts as a styling product to shape your beard.
Beard Shampoo
With a good beard shampoo you clean your beard and take care of the hair and skin. Plus, it smells nice and fresh after washing!
Beard conditioner
A beard conditioner makes beard hairs nice and soft, but it also provides proper care for the skin under your beard.
Beard wax or gel
Want to buy beard wax? With a beard wax or gel, you always step out the door with a groomed beard. Some waxes also work grooming.
Nose trimmer
With a nose hair trimmer, you remove all unnecessary nose hairs in a safe and comfortable way. Read more…
Shaver
Do you want a smooth result? Then choose the best shaver. Wondering which products De Baardman has named the best shavers of 2022? Read more….
Bodygroomer or multigroomer?
A body groomer is used for areas of the body such as your armpits, chest and pubic hair. A multigroomer is an all-in-one trimmer for your facial hair, head hair, nose and ear hair and body hair, among other things.