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Every great beard — no matter how scruffy or carefree it may look — involves at least some trimming. But, luckily for us facial hair-wearers in 2024, beard trimmers are much more advanced than ever before. The best beard trimmers now feature precision tools for nailing whatever kind of facial hair you might want — be it stubble and a stache or a short boxed look.
If you’re in need of a new beard trimmer (or still using an old pair of clippers) we highly recommend picking up one of the purpose-built trimmers down below.
The Best Beard Trimmers to Buy Right Now
Below, we’ve rounded up some of the best beard trimmers to buy right now. To make these picks, we tested trimmers ourselves (for a variety of styles) and poured over reviews from haircare experts and beard newbies alike.
Editor’s Pick: Philips Norelco Multigroom Series 7000
Runner Up: Wahl Professional Peanut Beard Trimmer
Budget Pick: Philips Norelco Multigroomer 3000
All-In-One: Braun All-in-One Style Kit Series 9
Vacuum Beard Trimmer: Remington Vacuum Haircut Kit
Trimmer & Shaver: Philips Norelco OneBlade 360
High-End Pick: Bevel Professional Hair Clippers & Beard Trimmer
1. Philips Norelco Multigroom 7000
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Research beard trimmers for a few minutes and you’ll quickly realize that the Philips Norelco Multigroom 7000 is almost always ranked as the best beard trimmer around. The device packs plenty of power and actually adjusts the power level automatically depending on your beard’s thickness. The battery lasts five hours, and you get a huge selection of attachments for even more precise trimming.
2. Wahl Professional Peanut Beard Trimmer
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This Wahl Peanut trimmer is as effective as it is cute. The trimmer — designed to look like a little peanut — is corded, so you get gobs of power in a tiny four-ounce package (this makes it great for traveling). You get four guide combes for different length beards, and the main blade is removable for easy cleaning.
3. Philips Norelco Multigroom 3000
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Beard trimmers can get somewhat expensive, but you can get a very solid one for $22 in the form of this Philips Norelco Multigroomer 3000. It has more than enough power to handle most beards, and it comes with a great selection of attachments for trimming ear, head, and nose hair, as well as beards. One weak point of the 3000, commensurate with the price, is a less-than-stellar battery life of one hour. Still, this hasn’t brought down reviews much: the Multigroomer 3000 boasts a 4.5/5-star rating on Amazon with a whopping 160,000+ reviews.
4. Braun All-in-One Style Kit Series 9
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If you’re looking for a powerful beard trimmer that can truly do it all, check out this high-end Braun Series 9. The device features a unique “ProWheel” that lets you choose from an incredible 40 length settings without swapping guards. It also comes with a great variety of attachments, including heads to let you detail, contour, fade, and hit your ears and nose. It is pricey, but we think it’s well worth the price (you’ll likely end up saving more than a few trips to the barber).
5. Remington Vacuum Haircut Kit
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Tired of cleaning up beard hair? Consider a vacuum beard trimmer, like this one from Remington. It sucks trimmings into a hair chamber, instead of tossing them outward. It’s a very solid trimmer otherwise, featuring corded power and plenty of guards for dialing in your beard’s length.
6. Philips Norelco OneBlade 360
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Most beard trimmers require a supplemental razor if you want any spots fully shaved, but this Philips Norelco OneBlade 360 does both. This means you can use it like any other electric razor for a clean shave, or you can attach guards for trimming your beard. You get five length settings in total, and the whole device is smaller than most beard trimmers for easy storage and transportation.
7. Bevel Professional Hair Clippers & Beard Trimmer
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This Bevel Pro hair clipper and beard trimmer device is the priciest option we’d recommend, but we think it’s worth the price tag. Instead of a bag of guards, the Bevel Pro features an adjustable head for ultra-precise length adjustments. You also get four hours of battery life, and the whole device feels very sturdy in hand. Another small detail we love: The Bevel Pro doesn’t get hot to the touch in a few minutes, like most other clippers.
Beard Trimmer Buying Guide
Beard trimmers are fairly straightforward, but you’ll want to look at these four things while you shop:
Power: Obviously, your new beard trimmer should be powerful enough to expertly slice through any beard thickness. The most powerful trimmers are going to be corded, but the desire for a more nimble cordless trimmer is valid. If you do go cordless, just be sure to read reviews to make sure users were able to easily trim their beards.
Accessories/Settings: The more length settings and attachments a beard trimmer comes with, the better. This will only let you more easily nail your desired look, and it’ll give you more freedom when it comes time to change up your facial hair. Plus, it’s always nice to have a nose, ear, or head hair trimmer too.
Battery Life (if cordless): One specification to always check, when buying a cordless beard trimmer, is the battery life. Most of the best beard trimmers can last around 3-5 hours, but this is often an overestimate by the brand.
Build Quality: Besides having good cutting abilities, your beard trimmer should be well-built. Some of our picks are waterproof, which is a plus, but all are solid enough to last at least a few years (likely longer) with proper care. We also consider the trimmer’s overall feel and ergonomics, as this also contributes to the trimmer’s precision.
How We Chose the Best Beard Trimmers
Our team of (bearded) product experts personally tested beard trimmers for a variety of styles and lengths. We also combed (no pun intended) through reviews from both haircare experts and users to see which beard trimmers people liked and what they liked them for. This final list reflects the finalists of this research; all of which are available on Amazon and feature at least a 4/5-star rating.
