- Accessories: adjustable comb, travel pouch
- 2 hour charge for 60 minute battery charge
- Not waterproof
- 11 settings from 2mm to 18mm
Reviewed by Tomé Morrissy-Swan
What’s this? A vacuum? On a shaver? Well, yes, and frankly it’s a genius solution for any man that has to shave in bed or in a chair. In that situation, most trimmers will cover you with itchy, scratchy clippings. Here, all (well, most of) the hair ends up in a container just beneath the razor, which you empty when full. There’s no hoovering sound, either.
It’s got a good weight to it, neither too heavy nor too light, lending it a sturdy feel. It’s also cheap, and often available at a considerable discount online. However, I didn’t find it quite as impressive as other trimmers. The suction itself works well, with most hairs ending up inside. But it was rather loud, and blew a slightly annoying plume of air onto my face.
It also didn’t feel quite as potent. I’d have to repeat shave over thicker patches of beard quite a few times to get down to the desired length, whereas some trimmers do it on first go. Getting to trickier parts, like under the chin, was a bit clunky. When using the precision trimmer, it worked well, but it was a bit of a faff to switch between the main function and the precision attachment.
There are better trimmers out there, but if you’re someone that needs to shave outside of the bathroom, this cheap and effective marvel of ingenuity is definitely the one to go for.
