Wahl USA Rechargeable Lithium Ion All in One Beard Trimmer for Men

This is my third Wahl rechargeable. Each has been better than the one before.On checking my purchase history, I see that this one has lasted 11 years. I can’t complain about durability or anything else I can think of.It’s a pleasure to get good value in a purchase these days. I’m thinking about this as I shop to replace a 32 year old refrigerator. Consumer Reports says that the average lifespan for a new refrigerator is just 10 years and the ice maker breaks after just 5 years. See what I mean about value?I recommend this trimmer to anyone looking for good value in a well made product.Now, back to that refrigerator….

I've had quite a few trimmers over the years. I have a sensitive face, and don't like to shave every day, so between shaves I trim the stubble. All my past trimmers had several problems. They would occasionally pull hair instead of cutting it, the batteries wouldn't hold a charge very long, the charge they would hold would diminish over time, and the motors seemed to lose some power. Also, recommended charge time was typically 12 - 15 hours. Of course that's because all my old trimmers had NiMH batteries.Then I got the Wahl in December of 2011. It's lightweight, but you can really feel the power the first time you shave. No pulling hair, just a nice, clean cut. The first time you charge, they recommend charging for 1 hour. This thing holds a charge great, too. The Lithium Ion batteries are so much better! I see more trimmers offer the Lithium batteries than they did a year ago, but not many in this price range. I can't say just how long the batteries last, but they seem to go on forever. I keep thinking it must be ready to die soon, but it just keeps going. So it's easy to charge before it dies. Forget about 'battery memory' with Lithium, there isn't any. Any charge will do. You don't want to charge or discharge them too much, but Lithium batteries generally have built in safeguards against that happening.There are a few cons, but nothing worth taking off a star. Other trimmers offer "lube for life", meaning you never have to oil the blades. You do need to oil the blades on this Wahl. However, it's pretty easy to put a drop or 2 of oil on the blades once a week, and it helps give a smooth shave. I have a feeling the the oil free trimmers might be more for planned obsolescence. Lubed for life, just a short life. The storage 'rack' is pretty cheap, and the pieces don't fit all that great. If you use it, don't bump it. I just keep my trimmer and accessories in a drawer cubby.I would definitely recommend this trimmer. If you need different features, at least try to find a lithium or a trimmer that also works off AC while plugged in.

[3 week Update: I omitted this before, but, I bought this unit primarily to shave my head. (I keep my pate at about "stubble level" because I prefer that over complete smoothness.) So, I decided to try the Wahl Li-Ion Trimmer as a replacement of my previous, 3 year-old wahl trimmer/shaver, which was beginning to have charging & power issues. And I have to say that, -for this specific purpose- the Wahl Li-Ion doesn't quite "cut" it. In fact, despite offering a more consistent beard trimming experience, it actually takes more passes over my head to get the hair down to that afore-mentioned stubble. (Go figure.) Apart from this, the rest of my review remains pretty much in tact...]About shipping/handling: I received the unit in only 3 days (ordered Sun.; arrived Wed.) despite my choosing the cheapest (read: "free") shipping option. Kudos to Amazon for that! (I'm sure it doesn't hurt that I live in Los Angeles.)About the unit: Seems like a good, solid buy. Tested all the service attachments (blades & dual-screen); 3 of the 4 seemed to work as well as any of the 5 or 6 shavers I've had in my adult life (though the dual-screen seems a skosh narrow for its intended purpose). The one attachment that seemed the least useful is the nose-hair trimmer. It just didn't seem functional enough to warrant inclusion in the kit (though I think I understand why it was, given the niche for which this unit was designed).Some have mentioned a qualm with the rubberized handle, noting that hairs seem to "eagerly" cling to it. Well ...duh. But I see it as more useful than annoying, since the sport of shaving can often involve slippage from the hand! Ergo: rubber is good! (c: (Here, I'll also note that on the front of my unit - where the rubber meets the plastic - the upper edge of the rubber doesn't perfectly align with the bottom edge of the plastic. A VERY minor flaw which would be a ridiculous reason to return it, but, it is what it is.)"Vibration" issues have also been noted by some as problematic. Here, I wonder about the experience of most folks - as, a good, strong unit is bound to feel & sound like it - especially at this price point! It wasn't a concern for me at all, and so far has only reinforced the initial impression I have of, well ...a "good, strong unit."Now for a word of pure praise: Kudos to Wahl for their quickly interchangeable head system. Wowie-zowie but is that ever useful. Once I got the hang of it, those suckers went on & off with panache! (It certainly raises the "useful" quotient by more than a bit!) I sure hope this feature keeps working for years to come. If so, then, it'll definitely be a winning feature, in my book.The one *potentially* serious concern I have about its design is the Li-Ion battery. I say 'potentially' because, for the most part, I think the battery is a strength(!) I mean, come on ...a full shave after only a quick, 3-minute charge?! Seriously, that's a real benefit, folks. I have yet to test it myself, but, am thinking I may need to, given the fact that (and here's my "concern") a company representative admitted that the battery's "smart-chip" -tasked with overcharge prevention- may also prevent any charge at all if the unit is left plugged in for more than 3 hours. (Note to self: unplug after 3 hours!) A tad annoying, but, problem easily solved, nevertheless.So, four stars (or maybe 3.75), due to the few (relatively) minor design flaws detailed above. Ultimately, though, I see this unit as a pretty decent deal - especially given the $32 price (sans shipping).PS: the plastic stand isn't quite as shabby as others have made it out to be. I've found it to be of pretty standard grade. Though, admittedly, it doesn't do the best job of housing all the accessories.

If you wish to keep a beard or mustache trimmed, look no further. Love the nose trimmer as well. My 1st Wahl trimmer lasted almost 15 years and this one is even better! No need to shop further, simply order this one now.

An excellent trimmer, as far as how it cuts. BUT - this is a throw away piece, one in which Wahl did not intend the user to ever be able to change the battery! They seem to expect one to simply throw it away when the battery goes bad and buy another trimmer from them!! But, if you're a technically oriented person, the battery is available from Amazon:http://www.amazon.com/Cylindrical-Rechargeable-Batteries-Philips-Electric/dp/B00ML5K2OG/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1422152997&sr=1-1&keywords=3.7+volt+aa+battery+with+solder+tabs%27Or, search the web for, 3.7 Volt Li-Ion battery, size 14500 (or AA) with solder tabs. It's available from most all battery dealers. The rubber skin covering the plastic case can be pealed back from the head to the tail, to remove it. Doing so will turn it inside out. When the work is done, it can be turned back right side out and pulled back over the body into place with a bit of effort. But, if you don't care about having a rubber grip, you might as well simply slice it off with a razor blade & forget about reusing it - your choice. Then, the case is easily pried open, using a small screwdriver. One will need circuit board repair & soldering skills to un-solder the old battery from the circuit board & to install the replacement battery, and minimal mechanical skills in order to reassemble the unit. If you're willing to do all of this, then it's a great trimmer! The only other issue I've had with it is the small trimming head began to work a bit intermittently, so I ordered a replacement from Wahl with no difficulties and at a reasonable price. However, Wahl has revealed itself to be a very consumer & environmentally unfriendly company with this design, as most folks will simply send a good piece of machinery, & a used up Li-Ion battery along with it, to their local landfill, simply because it needs a new battery!! I openly gave it 5 stars in hopes that more folks will see the review, but it really only deserves 2 or 3!

I wanted to like this trimmer, but it's just not up to par. I love that you can interchange the different head attachments and the battery lasts for quit a while. However, the cutting quality of the blade attachment is terrible. It constantly rips the hairs out instead of cutting them, making for an uncomfortable trimming experience. Of course the blade attachment was my primary reason for purchasing so it's basically useless. I just don't think the cutting speed is on par with the older models and that's why it's pulling instead of cutting. Will go back and purchase the same older model Wahl (Model 9918-6171V) that i had, as that worked flawlessly.

This was a gift so I’m not very familiar with it. It appears to be a nice set and my grandson in-law seems to be pleased with it. I know from previous experience that Wahl has a good reputation for making good hair care products. Even though there was plenty of other beard trimmers that cheaper, I felt that a Wahl was worth the higher price.

I've been very satisfied with the more expensive and stainless steel version of this trimmer that I've used for a few years now, until the plastic button on the unit disintegrated suddenly one day. Plastic will do that, I have discovered over the years: it is fine until suddenly it reaches an age where its structural integrity is suddenly lost and it literally crumbles to pieces. I've seen it happen with an old set of ski boots that crumbled to pieces when pulled out for the first time in a few years (that was something to behold!) I've experienced it with a pair of running shoes that I kept in the closet too long, the soles literally turning to powder as I took my first steps. I'm familiar with this phenomenon, but it always makes me a little angry when it happens. Especially when the rest of whatever the plastic thing is attached to is perfectly fine. Anyway, the old Wahl has a plastic switch and it crumbled.Faced with spending twenty vs eighty dollars to replace the old one, I went with this version as a trial. It's fine so far. The cutting head is narrower and the attachments from the other one don't fit this one, but it came with its own, so no big deal. I don't like the lightweight, cheap feel of it, but for a quarter to a third the price, I can live with it. The technical stats say the battery on this one loses its charge quicker, but I haven't noticed that yet. I still like the stainless steel version better. Thus the rating.

Used once and Item did not charge on first charging and unable to returnIs there any warranty?

I used this product and it's great. The shave is close and nice. The shaver feels solid in your hand and not cheap.The delivery and service was excellent!

Justo lo que esperaba, fue un upgrade, mi última wahl me duro cerca de 8 años, cuando la pila dio de si busqué una similar, esta es mucho mejor, más opciones. El rasurado al ras es similar al de la navaja libre, y la barba de tres días queda excelente

The main problem with the trimmer was that it shipped with an American plug only. I had to buy a US to UK plug converter to charge it. The combs supplied were only good for stubble or bushy beard. Nothing in between. Unit looks great and battery life is awesome.

Muy buena máquina!