Philips Norelco BeardTrimmer 7100, Vacuum Trimmer (Model # QT4050)

I spent a week researching beard trimmers as well as all the permutations within the Norelco offerings and settled on this one -- I had never heard of a vacuum trimmer and this intrigued me. Despite all the negatives from those who wrongfully expected a pristine no-hair-in-the-sink experience -- it you want that, trim your beard outside like I used to! This little critter has amazed me! The vacuum actually works! What an idea! Sure, there's a couple of strays that escape, but who cares. What I sought was a trimmer for beards, not hair, that didn't grab at snag my whiskers like hair trimmers do. The adjustability is convenient and STAYS PUT when you set it! Used to be I would wait until my beard was getting shaggy before I got around to cutting back -- now I can literally trim about every fortnight to maintain my civilized length as opposed to tickling my chest with a 'mountain man' beard like a former father-in-law sported (yes, he lived in the higher mountains, too!). I have no illusions about battery life -- they do wear out, gang, just like anything else -- so I made sure to purchase this baby which can function with its cord plugged in! Something a lot of cordless critters can't do! I hate to think how many rechargeables I purchased over the years that simply died and would not work despite their charging cords. Remington burned me on that one -- switch died and it wouldn't work at all after a year and a half (just past the warranty); and some older Norelcos. Seems they found the correct design for this consumer -- when the battery croaks (and it will, someday), I can simply PLUG IT IN! Wow! Old school low tech always rules, gang. The blade-height adjuster -- a wheel (I discovered) is great -- stays put (as mentioned above); the blade-guard is also nice; I have noted the comments about the little door one opens to empty out the vacuumed whiskers -- handle gently as it is plastic (what isn't these days?) and is not meant for hairy gorillas to yank off and toss around, then complain about fragility. (This ain't Samsonite luggage, men!). It opens easily, then you shake out and blow out your discard. My only caveat, frankly, is the TINY LITTLE BRUSH provided for cleaning -- I can barely get my big paws to keep a grip on it, but, meh! It's better than nothing. I'm not buying a brush, I'm buying a beard trimmer! Some purchasers complained about noise level -- haven't noticed anything other than the usual buzz of a shaver. (If you want quiet, use scissors!). Fits my hand nicely and easy to control. I hate sounding like a scripted commercial, but, this is the very best beard trimmer I've used! Sure there are more expensive varieties out there, but, why be flamboyant when this one functions beautifully? Thank you to all the previous reviewers for all your comments -- this helped me to decide on this winner!

I searched far and wide to find a beard trimmer that ran off of a cord alone. I'd already gone through two other trimmers when the batteries wore out on them, even though the rest of the trimmer was functioning just fine. There are plenty of HAIR clippers that run off of cords but they are too bulky to comfortably use to trim a beard. I was surprised to find that this Philips Norelco trimmer fit the bill. YES it DOES have a battery and one that lasts for a long time (both between charges due to my experience and the length of the battery itself according to things I've read about the lithium ion batteries). BUT it also can run on just the cord without the power having to go through the battery and then to the motor like most other rechargeable trimmers. So when the battery kicks the bucket on this one I'll still have a functioning trimmer. Though I have a feeling the battery is going to last a long time on this one. I've charged this trimmer only once in the month and a half I've had and used it (about 1-2 times a week) The vacuum feature on this trimmer is a bonus but not the reason I purchased it. It certainly helps and does suck up some of the hairs that you cut while trimming but be warned that it won't get them all unless you are doing a small touch up. You'll still have hairs on the sink to clean up, just far fewer than with any other trimmer. The adjustable length guard on the trimmer is fantastic, comfortable to use and accurate. I hate having to keep track of a million different pieces (read a ton of different sized blade guards) so this is awesome. It also easily slips on and off so that you can use it to cut really close and clean up the edges of your beard. In fact, after getting this trimmer I never shave with a razor, I just take the guard off of this trimmer and get as close to the skin as I can on the edges of my beard. Overall a fantastic product. It earns maybe a 4.5 since the vacuum doesn't quite work to contain the mess, but everything else is stellar. I bought this trimmer to last me a long time, and it looks like it will do just that.

The Philips Norelco BeardTrimmer 7 initially performed well, offering precise trims with a variety of length settings that made it easy to achieve my desired look. It was comfortable to use, and the design was sleek and user-friendly. The battery life was decent, and the trimmer handled both short and longer beards effectively. However, despite the good performance, I was disappointed that I had to replace it within a year. The trimmer's durability was lacking, as it started to lose power and didn’t maintain the same level of performance over time. For the price and brand reputation, I expected it to last longer than it did. Overall, it’s a good trimmer for short-term use, but if you’re looking for something more durable, you might want to consider other options.

Nice Trimmer highly recommend.

Very practical. Good build quality. Good battery life.

Great