Great precise cut, affordable with minor personal gripes, 15 Sept. 2015

This is an unbiased review and have been using the unit for over 4 months now.

I looked at a number before purchasing this Philip series 5000. My selection process was based on robustness durability performance and also the price.

Also let me just say if you’ve never used a beard trimmer before, then you are really going to love this. It will give you that look that is usually only exhibited by the most sought-after Hollywood stars! You cannot compare this to using a razor or scissors for achieving a perfect shape to your stubble.

This is a totally waterproof model which really does make a huge difference. You can simply place the whole unit under the tap to wash it and pat it dry clean without having to worry about water ingress damaging the unit. It is a very stylish unit with a lovely velvety looking blue trim black details and a gold section to the thumb wheel. It does not look shabby at all on the bathroom shelf as some units do so this may...

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Very good but not without some niggles, 18 Sept. 2013

It's a good trimmer - compact and easy to use (although, as with all trimmers, you'll invariably trim off more than you intended as you get used to the different settings) - but there are enough little niggles to stop it from getting top marks. The plastic hood is certainly problematic at times: because it's more or less locked on at the setting you choose, if you've got a heavy growth that needs shearing you'll soon find quite a buildup of hair between the hood and the blade that'll mean having to unscrew the hood, brush the blade clean (a small brush is provided and is much needed with this model), then reattach it and reset it. By not being able to easily pull it away and back on again it makes it rather more time consuming a process than it needs to be. Most of this you'll have to work out for yourself because, as is the way with almost anything electrical, there's no instruction manual just a leaflet with some not always enlightening sketches. You can download the full manual...

This review is from: Philips Series 5000 Adjustable Beard Trimmer BT5260/33 with Precision Trimmer for Neat Edges (Personal Care)

Works fine, 8 Jun. 2014

This is my first trimmer. I use it mainly with 0.4mm, so that the grey hair in the moustache is not very obvious! Using it for 3 times a week for the past 6 months and no issues. I guess the battery life might just be 30 minutes or so. When I bought, the price was £60 while now it is only £38. Thoroughly recommended.

Verified Purchase This review is from: Philips Series 5000 Adjustable Beard Trimmer BT5260/33 with Precision Trimmer for Neat Edges (Personal Care)