USA Rechargeable Lithium Ion All in One Beard Trimmer for Men

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.

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 had to return the first one after a week, because it died. I wish I would have exchanged it for the Wahl 9818 Lithium Ion Stainless Steel All-in-one Groomer ($50.99 Nov-2012). My second one lasted a few weeks (still on the first charge) and the on/off switch jammed. The internal sub-assembly seems to have come loose, so when I move the switch I am moving the internals instead. I waited too long to return it to Amazon, so I replaced it with the 9818. I wish that I would not have tried to save $20, because now I have paid $82 total. Other reviewers have mentioned the rubber cover and the hair that sticks to it. I wanted to return it for that reason before the switch stopped working. You cannot use water to rinse this off, and dry towels won't remove the hair. The thing that works the best is a damp rag, but what a pain. It picks up stuff on surfaces that appear to be perfectly clean. It's a magnet. If you don't mind the hair, or don't mind using a damp cloth, then this would not be an issue. But I would rather spend the extra $20 for the stainless version. I only use this to trim my sideburns, so all of the other attachments are a waste for me. I bought this because it was the least expensive Wahl I found with a lithium ion battery. The battery is amazing and neither trimmer worked long enough to need a recharge. Update Nov-2012: It was very nice to see the comment from Wahl (below). I have never had that happen before. I returned the defect and purchased the 9818. The 9818 was also apparently defective. The Wahl website says that both clippers have the same torque, but my new stainless 9818 runs slow and seems wimpy. After a full charge I could grab the blades while running and stop them using very moderate force. I was unable to stop the lesser expensive 9854 now matter how much force I used. I sent the 9818 to Wahl repair at the same time. They just received them today. I am sticking with Wahl in spite of this experience because they have the strongest motors, the best blades, and they are made in the USA. And now I know that their customer service is good too.

Best trimmer I think I ever I purchased. The wife even uses them.

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%27 Or, 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.

Most of the time I shave with a safety razor, but once in a while, the hair on my face and neck gets a little long for a safety razor and I need a set of clippers. I also need to trim my sideburns and back of my neck if I went too long without a haircut. I had actually purchased a couple of different clippers that were a lot cheaper (under $20) and they would not cut my sideburns, trim my neck or cut the facial hair down far enough where I could shave with a safety razor. So I decided to break down and get professional clippers ,which I figured would be over $100. And then I ran across these from Wahl, which is a well-known brand name. Could they work for my needs? Yesl these clippers did a good job trimming my neck and my sideburns. Later, I got a chance to cut the facial hair and the hair on the back of my neck. I'm sure professional clippers would cut faster, but these did a good job. They also cut my facial hair and neck short enough that I could finish up with a smooth shave with my safety razor.

[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.

Used once and Item did not charge on first charging and unable to return Is 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!