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Norelco Philips All-in-One 3000 Series 13 in 1 Trimmer vs Panasonic ER-GB42 Wet/Dry Beard Trimmer

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

Panasonic ER-GB42 Wet/Dry Beard Trimmer is the only one of the two with a published score (4.1); Norelco Philips All-in-One 3000 Series 13 in 1 Trimmer has none, so this is not a close call so much as an unmeasured one. Panasonic ER-GB42 Wet/Dry Beard Trimmer is best for: Short beards and stubble, frequent travelers, and anyone who wants one length dial instead of a bag of guards. Read the strengths below before deciding.

Ranked #5 in Best Beard Trimmers

Norelco Philips All-in-One 3000 Series 13 in 1 Trimmer

Unrated3 sources$40as of Oct 10

The Norelco Philips All-in-One 3000 Series 13 in 1 Trimmer covers face, hair, and body with 13 attachments. Reviewers noted the self-sharpening steel blades and rounded tips, which keep trimming gentle. Battery life runs 1 hour, and the attachment count is thin next to higher-tier models. It fits anyone who wants basic multi-function grooming and doesn't need long runtime or a deep accessory set.

Strengths

— 13 attachments for versatile grooming of face, hair, and body
— Self-sharpening steel blades for long-lasting precision
— Up to 1 hour run time on a single charge

Watch-outs

— Short battery life of only 1 hour

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Higher ratedRanked #2 in Best Beard Trimmers

Panasonic ER-GB42 Wet/Dry Beard Trimmer

4.1

1 source$59.99as of Oct 16

The Panasonic ER-GB42 is a compact wet/dry beard trimmer that sets length with a single dial across 19 settings from 0.5 to 10 mm and charges on a cordless stand. Shaving Advisor's tested roundup rates it 8.0 out of 10 and calls it its go-to recommendation for travelers and short beards, praising the grip and a motor so quiet it barely makes any noise, but notes the small cutting head needs extra passes, can clog, and the blades need regular oiling. In a video review, owner Jaytee's found it powerful without tugging and far handier than a box of separate guards.

Strengths

— Rated 8.0 out of 10 in Shaving Advisor's tested roundup
— 19 length settings from 0.5 to 10 mm on one dial, so there are no loose guards to keep track of
— Motor so quiet it barely makes any noise, per Shaving Advisor

Watch-outs

— Small cutting head means more passes and can clog with hair quickly, per Shaving Advisor
— Blades need regular oiling; Shaving Advisor finds once a week enough
— 50-minute battery and a slow recharge compared with modern lithium-ion units, per Shaving Advisor

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How they stack up

Norelco Philips All-in-One 3000 Series 13 in 1 Trimmer

The Norelco Philips All-in-One 3000 Series 13 in 1 Trimmer comes with 13 attachments for face, hair and body, where the Panasonic Cordless Precision Beard Trimmer sets 19 lengths from a dial. Its run time of up to 1 hour is well short of the WAHL USA Stainless Steel Lithium Ion 2.0+ Slate Beard Trimmer's 3.5 hours. It costs less than both.

Panasonic ER-GB42 Wet/Dry Beard Trimmer

The Panasonic ER-GB42 Wet/Dry Beard Trimmer and the Panasonic Cordless Precision Beard Trimmer both set length with a dial across 19 settings from 0.5 to 10 mm. The ER-GB42's linked listing is $59.99 against $134.99 for the Cordless Precision, and Shaving Advisor gives the ER-GB42 50 minutes of battery to the other model's 60.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Norelco Philips All-in-One 3000 Series 13 in 1 Trimmer	Panasonic ER-GB42 Wet/Dry Beard Trimmer
Blade Type	Self-sharpening steel	—
Battery Life	Up to 1 hour	—
Attachments	13 in 1	—
Model	—	ER-GB42-K
Length Settings	—	19, from 0.5 to 10 mm, set by dial
Wet/Dry	—	Yes, fully waterproof
Battery	—	50 minutes, per Shaving Advisor
Charging	—	Cordless charging stand
In the Box	—	Trimmer, charging stand, cleaning brush and blade oil, per Shaving Advisor

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