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Philips Norelco OneBlade 360 Face + Body vs WAHL USA Stainless Steel Lithium Ion 2.0+ Slate 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

WAHL USA Stainless Steel Lithium Ion 2.0+ Slate Beard Trimmer comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.5 vs 3.9). WAHL USA Stainless Steel Lithium Ion 2.0+ Slate Beard Trimmer is best for: users needing long battery life. Read the strengths below before deciding.

Ranked #4 in Best Beard Trimmers

Philips Norelco OneBlade 360 Face + Body

3.9

2 sources$39.96as of Oct 11

The Philips Norelco OneBlade 360 is a slim hybrid trimmer and shaver with a double-sided blade that flexes on its mount, sold with a 5-in-1 adjustable stubble comb, a skin guard and a body comb. TechRadar used it every other day for two months and found it extremely gentle and precise, with no razor burn, but inconsistent as a beard trimmer on the comb's longer settings. T3 found it gave a surprisingly close shave for the price and that the new comb coped better with longer hair, but its blades dulled noticeably after a few weeks of heavy use. Both note that replacement blades cost nearly as much as the trimmer.

Strengths

— Extremely gentle: TechRadar reports no razor burn and recommends it for particularly sensitive skin
— Flexing double-sided blade makes shaping around the beard and neck easier than on earlier OneBlades, per T3
— Fully waterproof for wet or dry use and easy to clean, according to TechRadar

Watch-outs

— Inconsistent trimming: TechRadar got patchy results on the comb's longer presets and says it works better at 1mm or 2mm
— Blades dulled significantly after a few weeks of heavy use in T3's test
— Replacement heads can cost nearly as much as the trimmer itself (TechRadar and T3)

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Higher ratedRanked #1 in Best Beard Trimmers

WAHL USA Stainless Steel Lithium Ion 2.0+ Slate Beard Trimmer

4.5

2 sourcesall derived$80.99as of Oct 11

The Wahl Stainless Steel Lithium-Ion+ Trimmer runs 3.5 hours on a charge and tops up quickly. Reviewers noted the ergonomic design and the spread of attachments: a T-blade, dual shaver, ear/nose trimmer, and precision detailer. Grip comfort divided opinion, and the blades need oiling regularly. Men who want one cordless tool that handles several jobs will be pleased; anyone prioritizing easy handling or minimal maintenance won't.

Strengths

— Includes 4 interchangeable trimmer heads: T-Blade, Dual Shaver, Ear/Nose Trimmer, and Precision Detailer
— Comes with 10 guide combs for even cutting lengths
— Rechargeable with world-wide voltage compatibility

Watch-outs

— Lacks a dedicated grip for comfortable handling, per Shaving Advisor
— Requires regular blade oiling maintenance, per HelpAtMyHome

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How they stack up

Philips Norelco OneBlade 360 Face + Body

The Philips Norelco OneBlade 360 trims and shaves with the same blade, where the Panasonic Cordless Precision Beard Trimmer is a dedicated trimmer with 19 length settings against the OneBlade's 5-in-1 comb. TechRadar measured about an hour per charge and a four-hour recharge; the Panasonic is listed at 60 minutes with a one-hour charge and the WAHL USA Stainless Steel Lithium Ion 2.0+ Slate Beard Trimmer at 3.5 hours.

WAHL USA Stainless Steel Lithium Ion 2.0+ Slate Beard Trimmer

The WAHL USA Stainless Steel Lithium Ion 2.0+ Slate Beard Trimmer runs 3.5 hours per charge, against up to 1 hour for the Norelco Philips All-in-One 3000 Series 13 in 1 Trimmer and 60 minutes for the Panasonic Cordless Precision Beard Trimmer. It sets length with 10 guide combs, where the Panasonic uses a dial with 19 settings. It costs more than the Norelco and less than the Panasonic.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Philips Norelco OneBlade 360 Face + Body	WAHL USA Stainless Steel Lithium Ion 2.0+ Slate Beard Trimmer
Blade Type	Double-sided OneBlade 360 flexing blade	Stainless Steel Self-Sharpening T-Blade
Battery Life	About 60 minutes (TechRadar); about 45 minutes (T3)	3.5 hours
Charging Time	4 hours	3 minutes
Power Source	Rechargeable	Rechargeable
Attachments	5-in-1 adjustable comb, skin guard, body comb	10
Wet/Dry	Yes, waterproof	—
Trimmer Heads	—	4 interchangeable
Length Settings	—	10 guide combs
Dimensions	—	1.2 x 1.4 x 6.2 inches; 12.8 ounces

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