Amazon.com: Philips Norelco Hair Clipper 7000 Series, Hair and Beard Trimmer, Precision Dial, PowerAdapt Sensor, Trim-and-Flow, DualCut, DuraPower, 28 Length Settings, 90 Min. Runtime, HC7650/40 : Beauty & Personal Care

I've used Norelco trimmers for years and my favorite one was the one that had a vacuum on it. But that trimmer stopped working on me a few years back. I've tried other knock off ones over the years, but they just weren't that great. And while that one is still my all time favorite, this trimmer is really nice. It is very high-quality and semi-versatile perfect for both face and body use. I like keeping my arm hairs shorter, and it works great for trimming up those hairs. It's also great for beard trimming. When we were on a family vacation, I tried using it to cut my son's hair, but I def wouldn't recommend that. It just couldn't stand up to the power required. And you def can't get smooth fades out of it.The only bad thing about it is that it requires it's own proprietary guards rather than sticking with the universal standard of the ones with the clip on the back.

This is a solid choice for a hair clipper. What sets this apart is the length guard system. It combines an rotatable dial on the clipper that offers 14 settings with a pair of fixed length guards that attach at the clipper end. Altogether, you have 28 possible settings with only two interchangable length guards. This is far better than a giant number of individual length guards.The clipper feels good in the hand, and cuts hair well. Note that it uses a non-standard charge port (not USB), but comes with an AC adapter. (Don't lose it!) There's no LCD readout of the charge level, which is a bummer, but does provide 90 minutes on a full charge.The manufacturer throws in a cheap scissors and comb into the package, as well as a soft-sided travel pouch.On the whole, the clipper itself and the length guard system is the star here. At the price, this is a pretty good choice.Pros:** Length guard system combines a built in adjustment with interchangable length guards for a total of 28 settings** 90 minutes on a full charge** Includes an AC adapterCons:** Can't be charged with USB cable** Travel case is soft sided and doesn't provide much protection

This is a pretty unique design from Philips. Instead of giving you 20 different guards of varying lengths, you get 2 hair combs that can cover 28 (One for 3-15mm and the other for 16-28mm) and a beard comb.Additionally this unit features a turbo mode button which boosts the power if you're going over exceptionally thick hair. The noise only slightly increases, but it does offer a noticeably more powerful bump in performance.The included carrying case is a soft material with a zipper top. It's nothing fancy but will hold your attachments and keep everything in one place.This model offers a battery life of up to 90 minutes and also includes a power adapter, which is nice to see since a lot of newer models have gone to USB A cables leaving you to find your own brick.Overall this is a great clipper with tons of functionality and some great design.

A couple of years ago I had to replace an old, excellent Wahl clipper. I bought that same brand and have been very disappointed with the newer version. I've actually bought 2 different Wahl clippers and when I try to use either with no attachment to shave parts of my neck or trim the edges of my mustache I risk cuts because the blades on the newer ones are so bad. No such problem with this Norelco clipper. The blades are properly sharp so they don't pinch or grab you or cut you but just cut the intended hair or beard and leave you uninjured (this should be a minimal expectation of course but apparently it's asking too much). The way the dial works in conjunction with the attachments means you have many different settings with only 2 adjustable attachments, and a third one for very short work. Most clippers require 10-15 attachments to provide this kind of flexibility. Additionally, the charger works everything from 110-240 V so it should do well when you travel to other countries. The included pouch makes it fairly easy to pack as well. Finally, it claims it needs no oiling. Just clean with water. I admit this last part gives me some concern for its length of life so we'll see how that goes but so far so good. All in all the price ($45 at this time) seems about right for all it offers. I'm sure at least $10 of that price is for the Norelco brand name about which I have no feelings one way or the other, but the product itself seems well thought out. If it holds up over time it will be great. If not, I'll be back to change this review.