CONS
- It is intended for the US market so international buyers beware as this model is only made for 120 V power outlets
- Blades get clogged with hairs easily and require to be cleaned more often
- Changing comb guides requires quite a bit of force
REMINGTON BEARD TRIMMER HC5855As its name says – we reviewed a hair grooming product which wears the “indestructible” moniker in its name. HC5855 – hair and beard trimmer from Remington certainly looks the part. Without going into more detail about whether such durability is necessary for an everyday use we were pleased with the overall look of the product.
Remington is a well established company with a lot of professional and home use products under its belt. It needs no introduction and most buyers opt for them based on their previous good experience with the quality of all the products that they make. So how does this one perform? Let’s find out.
FEATURES
We’ve definitely noticed a rugged and a more premium finish of the 5855 trimmer model and wish that other manufacturers paid as much attention to small details as Remington did. Remington uses a system they named POWERCUT in order to make an ideal haircut each and every time.
During our testing of the unit, we found it to certainly work as advertised. There are other features that you won’t find on any other competitor’s hair trimmers. For instance, Remington uses a super magnet motor which has more than enough power to go through any type of hair or beard. No matter the length or thickness. This is possible thanks to the precision-made ground blades which enable smooth hair trimming and cutting. All of this makes an especially nice feature set which comes handy for some daily beard trimming.
The toughness part comes from a virtually indestructible polycarbonate casing, hardened rubber grip and a sturdy 8-foot long cord. Plus, there is a lifetime warranty included. Talk about confidence about the quality of a product. Remington certainly has a well-deserved reputation to back it up.
The complete package is well rounded. Besides the trimmer, itself, you get 8 guide combs, blade guard, barber scissors, oil bottle, barber cape and a cleaning brush out of the box. A well-packed grooming kit indeed.
DOWNSIDES
CONCLUSION
For those who are looking one of the most durable and most powerful hair and beard trimmer on the market – you have found the right one. Remington has a winner on their hands and sure made a product that stands out from the rest of the competition. Packed with plenty of neat accessories and priced at around 30 USD this makes it one of the best high-performance grooming kits available on the market. This trimmer is a fine choice for both professional and home users.
- Design 95%
- Quality 91%
- Price 92%
PROS
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Durable and premium quality finishPowerful magnet motorsPrecision Ground blades that mow down anything in their path with little effortSturdy 8-feet long cord15-piece kit includedLifetime guarantee
CONS
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Limited to 110 Volt outlets so no joy for international buyersRequires more cleaning during useGets hot when used for longer periods of timeBlade head is not adjustable
PROS AND CONS OF CORDLESS BEARD TRIMMERS
Most of the users who prefer corded beard trimmers had a bad experience with the cordless variants or were skeptical about their performance figures since they’re only using battery power as an energy source. This is debunked by the fact that both kinds of trimmers perform identical and battery use is the only thing that differentiates them. However, corded models do have some other major advantages.
The not so good side of owning a cordless beard trimmer is that you have to monitor the battery charge level if you tend not to leave it on the charging dock or cradle. It can be very frustrating to find out that the battery is empty exactly when you’re in a hurry to get a quick trim. Many models offer the possibility to be attached to the charging cord to recharge the battery and be used at the same time. Some models will not provide enough power for such use and if your cordless trimmer comes with a charging dock or a cradle then you will need to leave it there constantly after you finish using it.
Having a constant power current being fed to the motor allows for a more reliable performance found in the corded trimmers. This is what most of the customers desire – a steady and a reliable trim every time. However, there are corded beard trimmer models which come with a detachable cable and yet they perform absolutely the same no matter the power source. Being able to plug it in and simply stow it away after you’re done is another neat trick the corded models offer. It brings along a peace of mind.
Everyone deciding between corded and cordless trimmers should also reconsider the fact that they will be limited to use them in a space where the nearest power outlet is. If you want complete movement freedom than you can rest assured that the corded models are not the best choice for your beard grooming requirements. If you do not care about precision trimming and styling with more movement freedom then they’re the right choice for you.
OUR VERDICT: WHICH ONE WE LIKED THE MOST?
After doing some extensive testing and living with all these fine corded beard trimmers, our choice for the best one goes to the Wahl Professional Peanut clipper/trimmer.
Our staff was equally impressed by the build quality as well as with the great performance this little device packs. It offers most of the features that some of the more expensive models have while also including accessories not found even at the higher price range. Using it was a pleasure and there were no uncomfortable experiences during our testing. It simply glided across the skin surface and removed hair with equal precision and exact trim no matter the length or thickness of the hairs. The little trimmer packs a powerful motor which is paired with some extremely sharp blades that make every grooming session an easy affair.
Do note that this trimmer isn’t perfect and the only thing that prevents it to be a complete product may be the medium loudness noise it makes. To some, this won’t be much of an issue but those who prefer quieter grooming sessions may want to look elsewhere.
If you manage to get over that small nitpick, you will own one of the best beard trimmers available on the market and at a very affordable price tag.