(checked 2026-10-10)5,140 ratings (7% 1-star, 3% 2-star). Walmart's LifeProof 9899 listing (341 ratings) shows 11%.
Wirecutter's runner-up for heavy beards: very powerful, cuts in one pass and is comfortable to grip, with a 5-year warranty. The guide combs are flimsy and the blades need oiling. Owners frequently report batteries that stop holding a charge and units that fail within months.
Top complaints
- Battery and durability failures
Amazon's summary says some owners report it won't hold a charge and some units fell apart within 5 weeks. Walmart 1-star reviewers describe one burning out after 3 months and another not holding a charge after 5 months.
- Flimsy guide combs
Wirecutter says the plastic combs are flimsy compared with the Philips top pick's and can't take much pressure. A Walmart 1-star reviewer says the guards fall off unexpectedly.
- Pulling or dull blades for some
Several Walmart 1-star reviews say it pulled more hair than it cut, wouldn't cut with attachments on, or had a dull blade. Amazon owners disagree on its ease of use and grip.
What owners love
- Powerful enough for heavy beards
Wirecutter says it is as powerful as any cordless trimmer it has tested, and all testers said it removed hair on the first pass with little pulling. The wide head still shaved precisely near the neck.
Source: Wirecutter (beard trimmers) - Light, grippy and waterproof
Wirecutter found it significantly lighter than the Philips pick, with rubbery side panels that make handling easier. Amazon owners like its versatility and attachments.
- Long warranty
Wirecutter notes a 5-year limited warranty and Wahl's reputation for reliability with its long-term testers. Wahl's replies on Walmart also cite the 5-year warranty.
- You press hard with guards on
- You want the longest battery life
- You don't want to oil blades
- Thick, heavy beards
- Trimming in the shower
- Fewer passes and less pulling
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What experts say
- Wirecutter (NYT): Runner-up (updated 2026-06-08): a powerhouse suited to heavier beards, but its combs are flimsy and its battery life is a little underwhelming.