(checked 2026-10-10)32,942 ratings (6% 1-star, 1% 2-star) on the Color Pro (79300) kit listing. The Color Pro Plus 79752T that Wirecutter picked has only 215 Amazon ratings (B00GJB8PXI); Walmart's Color Pro Plus listing (6,850 ratings) shows 10% at 1-2 stars.
Wirecutter's budget pick. It cuts much like the Elite Pro, and the color-coded guards are easy to find. The combs are flimsier, the cord is thin and the body is large. Low-rated reviews describe pulling, missed hairs and units that stopped working within weeks.
Top complaints
- Pulls hair or misses spots for some owners
Walmart 1-star reviews of the Color Pro Plus describe going over the same area repeatedly and still seeing stragglers, not cutting on the lowest setting, dull blades, and catching and pulling hair. Amazon's summary for the Color Pro says some owners report it not cutting well.
- Flimsier combs and case
Wirecutter says the all-plastic combs lack the Elite Pro's metal reinforcements and some testers found them a bit flimsy, and the storage box is less sturdy. Walmart's review summary says the case can be flimsy.
- Bulky, can be loud, some fail early
Wirecutter says it is larger in the hand, at the upper limit for an adult, with a 7-foot lamp-wire cord. Amazon's summary says noise feedback is mixed, with some reporting extremely loud operation, and some owners say it broke after two uses. A Walmart reviewer's blades stopped moving after two months.
What owners love
- Color-coded guards, including ear tapers
Wirecutter says the brightly colored, clearly labeled guards are easy to grab, and the kit includes left- and right-ear tapered combs that the Elite Pro no longer has. Amazon owners like the color-coding system.
- Top-pick cutting for less
Wirecutter found it a close contender to the Elite Pro, with a very similar cutting experience. Amazon owners say it saves money and comes with all the accessories they need.
- Long warranty
Wirecutter notes that the corded Color Pro Plus is covered by a 5-year warranty, the same as the Elite Pro.
Source: Wirecutter (hair clippers)
- You want sturdy, reinforced combs
- You have small hands
- You want cordless
- Home haircuts on a budget
- Families sharing one kit
- Finding the right guard quickly
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What experts say
- Wirecutter (NYT): Budget pick (updated 2025-03-28): affordable and dependable, with cutting similar to the top pick but less rigid guide combs.