(checked 2026-10-10)18,940 ratings (5% 1-star, 3% 2-star).
A popular small cordless trimmer that The Spruce Pets lists as "also great". Amazon owners say it is quiet, gentle on paws and faces, and has good battery life. Amazon's summary of 1-star reviews describes units that don't cut, pull hair or nick skin, and some that failed after a few uses.
Top complaints
- Doesn't cut for some owners
Amazon's summary of 1-star reviews says effectiveness is the top complaint (106 mentions): the trimmer cuts very poorly or not at all.
- Pulls hair or nicks skin
1-star reviewers report painful pulling, needing excessive pressure, and cuts or razor burn on their dogs' skin despite gentle use (85 cutting and 19 skin-irritation mentions in Amazon's 1-star summary).
- Fails after a few uses
Amazon's 1-star summary lists durability (59 mentions): broken heads, dead batteries and units that won't turn off, some after about three uses.
What owners love
- Quiet, pets aren't scared
Amazon's review summary says owners find it quiet and comfortable for pets, who aren't scared of it.
- Good on paws and faces
Amazon owners say it works well on paws and faces and is perfect for toy dogs, and some say it saves hundreds in grooming fees.
- Long battery life
Amazon's review summary says the battery lasts a long time.
- You need a full-body clipper
- Your dog has a thick or matted coat
- Your pet has very sensitive skin
- Paws, faces and sanitary areas
- Toy and small dogs
- Pets scared of clipper noise
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What experts say
- The Spruce Pets: Also great (updated 2026-09-29), listed without a detailed review.