Philips Norelco OneBlade, Hybrid Electric Trimmer and Shaver, QP2520/70

Without hesitation, this is the best beard trimmer I have ever used at any price point. I've gone through so many beard trimmers that I ended up not using because they were too awkward to hold, didn't cut smoothly, or weighed a metric ton. This little thing--which weighs little more than one of my disposable razors--makes fast duty of that weekly beard trim. And it does it without pulling or picking at the hairs, and only makes a quiet buzzing sound as it works. To boot, the device is actually comfortable to hold, encased in a grippy alien green rubberized coating that is easy to hold, even when wet (and, yes, the device is waterproof). Philips says the blade vibrates at 200 vibrations per second, and I think that might be right, based on the performance this thing turns out. The trimmer comes with three different plastic beard guides that snap onto the head for different cutting lengths. Since I generally maintain my beard at the same length, I have one of the attachments that stays on the trimmer, and the other two I keep in a box somewhere. However, another nice touch is that you can easily pop off the beard guide and use the blade itself to do precise cuts under the nose or really anywhere. (You can even, for a very, very short stubble cut, trim with the top side of the cutter flat on the face, rather than turning it sideways.) And, yes, if you want a complete trim (no beard), and are willing to accept the slightest amount of stubble or less, this unit will act as a razor blade. You won't get the complete hair removal of a traditional blade cut, but it will be close. You simply put the flat side of the cutter flat against your face, and go back and forth. You can do this either dry or with soap/shaving creme. It's actually pretty extraordinary that a device like this can cut so close. (Just a couple of years ago, I gave serious attention to a $300 shaver after going through multiple $150 - $200 shavers, and, boy, am I glad I did not take the plunge: this one is SO much better.) For $35, it's the beard bargain of the century. I almost effortlessly trim my beard now that I have this, no more worrying about position, direction, etc. You have to replace the blade every three months or so, but I've been using mine for months now, and still haven't changed the blade once (I cut once per week, for about two minutes.) The replacement blades ( Philips Norelco OneBlade Replacement Blade, 2 Count , QP220/80 ) run about $12 each, and, depending on the amount of cutting you do, might last longer than the recommended three-month cycle. I HIGHLY recommend it. This is nothing short of an amazing device, and at its price, it is a SEVEN-star item, not just a five.

I have been using this electric shaver since 2017, and still have my original unit, which still works great. I am very prone to razor burn, so have been using electric shavers for most of my adult life. That being said, I own or have owned many different electric shavers from different manufacturers and price points (~$30 - ~$300), so I feel very qualified to weigh in on this unit. This shaver, in my opinion, is one of the best electric shavers that I have used/owned, if not the best. I regularly change up how I style my facial hair… alternating between a regular clean shave, a full blown beard, and many styles in between. No matter what look I’m going for I pretty much always use this shaver to achieve it. There are several different size guards that are included which work great, and I have also gotten very used to maneuvering the trimmer head itself to achieve my desired look. I mentioned that I get terrible razor burn from conventional razors - my skin is so sensitive that even high-end electric razors (like my Braun) will still give me razor burn, though not nearly as bad as with a regular razor. That said, I almost never get any razor burn from this unit… and if I do get a little bit it’s usually because I’m rushing and being overly rough. Skin irritation from using this is little-to-none for my very sensitive skin, and is easier on my sensitive skin than any other razor that I have ever used, electronic or otherwise. The shaver heads, in my experience, typically last me several months, and when it is time to replace the head there is a green stripe that slowly becomes visible to give a visual indication that it should be replaced. Considering how long they last, how well they work, and the convenience I think the replacement heads are more than fair when it comes to price. Also, as I mentioned I still have and use the original unit that I bought in 2017 (5 years old as of writing this review). I use it pretty much daily, travel with it, has been dropped, maybe a bit mistreated, but still works as good as new. So, definitely 5* when it comes to longevity. I could go on, but overall, whether wanting to have a clean shave daily or maintain various styles of facial hair, this is my go-to, and favorite electric shaver that I have ever owned. I have also recommended or gifted to friends & family and everyone that I’ve introduced this product to has been equally happy with it. Could not be more satisfied with this product - highly recommend!

Wow ! What an amazing razor. I bought this because I thought it would be handy for traveling and it is certainly perfect for traveling light. The most amazing part is this little razor goes way beyond that, and has become my everyday razor, replacing my expensive rechargeable electric razor, my mustache-beard trimmer, and my wet, disposable double blade razors.. It's is a true hybrid system that functions better than most electric razors because it can cut longer hair than most electric razors. It also functions as an excellent beard and mustache trimmer for shaping and defining clean, crisp edges. Of course, if you really want a close smooth shave you will have to use a conventional wet/foam blade razor, and risk all the nicks and cuts. And I must admit, there are times when I prefer that clean close shave that only a wet/foam blade razor can give. I have a mustache and goatee as well as I shave my head bald. I don't shave every day, so after a few days growth, by my hair is too long to cut with a conventional electric razor. That is where the OneBlade shines....I have always had to use a small battery powered clipper to trim my trim my facial hair, trim and ouline my mustache and beard, as well as cut the hair on my head short enough for my electric razor to finish cutting the hair close enough. With the OneBlade, I can easily do it all with just one tool...the OneBlade. It easily trims my hair down as close in one step as my clipper and electric razor did in two steps...taking twice the time. The OneBlade does not shave as close as a conventional single or double blade razor...but it is as good or better than most electric razors. And it also cuts long hair that your electric razor can't.

The perfect shaver, cuts cleanly and it’s very robust for such a small razor, simply excellent

This is by far the best shaving machine I ever used! Gives a clean shave quickly and easily. Great for shaving the body as well. The combs so you can trim your beard are okayyy but other than that, worth every penny.

shave anywhere you want. just glides

The product is as good as it is described, the 1st shave I had without a Foam or Gel, didn't feel the pinch & it was a Great shave as ever with a Mach3 or something like that. Good handling & nicely balanced one. Let's hope this continues further, because this is my 1st time shave with the product. Will be updating after some time.

I've been using this for several months. The battery lasts really well, and the blade is fantastic. It's the most effective shaver I've ever used. I highly recommend.