The best beard trimmers
Stubble, a short boxed beard or something fuller: the trimmers that keep it looking deliberate.
A good trimmer makes the difference between a beard that looks chosen and one that looks forgotten. It’s a safe present for most men with facial hair, and an easy upgrade from a cheap one that tugs.
Look first at the length range. Stubble needs fine steps near the bottom; a fuller beard needs a guard that goes up to 15mm or more.
What matters
- Fine steps for stubble, long guards for full beards.
- Waterproof means it can be rinsed.
- Check the plug: some chargers are two-pin.
- All-in-ones suit anyone who cuts their own hair.
Best overall
#1 of 5
9.0/10
Braun Series 5 Beard Trimmer BT5525
£15–£40 Price range
Forty lengths in half-millimetre steps, locked in place so a trim can’t slip, and two hours of cordless running.
- 40 lengths, 0.5mm steps
- PrecisionLock and PrecisionWheel
- Up to 120 min cordless
- 100% waterproof
- Styling tools for edges
What owners say: Owners find it easy to use and love the fine length control. They think it looks good and is good value.
Heads up: It comes with a two-pin charger for a bathroom shaver socket, so an adaptor is needed for a normal plug.
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A closer look: The lock stops the length wheel turning by accident mid-trim, which is how most beards get an unplanned bald patch. Being fully waterproof, it can be rinsed under the tap afterwards. A two-hour battery means it goes on holiday without the charger.
Best for: Keeping a beard at an exact length
- Length settings
- 40, in 0.5mm steps
- Cordless run time
- Up to 120 min
- Waterproof
- Yes
- Self-sharpening blades
- No
- Good to know
- 2-pin bathroom plug
Best value
#2 of 5
8.9/10
Philips Beard Trimmer 3000 Series
£15–£40 Price range
Self-sharpening blades with rounded tips, 20 lengths from stubble to short beard, and a comb that lifts the hair into the blade.
- 20 lengths, 0.5–10mm
- Self-sharpening, no oiling
- Lift&Trim comb
- 100% waterproof
- Soft pouch
What owners say: Owners say it’s great quality, easy to use and clean, and worth the money, and like being able to set it anywhere from 0.5 to 10mm.
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A closer look: The rounded blade tips make it gentle on the neck, which is where cheap trimmers usually nick. It charges by USB-A, so it needs a phone plug rather than its own adaptor (none in the box). Ten millimetres is the longest setting, so it suits short beards and stubble.
Best for: Short beards and stubble
- Length settings
- 20 (0.5–10mm)
- Cordless run time
- Up to 60 min
- Waterproof
- Yes
- Self-sharpening blades
- Yes
- Good to know
- USB charging, no plug
Best for hair and beard
#3 of 5
8.8/10
Braun Series 7 All-in-One Style Kit MGK7410 (10-in-1)
Over £40 Price range
A beard trimmer, hair clippers and nose trimmer in one kit, with a charging stand and 100 minutes of cordless time.
- 10 tools in one kit
- Beard trimmer and hair clippers
- AutoSense adapts to thick hair
- 100 min cordless
- Charging stand and pouch
What owners say: Owners like how well it works and how many heads and tools come with it, and say the battery lasts. They think it’s good value.
Heads up: The charger has a two-pin plug, so it needs a bathroom shaver socket or an adaptor.
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A closer look: It’s the one to pick for someone who cuts his own hair as well as his beard, as the clipper guards save trips to the barber between cuts. The stand keeps everything together on a shelf. It’s waterproof, so the heads can be rinsed after use.
Best for: Cutting your own hair too
- Length settings
- 1–21mm via 4 combs
- Cordless run time
- 100 min
- Waterproof
- Yes
- Self-sharpening blades
- No
- Good to know
- Hair clippers and nose trimmer
Best all-in-one
#4 of 5
8.7/10
Philips Multigroom 7000 Series 17-Piece Trimmer
Over £40 Price range
Seventeen pieces for beard, head, nose, ears and body, and a precision comb that trims in 0.2mm steps.
- 17 attachments
- 26 lengths, 0.5–20mm
- Precision comb in 0.2mm steps
- BeardSense boosts power
- Self-sharpening blades
What owners say: Owners call it genuinely impressive, with attachments for everything and a battery that charges quickly and lasts.
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A closer look: BeardSense reads how thick the hair is and pushes more power into dense patches, so longer beards don’t snag. The 20mm guard handles a fuller beard that many trimmers can’t. There are a lot of pieces, so a wash bag or drawer to keep them together helps.
Best for: Grooming everything with one tool
- Length settings
- 26 (0.5–20mm)
- Cordless run time
- Up to 120 min
- Waterproof
- Yes
- Self-sharpening blades
- Yes
- Good to know
- 17 pieces, incl. body comb
Best budget
#5 of 5
8.6/10
Remington Barba Beard Trimmer
£15–£40 Price range
A simple, long-running favourite with ceramic blades and a pop-up trimmer for sideburns, and it goes up to 18mm for a longer beard.
- Ceramic-coated blades
- 9 lengths, 1.5–18mm
- Pop-up detail trimmer
- Up to 40 min cordless
- 3-year guarantee
What owners say: Owners find it excellent value, easy to use and effective, and like the simple length settings.
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A closer look: Nine clearly marked settings make it easy to get the same length every time, which suits someone who doesn’t want to fiddle. The pop-up trimmer tidies the cheek line and sideburns without changing heads. The three-year guarantee is generous for the price.
Best for: Longer beards on a budget
- Length settings
- 9 (1.5–18mm)
- Cordless run time
- Up to 40 min
- Waterproof
- No
- Self-sharpening blades
- Yes
- Good to know
- 3-year guarantee
How they compare
| Feature | #1Braun BT5Best overall | #2Philips BT3000Best value | #3Braun 10-in-1 kitBest for hair and beard | #4Philips Multigroom 7000Best all-in-one | #5Remington BarbaBest budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Picked Rating | 9.0 | 8.9 | 8.8 | 8.7 | 8.6 |
| Price | ££ £15–£40 | ££ £15–£40 | £££ Over £40 | £££ Over £40 | ££ £15–£40 |
| Length settings | 40, in 0.5mm steps | 20 (0.5–10mm) | 1–21mm via 4 combs | 26 (0.5–20mm) | 9 (1.5–18mm) |
| Cordless run time | Up to 120 min | Up to 60 min | 100 min | Up to 120 min | Up to 40 min |
| Waterproof | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Self-sharpening blades | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Good to know | 2-pin bathroom plug | USB charging, no plug | Hair clippers and nose trimmer | 17 pieces, incl. body comb | 3-year guarantee |
| Best for | Keeping a beard at an exact length | Short beards and stubble | Cutting your own hair too | Grooming everything with one tool | Longer beards on a budget |
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