Best Beard Trimmers For Men 2023

Knowing exactly what your shaving needs are, will make buying a beard trimmer much easier.

The length of your beard will determine the type of beard trimmer you use.

Some of the best beard trimmers may also be used to cut head hair, body hair, create sharp lines, or for fading.

You may also notice that although many of these trimmers do the same thing, they are often described in different terms, such as; beard trimmer, beard groomer, hair trimmer, hair and beard trimmer, stubble trimmer, beard shaver…etc.

What’s Your Beard Length – Stubble, Short, Mid Length, or Full?

First off – Not everyone can grow a beard.

Life’s a bitch if that applies to you. Unfortunately, It’s normally down to genetics, which you have no control over.

There is no magic pill that will make you grow a beard if your genetics don’t support it.

If that is you, you can stop reading now!

Seriously, this ain’t for you. Don’t make it worse for yourself.

Provided you can grow facial hair, you need to decide how long you would like it, and what style you want to achieve.

Once you’ve got a ‘look’ in mind, you can start to plan and maintain your beard from the get-go.

And that will mean using a beard trimmer.

This is a guide for cutting/trimming facial and neck hair. Whether that’s a full beard, designer stubble, or any length in between.

Best Beard Trimmer For Stubble

Philips Norelco OneBlade, Face + Body Electric Trimmer and Shaver

The best beard trimmer for stubble (and for the price) is the Philips OneBlade, Face + Body Hybrid Electric Trimmer and Shaver.

Designer stubble is probably the most popular facial hairstyle. It also looks great if done right.

Just because you can’t be bothered to shave for a few days, doesn’t mean you instantly have designer stubble!

Creating and maintaining the ‘stubble look’ requires effort and attention to detail.

Once your hair has grown out to the length you want, you’ll need to pay attention to the cheek lines and neck.

Sharp, defined edges show you’ve put the effort in. Straggly hairs around your cheeks and lower neck, look scruffy and unkempt.

The Philips Norelco OneBlade Face + Body is perfect for stubble or a little facial hair and runs for 60 mins on one charge (4 hour charge time).

You have far more control and can see the lines much easier with this razor than you can with a larger beard trimmer.

Verdict

As you’re only going for the stubble look, you don’t need an expensive beard trimmer.

I love this shaver, because it does the job perfectly, with few working parts.

Here’s my full review of the OneBlade Face + Body

Gillette 3-In-1 All Purpose Styler

Gillette is probably the most well-known and successful company that produces shaving razors. They are good at what they do. Period.

The All-Purpose Gillette Styler is a 3-in-1 Beard Trimmer, Razor & Edger is ideal to keep in your bathroom cabinet or for when you’re traveling.

It fits all Gillette 5-blade razors, so you can use it to shave around your stubble as well as creating nice sharp lines.

Then simply attach one of three beard guide comb sizes (2mm, 4mm, 6mm) to trim your beard.

It takes just one AA battery which lasts over 1.5 hours of use.

Verdict

Easy, Simple, Quick.

For the price, I recommend you have this Gillette beard trimmer/shaver as an addition to your grooming kit.

Best Beard Trimmer For Short/Mid-length Beard

For a short to mid-length beard, you still need a good razor or trimmer to keep sharp lines around your cheeks and neck.

To keep a tidy beard and an even length, especially for mid-length beards, you need to use a beard trimmer.

Here are my recommended best beard trimmers for short/mid-length beards:

Panasonic Beard Trimmer for Men – ER-SB40-K

In recent years Panasonic has worked hard to produce outstanding beard trimmers.

They’ve come up with a few gems that cater to a range of budgets and needs. Without a doubt, their flagship model is the ER-SB40-K.

The Panasonic Beard Trimmer for Men does a great job at trimming beards up to 10mm in length.

It has a powerful motor that will slice through even the most coarse hair.

I like this no-nonsense beard trimmer. It will go for 60 mins on a full charge and can be used internationally (AC 100-240 V).

Features

• Uses an adjustable, 19 trim-length dial to alter the cutting lengths
• Can be used corded or cordless
• 60 mins run time after a 60 min charge
• Can be easily cleaned/washed under running water
• A strong motor that produces around 10,000 cuts per minute (CPM)
• Comfortable, ergonomic rubber grip

Accessories

• None, Nada, Zip!

Verdict

You normally get what you pay for, and if you want a beard trimmer that purely does what it’s supposed to do, this model is for you.

A quality beard trimmer that is still the leading model since its inception in 2017.

Just remember – only for beards up to 10mm in length.

Here’s my full review of the Panasonic ER-SB40-K

Philips Norelco Beard Trimmer – Series 5000

Short and mid-length beards will need maintaining with a beard shampoo, beard oil, and beard balm. You’ll also need to use a different trimmer designed for longer lengths.

Philips Norelco Beard Trimmer – Series 5000 cuts up to 20mm, so is ideal for mid-length beards.

Best Beard Trimmer For A Full beard

Now we’re talking beards!

A full beard requires more maintenance and attention – but the pay-off is worth it.

You need to start looking at using a beard shampoo, applying a beard moisturizer, and beard oil.

Your face and neck around the beard still need regular shaving.

If you are new on the beard growth journey, allow your beard to grow for about two to three months without cutting or trimming it.

This allows for all the hairs to grow, as some grow at different speeds and lengths.

After this initial period, you should be able to have a good idea of the strengths and weaknesses of your facial hair.

Armed with this knowledge, you can make informed decisions about beard styles, products, and even complementary hairstyles that will look good with your beard.

Here are my recommended best beard trimmers for full-length beards:

Remington MB4045B The Beardsman: Beard Boss Full Beard Trimmer Kit

For a long/full-length beard you will probably need the attention of a good barber every couple of months.

In between barber trips, you can use The Remington MB4045B Full Beard Trimmer Kit.

It includes a guide comb up to 35mm, which is one of the longest beard guide combs you can have on a beard trimmer.

Features

• Extra-long guide comb – up to 35mmm
• Zoom wheel adjustment for precise cutting lengths – 18 settings
• Lithium battery gives up to 120 mins of runtime
• Pop-up detail trimmer for edging and lining

Accessories

• Three guide combs for stubble, all the way to a full beard
• Beard Brush & Scissors

Verdict

The Remington MB4045B full-length beard trimmer not only looks the part, but also performs exceptionally well.

Don’t rely on the pop-up trimmer to be effective for trimming lines, sideburns, etc.

You’ll also need a small cleaning brush which isn’t supplied.

For long beards, you really should be using hair clippers to cut away stray hairs, and scissors to cut your beard into the shape you want.

Even a comb attachment up to 35mm probably won’t be long enough.

Use a beard comb or beard brush and a good quality pair of scissors..

..and a steady hand!