Best beard trimmers 2026: tried and tested for perfect stubble

The best beard trimmers for men give you a sharp, barber-style finish without yanking out your facial hair.

Our volunteer testers put in many hours of beard trimming and tidying in our independent tests. We don't just give our recommendations based on one person's opinion; every beard trimmer we review is tested over several months by a panel of testers.

We've tested 32 trimmers from Wahl, Braun, Philips, Manscaped and more, from £15 bargains to premium-priced trimmers costing more than £150.

We currently have 10 models that are a cut above the rest and are Best Buys. Four are also Great Value recommendations.

The beard trimmers we tested

The biggest brands and 15 of the most popular beard trimmers are included below.

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A selection of the 32 beard trimmers we tested is listed in alphabetical order below.

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Babyliss Super-X Metal Beard and Stubble Trimmer

Most recently tested September 2024

Range of trim 0.2 to 12mm, in 1mm steps

Claimed battery life 300 minutes

Accessories 2 x adjustable combs (1-6mm and 7-12mm), charging station, cleaning brush, oil for trimmer, travel case

Need to know Waterproof, three-pin plug included, three-year guarantee

Beurer Mencare MN4X Beard Trimmer

Most recently tested June 2026

Range of trim 0.8 to 12mm, in variable steps

Claimed battery life 90 minutes

Accessories 1 x adjustable comb (3-7mm), 1 x adjustable comb (8-12mm), cleaning brush, fabric travel pouch, oil for the trimmer head

Need to know Not waterproof, display shows battery percentage, USB-A cable included, three-year guarantee

Boots Hair and Beard Trimmer

Most recently tested June 2026

Range of trim 0.5 to 20mm, in 0.5mm steps

Claimed battery life 60 minutes

Accessories 1 x adjustable comb (0.5-10mm), 1 x adjustable comb (10.5-20mm)

Need to know Suitable for head hair, Not waterproof, three-pin plug included, two-year guarantee

Braun Series 3 (BT35 generation)

Most recently tested June 2025

Range of trim 0.5 to 20mm, in 0.5mm steps

Claimed battery life 50 minutes

Accessories 1 x adjustable comb (0.5-10mm), 1 x adjustable comb (10.5-20mm), cleaning brush, mini foil shaver, detail attachment, fabric travel pouch

Need to know Not waterproof, two-pin plug included, two-year warranty

Braun Series 9 (BT95 generation)

Most recently tested June 2025

Range of trim 0.5 to 20mm, in variable steps

Claimed battery life 180 minutes

Accessories 1 x adjustable comb (0.5-10mm), 1 x adjustable comb (10.5-20mm), 2 x fading combs (1-5mm), detail pro head, foil shaver head, charging station, cleaning brush, fabric travel pouch, hard-shell travel case, beard stencil

Need to know Turbo mode, waterproof, lock for wheel that adjusts cutting length, travel lock by long-pressing the power button, two-pin plug included, two-year warranty

Kevin Junior Skeleton Beard Trimmer

Available from Kevin Junior (£30)

Most recently tested September 2024

Range of trim 0.5 to 9mm, in variable steps

Claimed battery life 200 minutes

Accessories 6 x combs (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 9mm), cleaning brush, oil for trimmer

Need to know Not waterproof, USB-A charging cable, turbo and manual speed modes, 14-day 'no fault' returns policy

King C Gillette beard trimmer

Most recently tested September 2023

Range of trim 0.5 to 21mm, in 2mm steps

Claimed battery life 50 minutes

Accessories 1 x comb (1mm), 1 x adjustable comb (3-11mm), 1 x adjustable comb (13-21mm), cleaning brush

Need to know Not waterproof, two-pin plug included, 28-day money back guarantee

Manscaped: The Beard Hedger

Most recently tested September 2023

Range of trim 0.5 to 10mm, in 0.5mm steps

Claimed battery life 60 minutes

Accessories 1 x adjustable comb (0.5-10mm), hard-shell travel case

Need to know Not suitable for head or body hair, waterproof, USB-A to USB-C charging cable, no plug included, 90-day warranty

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Panasonic Multishape Beard and Stubble Trimmer (ER-CKL2)

Most recently tested June 2025

Range of trim 0.5 to 30mm, in 0.5mm steps

Claimed battery life 70 minutes

Accessories 3 x adjustable beard, body and head combs (1-10mm, 11-20mm, 21-30mm), 1 x body comb (1.5mm), plastic cap for handle, cleaning brush, oil for trimmer, fabric travel case

Need to know Suitable for head and body hair, part of Panasonic's Multishape modular personal care system, in which you can buy different heads compatible with the handle in this set, including: a 3-blade shaver head, beard/hair trimmer head, electric toothbrush head and nose trimmer head, waterproof, 3-pin plug included, one-year warranty

Philips Series 3000 Beard Trimmer (BT3665/15)

Most recently tested June 2026

Range of trim 0.5 to 20mm, in 0.5mm steps

Claimed battery life 80 minutes

Accessories 2 x adjustable beard combs (0.5-10mm, 10.5-20mm), cleaning brush

Need to know Waterproof, USB-A cable included, two-year warranty

Philips Series 7000 Beard trimmer (BT7665/15)

Most recently tested June 2026

Range of trim 0.2 to 20mm, in varying steps

Claimed battery life 120 minutes

Accessories 2 x adjustable beard combs (0.4-10mm, 10.4-20mm), 1 x detail trimmer head, 2 x fading combs (1-5mm), hair collector, travel pouch, cleaning brush, charging station

Need to know Waterproof, USB-A cable included, two-year warranty

Remington The Works Beard Trimmer Kit

Most recently tested June 2026

Range of trim 2 to 18mm, in 2mm steps

Claimed battery life 45 minutes

Accessories 1 x adjustable beard comb (2-18mm), cleaning brush, beard comb, fabric travel case

Need to know Also comes with a precision trimmer (can cut 1-5mm) and an ear/nose trimmer, plus 2 x AA batteries for precision trimmer and ear/nose trimmer, not waterproof, USB-A to micro-USB cable included. Three-year guarantee

Wahl Aqua Blade Stubble and Beard Trimmer

Most recently tested September 2023

Range of trim 0.2 to 25mm, in variable steps

Claimed battery life 180 minutes

Accessories 8 x combs (1.5, 3, 5, 6.5, 8, 9.5, 11 and 13mm), 8 x hair combs (3, 6, 10, 13, 16, 19, 22 and 25mm), oil for trimmer, cleaning brush, beard comb, travel case

Need to know Suitable for head hair, waterproof, travel lock by long-pressing power button, three-pin plug included, five-year warranty plus lifetime blade warranty

Wahl Colour Trim Stubble and Beard Trimmer

Most recently tested June 2026

Range of trim 0.5 to 13mm, in variable steps

Claimed battery life 60 minutes

Accessories 8 x combs (1.5, 3, 4.5, 6, 7.5, 9.5, 11.5, 13mm), oil for trimmer, cleaning brush, beard comb, fabric travel pouch

Need to know Now waterproof, three-pin plug included, three-year warranty

Wahl Pro Series High Visibility Beard Trimmer

Most recently tested June 2025

Range of trim 0.2 to 13mm, in variable steps

Claimed battery life 120 minutes

Accessories 8 x combs (1.5, 3, 4.5, 6, 7.5, 9.5, 11.5 and 13mm), nose and ear trimmer, mini foil shaver stand, oil for trimmer, beard comb, hard-shell case

Need to know Suitable for body hair, waterproof, USB type-A charging cable included, five-year warranty

More beard trimmers from our tests

Here’s how the rest of the beard trimmers from our tests measured up, listed in alphabetical order.

How we test beard trimmers

Which? is a not-for-profit organisation and has been testing products and calling out rogue businesses for almost 70 years.

Brands can't buy their way in to our testing or influence what we write. We buy every product we test, and we'll tell you the worst as well as the best beard trimmers, as we do with every product we test.

We regularly revisit the beard trimmers on sale to see if there are any more popular models that need testing, and when we find them, we do.

After testing beard trimmers for a few years and surveying the general public to ask them what the most important factors are when choosing a trimmer, we now place greater emphasis on accuracy and battery life.

• Quality of trim A panel of testers spends weeks testing every beard trimmer at home and rates each for how it trims the moustache, sides and chin as well as how irritated their skin is afterwards. We also recruit a diverse group of volunteers to try several trimmers to verify the panel's rating. The best beard trimmers give smooth and even trims without needing multiple passes or tugging your hair.
  
• Accuracy and evenness. Each trimmer's accuracy and how evenly they cut are pushed to the limits by trimming soft and coarse brush bristles. The best beard trimmers cut to the chosen length evenly and easily, no matter the setting.
• Battery life As well as rating each trimmer on their claimed battery life, we measure how long each trimmer lasts from a five-minute charge. The best beard trimmers give you 20+ minutes of use from five minutes on charge; some barely last 10 seconds.
• Ease of use Our panel of testers and volunteers rate every trimmer for how comfortable they are to hold, change combs and swap trimmer heads. We also use a Cambridge Simulation Glove to assess how comfortable and easy to use they are for people who have hand mobility issues or reduced dexterity..
• Noise We use a decibel meter to objectively determine the quietest beard trimmers from the needlessly noisy.
• Durability We test every trimmer for how splashproof and waterproof it is. We also perform drop tests. Every model we've tested so far passed the water-resistance test, but the best beard trimmers also survive several head-height drops onto a hard bathroom floor.

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What's the difference between a hair clipper and a trimmer?

While they essentially do the same job, a hair clipper is designed for cutting long hair and full beards, whereas a trimmer is designed for cutting and styling shorter hair.

Trimmers have smaller blades than hair clippers, to enable them to cut closer to the skin.

Some beard trimmers can also be used for head hair and/or body hair. But if you have long hair that you want to regularly maintain between trips to the barber, a hair clipper may be better for you.

Wahl vs Braun vs Philips beard trimmers

Three of the biggest men's grooming brands around in the UK are Wahl, Braun and Philips, so it's very likely you might be considering these when buying.

We've tested multiple trimmers from each, from their cheapest to premium models, and can reveal which has performed the best on average.

Wahl

Wahl offers a range of models with different aesthetics and to meet different needs. For example, the Aqua trimmer is fully waterproof, while the Pro Series has more premium metal parts.

They typically come with fixed combs and adjustable combs that cover a smaller range of cutting lengths for short to medium-length beards. Some are suitable for cutting head and body hair as well.

Braun

Braun has four ranges of beard trimmers (Series 3, 5, 7 and 9). They all share the same design style, and cut between 0.5 to 20mm in length using adjustable combs.

The higher series brings in premium features - such as a lock for the adjustment wheel, travel locks and multiple speeds - and accessories such as charging stands, fading combs and hard-shell travel cases.

Philips

Philips has beard trimmers (model codes starting BT) and multi grooming trimmers (model codes starting MG).

The former have a wider head for faster shaving, but the latter models are suitable for cutting head and body hair and come with a variety of fixed and adjustable combs.

The latest Series 5000 and 7000 beard trimmers come with a hair collector attachment, which reduces the amount of hair falling into the sink or bathtub while you shave.

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How to use a beard trimmer

Most beard trimmers come with instructions and tips on the best way to use them. However, here are some general things to consider:

• Comb a thick beard against the direction it grows before cutting. This gets all the hair facing in the same direction, making it easier to get an even trim.
• Cutting against the direction your hair grows will remove more hair. Going with the direction of hair growth cuts less.
• Cut with the direction of hair growth for longer beards. It removes hair more slowly and helps to avoid a patchy look. For shorter beards, you can go with or against the direction of hair growth.
• Use your free hand to make your skin tauter. Place it below the area you're trimming and gently pull your skin away from the trimmer. This provides a steady support and makes it easier to trim looser areas, such as under your jaw and your cheeks.
• Use the trimmer without a comb to style your beard edges and remove stray hairs. Some trimmers come with a detail trimmer attachment, which is designed to make this part of the task easier.

Key beard trimmer attachments

• Detail or edge trimmer A smaller trimmer head to make finishing touches. You can use it to neaten up beard lines or to trim sideburns, a goatee or your moustache.
• Foil shaver Use this if you want a particularly close shave. It uses oscillating blades that sit under a mesh cover.
• Nose and ear-hair trimmer A cylindrical attachment that can more easily fit in your nostrils and ears to trim this hair. Slowly insert the trimmer – you don't need to force the head into your nose. The grinding noise you hear will tell you the trimmer is removing hair.
• Beard stencils Plastic stencil to help you cut your beard in a particular style, such as a goatee.
• Hair/body-hair combs Combs that usually cut to a longer length, designed for clipping the hair on your head or other parts of the body. 

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