The Best Trimmers for Men in 2026

NOVAH makes our top pick and says so in its entry. No other brand paid to appear.

OUR TOP PICKBest clipper + trimmer set for head, beard and lines

NOVAH Pro Clipper + Trimmer

★ 4.5 stars from 12,000+ Amazon reviews

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• A cordless clipper and a detail trimmer in one set
• 5+ hours per charge on standard speed, both tools
• Brushless clipper motor: 6,000 RPM standard, 6,500 RPM turbo
• 6 clipper guards, 1.5 to 13 mm

The best trimmer for men depends on what you trim. To cut your own hair and keep a short beard and its lines, a clipper with guards plus a detail trimmer does both jobs, and that is the NOVAH Pro Clipper + Trimmer set, which we make.

For one kit that also takes body hair, the Philips Norelco All-in-One Trimmer Series 9000 covers face, head and body. For beard lines, the Bevel Trimmer has a zero-gapped blade, and for hairline edges the JRL Onyx trimmer has a T-blade.

One honest limit up front: NOVAH does not make a body groomer, and we say so plainly. Below: what to look for, all five picks with who each one suits and who should skip it, and one table comparing every spec.

OUR TOP PICK

Best clipper + trimmer set for head, beard and lines: NOVAH Pro Clipper + Trimmer

A cordless clipper with 6 guards for the cut and a detail trimmer for lines, 5+ hours per charge on standard speed.

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Runtime5+ hours on standard speed

Guards6 clipper guards

Power: CordlessMotor: Brushless, 6,000 RPM standard, 6,500 RPM turbo (clipper)Blade: Clipper with taper lever, plus a detail trimmer

Best for

• Head, a short beard and lines in one box: the clipper takes length, the trimmer draws the edges
• A clipper with 6 guards from 1.5 to 13 mm, so one even length is easy to hold
• A trimmer that can be zero-gapped and has a battery display

Skip it if

• You want to trim body or groin hair: NOVAH makes no body groomer
• You keep a beard longer than 13 mm, the longest guard on the clipper

We make this set, so weigh that as you read. It is two tools in one box: a cordless clipper for the bulk of the cut and a detail trimmer for lines. The clipper's 6 guards run 1.5 to 13 mm (1/16 to 1/2 inch). The trimmer takes 4 guards (1.5, 3, 4.5 and 6 mm), ships with the blade at 0.1 mm and can be zero-gapped, and has a battery display, for necklines, cheek lines and edges.

The clipper is brushless, at 6,000 RPM on standard and 6,500 RPM on turbo, with an LED display for charge, speed and lock. Both tools run 5+ hours on standard speed, and the set has a 1-year warranty, with 2 years on the motor. Check today's price on Amazon.

This set is for one named job: head, a short beard and lines. It is not a body groomer, and we do not claim it is.

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Philips Norelco All-in-One Trimmer Series 9000Up to 6 hours

NOVAH Pro Clipper + Trimmer5+ hours (standard speed)

JRL Onyx Professional Cordless Hair TrimmerUp to 3.5 hours

Longest bar = longest published runtime. Makers' own figures, not our tests; corded models and runtimes we could not confirm are left out. NOVAH's is our own figure for standard speed.

#2

Best all-in-one for face, head and body: Philips Norelco All-in-One Trimmer Series 9000

21 pieces for face, head and body. Forbes Vetted: Best hair clippers for fades (All-In-One 9000).

RuntimeUp to 6 hours

List price$99.96

In the kit21 pieces for face, head and body

Power: CordlessBlade: Stainless-steel trimmer

Best for

• One kit for face, head and body
• A long listed run time: up to 6 hours
• A 2 year warranty

Skip it if

• You want exact comb lengths: we could not confirm them on Philips' page
• You want a dedicated clipper with a full run of guards for the top of the head

Philips lists the All-in-One Series 9000 as a cordless stainless-steel trimmer with 21 pieces for face, head and body, up to 6 hours of run time and a 2 year warranty. Forbes Vetted lists it as Best hair clippers for fades (All-In-One 9000).

It suits a man who wants one tool for the whole routine rather than a specialist. Philips lists it at $99.96 (checked October 12, 2026).

Also named by Forbes Vetted: Best hair clippers for fades (All-In-One 9000). Specs from usa.philips.com, checked Sep 25, 2026. List price re-checked Nov 9, 2026.

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#3

Best for beard lines: Bevel Trimmer

Bevel lists a cordless trimmer with a tool-free adjustable zero-gapped blade and an 8-hour battery.

Runtime8-hour rechargeable battery

List price$149.95

Power: CordlessBlade: Tool-free adjustable zero-gapped blade

Best for

• Sharp cheek lines and necklines on a beard, with a zero-gapped blade
• Adjusting the blade without tools, per Bevel
• Long gaps between charges: Bevel lists an 8-hour battery

Skip it if

• You want to set a beard length: we could not confirm guards or combs on Bevel's page
• You want a body trimmer: Bevel sells it as a beard and mustache trimmer
• You want a written warranty: Bevel's page shows a 30-day money-back guarantee instead

Bevel lists the Bevel Trimmer as a cordless beard and mustache trimmer with a tool-free adjustable zero-gapped blade and an 8-hour rechargeable battery. We could not confirm guards, charge time or blade material on Bevel's page, and Bevel's page shows a 30-day money-back guarantee rather than a warranty.

On a page sorted by what you trim, this one is for the beard's edges. The criteria below separate setting a length from drawing a line, and the zero-gapped blade is a line tool: it sits close to the skin for a crisp cheek line, neckline or mustache edge. The blade adjusts without a screwdriver, and Bevel's 8-hour battery is the longest figure any other brand lists on this page.

It will not hold a beard at a set length unless it comes with a comb, which we could not confirm, so pair it with a clipper and guards if you keep a beard. A zero-gapped blade leaves the least room for error, so go slowly. Bevel lists it at $149.95 (checked October 19, 2026).

Choose it over NOVAH if you already have a clipper and mainly shape a beard. Choose NOVAH if you want the guards for length and a trimmer for lines in one set.

Specs from getbevel.com, checked Oct 12, 2026. List price re-checked Nov 9, 2026.

#4

Premium pick: all-metal clipper and trimmer set: BaBylissPRO BlackFX+ All-Metal Clipper & Trimmer Prepack

BaBylissPRO's BlackFX+ prepack: an all-metal clipper and trimmer in one box.

List price$349.99

Best for

• Head and lines from one premium set: a clipper and a trimmer, per the product name
• An all-metal pair, as the product name says
• Someone who cuts often and wants both tools from one barber brand

Skip it if

• Budget matters: BaBylissPRO lists it at $349.99, the highest list price here
• You want beard combs or body attachments: we could not confirm any
• You want to compare guards or run time first: we could not confirm them

BaBylissPRO lists the BlackFX+ All-Metal Clipper & Trimmer Prepack, model FXCTMBPK, at $349.99 (checked October 23, 2026). The name gives two facts: both tools are all-metal, and the box holds a clipper and a trimmer. We read the name and price on BaBylissPRO's own site but could not read the product page itself, so we could not confirm its guards, run time, motor, power source, weight or warranty, and the table below says so.

By the criteria below, it suits the same job as our top pick: the head and the lines, with a clipper for length and a trimmer for edges. It is not an all-in-one kit, and we could not confirm any beard comb or body attachment, so it is not the pick for body hair.

It has the highest list price on this page, and none of the four big guides names it, so check BaBylissPRO's product page for what is in the box before you buy.

Choose it over NOVAH if you want an all-metal BaBylissPRO pair for head and lines. Choose NOVAH if you want the same two jobs covered with guards and run times on file: 6 clipper guards, 4 trimmer guards and 5+ hours on standard speed for both tools.

Specs from babylisspro.com, checked Oct 23, 2026. List price re-checked Nov 9, 2026.

#5

Best T-blade trimmer for lines: JRL Onyx Professional Cordless Hair Trimmer

JRL lists a cordless T-blade trimmer whose EZ-GAP blade zero-gaps without tools.

RuntimeUp to 3.5 hours

List price$135.00

Power: Cordless, charging dock includedMotor: 8,200 RPM, Smart-Clip adaptive motorBlade: EZ-GAP T-blade, 360-degree exposed, tool-free zero-gapping

Best for

• Necklines, hairlines and edges with an exposed T-blade, per JRL
• Zero-gapping without tools, per JRL
• A charging dock and up to 3.5 hours of runtime, per JRL

Skip it if

• You want guards for length: JRL lists none in the box
• You want a body trimmer: JRL sells it as a hair trimmer
• You want a stated weight or warranty: we could not confirm either on JRL's page

JRL lists the Onyx trimmer as a cordless hair trimmer with an EZ-GAP T-blade, 360-degree exposed, that zero-gaps without tools. JRL lists an 8,200 RPM Smart-Clip adaptive motor, up to 3.5 hours of runtime and a charging dock. We could not confirm its weight or warranty length on JRL's page, and JRL lists no guards in the box.

The criteria below call a T-blade trimmer the one tool here built only for drawing edges, and this is it. A T-blade's wide, straight cutting edge suits a forehead line, a squared neckline and the cheek line of a short beard, and an exposed blade keeps the edge in view. Its blade zero-gaps without a screwdriver, which gives the closest line and leaves the least room for error.

It is a single-job tool. With no guards, it does not take length off the head or hold a beard at a set length. When we read JRL's page on October 5, 2026, it said orders ship two weeks from purchase. JRL lists it at $135.00 (checked October 5, 2026).

Choose it over NOVAH if you already own a clipper and only need the lines. Choose NOVAH if you want the clipper for length and the trimmer for lines in one box.

Specs and list price from jrlusa.com, checked Oct 5, 2026.

See the JRL Onyx Professional Cordless Hair Trimmer on Amazon

Every Pick Compared Side by Side

Scroll the table sideways to see every column.

Other brands: from each maker's own product page, checked on the dates shown in each entry. "Not confirmed" means we could not confirm it on the maker's page. NOVAH's figures are our own.

Philips Norelco All-in-One Trimmer Series 9000$99.96

JRL Onyx Professional Cordless Hair Trimmer$135.00

Bevel Trimmer$149.95

BaBylissPRO BlackFX+ All-Metal Clipper & Trimmer Prepack$349.99

Shortest bar = lowest list price. Makers' list prices on the dates shown in each entry; store prices vary.

What the Big Guides Named

This table shows what four guides, Wirecutter, The Strategist, Forbes Vetted and Men's Health, named these machines.

As published by each guide (page dates: Wirecutter 2025-03-28, The Strategist 2025-05-06, Forbes Vetted 2026-09-29, Men's Health 2026-03-30). Model years and editions can differ slightly between guides.

What to Look For in a Hair Clipper

What You Trim

Check the job before the brand. A man who trims his head, a short beard and his lines needs a different tool from a man who trims his chest and back. Head and beard want guards or combs and a narrow blade for edges. Body hair wants a trimmer its maker sells for body use.

Pick the kit built for your job first, then compare price and run time.

Length Range and How It Is Set

Check how the length is set and how long it goes. Clip-on guards are simple to see and swap. An adjustable comb changes length without swapping parts. The NOVAH clipper's six guards run 1.5 to 13 mm. JRL lists no guards with the Onyx trimmer, and we could not confirm guards or combs with the Bevel Trimmer on Bevel's page.

A Separate Tool for Lines

Check how the edges get drawn. A narrow detail blade or a T-blade draws the neckline, the cheek line and the edge of a mustache. Some kits do it with a detail head, some with a separate trimmer. A T-blade trimmer is the one tool here built only for that job.

Cordless Run Time

Check the maker's own run time figure. Makers state it differently, so compare within what each one says. Philips lists up to 6 hours, Bevel an 8-hour battery, JRL up to 3.5 hours for the Onyx trimmer, and the NOVAH set 5+ hours on standard speed for both tools.

Washable Parts

Check what the maker calls washable. We could not confirm a washable or wet-use claim on the makers' pages for the other brands' picks on this list, so none is stated here.

How We Chose

We did not run our own lab test of these trimmers, and we are not going to pretend otherwise. Here is what we did instead.

We compared each maker's own published specs on the dates shown in each entry. The Philips Norelco 9000 is the one pick here that a guide named directly, in Forbes Vetted's list of the best hair clippers. Every spec and list price comes from each maker's own website on the date shown in each entry. Where we could not confirm a figure on the maker's page, the table says so rather than filling it in.

NOVAH's set is on the list because we make it, and it is labelled for one job: head, a short beard and lines. Its entry follows the same template as the others, including who should skip it.

4 of the 4 machines on this page were bought by NOVAH and photographed by our barber; the product photos are ours. We have not run timed tests, so runtime, motor and weight figures are each maker's published numbers.

What changed: First published October 2026. Picks updated October 23, 2026. Other brands' specs and list prices come from each maker's own page, read on the dates shown.

Which Trimmer for Men Should You Buy?

Head, a short beard and lines: a clipper with guards plus a detail trimmer, which is the NOVAH set.

Face, head and body in one kit: the Philips Norelco All-in-One Series 9000.

Beard lines: the Bevel Trimmer.

Sharp hairline edges first: the JRL Onyx trimmer.

A premium all-metal clipper and trimmer pair: the BaBylissPRO BlackFX+ prepack.

Can You Use a Beard Trimmer on Body Hair?

Use a trimmer its maker sells for body use, and follow the maker's instructions. We make no body groomer, so this page does not recommend any NOVAH tool for body hair. For beards, our guide to the best beard trimmers sorts picks by beard length.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best trimmer for men?

It depends on the job. For head, a short beard and lines, a clipper with guards plus a detail trimmer, such as the NOVAH set (we make it). For face, head and body in one kit, an all-in-one such as the Philips Norelco 9000. There is no single winner.

What is the difference between a trimmer and a clipper?

A clipper has a wider blade for removing length. A trimmer has a narrower blade for lines and detail. We cover it in our guide to clippers and trimmers.

Can I use a beard trimmer on body hair?

Use a trimmer its maker sells for body use, and follow the maker's instructions. Do not assume a beard trimmer is made for the body.

Which trimmer is best for a beard?

It depends on how long you keep the beard. See our guide to the best beard trimmers for picks sorted by length.

What trimmer do barbers use for line-ups?

Barbers commonly reach for a narrow T-blade or detail trimmer for lineups. Our guide to the best trimmers for lineups covers the tools built for it.

Do I need a clipper if I have a trimmer?

It depends on the job. A clipper with guards is the tool built for taking length off the head, and a trimmer handles edges and detail. Some all-in-one kits, such as the Philips Norelco 9000, also list head hair, so check each kit's intended use. We cover the choice in clipper alone or clipper plus trimmer.

Sources

1. NOVAH Pro Clipper + Trimmer (Matte Black) product page, https://novahpro.com/products/novah-professional-barber-hair-clippers-trimmers (motor figures confirmed by NOVAH on 2026-09-28)
2. Forbes Vetted, The Best Hair Clippers
3. Philips Norelco All-in-One Trimmer Series 9000 product page, https://www.usa.philips.com/c-p/MG9510_60/all-in-one-trimmer-series-9000
4. Bevel Trimmer product page, https://getbevel.com/products/trimmer (read 2026-10-12, list price 2026-10-19)
5. JRL Onyx Professional Cordless Hair Trimmer product page, https://www.jrlusa.com/products/onyx-professional-cordless-hair-trimmer (read 2026-10-05)
6. BaBylissPRO BlackFX+ All-Metal Clipper & Trimmer Prepack (FXCTMBPK), name and list price from babylisspro.com, read 2026-10-23
7. Philips Norelco All-in-One Trimmer Series 9000 product page, https://www.usa.philips.com/c-p/MG9510_60/all-in-one-trimmer-series-9000 (checked 2026-09-25; list price re-checked 2026-11-09)
8. Bevel Trimmer product page, https://getbevel.com/products/trimmer (checked 2026-10-12; list price re-checked 2026-11-09)
9. BaBylissPRO BlackFX+ All-Metal Clipper & Trimmer Prepack product page, https://www.babylisspro.com/blackfx-all-metal-clipper-and-trimmer-set/FXCTMBPK.html (checked 2026-10-23; list price re-checked 2026-11-09)
10. JRL Onyx Professional Cordless Hair Trimmer product page, https://www.jrlusa.com/products/onyx-professional-cordless-hair-trimmer (checked 2026-10-05)
11. Wirecutter (The New York Times), best hair clippers guide, https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-hair-clippers-for-home-use/ (page updated 2025-03-28)
12. The Strategist (New York Magazine), best hair clippers guide, https://nymag.com/strategist/article/best-mens-hair-clipper.html (page updated 2025-05-06)
13. Forbes Vetted, best hair clippers guide, https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbes-personal-shopper/article/the-best-hair-clippers/ (page updated 2026-09-29)
14. Men's Health, best hair clippers guide, https://www.menshealth.com/grooming/g32053511/best-hair-clippers/ (page updated 2026-03-30)

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