Philips Norelco - Series 9000 Ultimate Rechargeable Beard and Hair Trimmer - Steel

With their new Ultimate Beard and Hair Trimmer (BT9810), Norelco has beefed up the price and also the physical bulk. The turn-dial length adjuster is a creative way to eliminate the need for a handful of clipper guards (which are typically required to adjust the closeness of the shave). The trimmer has excellent battery life and plenty of power to cut stubble, beards, and full length hair, but it struggles to cut close to the skin making it a poor choice for shaping the edge of beards, goatees, moustaches, or for barber shop style fades. Without the one included guard, the maximum length vs the minimum length is hardly noticeable. See the attached pictures for a comparison of the longest stubble vs. the shortest stubble. The battery life is fantastic, it is water resistant, and it fits perfectly in the attached travel case, but I don’t believe it is a good value for the money. The BT8910 is bulky, strangely shaped, awkward to hold, gets messy by attracting hair clippings on the rubber and in the many crevasses , and it is twice the price of the Norelco Multigroom 7000 (MG7790) (seen in the comparison photos). Also, the ultimate beard & hair trimmer doesn’t include a nose / ear hair trimmer and the blade is much more difficult to replace. If you don’t already have a beard trimmer, the BT9810 will get the job done and will leave most people satisfied. But at twice the price of other comparable trimmers from the same company, I simply do not believe that it lives up to its name as the “Ultimate Beard & Hair Trimmer). Instead, I recommend tracking down the Multigroom 7000 because it is half the price and comes with a travel case, shaving screen, multiple clipper guards, cleaning brush, Nose / Ear hair trimmer, different sized blades for precise shaping / edging, and has an amazing battery life.

Best beard trimmer out there. The quality of the materials are top notch as well. No issues with water so far!

I am really coming to appreciate this high quality trimmer as part of my grooming routine. It is sleekly built and the all metal clipper is a huge upgrade from my previous trimmer. I also love that I finally have a trimmer that is rated for use in the shower as it feels so nice to trim up the beard when I am in there as opposed to by the sink. I appreciate the 3-bar LED battery life indicator that gives you a clear idea of how much battery is left. My previous trimmer would only flash a warning light for low battery when you had about 5 minutes of trim time left. It also appears that this trimmer charges from empty to full faster than any other trimmer I have ever had! This trimmer is really slick and even comes with a nice carrying case, white mineral oil, and a brush to keep the clippers clean. My only sadness with this trimmer is that it does not cut my beard as close to the skin as my previous Norelco trimmer. I love not having to use a razor on my neck and with these clippers I am almost feeling the need to again. Aside from that one small detail, I can't recommend this trimmer highly enough! Thanks Philips for another awesome trimmer in my grooming arsenal!

I was looking to upgrade / replace my older 7400 Multigroom that I've had since 2016. It still worked great, but the battery hasn't been holding a charge as long as it used to. I figured I'd upgrade to the 9000 series. First thing is - this is not a replacement for a Multigroom, but it's still world's away a better beard shaver compared to the 7400. That said, there are some pro's, con's and trade-offs that have me still keeping my 7400 in the bathroom along side the 9000. First, the pro's of the 9000. This thing is a solid shaver, it doesn't feel cheap. It's made of metal and plastic which give it a good heft. The design of the 9000 is such that it can be left standing on the vanity by the sink, waiting for me to come up and shave. Taking up a smaller footprint is nice. Next, the 9000 can be used in the shower. My beard isn't long enough to warrant shower shaving, but it's nice to know that if it gets splashed or wet on the vanity that it won't fry the razor. The coolest feature of the 9000 is the guide. It's built into the razor itself and you can use the dial to go from 0.4 to 5" in length without using the included guard. You'll see in my pics there's a white number and a blue number on the dial. The White number is the length of the razor without the included guard attached. The Blue number is the length when you have the included guard snapped on. The guard adds an additional 5" in length, so the length goes from 5 to 10" in length with the guard attached. I leave mine set at 8" with the guard attached for an even shave. Battery life so far has been great, I've only left it to charge once or twice over night - but have been using it for several weeks now. Something Philips has FINALLY allowed is the ability to use the razor while it's plugged in - meaning if the battery goes kaput, I can always use it as a wired razor. But like all good things, where there are pro's there are also con's. Because the power port is on the bottom, there's no way to stand the razor up when it's charging, meaning you'll have to lie it down. Not horrible by any stretch of the imagination, but something to be aware of. I mentioned I'm still keeping my Multigroom 7400 in rotation and it comes down to the size of the detail head trimmer. The 9000 razor head is about an inch across, so if you want to get in tight around a soul patch, under your nose, or wherever - you might have a challenge because the 9000's head is bigger. The 7400's detail head was about 0.5" across allowing for a much tighter detail cut. Finally, because the razor allows for a 0.4 amount of hair, there's no way to get a totally clean shave with this. You'll always have some stubble left. If that's your jam, this isn't a negative - but if you're like me and you want some parts around the neck to be clean shaven, you'll need to use another razor, like a 3500 or something that's meant for clean shaves. All in all, I'm happy with this thing, I'm glad I got it.

The Philips Norelco Ultimate Beard and Hair Trimmer Series 9000 is the most precise trimmer for facial hair that I have ever owned. It looks & feels like a top quality instrument. The case is a combination of stainless steel & rubber. Instructions advise you to hold it by the rubber portion (year the blade) for precise control. This trimmer offers an easy to rotate thumb wheel to set the trimmer depth precisely. This is an amazing feature! Simply dial in the chosen depth & run it across your beard and mustache. It trims all hairs longer than the set depth with incredible accuracy. See this thumb dial on the photos I posted. * I have used this trimmer for a week & the rechargeable battery is still going. * The included black, zippered case is perfect for travel. * Easy clean up by holding the trimmer under the tap. It is waterproof. CONCLUSION: This Series 9000 is unquestionably the BEST beard & mustache trimmer I have ever used. You will love how the precise depth control creates the ideal style that will set you apart!

Being a long time beard wearer, I must've gone through a dozen or more of these trimmers; all of which have fallen under the $50 price range. This is a premium trimmer, and it feels like it. It has a beautiful tactile feel to the hand, and the finish is top notch. As for the cut, it has the power to breeze through the toughest beard without a snag or stall - very precise. The best way I can describe it is that using it, it sounds and feels like a barber's tool; very unlike the majority of products I've used in the past that are mostly plastic. If there is one place it falls short, it's in trying to trim your neck below the beard line - it will leave a bit more stubble than other trimmers I've owned in the past.

Love the built in trimmer guard settings. The click with every change is a solid gratifying sound and sensation felt through the unit. The case could be a bit bigger To allow for storage of the charge and the attachable plastic trim guard but even without those, the unit does exactly what it was purchased for. Love it.

I've been looking to replace my trimmer for some time, this was my final pick after evaluating all the other top contenders out there. It's build quality, integrated combe adjustment, and overall shaving experience puts it a cut above the rest. No gimmicks, just a high quality trimmer. Bonus points for being waterproof and a breeze to keep clean. The only thing I wish it had is wireless charging, just because it would add an extra level of refinement.