Test-Driving The Best Beard Trimmers

Braun Old Spice ($31) The collaboration between Old Spice and Braun comes in a fun bright red color. It charges for up to 40 minutes and comes with two adjustable beard guides to offer a dozen different lengths. Verdict: “The loudest of the bunch didn’t feel as well-made as some of the others, but was an appealing easy-to-use option for someone who doesn’t want to deal with a complicated trimmer with a lot of parts.” (Photo: Braun)

Wahl Lithium Ion + ($70) The stainless steel trimmer is the sleekest of the bunch and charges for up to an hour. It’s a good option for guys who want to rock a lot of beard styles, or who have fuller beards thanks to 12 guide combs that can create a dozen different lengths. It also features a detail shaver and trimmer for creating a variety of facial hair options (goatees, moustaches, the options are endless. There’s an ear, nose, and brow trimmer too. Verdict: “A really well-made, well-designed trimmer for a guy who is serious about his beard.” (Photo: Wahl)

Gillette Proglide Styler Beard Trimmer and Power Razor ($24) The Gillette Styler got major bonus points for being one of the easiest trimmers to use. The small size is great for travel and storage (it fits easily in a medicine cabinet) but it makes for a little more work because the head isn’t as wide. Verdict: “A well-priced all-around device that makes it easy to both shave and trim.” (Photo: Gilette)

Philips Norelco Laser Guided Beard Trimmer 9100 ($55) If James Bond had a beard, the 9100 would be his go-to. The sleekly-designed rechargeable trimmer boasts a futuristic red laser beam to guide you towards straight lines and precise angles. Another bonus is the option of 17 different trim lengths, without a lot of extra attachments. The dual-sided reversible trimmer features a 1 17/64" high-performance trimmer and a 5/8" precision trimmer for hard-to-reach areas around nose and mouth. Verdict: “A high-tech laser trimmer that gives you a really precise trim.” (Photo: Philips)

Panasonic ER-GB80 ($100) Two attachments provide 39-adjustable length settings so there is no beard style this trimmer can’t tackle. You can adjust the beard trimmer length without having to replace the heads. The easy-to-clean and maintain trimmer also boasts an hour long charge. Verdict: “My favorite of the bunch, makes beard trimming feel uncomplicated and delivers the perfect trim.”