The Best Beard Trimmers and Electric Shavers of 2026: Philips, Braun, Panasonic, Wahl
Quick answer: the best beard trimmer for most men in 2026 is the Philips Norelco Multigroom 9000: a metal-guard trimmer with enough attachments to handle beard, hair, nose, and body, and a battery that runs for hours. For the closest electric shave, the Braun Series 9 Pro+, and for nearly as close at half the price, the Panasonic Arc5. Barbers reach for the Wahl Lithium Ion+. Coarse or curly hair should look at the Bevel. And for a face and body tool under $70, the Philips OneBlade 360 Pro.
Our picks at a glance:
- Best Beard Trimmer: Philips Norelco Multigroom 9000
- Best Electric Shaver: Braun Series 9 Pro+
- Best Value Shaver: Panasonic Arc5
- Best for Sharp Lines: Wahl Stainless Steel Lithium Ion+
- Best for Coarse and Curly Hair: Bevel Trimmer SE
- Best Body Groomer: Manscaped Lawn Mower 5.0 Ultra
- Best Budget Hybrid: Philips OneBlade 360 Pro
- Best Everyday Shaver: Braun Series 7
- Best for Bald Fades: Andis TS-2 Pro Foil
Beard trimmers and electric shavers are different tools that get lumped together, so this list is split: five trimmers, for men who keep a beard and need to shape it, and four shavers and hybrids, for men who want to skip the razor. We ranked by how evenly they cut on the first pass, how the guards lock (the cheap ones slip and gouge), battery, water resistance, and whether the blades are still sharp a year in.
A note on skin: foil shavers (Braun, Panasonic, Andis) are closer and better for sensitive skin; rotary shavers handle longer stubble and contours. Everything in this list is a foil or a trimmer, because that is what we would buy.
| Tool | Type | Best for | Battery | Waterproof | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philips Norelco Multigroom 9000 | All-in-one trimmer | Beard, hair, body, nose | 6 hours | Yes | $105 |
| Braun Series 9 Pro+ | Foil shaver | Closest shave, 1 to 3 day stubble | 60 minutes | Yes, wet and dry | $430 |
| Panasonic Arc5 | 5-blade foil shaver | Close shave for less | 45 minutes | Yes, wet and dry | $180 |
| Wahl Stainless Steel Lithium Ion+ | Barber-style trimmer | Sharp lines, beard shaping | 4 hours | No (rinse head only) | $80 |
| Bevel Trimmer SE | Precision trimmer | Coarse and curly hair, edging | 4 hours | No | $100 |
| Manscaped Lawn Mower 5.0 Ultra | Body groomer | Below the neck | 90 minutes | Yes | $110 |
| Philips OneBlade 360 Pro | Hybrid trimmer and shaver | Stubble, edging, body, budget | 90 minutes | Yes | $70 |
| Braun Series 7 | Foil shaver | Everyday shave, value | 50 minutes | Yes, wet and dry | $160 |
| Andis TS-2 Pro Foil | Foil shaver | Bald fades, ultra-close finish | 80 minutes | No | $75 |
1. Philips Norelco Multigroom 9000: Best Beard Trimmer
The Multigroom 9000 is the one-tool bathroom: a full-metal trimmer head, DualCut blades that self-sharpen, a set of metal-reinforced guards that click into place and do not slip, plus a body groomer, a nose trimmer, and a mini foil shaver, in a case. Six hours of battery, a five-minute quick charge, and it rinses under the tap. It will trim a beard to the millimeter, fade a neckline, and cut the kids' hair. Most men need nothing else. $105 at QVC.
2. Braun Series 9 Pro+: Best Electric Shaver
The Series 9 Pro+ is the closest electric shave you can buy, and it is close enough to retire the blade for most faces: five cutting elements including a ProLift trimmer that catches flat-lying hairs, a head that pivots ten directions, 10,000 micro-vibrations a minute, and sonic tech that reads beard density and adds power where it is needed. It works wet with gel or dry, runs an hour, and the SmartCare station cleans, lubricates, and charges it. Expensive. Justified. $430 at Best Buy U.S..
3. Panasonic Arc5: Best Value Shaver
The Arc5's five nano-polished blades run at 14,000 cycles per minute, which is faster than the Braun, and on a one-day stubble the result is just as close. It is wet-dry, the head flexes in sixteen directions, a pop-up trimmer handles the sideburns, and a sensor adjusts the motor to beard density. The battery is a little shorter and the head is a little bigger. For about $180 it is the best shave per dollar in the category. $180 at Amazon (US).
4. Wahl Stainless Steel Lithium Ion+: Best for Sharp Lines
The Wahl is the trimmer barbers buy for themselves: a brushed stainless steel body with real weight, a self-sharpening precision blade with a fine T-blade for edging, a detail trimmer, a rotary nose trimmer, and a body foil, all on a lithium battery that runs four hours and charges in one. The guards are the numbered barber kind. It does not go in the shower. It does draw a neckline like a laser. $80 at Kohl's.
5. Bevel Trimmer SE: Best for Coarse and Curly Hair
Bevel built its trimmer for coarse, curly hair that cheap trimmers tug and cut unevenly, and it shows: a zero-gap adjustable blade you set with a dial, a high-torque motor that does not bog down in a thick beard, and a balanced body that lines up an edge as cleanly as a barber's. Four hours of battery, USB-C, and a design that looks like a piece of audio gear. It is also the best edging tool on this list for any hair type. $100 at Ulta.
6. Manscaped Lawn Mower 5.0 Ultra: Best Body Groomer
The Lawn Mower is built for one job and it is the best at it: a ceramic blade with rounded guards that will not nick, a spotlight so you can see what you are doing, a foil-shaver head that swaps on for a closer finish, and a waterproof body you use in the shower. Ninety minutes of battery and a travel lock. Every man over the age of about twenty-five should own a dedicated tool for this, and this is the one. $110 at Target.
7. Philips OneBlade 360 Pro: Best Budget Hybrid
The OneBlade is neither a shaver nor a trimmer, and that is the appeal: a fast-oscillating blade behind a flexing 360-degree guard that trims stubble, edges a beard, and shaves close enough for most days, in any direction, wet or dry. The Pro adds a digital adjustable comb with fourteen lengths and a body kit. Blades last about four months and cost around $15. For under $70 it is the tool for a guy who keeps a short beard and wants one thing on the sink. $70 at Target.
8. Braun Series 7: Best Everyday Shaver
The Series 7 is the Series 9's sensible brother: a three-element head with 360-degree flex, AutoSense power that adapts to beard density, a pop-up trimmer, wet and dry use, and fifty minutes of battery, for around $160. It is not quite as close as the 9 on three-day stubble and it lacks the extra lifter element. For a daily shaver it is the one most men should buy, especially when it drops below $130 on sale. $160 at Target.
9. Andis TS-2 Pro Foil: Best for Bald Fades
The Andis Pro Foil is the barbershop finishing shaver: a hypoallergenic gold titanium foil that takes a fade or a bald head down to skin without irritation, a staggered blade that catches hair a trimmer leaves behind, a lithium battery that runs eighty minutes, and a price under $80. It is not a wet shaver and it is not for a full beard. For a bald head, a skin fade, or a razor-clean neckline, nothing on this list does it better. $75 at Amazon (US).
The Bottom Line
Buy the Multigroom 9000 if you keep a beard and the Braun Series 9 Pro+ or the Panasonic Arc5 if you do not. Add the Lawn Mower regardless. And if you are building the rest of the kit, our belts and fall boots roundups cover the parts below the chin.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best beard trimmer in 2026?
The Philips Norelco Multigroom 9000 is the best beard trimmer for most men in 2026, with a metal trimmer head, self-sharpening blades, metal-reinforced guards, six hours of battery and attachments for hair, nose and body. The Wahl Stainless Steel Lithium Ion+ is the best for sharp lines and the Bevel Trimmer is the best for coarse or curly hair.
Is a foil or rotary shaver better?
Foil shavers, like the Braun Series 9 and Panasonic Arc5, give a closer shave and are gentler on sensitive skin, but they work best on short stubble shaved daily. Rotary shavers handle longer growth and contours like the jawline better. Most men who shave daily are better off with a foil.
Is the Braun Series 9 Pro+ worth the money?
If you shave every day and want an electric shave close enough to replace a blade, yes: it is the closest electric shaver available, works wet or dry, and the cleaning station keeps it sharp and hygienic. The Panasonic Arc5 gets you about 90 percent of the closeness for less than half the price.
How often should you replace trimmer blades?
A quality trimmer with self-sharpening steel blades, such as the Philips Multigroom or Wahl, can go years without a blade change if it is oiled and cleaned. Foil shaver heads should be replaced every 12 to 18 months, and the Philips OneBlade cartridge lasts about four months of regular use.
Can you use a beard trimmer on your body?
Yes, with a guard, but a dedicated body groomer like the Manscaped Lawn Mower 5.0 has rounded ceramic blades and a waterproof body designed to prevent nicks in sensitive areas. Using the same blade for face and body is also a hygiene issue, so most men keep a separate tool.
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