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Philips Norelco Bodygroomer BG2040 49 skin friendly showerproof body trimmer and shaver
Last Updated: January 29, 2020 (Refresh Now)
7.1
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/10
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1000
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Hair
139hair, trimming, shaver, body hair, beard
+68%
-32%
" ... Works even better if you use Kool Lube (used by hair stylists on clippers) on the foils before using on skin. ... "
" ... It can shave both large stretches of leg quickly and small delicate areas with thick hair at awkward angles, without even one tiny cut!! ... I highly recommend this electric razor for both men and ladies (I'm a lady). ... "
" ... Multi purpose shavers. ... Works well wherever trimming or shaving needed ... "
" ... Works well for body hair grooming. ... "
" ... easy with out cutting ... "
" ... Easy to handle and clean cutting. ... "
" ... very compact and does a great job.no cuts or nicks.use for complete body grooming ... "
" ... Perfect trimmer for down south. ... "
Battery Life
123charge, hold a charge, battery life, lasts, charged
+36%
-64%
" ... But after about 10 uses the battery would not charge at all. ... "
" ... It was great while it worked but after just a few months of use the battery stopped holding a charge. ... "
" ... It didn't even hold a second charge! ... "
" ... Would not hold a charge for 24 hours. ... To get it to work it had to be charged when not in use. ... "
" ... I liked the first one but the battery died and wouldn't hold a charge. ... "
" ... The first one lasted over five years before the battery would not hold a charge. ... "
" ... Unfortunately, a little over a year after purchase, the battery no longer holds a charge. ... The battery is not user replaceable, and you can't use it plugged in, so this rather expensive item is now useless. ... "
" ... I bought this product two years ago and, just as many other reviewers have stated, the battery no longer holds a charge. ... This wouldn't be much of an issue if we could easily replace the battery, but it shouldn't have come as a surprise to me that this was not the case. ... The only reason I did not give this groomer a one-star rating is because, when it used to hold a charge, it was a pretty decent machine. ... "
Product Reliability
78months, lasted, 2 years, stopped working, ago
+42%
-58%
" ... Expected it to get at least a year out of this! ... "
" ... I think maybe I used it 12 times before it became disposable. ... "
" ... My most used head was the bottom one, which I really liked but under 6 months after purchase it stopped working!! ... "
" ... It's been less than 7 months, hardly ever used it, then a couple of days ago I couldn't get it to turn off . ... Finally stopped, but now it won't turn back on. ... "
" ... After about a month of use it doesn't turn on. ... "
" ... Thought it was weird that it was dead but changed and still not turn on. ... Not sure what happened. ... "
" ... 2 months after buying it it stopped holding a charge. ... "
" ... I bought this about a year ago and used it very infrequently. ... "
Charging
78battery, charging, charger, hold a charge, charged
+28%
-72%
" ... Not even 5 months and it has stopped taking a charge! ... "
" ... First one lasted a while and worked great, until I walked into my bathroom while it was charging. ... Second eventually quit charging and only lasted about 6 months. ... "
" ... My husband was able to use this for a month and then it just stopped charging. ... We used the old charger and the new one, to no avail. ... "
" ... This thing lasted a little over a year before it stopped taking a charge. ... "
" ... The first one lasted over five years before the battery would not hold a charge. ... "
" ... After the first one, I followed the charging instructions to a "T" and still had the exact same results with the battery not charging/ not holding a charge. ... It's no fun getting 1/2 way into shaving your chest with a seemingly fully charged bodygroom, only to have it die 2 minutes in and be left looking like you have chest alopecia. ... "
" ... 2 months after buying it it stopped holding a charge. ... "
" ... Battery is now dead and refuses to hold a charge. ... "
Shave Quality
77razor, shaving, skin, shaves, electric razor
+74%
-26%
" ... My first lasted a long time and was perfect for shaving the areas I needed it to. ... "
" ... Best electric shaving machine ... "
" ... It is easy to complete a full body trim with only minor skin irritation. ... "
" ... 2 out of 5 stars for shaving legs. ... "
" ... Leaves skin bare and smooth. ... "
" ... I am so happy to finally have nick free shaving!! ... "
" ... Its not a smooth shave but I wasn't expecting that. ... SO pre-shave and edge with this and get smooth with the manual. ... "
" ... Skin feels smooth! ... "
Comfort
39shaver, easy to use, shaver head, hair, sack
+72%
-28%
" ... It is extremely gentle on the skin (and mine is very sensitive). ... "
" ... Bought a $17 women's leg shaver as an alternative and it's great. ... "
" ... Easy to use, feels sturdy ... "
" ... When working around your sack try and hold the skin tight. ... "
" ... I dont feel any pain or discomfort when I use it for my private parts. ... "
" ... Easy to use, even with my non-dominant hand. ... "
" ... I bought this for my boyfriend and he said he absolutely loves the precision and quality! ... "
" ... Skin feels smooth! ... "
Price
33price, worth, cost, worth the money, waste
+52%
-48%
" ... Overall this is a good product but not revolutionary especially for the price. ... "
" ... IT'S THE GREATEST $60 YOU'LL EVER SPEND! ... "
" ... Love this product, definitely worth the money. ... "
" ... Pay a little more for the BG2040. ... "
" ... Best full body shaver on the market! ... "
" ... Good for the price though. ... "
" ... A good purchase, worth the price. ... "
" ... This razor is 100% the opposite and entirely worth the extra price. ... "
Build Quality
32parts, careful, guard, shaver, nick
+53%
-47%
" ... 1) Don't touch or mess with the stainless steel mesh on the head. ... "
" ... This shaver is for the intimate parts of your body below the waist. ... "
" ... This thing will clear your bush and take your pecker with it if you aren't careful ... "
" ... For for other parts of my body it works great. ... "
" ... When working around your sack try and hold the skin tight. ... "
" ... I specifically bought this item for below the belt . ... "
" ... The build quality of this product is also far superior to the Mangroomer designed for the same job. ... "
" ... Although it has protective guards, be careful. ... "
Ease of Use
24easy, easy to clean, maneuver, handle, also
+88%
-13%
" ... It will never nick you and is easy to use. ... "
" ... Works great, very versatile, and easy to use. ... "
" ... The other regions above and below the the burlap sack are easy and quick. ... "
" ... Easy to clean. ... "
" ... very user friendly. ... "
" ... Easy to use and there is no way to cut yourself. ... "
" ... Easy to use and works better than expected. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
Cleaning
23clean, cleaning, battery life, also, well
+87%
-13%
" ... I use it to remove my body hair and it's really nice for everything just clean it and charge it after each use. ... "
" ... It is good to clean your “private part” gentlemen! ... "
" ... Works well, has long battery life, and is easy to clean with a rinse of water. ... "
" ... Otherwise - easy to clean, good battery life and gets the job done. ... "
" ... Cleaning it is such an easy experience that it makes me regret not getting this sooner. ... "
" ... Easy to clean. ... "
" ... i really like it, great in battery life and easy to use and clean ... "
" ... Well, my trusty BG2040 finally bit the dust after four and a half years of reliable service. ... "
Water Resistance
23water, clean, waterproof, water resistant, recharge
+83%
-17%
" ... Have been using this in shower regularly, and it works great in doing its job: Bodygrooming. ... "
" ... Perfect for those who like to clean up during shower. ... "
" ... Recharge and waterproof ... "
" ... I kept it in my shower the entire time and never had any issues with water damage. ... "
" ... Easy to clean and recharge, and waterproof! ... He uses it in the shower. ... "
" ... Water resistant, can use in shower. ... "
" ... Great for all over hair grooming and best part is that it works under the shower ... "
" ... I've dropped it a few times in a marble shower and a ceramic tub and it's one sturdy piece of equipment! ... "
Overall performance
17done, well, gets the job, speed, smooth
+88%
-12%
" ... The build quality of this product is also far superior to the Mangroomer designed for the same job. ... "
" ... extremely fast shipping ... "
" ... Kept my nuts smooth ... "
" ... Does it's job ... "
" ... Excellent, gets the job done well. ... "
" ... Really great around the genital area, gets the manscaping job done. ... "
" ... It is easy to use, does a great job fast and painless, i love it ... "
" ... Like it does the job no worry ... "
Ease of Cleaning
11cleaning, also, well, super, side
+91%
-9%
" ... blades are good and very easy to clean. ... "
" ... Easy to clean. ... "
" ... However, it still does a good job with cleaning me up! ... "
" ... Both ends were also easy to clean. ... "
Returns
8product, thru, replacement, refund, one
-100%
" ... In hindsight I should have returned this immediately. ... "
" ... This product doesn't work and i can't get a refund! ... "
" ... I need a replacement. ... "
" ... Both have ended up in the trash. ... "
" ... I just recently replaced the same model with this new one. ... "
" ... Going to return. ... "
" ... I have had the product for one month and just saw I’m unable to return thru Amazon only had a month and it just stopped working. ... Guess I’ll try to return thru Phillips ... "
Marketplace
8advertised, years, works, worked, one
+63%
-38%
" ... It has worked as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... I bought one of these units about 3 years ago from amazon. ... "
" ... Worked as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
Design
8like, well, really, one, nice
+88%
-13%
" ... It's a great design and trims well. ... "
" ... Looking for something a little ditterent ... "
" ... Keeps your bits velvety ... "
" ... It also has nice curve in designing style. ... "
" ... It was gold. ... "
Fit
7could, find, belt, shaver, hold
+43%
-57%
" ... mine finally had one too many falls and the head broke. ... "
" ... Even after going over areas several times I find that there is stubble left on my arms. ... "
" ... When I asked to speak to a supervisor about my experience, the representative put me on hold and said she could submit a case. ... "
" ... DO NOT BUY THIS FOR BELOW THE BELT. ... "
As Gift
6perfect, bought, would, boyfriend
+83%
-17%
" ... Bought this for my boyfriend for Christmas. ... "
" ... It was the perfect gift for my mans. ... "
" ... I would recommend it as a gift ... "
" ... Perfect for every gift - for any guy . ... "
" ... Got it as a gift for my husband. ... "
Controls
5turn, trimming, trimmer, switch, shaver
-100%
" ... After just over a year of use, the adjuster button for the shorter guard broke and is now unusable. ... "
" ... The trimming length setting button fell off when I picked up the groomer off the box so, one side of the groomer doesn’t work. ... "
" ... That button will not turn on the shaver end, although it will prevent the trimmer end from turning on until you click it again. ... "
" ... There's a light on the back that flashes when I press the power button but nothing else happens. ... "
" ... The on/off switch is in a lousy place. ... "
Product As Described
4works, worked
+100%
" ... It has worked as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... Worked as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
Features
4light, features
+50%
-50%
" ... The light was orange and the unit was so hot you couldn't touch it. ... "
" ... Basically it would start to discharge (with the green light on) even when the unit was powered off. ... "
Drying
4wet, works, work, use, skin
+50%
-50%
" ... I was always a little nervous to use the wet side so I stuck with the dry "clipper" side. ... "
" ... Not work good with dry skin in winter time. ... "
Size
4nice, works, weight, version, maneuver
+100%
" ... I usually carry it with me on all my travels. ... "
" ... Also, It’s shape and size is easy to handle and maneuver. ... "
" ... Nice and compact. ... "
Delivery
3used, received, product, opened, arrived
+100%
" ... Took longer delivery time than initially stated. ... "
" ... Arrived as promised ... "
" ... After opening the package, it was clear the product was used. ... "
Weight
3works
+67%
-33%
" ... Product is very light weight and serves its purpose. ... "
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Size: 25 meters