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Wahl PowerPro Corded Beard Trimmer Hair Clipper Haircut Trimmer Grooming Detailer Kit for Men For Beard Mustache Stubble Ear Nose Body Grooming Model 9686

Last Updated: May 18, 2021 (Refresh Now)
7.1
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/10
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Detailed Mode
Cut
 136
hair, beard, clippers, wahl, clipper
+63%
-38%
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" ...  Ok, this clipper as a ton of attachments and accessories, works well trimming my beard close, feels and cuts like it is well made. ... All in all happy with the power, no snagging, and quality for beard trimming.  ...  "
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" ...  Bought this for trimming my facial hair and in that regard it works great. ... As I shave my head as well I tried it on that and it worked extremely well, a lot lighter than the hair clippers I have though the cutting head is not as wide.  ...  "
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" ...  Needed an inexpensive clipper to trim hair.  ...  "
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" ...  This has been great to cut my husband's hair around his ears and even his neckline!  ...  "
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" ...  bought this for when i cut my husbands hair makes a perfect line around neck and ears it works super well i am very pleased with the quality of this product  ...  "
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" ...  Best beard trimmer you can buy.  ...  "
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" ...  Trim like a man  ...  "
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" ...  You want to cut your face hair, you plug it in, and it will assertively and unfailingly cut your face hair, and then you unplug it and put it away.  ...  "
Body
 43
broke, skin, size, like, flimsy
+49%
-51%
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" ...  It is cheaply made, loud, flimsy, and useless.  ...  "
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" ...  Is so loud it hurts your ears.  ...  "
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" ...  This is the second time he used it and some teeth broke off and cut his ear pretty badly. ... He stores it in the case it came with so we are not sure how it could have broken so easily.  ...  "
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" ...  I tried to find a replacement that broke but couldn't.  ...  "
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" ...  I try to change the comb and looks like it was not in the right place so i try to take it off and the end of the metal peace broke off.  ...  "
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" ...  It didn’t take off anything and the plastic on the blades broke as soon as I tried to change them.  ...  "
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" ...  It becomes quite painful after constant pulling of your hair. ... It will scratch your skin very easily, especially if your skin is sensitive.  ...  "
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" ...  Snags and guard pops off easily. ... A very painful experience 🧔  ...  "
Usage
 34
easy to use, trimmers, razor, easy, size
+85%
-15%
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" ...  This one is a much closer shave.  ...  "
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" ...  It is light and easy to use.  ...  "
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" ...  Bought as a gift for my husband and he loves it, uses it every week to shave his face and has no complaints  ...  "
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" ...  Got this for my fiancé for Christmas and he loved it!  ...  "
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" ...  I always shave in my bathroom every time without a single change in routine. ... I don't need portability, and even if I did bring it somewhere on vacation with me I would bring the charging cable anyway. ... Growing tired of needing to shave but finding my razor to be dead, I bought this wired shaver and it's a dream come true.  ...  "
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" ...  Handy size, easy to use.  ...  "
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" ...  Son in law says it works just fine.  ...  "
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" ...  I don’t have particularly thick facial hair or need to shave often but I have been happy with the switch to the corded Wahl.  ...  "
Marketplace
 22
upon, returning, arrived, used, return
+41%
-59%
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" ...  Why 2 stars? ... Wish I could return it.  ...  "
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" ...  I'm returning it.  ...  "
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" ...  I am returning this to Amazon.  ...  "
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" ...  Will be returning it.  ...  "
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" ...  It’s less than a month past the day I could return.  ...  "
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" ...  Shame on Wahl for using such deceptive packaging.  ...  "
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" ...  I tried to find a replacement that broke but couldn't.  ...  "
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" ...  I only received an empty package  ...  "
Battery
 22
corded, trimmer, battery powered, charging, charge
+73%
-27%
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" ...  I also love that it is not battery powered.  ...  "
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" ...  I like it because it has electric cord and doesn’t need to be recharged  ...  "
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" ...  No need to worry about how long the batteries hold a charge with the cord.  ...  "
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" ...  No battery to take care of or dispose, and better for the earth.  ...  "
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" ...  Don’t have to worry about charging a battery anymore.  ...  "
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" ...  Long battery life.  ...  "
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" ...  After the frustration of several battery operated models that quickly lost their ability to charge I opted for this corded trimmer.  ...  "
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" ...  I grew tired of battery powered household shavers. ... I don't need portability, and even if I did bring it somewhere on vacation with me I would bring the charging cable anyway.  ...  "
Reliability
 20
years, worked well, lasted, died, quit working
+35%
-65%
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" ...  maybe i got a lemon  ...  "
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" ...  Just quit working in June, dead. ... Worked well but can’t recommend since it stopped completely.  ...  "
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" ...  And it died after 2 months  ...  "
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" ...  I've had a good experience with the product until it stopped working recently.  ...  "
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" ...  I received this product and have been using it for about two months now and it has quit working.  ...  "
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" ...  it worked well but failed after six months, won't turn on any more.  ...  "
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" ...  These are garbage.  ...  "
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" ...  Expect lots of trial and error – mostly errors.  ...  "
Body / Build Quality
 18
flimsy, made, feels, zippers, well built
+33%
-67%
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" ...  Secondly, the carrying case is small and flimsy.  ...  "
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" ...  Broke in about 1 month of use.  ...  "
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" ...  But this one broke down way too fast.  ...  "
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" ...  I tried to find a replacement that broke but couldn't.  ...  "
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" ...  They both rip and tear.  ...  "
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" ...  Attachments are many but very flimsy.  ...  "
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" ...  Even the zippers on the carrying case break quickly.  ...  "
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" ...  After few uses 2 of the teeth broke.  ...  "
Body / Comfort
 17
skin, neck, snags, sensitive, painful
+41%
-59%
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" ...  It becomes quite painful after constant pulling of your hair. ... It will scratch your skin very easily, especially if your skin is sensitive.  ...  "
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" ...  This is the second time he used it and some teeth broke off and cut his ear pretty badly.  ...  "
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" ...  They both rip and tear.  ...  "
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" ...  Is so loud it hurts your ears.  ...  "
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" ...  Snags and guard pops off easily. ... A very painful experience 🧔  ...  "
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" ...  Snags on skin a lot.  ...  "
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" ...  I am a professional stylist and it’s very irritating to have a tool of my profession break down on me in the middle of a haircut.  ...  "
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" ...  Not easy on my hands I have arthritis it’s hard to hold on to . ... Not for someone who has trouble with their hands .  ...  "
Price
 15
product, waste of money, waste your money, quality, money
+60%
-40%
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" ...  Whal is my #1 choice and at a great price.  ...  "
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" ...  My expectations were not very high given the price but It turns out that this is an excellent option at a great price.  ...  "
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" ...  Definitely good quality for the price.  ...  "
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" ...  Quality product at a low price  ...  "
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" ...  Well worth the money though.  ...  "
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" ...  Best buy for the buck.  ...  "
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" ...  Amazing product for the price!  ...  "
Usage / Shave
 14
razor, shaver, facial hair, face, wahl
+79%
-21%
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" ...  Gets me a fairly close shave in record time - only need a few minutes. ... I can get 90% as close a shave with this device at ~5 times the speed.  ...  "
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" ...  As I shave my head as well I tried it on that and it worked extremely well, a lot lighter than the hair clippers I have though the cutting head is not as wide.  ...  "
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" ...  Bought as a gift for my husband and he loves it, uses it every week to shave his face and has no complaints  ...  "
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" ...  Razor seems of good quality. ... I have yet to shave my beard.  ...  "
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" ...  Best part about this shaver is that it doesn't stop mid-shave like the battery ones. ... Just plug it in and shave until the job is done.  ...  "
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" ...  I always shave in my bathroom every time without a single change in routine. ... Growing tired of needing to shave but finding my razor to be dead, I bought this wired shaver and it's a dream come true.  ...  "
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" ...  Shaves really close with no guard.  ...  "
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" ...  I don’t have particularly thick facial hair or need to shave often but I have been happy with the switch to the corded Wahl.  ...  "
Usage / Ease
 14
trimmers, easy, size, difficult, use
+100%
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" ...  Excellent product, easy to handle and use.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to use, easy to enjoy.  ...  "
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" ...  easy to hold, easy to maneuver.  ...  "
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" ...  It is light and easy to use.  ...  "
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" ...  Handy size, easy to use.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to use once you understand the instructions and what parts they correspond to.  ...  "
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" ...  Very easy to use.  ...  "
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" ...  Nice compact easy to use little clippers  ...  "
Sound
 12
quiet, louder, bit, nice, works
+33%
-67%
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" ...  Way too loud and it's difficult to change the heads on it  ...  "
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" ...  The first is that it’s super loud.  ...  "
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" ...  The only drawback is that it's a bit loud.  ...  "
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" ...  It is cheaply made, loud, flimsy, and useless.  ...  "
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" ...  I'd give it a 5 star except it is a bit louder than I would like .  ...  "
Cleaning
 12
brush, cleaning, job, razor, well built
+83%
-17%
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" ...  they have a lot of power and create a clean cut.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to clean with just a brush and hasn't needed anything else  ...  "
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" ...  I have a manual MERKUR razor that I use for going totally clean on special occasions, but it is a ton of work and not suitable for everyday use.  ...  "
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" ...  The cord is plenty long enough for any bathroom setup and it cleans up easily.  ...  "
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" ...  Including small oil bottle and small brush.  ...  "
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" ...  just use the brush that comes with it. ... Takes one second the brush it off and it will do a better job of cleaning it anyways.  ...  "
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" ...  Not overly impressive, but does a pretty clean job.  ...  "
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" ...  Ergonomic shape that's easy to hold, a full kit with cleaning accessories and guards, excellent build construction both on the frame and motor.  ...  "
Cable
 11
long, power, worry, shaver, combs
+82%
-18%
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" ...  No need to worry about how long the batteries hold a charge with the cord.  ...  "
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" ...  I like it because it has electric cord and doesn’t need to be recharged  ...  "
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" ...  works well, the extra length cord comes in handy more then I anticipated  ...  "
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" ...  Fairly balanced power, easy to use, long cord for reach.  ...  "
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" ...  The cord is about 6' long so it is easy to use without twisting around.  ...  "
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" ...  This one has much better power, a long cord, a full set of combs, etc.  ...  "
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" ...  The cord is nice and long so you don't feel tethered to the wall.  ...  "
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" ...  I dislike the cord, but for the price and the power this shaver puts out compared to the battery shavers its worth the slight inconvenience.  ...  "
Battery / Charging
 11
charging, charge, trimmer, worry, cord
+91%
-9%
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" ...  Don’t have to worry about charging a battery anymore.  ...  "
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" ...  I like that better as the charging capacity was the first to go before.  ...  "
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" ...  I love how this works and all the different attachments, plus it is a plug-in which is nice when you don't have batteries to replace.  ...  "
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" ...  No more waiting until a battery charges.  ...  "
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" ...  I like it because it has electric cord and doesn’t need to be recharged  ...  "
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" ...  After the frustration of several battery operated models that quickly lost their ability to charge I opted for this corded trimmer.  ...  "
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" ...  No need to worry about how long the batteries hold a charge with the cord.  ...  "
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" ...  You don't have to remember to charge it, you don't need to sacrifice an outlet to charge the thing while you aren't using it.  ...  "
Marketplace / Returns
 10
return, refund, sent, returned, possible
+10%
-90%
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" ...  Will be returning it.  ...  "
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" ...  It’s less than a month past the day I could return.  ...  "
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" ...  I'm returning it.  ...  "
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" ...  I tried to find a replacement that broke but couldn't.  ...  "
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" ...  I would like an exchange, but since it is difficult to ship overseas, please inquire if a refund is possible.  ...  "
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" ...  I am returning this to Amazon.  ...  "
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" ...  Why 2 stars? ... Wish I could return it.  ...  "
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" ...  RUST CANT GET A REFUND.  ...  "
Body / Fit
 10
heads, trim, swapping, clipper, zippers
+50%
-50%
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" ...  Even the zippers on the carrying case break quickly.  ...  "
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" ...  I tried to find a replacement that broke but couldn't.  ...  "
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" ...  Head doesn't really fit back in the socket, expect a trim to take 1 hour+ due to frequent breakdowns  ...  "
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" ...  Shows in pictures that it comes with three heads and it only comes with one and none of the plastic clip sizes fit so i can’t use it except to trim  ...  "
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" ...  Not easy on my hands I have arthritis it’s hard to hold on to .  ...  "
Sound / Volume
 8
louder, bit, works, many, made
-100%
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" ...  Way too loud and it's difficult to change the heads on it  ...  "
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" ...  The first is that it’s super loud.  ...  "
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" ...  The only drawback is that it's a bit loud.  ...  "
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" ...  It is cheaply made, loud, flimsy, and useless.  ...  "
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" ...  I'd give it a 5 star except it is a bit louder than I would like .  ...  "
Marketplace / Delivery
 8
arrived, used, received, package, delivery
+75%
-25%
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" ...  Just received, haven't used yet.  ...  "
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" ...  It arrived fast and condition was good.  ...  "
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" ...  Came on time .  ...  "
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" ...  Used immediately upon receiving the package.  ...  "
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" ...  it arrived on time and has all the accessories  ...  "
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" ...  Arrived as described.  ...  "
Body / Size
 8
small, little, compact, larger, easy to use
+88%
-13%
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" ...  It is comfortable to hold, but it is a little small.  ...  "
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" ...  If you are looking for a larger set with fancy attachments, then keep looking, otherwise you found the perfect compact set with all of the basics.  ...  "
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" ...  Handy size, easy to use.  ...  "
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" ...  Size is great  ...  "
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" ...  Great compact product .  ...  "
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" ...  Nice compact easy to use little clippers  ...  "
Sound / Sound Quality
 6
nice, louder, noise, much, makes
+67%
-33%
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" ...  It looks nice and sounds nice but just doesn't get the job done.  ...  "
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" ...  it is quiet, doesn't vibrate much.  ...  "
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" ...  It is super quiet.  ...  "
Performance
 5
smooth
+100%
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" ...  That can be overlooked as it does the job.  ...  "
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" ...  does the job  ...  "
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" ...  Very pleasantly surprised by the quality & performance.  ...  "
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" ...  Fast, efficient, well made.  ...  "
Power
 4
works
+75%
-25%
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" ...  Luv the power!  ...  "
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" ...  Unless you dont have regular access to a power outlet this is the best imo.  ...  "
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" ...  which works great for my country that supplies 50hz power  ...  "
Marketplace / Marketplace
 4
returning, products, philips, norelco, came
+75%
-25%
comment
" ...  Came on time .  ...  "
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" ...  I have spent hundreds of dollars on PHILIPS/NORELCO products because I thought they were good, even purchased a few here on Amazon.  ...  "
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" ...  Item is as described .  ...  "
Body / Design
 4
feels, detail, looks, fine, attachment
+75%
-25%
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" ...  Feels and looks solid, should last a long time.  ...  "
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" ...  feels like it's well built .  ...  "
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" ...  Fine toothed detail  ...  "
Usage / For Travel
 3
circuit, charging, bring, breaker
+100%
comment
" ...  I don't need portability, and even if I did bring it somewhere on vacation with me I would bring the charging cable anyway.  ...  "
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" ...  We are beyond happy with the smaller Wahl set as a bi-weekly use and the perfect travel set when we are not home.  ...  "
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" ...  Now just plugging it in trips the circuit breaker again.  ...  "
Body / Storage
 3
plenty, hold everything, accessories, trimmer, small
+67%
-33%
comment
" ...  Plenty of different guards and good selection of heads, plus nice little canvas bag to hold everything in.  ...  "
Body / Cover
 3
bag, zippers, small, case, carrying
+67%
-33%
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" ...  Also comes with a pouch.  ...  "
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" ...  The bag they send with it is cheap as can be.  ...  "

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