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1000 series Beard Trimmer
Average customer rating
3.5
(25 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 25 reviews
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68%of customers recommend this product.
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15 out of
22)
Customer Reviews for 1000 series Beard Trimmer
Customer Rating
1
a friend did this for me
on September 27, 2018
Posted by: Shorty57
Gender:Female
I think it's stupid with no adapter. My brother is handicapped and needs it. And I don't even see one on this site to buy one.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting philips.com
Customer Rating
3
worth it for the price
on July 23, 2018
Posted by: abde
I received this beard trimmer as a free sample in order to provide a review.
The Norelco trimmer came with 5 attachment trimmer guards to give a wide range of beard length. It also came with a little carrying pouch that does not have enough room to fit all the parts. A bit annoying since I was travelling with the trimmer but no big deal. Overall the product worked well. It felt nice in my hand and moved across my face naturally. Clean up seems to be pretty standard as with other products I have tried, and it comes with a cute little brush.
I am satisfied with the product and will continue to use.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting philips.com
Customer Rating
4
Adequate but could improve
on July 11, 2018
Posted by: EdwardB
Gender:Male
Overall, I found this Beard trimmer to be middle of the road. I should mention that I was sent a free sample of this product to review. There was a mix of pros and cons I found in the features of this product. It did not live up to my higher expectations. From opening the packaging, I was pleased by the look and size of the trimmer. It looked sleek and sophisticated. It wasn`t overly bulky and fit well in my hand. The padded grip was a nice feature. Before using it, I needed to charge it. To charge this trimmer, they only supply you with the USB charging chord but no outlet for the chord. While I understand this makes sense in 2018 where most people should have one of these charging ports, it was still a nuisance to bring the trimmer from my bathroom to bedroom to charge. Once charged, it took me a couple tries to turn on with my thumb. The switch that is supposed to be turned up, took too much effort and almost appeared stuck at one point. The trimmer ran great and cut clean to my skin. I did enjoy the width, as I found it ample and not overly bulky like other brands. It was able cut in tighter spaces. The four trimmer attachments (#1-#4) were adequate. I did like the newer design of each attachment and that they came in different colors. However, you needed to keep the attachment flush with the face otherwise if you tilt it, it cuts lower than the suggested length. It would be a nice feature to have a couple other attachments like a nose or ear trimmer. In summary, this is an adequate beard trimmer. It could improve on some features, but you should be satisfied by the purchase.
Pros: sleek design
Cons: no charging port
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting philips.com
Customer Rating
4
Great rechargeable battery
on July 11, 2018
Posted by: Adam822
Gender:Male
I received a free salmple of this beard trimmer. I liked the shave itself but found the unit to be a little light. I like a trimmer that has a bit more weight. Other than that the actual trim was great. I tried it both with and without the attachment. Both were great. My favorite feature of this trimmer is that it is rechargeable. Definitely a product I would recommend.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting philips.com
Customer Rating
3
Acceptable trimmer but nothing special. Good design/Average performace
on July 7, 2018
Posted by: BryanS8
Gender:Male
Item: Norelco Beardtrimmer series 1000
Functionality:
The trimmer comes with attachable heads so you may trim your beard to your desired length, which are easy to put on and take off. Aside from that, I found the heads to be a bit disappointing. It only came with three different lengths which felt limiting. I would have preferred to see an adjustable head that features more length options, similar to other trimmers on the market.
The built in rechargeable battery is a nice touch. Unlike other trimmers on the market which require AAA batteries it is nice to have a rechargeable one. The battery life on this product is rather good, but I felt that the recharge time was a bit longer so that balances it out. I was not a fan of the charger that is provided. I felt it was too short for when I wanted to charge it in my bathroom, so I had to resort to leaving it on my kitchen countertop. I would have preferred for a longer cord, as well as a wall outlet plug in.
The product is a trimmer so the most important part is how well does it trim in the end. After using it once every two days I felt that it was similar to some other trimmers I have used, but definitely did not give the close shave I wanted. It is good for a quick touch up but I wish it was able to provide a closer cut.
Functionality:
The trimmer comes with attachable heads so you may trim your beard to your desired length, which are easy to put on and take off. Aside from that, I found the heads to be a bit disappointing. It only came with three different lengths which felt limiting. I would have preferred to see an adjustable head that features more length options, similar to other trimmers on the market.
The built in rechargeable battery is a nice touch. Unlike other trimmers on the market which require AAA batteries it is nice to have a rechargeable one. The battery life on this product is rather good, but I felt that the recharge time was a bit longer so that balances it out. I was not a fan of the charger that is provided. I felt it was too short for when I wanted to charge it in my bathroom, so I had to resort to leaving it on my kitchen countertop. I would have preferred for a longer cord, as well as a wall outlet plug in.
The product is a trimmer so the most important part is how well does it trim in the end. After using it once every two days I felt that it was similar to some other trimmers I have used, but definitely did not give the close shave I wanted. It is good for a quick touch up but I wish it was able to provide a closer cut.
Design:
The Norelco’s design is simple and not too bulky. This is a major plus in my opinion. I feels good in your hands as you use it and does not feel too “plastic-y” even though it had a plastic body. The curves in the design help with holding it in different positions, and the texture grip helps as well. The only flaw I experiences with the design was with the “safety” trigger in the center of the power switch. After the second use it became stuck under the switch and now no longer does its purpose. This is not a major problem since the trimmer is still able to be turned on/off with no issue, but it still disappointing.
The Norelco’s design is simple and not too bulky. This is a major plus in my opinion. I feels good in your hands as you use it and does not feel too “plastic-y” even though it had a plastic body. The curves in the design help with holding it in different positions, and the texture grip helps as well. The only flaw I experiences with the design was with the “safety” trigger in the center of the power switch. After the second use it became stuck under the switch and now no longer does its purpose. This is not a major problem since the trimmer is still able to be turned on/off with no issue, but it still disappointing.
Overall:
Overall I found this product to not standout from most other trimmers. The design and functionality is similar to that of which you would experience from almost any other trimmer in its tier. I would recommend it to a friend looking for a mid level trimmer, but if they were looking for something with a bit more wow then I’d steer them elsewhere. The trimmer lacks and special features that leave me excited so for that id give it a 6/10 rating.
Overall I found this product to not standout from most other trimmers. The design and functionality is similar to that of which you would experience from almost any other trimmer in its tier. I would recommend it to a friend looking for a mid level trimmer, but if they were looking for something with a bit more wow then I’d steer them elsewhere. The trimmer lacks and special features that leave me excited so for that id give it a 6/10 rating.
Pros: design, rechargeable battery
Cons: lacks close shave, limited lengths
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting philips.com
Customer Rating
4
Nice traveler trimmer
on July 6, 2018
Posted by: junction18
Gender:Male
This was sent to me for free as part of a review program and I have to say it is a nice beard trimmer. I like that the charger uses a USB instead of 120V wall charger. This is less bulk for me to pack in my dopp kit when I travel as I will always have USB outlets in my bag or in a hotel room. Four beard length guards are included so it won`t suit overly picky guys but I think there is a good balance in length for people that are keeping their beard pretty well kempt and tamed. It didn`t take long to charge and it is lightweight to handle and easy to turn on and operate. It has good battery life especially since some days I don`t even trim. One charge would probably be adequate for over a week. There`s a cheap little bag to hold all the combs which is nice to keep them in one place. I`d recommend for travelers and people that need an extra basic trimmer.
Pros: several guards / combs, usb charger
Cons: 1 speed
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting philips.com
Customer Rating
3
Portable, easy to use
on July 6, 2018
Posted by: Jonpen12
Gender:Male
I received a free sample of the Norelco Beard Trimmer 1000, I used the product for a week and a half and was not overly impressed with the item. I used the different attachments provided and those were easy to use and worked quite well. What I didn’t like was when I didn’t use any of the attachments, I cut myself 2-3 times, which obviously had a negative affect on my review of the product. Charging the beard trimmer was easy with the usb power chord provided, depending on the price point would have a major determination if I were to buy this product.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting philips.com
Customer Rating
3
Entry level
on July 6, 2018
Posted by: Metoooo
Gender:Male
I received this trimmer for agreeing to write a review. I have used other Norelco trimmers as well as other trimmers / electric shavers in the past and this was definitely the entry-level bargain trimmer. First the pros. Relatively quiet simple straightforward, and did not pull. Cons. I didn`t like the grip, it could have used a little bit of rubber, I did not like the USB charging as most people Trim in the bathroom and there are not many USB charging ports in the bathroom, and it did not get particularly close when not using any of the guards as opposed to previous trimmers.
Pros: it works
Cons: poor grip, usb charger
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting philips.com