The best body groomers for men
Chest, underarms, back and intimate areas: four body groomers made to trim and shave gently where a beard trimmer isn’t designed to go.
A body groomer differs from a beard trimmer in the details that matter on thinner, more sensitive skin: rounded blade tips, a guard between blade and skin, and combs that leave an even length rather than a sharp edge. All four here can be used in the shower and rinsed clean under the tap.
The choice comes down to how smooth a finish is wanted, and how much kit. Braun and Philips pair a trimmer with a small foil shaver, the GilletteLabs keeps things simple as a trimmer only, and the MANSCAPED adds LED lights and a travel lock. Check the charging too: two come with a two-pin plug for a bathroom shaver socket, and the others charge by USB.
What matters
- A trimmer for length, plus a foil shaver head for a smooth finish.
- Combs for an even length, and a sensitive comb for delicate skin.
- Run time, and whether it charges by USB or a two-pin plug.
- Waterproof, for use in the shower and easy rinsing.
#1 of 4
Best overall
Braun Series 5 Body Groomer (BG5555)
£84.99 RRP
Trims with a SkinGuard blade, then swaps to a SmoothShave head for a closer finish, on a battery that runs for up to 100 minutes, the longest here. Braun, which Max Braun founded in Frankfurt in 1921, brought out its first electric shaver, the S 50, three decades later.
A closer look: Take the length down first with a body comb on, then swap to the SmoothShave head for a smoother finish where it’s wanted. The charger has a two-pin plug for a bathroom shaver socket, so a three-pin socket needs an adapter, and the groomer, heads and combs all pack into the pouch for trips away.
- Up to 100 minutes’ run time
- SmoothShave head for a close finish
- SkinGuard blade, sensitive comb
- 3 body combs and a pouch
- 100% waterproof, AquaGrip handle
Best for: Trim and shave, longest battery
- Run time
- 100 min
- Wet and dry
- Waterproof
- Foil shaver head
- SmoothShave head
- Combs
- 4 (3 body, 1 sensitive)
- Light
- No
- Charging
- 2-pin plug
#2 of 4
Best budget
Philips Body Groomer 3000 Series (BG3480/15)
£44.99 RRP
One head does both jobs: Philips’ Triple Protect foil, with rounded pearl tips and a skin guard, shaves as close as 0.2mm, and two click-on combs leave an even 2 or 3mm.
What owners say: Owners say it's easy to handle, rinses clean under the tap, and copes well on the more sensitive areas.
Heads up: There’s no plug in the box, only a USB-A cable, so charge it from a phone charger or a laptop; a full charge takes about 8 hours.
A closer look: Click on the 2mm or 3mm comb for a short, even trim, then take it off and use the bare foil for a smoother finish. It can go in the shower, and a rinse under the tap after each use keeps the head clean; Philips says it needs no blade oil.
- Up to 80 minutes’ run time
- Triple Protect foil head
- Click-on 2mm and 3mm combs
- 100% showerproof
- USB-A charging
Best for: Trim and shave for less
- Run time
- 80 min
- Wet and dry
- Showerproof
- Foil shaver head
- Triple Protect foil
- Combs
- 2 (2mm, 3mm)
- Light
- No
- Charging
- USB-A cable, no plug
#3 of 4
Best for a simple trim
GilletteLabs i3 Body + Intimate Hair Trimmer
£59.99 RRP
A compact trimmer with no heads to swap: SkinFirst blades, a 3mm comb for a short, even length, and a sensitive comb that Gillette makes for extra protection on delicate skin.
What owners say: Owners say it glides over the skin without nicks or irritation, and like how comfortably it sits in the hand.
A closer look: With no foil head, it’s made for trimming short rather than shaving smooth, so pair it with a razor if a bare finish is the aim. A drop of light machine oil on the blades now and then keeps them cutting cleanly, and the charger has a two-pin plug for a bathroom shaver socket.
- Up to 80 minutes’ run time
- SkinFirst trimming blades
- 3mm and sensitive combs
- Waterproof
- Compact, easy-grip handle
Best for: Gentle, simple trimming
- Run time
- 80 min
- Wet and dry
- Waterproof
- Foil shaver head
- No
- Combs
- 2 (3mm, sensitive)
- Light
- No
- Charging
- 2-pin plug
#4 of 4
Best with a light
MANSCAPED The Lawn Mower 5.0 Ultra
£100–£150 Price range
The fullest kit here: separate trimmer and foil heads, three combs from 1.4mm to 12mm, LED lights to see what’s being trimmed, and a travel lock and case for trips away.
What owners say: Owners who get on with it find it kind to sensitive skin, and some say a charge lasts them weeks between trims.
Heads up: MANSCAPED’s own advice is that its SkinSafe blades help reduce nicks but can’t guarantee against them, so go slowly and keep the skin taut.
A closer look: Start with the trimmer head to bring the length down, then swap to the foil head for a smoother finish, as MANSCAPED suggests. Hold the lock button for five seconds before packing it so it can’t switch on in the bag, and charge it by USB-C cable or on a Qi wireless pad.
- Trimmer and foil heads
- Combs from 1.4mm to 12mm
- Dual LED lights
- IPX7 waterproof
- USB-C and wireless charging
Best for: The full kit, with a light
- Run time
- 60 min
- Wet and dry
- IPX7
- Foil shaver head
- Foil head
- Combs
- 3 (1.4mm to 12mm)
- Light
- Dual LEDs
- Charging
- USB-C or wireless
How they compare
| Feature | #1Braun Series 5 | #2Philips 3000 | #3GilletteLabs i3 | #4MANSCAPED 5.0 Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best overall | Best budget | Best for a simple trim | Best with a light | |
| Picked Rating | 8.6 | 8.5 | 8.4 | 7.8 |
| Price | £84.99 RRP | £44.99 RRP | £59.99 RRP | £100–£150 Price range |
| Run time | 100 min | 80 min | 80 min | 60 min |
| Wet and dry | Waterproof | Showerproof | Waterproof | IPX7 |
| Foil shaver head | SmoothShave head | Triple Protect foil | No | Foil head |
| Combs | 4 (3 body, 1 sensitive) | 2 (2mm, 3mm) | 2 (3mm, sensitive) | 3 (1.4mm to 12mm) |
| Light | No | No | No | Dual LEDs |
| Charging | 2-pin plug | USB-A cable, no plug | 2-pin plug | USB-C or wireless |
| Best for | Trim and shave, longest battery | Trim and shave for less | Gentle, simple trimming | The full kit, with a light |
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