Top 6 compared
The best hair clippers
Buzz cuts, fades and the kids’ trims done at home, without waiting for a spot in the barber’s chair.
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Clippers cut hair to an even length with a fast-moving blade, and the guide combs that clip over it set how much is left, from a near-shave up to about 25 mm (1 in). Simple kits are one clipper and a set of combs; barber-style sets add a separate T-blade trimmer for necklines, edges and beards, and a lever for blending fades.
Blade care decides how long a clipper keeps cutting cleanly. Most come with oil for a drop on the blade after each cut; a few have blades the maker says never need oil, and they rinse clean under the faucet. Clippers that charge over USB often come without a wall plug, so a phone charger does the job.
What matters
- A long cordless run time, if the whole family gets cut at once.
- A separate trimmer for necklines, sideburns and beard lines.
- A cord as backup, so a dead battery can’t stop a cut.
#1VGRPRO Cordless Clipper and Trimmer Set (V-007 and V-109)
$75–$100
Two tools for home haircuts: a cordless clipper with a fade lever, and a separate three-in-one trimmer with a zero-gapped T-blade for necklines, beards and nose hair. There’s a quieter 70 dB mode for kids who don’t like the buzz, and it runs up to four hours on a charge.
What owners say: Owners find it well made and sharp, with a battery that holds its charge and a case full of useful pieces. Its weight divides them: heavy in the hand to some, light to others.
A closer look: Use the fade comb, which runs from 2 mm at its base to 6 mm at the top, to blend two lengths. The blade head lifts off for a thorough clean, and the display shows the battery left and when the blade wants oil.
- Fade lever for blending
- Quiet mode for kids’ cuts
- Blade head lifts off
- Shows when blades need oil
Best for: Fades, beards and edges
- Power
- Cordless, USB-C charging
- Cordless run time
- Up to 240 min
- Cutting lengths
- 9 combs, 1.6–22 mm, plus ear tapers
- Separate trimmer
- 3-in-1 T-blade
- In the box
- Trimmer, fade comb, cape, oil, case
#2Philips Hair Clipper Series 7000 (HC7650/14)
$50–$75
A zoom wheel on the comb sets 28 lengths from 0.5 to 28 mm without swapping combs, the self-sharpening steel blades need no oil, and the whole clipper rinses clean under the faucet. It suits regular buzz cuts and short back and sides.
What owners say: Owners say it cuts evenly, goes a long way between charges and is easy both to adjust and to clean. Opinions on how long it lasts are mixed.
A closer look: Turn the wheel to change length mid-cut, which makes grading the sides up into a longer top easier than swapping combs. Take the comb off for a close 0.5 mm finish at the neckline. A full charge takes about an hour, and the pouch keeps the combs together between cuts.
- Zoom wheel sets the length
- No oiling needed
- Rinses clean under the faucet
Best for: Buzz cuts with little upkeep
- Power
- Cord or cordless
- Cordless run time
- Up to 90 min
- Cutting lengths
- 28 settings, 0.5–28 mm
- Separate trimmer
- No
- In the box
- 2 adjustable combs, stubble comb, pouch, brush
#3VGRPRO Professional Clipper and Trimmer Set (V-886)
$100–$150
VGRPRO’s premium kit: diamond-like carbon blades, a turbo setting for thick, coarse or curly hair, and a matching zero-gapped T-blade trimmer. A 70 dB quiet mode suits kids’ cuts.
What owners say: Owners describe a solid, satisfyingly heavy set that cuts well and holds a charge between cuts.
A closer look: Stand the clipper in its base after a cut and it starts charging, so it’s ready by the mirror next time. Swap the silicone grip covers for the other colour if two people share the set, and use the trimmer’s four guards for sideburns and beard lines.
- Diamond-like carbon blades
- Turbo up to 9,000 rpm
- Swappable silicone grips
Best for: Thick hair and barber-style fades
- Power
- Cordless, USB-C charging
- Cordless run time
- Up to 240 min
- Cutting lengths
- 8 combs, 1.6–19 mm, plus ear tapers
- Separate trimmer
- T-blade, 4 guards
- In the box
- Trimmer, 2 charging stands, storage bag, oil
#4Ceenwes Cordless Hair Clipper with LCD Display (A9S)
$30–$50
A heavy-duty clipper with three speeds, a ceramic moving blade that won’t rust, and an LCD that shows the speed and the battery left. A lever fine-tunes the blade between 0.8 and 2 mm, and it also runs plugged in when the charge is low.
What owners say: Owners say it cuts cleanly and handles easily, the battery lasts a long time, and it’s quiet and well balanced in the hand.
A closer look: Start kids on the lowest speed and save the top one for thick hair. The blade snaps off for rinsing, and the display flags when it wants a drop of oil. A full charge takes about three hours.
- Three speed settings
- Rust-free ceramic blade
- Oil alert on the display
- Blade snaps off to rinse
Best for: Kids’ cuts on a low speed
- Power
- Cord or cordless
- Cordless run time
- Up to 240 min
- Cutting lengths
- 8 combs, blade 0.8–2 mm
- Separate trimmer
- No
- In the box
- Apron cape, brush
#5Jack & Rose Cordless Hair Clipper RFC-676 (IPX7)
$20–$30
A cordless clipper that’s waterproof to IPX7, with a battery that runs up to four hours, an LED readout of what’s left, and a taper lever that fine-tunes each comb between 0.8 and 2 mm for blending.
What owners say: Owners report a clean result, a battery that lasts well between cuts and a solidly made clipper that runs quietly, and none of them flags a common fault.
A closer look: It charges from a USB cable, and three hours takes it from empty to full. Rinse it under the faucet after a cut, then dry it and add a drop of the oil in the box before it goes back in its storage bag.
- Waterproof to IPX7
- LED battery readout
- Taper lever for blending
Best for: Long cordless cuts and an easy rinse
- Power
- Cordless, USB charging
- Cordless run time
- Up to 240 min
- Cutting lengths
- 10 combs, 1.5–25 mm, plus ear tapers
- Separate trimmer
- No
- In the box
- Oil, brush, storage bag
#6Wahl Canada Color Pro Cord/Cordless Haircutting Kit (3100)
$30–$50
A family haircutting kit with colour-coded guide combs matched to a key, so everyone’s usual length is easy to find again, and a clipper that runs on its battery or on the cord. Wahl has made clippers since Leo J. Wahl invented an electromagnetic one in 1919, and it’s still based in Sterling, Illinois.
What owners say: Easy enough for cutting your own hair, by owners’ accounts, and they like going cordless and the colour-coded combs. How cleanly it cuts, how long the battery lasts and how long the blades stay sharp all split them.
A closer look: Note each person’s comb colour rather than its number, and the kids’ cuts come out the same every time. The blades lift off to rinse under the faucet: dry them and add a drop of oil before the clipper goes back in its case. It’s dual voltage, so it can come along on a trip abroad.
- Colour-coded guide combs
- Blades lift off to rinse
- Dual voltage for trips abroad
Best for: Simple family haircuts
- Power
- Cord or cordless
- Cordless run time
- Up to 60 min
- Cutting lengths
- 8 combs, 3–25 mm, plus ear tapers
- Separate trimmer
- No
- In the box
- Scissors, styling comb, oil, soft case
How they compare
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| Feature | #1VGRPRO V-007 kit | #2Philips 7000 | #3VGRPRO V-886 kit | #4Ceenwes A9S | #5Jack & Rose RFC-676 | #6Wahl Canada Color Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best overall | Runner-up | Best premium | Best budget | |||
| Picked Rating | 9.2 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 8.8 |
| Price | $75–$100 | $50–$75 | $100–$150 | $30–$50 | $20–$30 | $30–$50 |
| Power | Cordless, USB-C charging | Cord or cordless | Cordless, USB-C charging | Cord or cordless | Cordless, USB charging | Cord or cordless |
| Cordless run time | Up to 240 min | Up to 90 min | Up to 240 min | Up to 240 min | Up to 240 min | Up to 60 min |
| Cutting lengths | 9 combs, 1.6–22 mm, plus ear tapers | 28 settings, 0.5–28 mm | 8 combs, 1.6–19 mm, plus ear tapers | 8 combs, blade 0.8–2 mm | 10 combs, 1.5–25 mm, plus ear tapers | 8 combs, 3–25 mm, plus ear tapers |
| Separate trimmer | 3-in-1 T-blade | No | T-blade, 4 guards | No | No | No |
| In the box | Trimmer, fade comb, cape, oil, case | 2 adjustable combs, stubble comb, pouch, brush | Trimmer, 2 charging stands, storage bag, oil | Apron cape, brush | Oil, brush, storage bag | Scissors, styling comb, oil, soft case |
| Best for | Fades, beards and edges | Buzz cuts with little upkeep | Thick hair and barber-style fades | Kids’ cuts on a low speed | Long cordless cuts and an easy rinse | Simple family haircuts |
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