Best Beard Trimmers for Men 2024: Tested and Reviewed by GQ

The Wahl High Visibility trimmer’s laser-pointer precision is boosted by some of the best ergonomics in the game. The body’s relatively thin with an excellent rubber grip, which lets you hit difficult angles like a professional pool player. The High Visibility trimmer is new to the market, but I’m betting it’ll become a barber favorite—and yours, too, if you’re doing daily touch-ups to keep those lines looking sharp.

The Best Waterproof Beard Trimmer: Braun All-in-One Trimmer Series 9 9440

Number of tools and accessories: 13 including a mini foil shaver, body trimmer, T-blade and adjustable beard comb | Run time: 3 hours | Charge time: 2.5 hours | Trimming lengths: 0.5-20mm | Warranty: 2 Years

Like the Philips Norelco Multigroom models, Braun’s All-in-One Trimmer Series 9 is a jack-of-all-trades option that can do far more than tidy up your beard; the box is packed with a nose and ear trimmer, a precision head, and longer guards, too. But what separates this trimmer from the rest of the pack is the built-in dial that offers 40 trim-length settings. It’s precision in minimalist packaging.

Where other devices require you to swap out different heads or attachments, or ask you to pick between bigger length gaps than you’d prefer, Braun’s Series 9 offers half-millimeter increments from 0.5 to 20 without having to futz with extra accessories. In my testing, that made the trimmer the most user-friendly device on this list—no swapping guards as you fade your beard or neckline. Plus, the Series 9 is fully waterproof for those of you shaving-in-the-shower fans looking to speedrun your morning regimen. (And I’ll admit, shaving in the shower certainly makes clean-up—of both the beard hair mess and the trimmer—faster and easier.)

Bottom line, Braun’s All-in-One Trimmer Series 9 is exactly what the name promises. If it seems a little expensive, that’s because a beard trimmer that can handle all these tasks, and handle them well, isn’t cheap.

The Best Professional-Grade Beard Trimmer: Andis Slimline Pro Li Trimmer

Number of tools and accessories: 5 including a T-blade and attachment combs | Run time: 2 hours | Charge time: 2.5 hours | Trimming lengths: 0-9.5mm | Warranty: 1 Year

Andis makes professional-grade gear that the pros swear by, with powerful motors and sharp stainless steel blades (that you can also replace easily if they rust or dull). To wit: celebrity groomer Melissa DeZarate has at least two of the Slimline Pro on her at all times. “I’ll use it to reshape beards or provide a larger trim,” she says, adding that it’s powerful but “small enough to handle most detail work and shaving off length.” Longer beards need not apply: the Slimline Pro’s four included guides only range from 1/16” to 3/8”—but if that works for you, it’ll give you a barber-caliber line-up along the cheeks, sideburns, mustache, and neck. And along the back of your hairline along the neck, too—though we’d suggest calling in a steady-handed significant other or best friend to do the work for you.

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More Beard Trimmers We Love

Hatteker 5-in-1 Beard Trimmer Kit

Not too long ago, this cordless set from Hatteker was our pick for the best value beard trimmer. It’s an all-in-one kit that covers every kind of hair-trimming task, from lineups to sideburns to beards, eyebrows, and body hair. Sure, it may only hold an hour-long runtime on 90 minutes of charge, but that’s enough for a week-long vacation. It’s still a great option if you’re not looking to spend a lot, or if our current budget winner, the Philips Norelco Multigroom 5000 Series, is out of stock.

Wahl Cordless Peanut Beard Trimmer

Sometimes you need more power, and that’s what you get with the Wahl Peanut. It’s one of the most durable and reliable trimmers we’ve tested. The palmable and cordless Peanut is great for touch-ups and styling on the go: It weighs a mere 4 ounces, totes easily, and doubles as a cheek and neckline detailer should your weekend beard need a dusting-off.

Bevel Pro Trimmer

Bevel’s hybrid hair clipper and beard trimmer is an upgrade of its best-selling original trimming device. This new one has all the guard heads for a precise trim, a professional line up, and even a buzz cut. Rather than guards, the device uses a magnetized head to adjust from a zero-gap close shave on up, at ultra-precise 0.1mm intervals. It’s got the same heft and gorgeous design of its predecessor, along with four hours of cordless battery life.

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What to Look for in Beard Trimmers

You want a beard trimmer that’s simple, effective, and doesn’t come with useless features or add-ons. Here are a few features to consider when looking for a great beard trimmer: