Brio Beardscape V1 Beard Trimmer for Men Professional with Low Friction Ceramic Blade, Cordless Professional Hair Trimmer for Barbers with 4 Hrs of Long Battery Timing, Ideal for Beard & Body (Gray)

Great for beard and beyond. A single charge lasts, sheesh, too long to count. It's very quiet. Overall, just a great trimmer, and I'm glad I finally got one. I've had mine now for about 5.5 years. Still works great, and very low maintenance. The size is manageable for trimming all areas. I think it's a little lighter than a traditional Wahl wired clipper, with enough weight to feel of good quality. It's got multiple speeds, but I generally just use it on the highest, and the charge still lasts "forever". Great investment!

I thought I'd get some use from this before writing a review. My initial impressions were very positive as I am used to beard and body trimmers more in the 30-45 dollar price range with experience in even cheaper options (stay away from shavers less than 20 bucks). There are a few things that set this shaver apart from the less expensive alternatives. 1. The cutting mechanism on this razer appears to be ceramic. Ceramic can maintain a very sharp cutting edge for a very long time (longer than metal in my experience) but is brittle making it not ideal for knives and other tools that may see harsh treatment. For a shaver? Perfect. The leading edge is metal to protect the blade allowing it to never actually touch your skin. This also allows it to avoid nicking you when pressed directly against your skin vertically (Think lining up your sideburns or other more sensitive areas). 2. The micro-adjustments on this shaver are very good. There is a slide mechanism on the razers head that allows for very small adjustments. It also locks in place in case you get a little sloppy with your grip or finger placement while shaving. Speaking of micro-adjustments, you can actually adjust the motor speed of the trimmer to go from turbo-ish cutting power to something a little more smooth and easy for more sensitive areas. This is also a feature that I love on this trimmer. 3. The battery life appears to be excellent. While I've only owned this a couple of weeks, I use it almost daily and so far I have not had to charge it once. Big plus. There is a digital readout on the trimmer that gives you some stats like speed and charge and it still looks great. The only downside I can see for this trimmer is that It is not waterproof. I do not shave in the shower so that feature isn't a deal-breaker for me but I do like to occasionally rinse the head off and I know this trimmer requires care of precision if I am going to be doing that. This is not a big enough downside for me though to not give this trimmer 5 stars since it does state upfront that it is not waterproof. If you've been using inexpensive trimmers that after months of use begin to pull or tug on your hair instead of the experience you got when it was brand new, have a trimmer with less than stellar battery life, or just want to try what a premium trimmer feels like and stop buying new trimmers every year or two, Id seriously considers getting this one. It's fantastic.

I hesitated before purchasing this trimmer because it is quite a bit more expensive than the one I used previously. Well, you get what you pay for. The one that I used previously kept breaking. I had to disassemble it twice to keep it going. It was pretty effective when it worked, but this one is better. It cuts with celerity, so you don't have to go over the same area repeatedly. It is quiet. The battery charge lasts seemingly forever. The display keeps you informed about the state of the battery. Even the box that houses the trimmer and other parts is nicely made. I agree with the comments that the guard is hard to attach and that the cutting head is a little too wide for trimming my mustache, but these are quibbles. If you appreciate well-made products, this is the one to get. Edit: Now that I have more experience using the trimmer, I retract the statement about the head being too wide to trim my mustache. I learned to hold the head at an angle so that only a small part of it contacts my mustache. Easy and effective. Still loving this product.

Updated Review (24/6/2017 Some months after purchase, the results I am getting are still good. but I feel the need to remove a star from what was originally a 5-star review. As mentioned in the original review (below), the blade assembly was tricky to re-attach after removing it to clean the unit. Tricky has now turned into difficult. I have removed the blade numerous times and it's getting harder to replace it after cleaning. Originally I thought the process would be simpler over time, but now I don't even want to take the blade off the trimmer at all. Getting it back on really is a test of both patience and dexterity. I really don't understand why the design makes it so difficult to re-attach the blade. Charging the trimmer after it stops running takes approximately three hours, and that still gives plenty of time between charges, but the unit does seem to turn off before it hits 'zero' percent battery life. I haven't found the cut-off point, but the trimmer just stops running when you think there is still a little bit of charge left. Be prepared to plug it in if it stops mid way through a trim. I'm going to call it a 'design feature', as it's really not an issue. Heads-up, that's all. Original review below. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Recently purchased after my Wahl HomePro finally EOL’d. It’s been a long time since I bought a new trimmer, and wasn’t prepared to pay over $100 for a new one. It would have been a lot cheaper to get the latest version of my old trimmer, but I wanted something cordless, and not over the top from a price point of view. Packaging. Good quality. On a scale of one to ten (one being a paper bag, and ten being Apple’s obsessive quality packaging), I’d rate it an eight. Trimmer and accessories come in a sturdy cardboard box with a hinged lid with magnetic closures. Inside it’s compartmentalised, with little covers over each section. Trimmer itself was additionally wrapped in plastic. If you don’t intend keeping the trimmer in the box, it can certainly be repurposed. Crafts people will love it! Trimmer and accessories. The trimmer is solid and comfortable to hold. It has an easy-to-read display showing time remaining, RPM (from 5000 to 7000 in increments of 500), a ‘burden meter’—if this goes into the red, the trimmer needs a good clean--and two indicators to alert you when the battery needs charging and when the unit needs oiling (after about one hour of use). It has a simple on/off button that is well positioned with a positive feel, a rocker switch to adjust the RPM (speed) of the blade and a locking, sliding switch for fine adjustments of the cut length. The shortest cut is 1mm (o.o4 inches), and slightly longer lengths are set at 1.3, 1.6 and 1.9mm. The blade easily pops off for cleaning—don’t use water to clean it—and the instruction booklet is quite right when it states that putting the blade back on can be a little tricky at first. The power cable plugs into the bottom end of the unit, as seems to be standard. The trimmer, without comb attachments, is 17.8cm (7 inches) long. The power cable itself is 7ft long and has a USB fitting, making this ideal for taking abroad—it charges when plugged into your computer, too. The other end of the cable fits directly into the trimmer itself, or the base, if you are looking for something more permanent. The base is wide enough to provide good support when used to charge the trimmer. Brio suggest letting the trimmer discharge down to about 20% between charges, (30 minutes or less time remaining), rather than plugging it in after each use. Two reversible clipper heads provide extra cut length (3, 6, 9, and 12mm). They are pretty solid, and clip securely to the trimmer with no rattling. The end of the ‘teeth’ are well finished, and not pointy, as some can be, In addition, there is a simple but sturdy little brush for cleaning, a bottle of lite oil, and instruction booklet. Trimmer use. The unit needed an initial charge, which took a little over 4 hours when plugged directly into an outlet (Brio claim 3 hours for a full charge). I used the shortest cut possible on a beard with approximately one week’s growth. Adjusting the RPM didn’t seem to affect the speed of the cut all that much, and overall it was simple to use and gave me a cut that I was more than happy with. It was nice to have a trimmer that wasn’t burdened with a cable, which made the job that much easier. (Also handy if you like to trim other areas!) Cleaning the unit was easy, with very few nooks and crannies where hair might get trapped. I removed the blade to check to see how much hair had found its way underneath and was surprised to see it still very clean, with just a few hairs hair stuck to the lower (exposed) part of the blade. A fully charged battery should give about 240 minutes of cutting time at 5000RPM, and 180 minutes at 7000RPM—plenty of time between charges. The unit can be used with the cord if the battery has not been charged. Downsides (nothing that warrants the removal of a full star, IMO). It would have been nice to have had a travel pouch included to hold the trimmer and accessories. I am fortunate enough to have one already, but if you don’t, and plan on taking this away with you when travelling, the box is not ideal. Also, the blade assembly IS tricky to re-attach--Brio acknowledge this in their instructions. It will probably become easier with practice, but I am a little surprised that this is even an issue on what is otherwise a well-built product. Overall I am happy with the purchase. Time will tell if it lasts the ten years that I got from my old trimmer, though. I feel it well deserves a five star rating, and would recommend it without hesitation.

The plug is unfortunatly an american standard and not the european ..... bad ... bad

I have been using Panasonic for a couple of years which worked well until the top cage broke the trimmer is still fine. This one at first was kind a hard for me to use at first and I almost returned it. Then I changed the angle for the trim and it was a breeze. It feel great in hands and is so quiet compared to anything I have seen. The cut is smooth the plastic heads are premium quality and is worth spending on this one for a little experienced users.

Arrived very quickly! Product is just as advertised. Good quality.

Amazing beard trimmer, the only con which is minor is that it is a bit fiddly to put on the attachments but apart from that this is the best beard trimmer for beards in the market, in my opinion. You will not be disappointed. Great for longer beards and I can see it would be great for shorter beards too!

Excellent battery backup.... Precision cutting