My Recommended Hybrid Trimmers / Shavers

Here I have listed hybrid trimmers that allow you to shave your beard and body as well as trim, shape stubble and short beard. Most of these shavers can be used dry and wet.

My Recommended Hybrid Trimmers / Shavers
Some of the most popular hybrid trimmers (shavers) I have tested

Below I have listed hybrid trimmers that allow you to shave your beard and body as well as trim, shape stubble and short beard.

The list contains only models I have bought and used myself.

Most of these shavers can be used dry and wet.

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Which Trimmers Have I Tested?

Braun XT5200 | My Honest Review
Braun XT5200 is a well made and practical hybrid trimmer/shaver. Great for stubble and body shaving. Read my review here.
Philips OneBlade Pro QP6530 | My Short Review
Philips OneBlade Pro QP6530 is my #1 hybrid trimmer. My most loved feature is safe shaving. Read my full review here.
Philips OneBlade Pro QP6530 | My Short Review
Philips OneBlade Pro QP6530 is my #1 hybrid trimmer. My most loved feature is safe shaving. Read my full review here.
Braun King C. Gillette Style Master review
Braun King C. Gillette Style Master After several uses I rate teh Braun King C. Gillette Style Master at 3,8 out of 5 stars. Here’s why: What I like: * Compact. What I really like about the Braun King C. Gillette Style Master is its compact size. Moreover the

Why Have I Chosen These Trimmers?

First reason I have picked the trimmers listed on this page is of course the ability to shave and trim beard and body hair (obvious, I know). 

The second reason is this: I have bought and tested each of them.

This way I can say something meaningful about each model.

Sure, there are so many other hybrid trimmers that work well for short and longer beards.

As time goes by I will buy and test more shavers, so you can check this list in the future.

Just in case you will be looking for a new hybrid trimmer.


BEARD CARE TIP

Does a short beard need oil?

Yes—even a short beard can become dry, coarse or uncomfortable, while the skin underneath can benefit from added moisture.

You simply need less product than someone with a long beard; Pristine Beard Oil is one natural-ingredient, great-scent option to consider.


Do Hybrid Trimmers Shave As Close To Skin As Razor Shavers?

No.

All I can say is that on my medium coarse beard I get the best results with all kinds of razors where the cutting blade touches skin directly.

Then come most full size electric shavers, like Braun Series 8 Electric Shaver or Philips Norelco Shaver Series 9000.

Next are hybrid trimmers / shavers.

Finally some trimmers or clippers with zero-gapped blades.

Philips OneBlade

Philips OneBlade shavers are most heavily advertised. Thus they are very popular and to be honest quite highly rated.

I have to admit that with a medium thick beard I get a pretty nice shave.

The most common weak points mentioned by users regarding Philips OneBlade trimmers are first - the blade wears out pretty quickly and is quite expensive.

Secondly in some cases the trimmer performs poorly on a given type of beard.

Braun Series XT

Hybrid trimmers from the Braun Series XT are another popular player in this category.

They come with quite good blades that should last about 6 months.

The blade could be lubricated.

In my case Braun XT trimmers allow me to get a good shave, quite similar to what I get with Philips OneBlades.

Ok, maybe OneBlades gives a bit smoother shave, but the difference is almost unrecognizable.

Remington OmniBlade

What I like about Remington OmniBlade hybrid shavers is that their blade will last even 5 years.

The blades require regular lubrication.

The quality of the shave is really good.

On my medium coarse beard the shave is not as smooth as what I get with Philips OneBlades, but the difference is not significant.

Rowenta Forever Sharp

Rowenta Forever Sharp hybrid trimmers are not as popular as the three brands mentioned above, but I really enjoyed using them.

The shave on my medium thick beard is quite similar to what I get with Remington OmniBlades, so not as smooth as Philips OneBlades.

On the other hand the blade will last several years.

The blades require regular oiling.

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