Beard Trimmers

Remington MB5001 | My Short Review

The Remington MB5001 is a simple trimmer that in my opinion will perform best on shorter beards. Here's my short review.

Remington MB5001 is a simple yet good trimmer for stubble and short beard

The Remington MB5001 is a simple trimmer that in my opinion will perform best on shorter beards (I would say up to 10-12 mm).

Besides the charging cord and a very simple travel pouch you’ll also get a simple beard brush.

In this short review I will share with you what I like (and dislike) about the Remington MB5001.

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Remington MB5001 | Ergonomics

The Remington MB5001 fits nicely in the palm

The body of the trimmer is ergonomically curved, it fits nicely in the hand
There is a rubber-covered area where you normally place your thumb when holding the trimmer - this additionally makes the grip firm and prevents the trimmer from slipping out of your hand

BEARD CARE TIP

Should I use oil before brushing?

Yes, applying a small amount before brushing or combing can help condition the hair and make it easier to work through, particularly with medium and long beards.

Pristine Beard Oil is one option you can use as part of this simple pre-grooming routine.

The back side of the handle is made of plastic with a matt finish

In my opinion the vibrations and noise levels during operation are ok (for me) - there are many beard trimmers that are much louder and generate higher (unpleasant) vibrations

The upper part of the front panel is covered with rubber which makes the grip firm

The Remington MB5001 weighs 165 grams (approx. 5.82 oz), which is just fine - not too heavy, not too light
It is important to mention that the trimmer itself is not waterproof - you can rinse under the water only the adjustable comb and the detachable head (with blades on it)

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Length settings

You can set your preferred cutting length with a convenient wheel that has a rubberized surface

The maximal length setting you can set with the adjustable comb is 18 millimeters (0.7 inches) - in my opinion the comb works just fine on the beard approx. 10-12 mm long - on longer beards the efficiency of cutting is much lower, because the hears (which are never straight, but rather wavy) have trouble to get into the gaps between comb’s teeth

Here is the maximal length (18 mm) that can be set in Remington MB5001

I like the length setting system used in the Remington MB5001 - we have 1 adjustable comb and the trimmer has a built-in wheel that lets you set the cutting length - this way you can pick your preferred length quickly and precisely - which is very convenient
The Remington MB5001 offers 17 length settings in total
In millimeters: 0,4 - 1 - 1,5 - 2 - 2,5 - 3 - 3,5 - 4 - 4,5 - 5 - 6 - 8 - 10 - 12 - 14 - 16 - 18
I like the fact, that in lower settings the leap between the lengths is 0,5 mm and above 6 mm setting we have a 2 mm gap (possibly you would prefer more accurate settings)

CONS:

The color of the digits on the setting wheel is black on the dark blue background
The digits are small
Both of the above mentioned features makes it quite difficult to quickly read the actual length, especially under worse light conditions
Moreover in higher length settings the comb is wobbly, meaning it doesn’t hold firmly on the blade, which in my opinion can be a bit frustrating for some

Remington MB5001 | The blades

The moving blade in Remington MB5001 is covered with titanium

The moving blade is covered with a thin layer of titanium - this metal is approx. 3x harder than the regular stainless steels - as a result the blades should stay sharp longer
The blades are self-sharpening

The blades are mounted in the plastic head

They need regular oiling in order to guarantee you the best performance possible

The simple brush will help you clean the blades after trimming the beard

The head is made of plastic, which is quite common in beard trimmers in this price range
You can detach the head and rinse it under the tap

Remington MB5001 - detaching the cutting head

Now you can conveniently clean the whole head

The Powering

The Remington MB5001 can be used in corded as well as cordless mode

In terms of the battery and the powering in general I would say the Remington MB5001 is not a superhero, but considering the price it’s quite fine
The fully charged device will run for about 60 minutes
The charging time is 2 hours
For me the most important feature is the ability to operate in the cordless as well as the corded mode - you will never end up with the half-way trimmed beard and a dead battery

What else?

The set also contains a very simple (nylon?) pouch that is able to hold all the items: the trimmer, power cord and the beard brush
You can extend the 3-year guarantee period by another year - simply register the product on the manufacturer’s site online within 28 days after the purchase

Remington MB5001 | My Final Thoughts

In my opinion the Remington MB5001 is a “good” trimmer for shorter beard
Personally I don’t like the beard brush - the 100 % nylon bristles have quite pointy ends - brushing my beard was a bit painful (maybe I have too sensitive skin?)
Moreover, the 100 % nylon bristles may make your beard static and cause some hairs to fly-away

I really like the ergonomics, the shape of the trimmer itself, it fits in the hand quite nicely
Not too loud, vibrations during operation on a good level (not unpleasant like in some cheap models)
In general a good choice for shorter beard - no unnecessary gadgets and gizmos - setting the cutting length is fast and convenient