Philips Beard Trimmer Series 5000 with Lift & Trim Pro System (Model BT5522/13)

This beard trimmer does everything you need. I love that all the different lengths you need are all in one attachment and you control the length with the roller situated on the handle. Which makes it very easy to use and minimises the need to keep changing trimmer heads like with other trimmers. One charge easily lasts me upwards of a month so no need to charge all the time. The cut is gentle and has never pulled my hair, the trimmer slides gently and easy. I love that's water proof and can just be washed under the tap it makes it very versatile as you can use it wet if wanted and easy to clean.All in all still a great trimmer and I highly recommend

The media could not be loaded. I recently purchased the Philips Beard & Stubble Trimmer/Hair Clipper for Men, Series 5000, and I am beyond impressed with its performance. The 40 length settings offer fantastic flexibility, allowing me to achieve the exact look I want, whether I’m going for a clean stubble or a longer beard style. The self-sharpening metal blade ensures every trim is precise and smooth, which is a huge plus.What I love most is its waterproof feature, which means I can use it in the shower—super convenient for quick grooming sessions. It’s also incredibly easy to clean; just rinse it under running water, and it’s good to go. The build quality feels solid, and it’s clear that this trimmer is built to last.If you're looking for a reliable, easy-to-use trimmer with plenty of customization options, this one is definitely worth it. Highly recommended!

I've actually owned this for over 5 years now. It's decent for giving you a stubble, but without the guard it's not great for shaping your beard. You'd need something more precise like an electric razor for this (which I do pair it with). If you're trying to shave under your nose, it's pretty hard to cut the hairs here as the guard is quite large. Other than that, the charge lasts a decent amount of time, it has a good amount of length settings and keeps you looking well groomed. Good for if you want to keep a consistent stubble and aren't that fussy about getting a really high end shaver.

I've tried all manner of these clippers over the years and now know you can't beat Philips for the best finish, battery times and close trimming.

I have had various beard trimmers over the years, Remington, Philips, Wahl, Silverlight (LIDL) and a couple of others.The only one I really liked and that lasted well was an older Philips trimmer.The Remington was a pain as it was a cabled trimmer and the depth guides weren't that accurate.The build quality of the Wahl was atrocious and it fell apart just oput of warranty!The Silverlight was OK but the battery didn't hold charge very long.So when I saw another Philips on 'Deal of the Day' I thought why not give it a go.First impressions were good, as on my earlier Philips the trimmer is self-sharpening and does not require oiling; the build quality is great and feels solid in the hand; and, the guides are slightly different from other trimmers, they have two prongs that slot into the top of the trimmer.OK, charged it up and off I went.Set the length to 2.5mm and lo and behold it trimmed my beard to the perfect length...this has always been hit and miss in the past as with all others I had to use the shortest setting and even then the length was often still too long.Two guides are provided and there is a dial on the front for setting the length using each allowing a range between 1mm and 20mm.Cleaning is simple, the trimmer blades having a positive and firm click into and out of the handle.I have tried various other length settings and there is a noticeable difference between each, 3mm is too long for me and leaves my beard looking slightly scriffy, while 2mm is too short for my liking but at least you can see the difference!I have used it for trimming the edge of my hair, particularly around my ears, but I wouldn't try and trim my whole head with it because the blade is quite narrow, being designed as a bear trimmer.As to the battery charge hold, in a year of use I have charged it only four or five times after using it 2 or 3 times each week.I must say, this is probably the most accurate (for length) and best quality beard trimmer I have ever used.

This is a really good quality beard trimmer, and thats what it is a beard trimmer and beard trimmer only, not a all in one groomer or shaver. It's also the best and most versatile across Philips entire range, even exceeding the 9000. This one has the widest range of cutting directly on the shaver from a almost close shave 0.4mm right through to a long 20mm. The shaver comes with two plastic covers to assist in shaving from 0.4 - 10 & 10 - 20, there's no other unessasary extras, other than a small cleaning brush and pouch. Its all you need.The quality of the shaver is outstanding, although I did expect it to have more weight. Its made from two tone plastic and the black areas have a pattern to aid grip, I would have preffered a rubberized grip, but you only get this on the slightly recessed depth dial which goes up in small 0.4 increments. It uses a ratcheting wheel and the settings are very definite and click reassuringly into place to hold the setting. The on/off button, also recessed is beneath the control dial.The blades are poilished stainless steel and measure a fraction over 3cm across, the blades utilise Philips Lift & Trim Pro System and are very smooth with no nipping or catching. The blades also claim to be self sharpening and require not oil to maintain. I did have a Braun shaver years ago and eventually over time it started to nip and tear, we'll just have to see how the Philips hold up, they all start up perfect, but the real test is how they trim over time and repeated use. The trimming really is extra smoot and does not even nip or struggle cutting denser areas of stubble.Highly recommended and a great price.