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Here we review the best cordless hair clippers UK, that we can find in the market. Hair clippers can come in either corded or cordless models. Both types of models have the same basic cutting features. The only main difference is how they are powered and that doesn't really affect the cut.
The corded version plugs into the electric mains, and the battery powered or cordless versions, simply run off a rechargeable battery. Either way, owning a set will save you a load of money and with a bit of practice, will be better than heading down to the local barber or hairdresser.
It is also worth noting that most of these cordless clippers can also be used from the mains. So in effect, you get the best of both worlds and I think that's the best value. It really bugs me when a battery is low and you cant use a device so its great when it will run off the mains as well.
What is the Best Cordless Hair Clipper in the UK?
The best cordless hair clipper UK is the Philips Series 5000. It has titanium blades, a one hour charge, can cut at 24 different lengths and all at a very reasonable price.
It's very hard to find anything else anywhere near this standard at around the £50 mark. Especially as this model is so good. It is feature rich, with everything you would expect from a top end clipper and definitely a bargain at this price.Â
We can highly recommend it for both value and quality.
Recently we have come across a new clippers set , the Hatteker Professional Hair Clipper. we have not included it in our top 10 yet but its getting great reviews so its definitely worth a look. Check our full review.
Advantages of Cordless Hair Clippers
The advantages of owing a set of cordless clippers may seem pretty obvious. Nonetheless, it is worth having a look at those, just so as you know all of the key benefits.
- Freedom of Movement - This advantage is we think pretty obvious, but still worth mentioning. It is mainly about the freedom of movement. Corded hair clipper models have an electric cord attached to them which needs plugged in. The clippers will only work when that happens. That then restricts where they can be used. The cord is usually not that long so you end up sitting, or standing somewhere close to a plug, rather than where you want to. With no cords to worry about, you can do the haircut where it suits you.
- Convenience - Cordless hair clipper models are handy for taking on holidays or overnight stays. Again you are not depending on a plug and socket being handy. Bear in mind though that the battery still needs charged and of course you might need an adapter. Most people will not need a set of clippers on a holiday. However for longer holidays or breaks, a set of these is really useful. What you need to look for is the time it takes to charge them, this can range from 2-16 hours and what length of use you will get for that charge.
So let's get started with our list of reviews of what we believe to be the ten best cordless hair clippers in the UK market right now. I have kept these reviews as short as possible but you can click on the review button and get a much more detailed description on each unit.
Here we have also ranked the top 10 rated hair clippers in the UK market today with full and detailed reviews on each model. Our reviews are comprehensive but there are also short summaries that you can read at a glance.
Keep in mind that they are have different features so you need to think what suits you the best.
Our Top Hair Clipper Picks for UK Buyers
#1
4.1/5
Philips Series 5000 Hair Clipper HC5450/83
These are the best selling cordless hair clippers on Amazon UK right now. If you look at any list like this, these clippers will be on it. That is because of the low price of around £39 and very consistent satisfaction ratings of 82%, by thousands of buyers.
They have a special technology built into them that allows these clippers to cut twice as fast as any other comparable model. There are 24 easy cutting length settings and a 1.5, 3 and 5 mm beard and hair combs. The blades are made of titanium blades. You can use these as either corded or cordless.
Takes one hour to charge and that will give you 90 minutes of cutting. The price is also affordable for many people, and these are really good quality. This is a great hair clipper. You can get the full key specifications by clicking on the read more button below which will take you to our full review.
#2
4.3/5
Wahl Hair Clippers for Men
You will always find at least one Wahl option on a top 10 list, due to their high quality of products. This model has a very high end Lithium-Ion battery. You can get 2 hours cordless use from just a 1 hour charge.
They also have a quick charging feature which can be really useful when you are in a rush. With a quick 15 minute charge, you can get enough battery power to do one full haircut. That is about as good as it gets from any set of cordless clippers, its a complete grooming kit. The blades and cutting mechanisms, are classed as salon standard. That is why you are paying the higher price tag for these Wahl clippers.
There are a number of set cutting lengths that range from 3 mm to 25 mm and the combs are colour coded. Buyers rate these as 4.6 out of 5 stars, and there have been plenty of buyers who have left 5 star reviews for this particular model. This one can also be used as a corded product.
That makes this one a very good option for those who want to use a hair clipper at home, or take it away on a holiday or a longer break. You can get the full key specifications by clicking on the read more button below which will take you to our full review.
#3
4.3/5
BaByliss Men Crew Cut Clippers
Here you see a cordless hair clipper with a difference, you wont have seen anything like this before. This model is mid to high level in the price range and gets a very impressive 4.5 out of 5 in the review ratings.
They also have a quick charging feature which can be really useful when you are in a rush. Though at 3 hours to charge is one of the quickest chargers on the market and it will give you a full 60 minutes of use.
That is about as good as it gets from any set of cordless clippers. The blades and cutting mechanisms, are designed for multi directional cutting.
They only have combs from 1-4 so maybe that's why its down at number 4 on the list. You can get the full key specifications by clicking on the read more button below which will take you to our full review.
#4
4.5/5
BaByliss for Men 7056CU Super Groomer
This is a great clipper kit for £29. This model is mid to high level in the price range and gets a very impressive 4.5 out of 5 in the review ratings.
They are designed for all over body use and we rate these Babyliss clippers really highly and its not just us. Over 80% of buyers rated them excellent or really good.
These are about as good as it gets from any set for all round use. They come with 5 interchangeable heads that do body, face, head and even ears and nose. There is even a cleaning brush. I realy liked the nose hair trimmer thats really handy.
They even come with top quality Japanese steel blades.You can get the full key specifications by clicking on the read more button below which will take you to our full review.
#5
4.5/5
Remington HC4250 Quick Cut Hair Clipper
This hair clipper looks a bit different from the normal and comes in 6th our list. This unit gets 4.6 out of 5 in the ratings and is priced at around £31
They come come as a complete kit which gives you everything you will need to do cuts of any length and are especially good as a beard trimmer and for stubble.
You get a cutting length range from 1.5mm to 15mm and they have curved blades for a closer cut. Its a complete grooming kit.
Its very rare to get ratings like this but 80% of all buyers give them 10 out 10 in the ratings and this is very unusual. This tells us that they are actually loved by users. You can get the full key specifications by clicking on the read more button below which will take you to our full review.
#6
4.2/5
BaByliss for Men Super hair Clipper
Another really popular model is the Babyliss for Men Super Hair Clipper. This unit gets 4.2 out of 5 in the ratings and comes in at around £60.
These clippers are cordless and come with a quick charge facility that gets you 75 minutes of use for a 30 minute charge, They cut form grades 1-8 and have sided tapers fro more intricate work. These "super" clippers are of a very high quality and come with top of the range Japanese blades.
They are by far the best selling unit in the Babyliss range so we have to think that they are to be highly recommended even if they are only 7th on the list. You can get the full key specifications by clicking on the read more button below which will take you to our full review.
#7
4.2/5
Wahl 9916-1117 Groomsman Rechargeable Trimmer Set
This is another very well priced cordless clipper kit.
They are around £14 and get 3.9 out of 5 from the user ratings. It is an 11 piece kit that is an extremely big seller. There are over 3500 reviews of it on Amazon alone
It takes quite a while to get fully charged ( around 16 hours ) but you will get an hour of use from a full charge so its unlikely you will ever lose power just doing trimming and shaping. This model also works well as a beard trimmer. You can get the full key specifications by clicking on the read more button below which will take you to our full review.
#8
4.2/5
Babyliss 7056CU Cordless Rechargeable 8 In 1
At around £20 and nearly 4 stars, this is one of the most popular cordless clippers in the Babyliss range.
It is a full all over body kit with attachments for ears and nose included as well as clipper oil. In total there are 22 pieces in this kit including a cleaning brush
Definitely something for everyone in this comprehensive kit and very reasonably priced for what you get in the box. You can get the full key specifications by clicking on the read more button below which will take you to our full review.
#9
4.2/5
Wahl Pocket Pro Cordless Hair Trimmer
At £10, this is one of the cheapest clippers on the market yet it still manages to get 4.0 out of 5 in the ratings.
It is excellent quality for the money and is the best selling cordless trimmer in the woman's trimmer section of Amazon.
You wont be able to do haircuts with this clipper, its really just for quick trims and tidy ups but at the price its a really brilliant, easy to use trimmer.
#10
4.2/5
Sminiker Quiet Hair Clippers Cordless Rechargeable Hair Clippers
Rated at 4.5 out of 5 stars, these are our number one recommendation but they are not available at the minute for some reason. With that kind of high review rating, and a price point of just under £25, these are pretty hard to ignore.
It made us take notice, and put them at the very top of our list.You get all of the items that you see above. These are great for using on babies and children as well as adults.
That is because the rounded edge design stops the clippers from accidentally hurting or tugging at the delicate skin.
They use titanium blades and come with 3, 6, 9 and 12 mm guide combs. Adjustments go from 0.8 mm - 1.5 mm - 2 mm
These are also very minimal vibration and super quiet with no need for clipper oil. That also helps when cutting the kid's hair. Better still they come with two batteries. These could easily go back to the top of the list when they are back in stock.
Surker also make a great, quiet clipper as sometimes these Sminiker ones are hard to get.
How to use Cordless Hair Clippers
In Conclusion
There are no bad clippers reviewed here. All of the above are of a good quality and all get very good reviews, so its just a matter of choosing which one suits you needs and your budget the best. Also some are just basic clippers and some come as complete kits so its worth taking that into consideration.
Personally I prefer a model that can be used on the mains as well as cordless as most times I forget to charge it, but I do like the clippers that charge in the stand as they are always ready to go. This is really handy as they are always charged then.
Good luck finding the clippers that suit you and make sure to take it slowly at first ! You can cut more off but you cant add it back on again. There are many videos available online that will help you get your technique right from the start. I found that after 2 or 3 attempts at using the clippers i actually got quite good at it !
