Carrying Case
It comes in a neat carrying case that keeps all the parts safe and secure. The case is tough and easy to open and close. Many of its competitors use flimsy cases but this one is nice and solid and will not break or fall apart.
The Clippers
These feel nicely balanced in the hand which is always important and they do have a nice shape to them as well. Most of the settings are easy to access and almost self-explanatory, though I would always recommend going through the instructions at least once.
They also have a nice feature known as a “turbo boost” which really does increase the speed of the cutting heads. It would not be a feature that you would use all of the time, but it is certainly a very nice option to have at your disposal.
The Blades
The blades are made from titanium and that makes them long lasting and tough. The way they have been designed by Philips also makes them self sharpening and that is clearly a very good thing. They are nice and sharp and when these features are all combined, this makes these blades perfect for cutting all types of hair.
You can simply wash these blades under the tap to keep the clean and free from hairs. The head of the clippers is detachable which then allows you to run the blades under the water for a quick and effective clean.
Corded and Cordless
In most cases people will use these by plugging them into a wall socket. However should you need to use them as a cordless option, then the powerful battery will last for up to 90 minutes if the battery has been charged for around an hour.
That makes them useful when travelling or even for use on holidays.
Accessories
The main clippers are very strong and they come with 24 different depth settings allowing a wide range of cutting lengths. (1 – 23 mm) They also come with a beard and hair comb that will help you also create the beard that you want.
The combs and the tips of the blade have been rounded. That really does help a lot when using these as they will then not dig into the skin. That makes for a pain free experience and is much smoother on the skin. Many of its competitors have straight or square edges and they can slightly dig in sensitive skin or the scalp. With these, there is no such problem.
Summary and Verdict on the HC5450/83 Clippers
This product has sold in its thousands. The brand is very well known, and overall they deliver very good results.
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This model is built to last and is ideal if you plan on doing family haircuts. It is not the biggest selling hair grooming product in the UK for nothing. This one has stood the tests of time, and is well regarded by buyers and users.