Device’s Brand and Model- Philips OneBlade Cordless (Hybrid) trimmer and shaver.
Usage– Been using it almost daily for more than 3 years
How much i paid and when– paid 1650INR in april 2021. (at present its available at 1299inr)
Its build Quality -Its pretty good. its heavy and feels premium. It has a slim design. Not bulky.
Battery Performance– It has a pretty good battery. At present (after more than 3 years) i am using it daily for 5-10 minutes and it lasts for 7-8 days.
Is it worth the money– yes it is
Other things- It comes with replaceable blade. And they are not self sharpening. You will have to keep replacing blades after they’ve become dull and bluny. How long each blade lasts? Well that depends highly on density and strength of beard. I dont have very dense beard, and my hairs are also soft. In my case, each blade last for around 5-6 months. If you have a think dense beard, it might last up to 3-4 months i think. or maybe more.
Blade becomes greenish, indicating that you need to replace it.
Pros–
- It gives a near to clean shave. It wont give you saloon type clean shave, but no one will be able to distinguish normally(unless they put a long focus on your beard).
- Its water proof. Can be used with or without water. Very beneficial in winters, when you don’t wanna wet your skin.
- It has been very beneficial for me because, Razor is not really suitable for my skin and leaves rashes. I like it clean shaved, so it has been a magical invention for me. Really. So if you also have same skin issue then this is for you.
Cons–
- Blades are not self sharpening and needs to be replaced from time to time. Single blade costs around 600 INR. I have never found any issue regarding blade availability. it was always available in amazon.
- You cant use it on big hairs, this is mainly for small hairs. Because its blade is not very big. When I go weeks without trimming, i first need to trim my beard with normal trimmer and then use it for shaving or fine trimming.
- The charger i got, is not really good sized. It doesnt really fit well in outlet. I have to adjust it a lot to have it charging.
Final Verdict– Its a really good blade. Philips product has always been good for me. Battery is good. Trimming and shaving is also good. I’m really happy with it.
Would you reccoment it?- Yes.