Rating of the TOP 10 best hair clippers in 2021

Hair clippers have long ceased to be a working tool of purely hairdressers and have firmly occupied the niche of small household appliances. At home, they are used both for cutting hair for family members and friends, and for independent use. At the moment, manufacturers offer a wide range of models that differ greatly in cost, design, and technical characteristics. Those who are thinking about buying this device often reach a dead end. Should I choose more expensive models? And why are they better? What additional features are worth paying attention to? The TOP 10 best hair clippers according to the opinions of our customers and reviews on popular resources will help you understand all these issues.

There are various factors to consider when choosing the best clipper. Technical characteristics that we will take into account when evaluating each model:

Maximum and minimum haircut length
, as well as the number of intermediate options.
Nutrition.
Can be powered by mains power, battery power, or both.
Appearance.
You need to pay attention to weight, comfort of shape, surface material, and also how loud the device is.
Blades.
Stainless steel is most often used, but sometimes titanium or ceramic options are available. There is also a self-sharpening function for cutting surfaces, which also significantly extends the life of the original sharpness of the knives.
Power and speed of movement of knives.
The larger these parameters, the better the device will work with thick and dense hair.
Additional options.
In addition to their main purpose, the clippers can also cut mustaches and beards, hair in the ears or nose, and have the function of self-sharpening and self-cleaning knives.

Point system:

By quality:

1 point for a haircut less than 0.5 mm and more than 20 mm, as well as for more than 10 intermediate options;
1 point for each mains or battery power option;
1 point for non-stainless steel blade;
1 point for each of the parameters: light weight, comfortable, non-slip coating, ergonomic design, quiet operation volume;
1 point for additional features.

By cost:

3 points for a cost up to RUB 2,000;
2 points for a cost up to RUB 4,000;
1 point for a price over RUB 4,000.

By popularity:

3 points for more than 2000 queries in Yandex per month;
2 points for 500-2000 queries in Yandex per month;
1 point for less than 500 queries in Yandex per month.

The total number of points will be presented in the summary table. In the case of the same number of points (5 cars scored 6 points each), the positions were sorted by popularity.

Moser, Edition Hair Clipper, Black

Professional hair cutting tool.

(43)

RUR 3,487

RUR 3,487 Buy

Wahl, Super Taper Chrome Clipper

Professional tool for cutting hair and beard.

(8)

RUB 6,935

RUB 6,935 Buy

Best rotary hair clippers

Clippers with a rotary engine have high power, so they cope with cutting coarse hair. The motor runs for an hour without overheating. There is no vibration during operation. The rating presents the best devices according to the owners.

MOSER 1884-0050 Li+Pro

An easy to use and efficient machine for professional hair cutting . Powered by

battery, but can be connected to an outlet.

In wireless mode it works up to 75 minutes.

Charges in less than an hour.

The indicator alerts you when the battery level is low.

The set includes several attachments for adjusting the cut from 3 to 25 mm, a charger, a brush and oil for lubricating the blades.

Characteristics:

engine speed - 5200 rpm;
blade width - 46 mm;
battery operation - 75 minutes;
charging time - 0.75 hours;
nozzles - 6;
cut length positions - 11;
cutting length - 0.7 - 25 mm;
weight - 265 g.

pros

high-quality assembly;
neat cut;
large cutting range;
excellent knife sharpening.

Minuses

only 7 teeth on the nozzles;
wrong center of gravity.

MOSER 1871-0071 Chrom Style Pro

The professional device is equipped with a motor that provides fast cutting regardless of hair type . This model has proven itself well in 2021.

The lithium-ion battery ensures autonomous operation of the device for up to 1.5 hours.

The indicator notifies you of a low charge level, the start and end of charging . The device charges in an hour.

Thanks to the wide blade block, a wide cut of hair is ensured. You can adjust the length of the haircut from 3 to 12 mm. The model is supplied with a brush and oil.

Characteristics:

engine speed - 5200 rpm;
blade width - 46 mm;
battery operation - 90 min.;
charging time - 1 hour;
nozzles - 4;
cut length positions - 5;
cutting length - 0.7 - 12 mm;
weight - 290 g.

pros

light;
comfortable;
cuts hair well;
works quietly.

Minuses

high price;
Not enough knives.

Andis LCL

The professional device is also suitable for home use . Consumes only 8

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Equipped with a powerful motor that ensures fast operation regardless of the hardness and thickness of the hair.

You can adjust the cutting length using a switch and changing attachments.

There are 10 positions from 0.5 to 25 mm.

The machine is equipped with a battery for continuous use for 4 hours.

The device charges in an hour.

The set includes 9 attachments, charger, brush, protective cap and oil.

Characteristics:

engine speed - 5500 rpm;
blade width - 46 mm;
battery operation - 120 min.;
charging time - 1.5 hours;
nozzles - 9;
cut length positions - 10;
cutting length - 0.5 - 25 mm;
weight - 290 g.

pros

comfortable handle;
long wire;
combined nutrition;
Suitable for short and long haircuts.

Minuses

The case heats up quickly;
no storage case.

MOSER 1881-0051 EasyStyle

Mixed power model . Comfortable for prolonged use thanks to

light weight and ergonomic handle with rubberized inserts.

Almost no noise during operation.

The set includes 6 nozzles with lengths from 0.7 to 25 mm.

The device charges in 1.5 hours, after which it can work for up to four hours.

The engine rotates at 6400 rpm, providing fast cutting regardless of the mode and type of hair.

Characteristics:

engine speed - 6400 rpm;
blade width - 40 mm;
battery operation - 120 min.;
charging time - 1.5 hours;
nozzles - 6;
cut length positions - 7;
cutting length - 0.7 - 25 mm.

pros

comfortable handle;
acceptable price;
practically no noise;
cuts smoothly.

Minuses

fragile attachments;
cuts when edging without an attachment.

Wahl 81919-016 100 Year Cordless Clipper

The machine is housed in impact-resistant metal and equipped with a rotary engine . Due to

The increased torque of the device easily copes with cutting hair of any thickness and stiffness.

The model runs on battery power.

Charges for an hour and can be used for up to 70 minutes.

Cutting lengths from 1 to 3.5 mm are available. For this reason, the device can be used as a trimmer.

Characteristics:

engine speed - 6900 rpm;
blade width - 40 mm;
battery operation - 70 min.;
charging time - 2 hours;
haircut length - 1 - 3.5 mm;
wire length - 2.4 m;
weight - 408 g.

pros

fits comfortably in the hand;
Beautiful design;
smooth cut;
suitable for beard.

Minuses

a little heavy;
heats up 20 minutes after switching on.

The best professional hair clippers

A wide range of professional machines makes choosing difficult. It is important to decide on the type of power supply and power of the device. The rating will make it easier to choose the right model. It includes high-quality devices with wide functionality needed by hairdressers.

Dykemann Friseur H44

The Dykemann Friseur H44 machine from a German manufacturer, runs on battery and

networks. Autonomous use is possible for 5 hours - this is a very high indicator, which is not found in almost any analogue.

The battery is fully charged in 3 hours. Operating parameters are shown on the display.

There is a charge indication, as well as an oil level indicator, which tells you when it’s time to lubricate the blades of the device.

The Dykemann clipper comes with 8 positional attachments, and the blades are adjustable in 4 levels, which allows you to make several dozen haircut options. A powerful high-speed motor is installed inside the device, so the machine does not overheat and cuts hair quickly and without injury.

Specifications:

battery operation – 5 hours;
haircut length – 0.5-3 mm;
nozzles – 8;
cut length positions – 4.

pros

all-metal waterproof housing;
light weight;
durable blades made of ceramic titanium;
doesn't make noise.

Minuses

MOSER 1881-0051 EasyStyle

Model with combined power supply . Due to the light weight and rubberized inserts on

The handle is comfortable to use for a long time.

Makes virtually no noise during operation.

The set includes 6 nozzles for cutting lengths from 0.7 to 25 mm.

The battery charges in 1.5 hours. In wireless mode, the device operates for up to four hours.

The engine rotates at 6400 rpm, providing fast cutting regardless of the mode and type of hair.

Characteristics:

engine speed - 6400 rpm;
blade width - 40 mm;
battery operation - 120 min.;
charging time - 1.5 hours;
nozzles - 6;
cut length positions - 7;
cutting length - 0.7 - 25 mm.

pros

fast charging;
ergonomic shape;
slight noise;
neat haircut;

Minuses

fragile attachments;
cuts when edging.

MOSER 1660-0460 TrendCut

Mixed power supply device . Suitable for amateurs and professionals. Equipped

blade block 40 mm wide, providing a wide grip.

The machine makes virtually no noise and can be used for a long time due to its light weight.

The set includes 6 nozzles for cutting from 3 to 25 mm. Without a nozzle, you can make a cut of 0.7 mm. Charges in less than an hour.

In wireless mode it works up to 75 minutes.

Characteristics:

blade width - 40 mm;
battery operation - 75 minutes;
nozzles - 6;
cut length positions - 8;
cutting length - 0.7 - 25 mm.

pros

Beautiful design;
ergonomic handle shape;
minor noise and vibration;
neat haircut without antennas;
Easy cleaning of the knife block.

Minuses

takes a long time to charge;
Doesn't hold a charge for long.

MOSER 1888-0050 Li+Pro2

A convenient and productive device from a reliable brand . Due to its curved shape

comfortable to work for a long time.

The model is equipped with a rotary motor, due to which the machine copes with cutting hair of any thickness and stiffness..

Length adjustment available from 0.7 to 25 mm.

The blade is made of stainless steel, which remains sharp for a long time. The battery provides operation for two hours.

Characteristics:

engine speed - 5800 rpm;
blade width - 46 mm;
battery operation - 120 min.;
charging time - 1 hour;
nozzles - 6;
cut length positions - 7;
cutting length - 0.7 - 25 mm;
weight - 265 g.

pros

quality blades;
feel comfortable cutting your own hair;
wireless;
capacious battery;
compact.

Minuses

makes a lot of noise and vibrates;
slippery body.

DEWAL 03-012

The model with a rotary motor is highly efficient . Almost no

makes noise during operation. The model does not lose its relevance in 2021.

Equipped with high-quality stainless steel knives, making it easy to make an even cut.

The built-in battery is responsible for operating the device for 90 minutes.

The length of the haircut is adjusted by changing attachments and a switch. You can make a cut from 1 to 12 mm. The indicator shows low battery level.

Characteristics:

blade width - 28 mm;
battery operation - 90 min.;
charging time - 5 hours;
nozzles - 5;
cut length positions - 6;
haircut length - 1 - 12 mm;
weight - 140 g.

pros

compact;
Charging lasts for a long time;
sharp blades;
spare knife block included;
straight cut.

Minuses

large distance between blades;
no storage container.

Wahl Magic Clip Cordless 8148-016

Model with combined power supply . In wireless mode it works up to 90 minutes.

The ergonomic handle provides a comfortable grip.

The blades are made of stainless steel, which does not dull for a long time.

Fast and high-quality haircut is ensured by a powerful engine that makes 5500 revolutions per minute.

To adjust the length you need to change the attachments. You can select a cutting length from 0.8 to 25 mm.

Characteristics:

engine speed - 5500 rpm;
blade width - 40 mm;
battery operation - 90 min.;
charging time - 2 hours;
nozzles - 8;
cut length positions - 10;
cutting length - 0.8 - 25 mm;
weight - 290 g.

pros

powerful engine;
fast and even cut;
suitable for short and long haircuts;
long wire.

Minuses

strong vibration;
no storage case.

Why are self-sharpening clippers a myth?

Okay, let's imagine. How does “self-sharpening” of machine blades actually happen? What exactly is sharpening anyway?

We have some kind of cutting edge. A sharp edge of metal that cuts something. Over time, from constant work, the shape of this sharp angle changes, the edge smoothes out, and the knife becomes dull. The sharpener removes some of the metal from the edge and returns a sharp angle to the edge, which can again cut cleanly.

When brilliant marketers tell you about the “self-sharpening” of scissors and clippers, it is assumed that the cutting edges that converge during operation themselves remove part of the metal from each other, renewing and maintaining an acute angle. It sounds very nice, but let's think about what would happen to the instruments if this really happened.

Uneven sharpening curve . The sharpener carefully brings the cutting edge to a perfectly straight shape. Otherwise, she will cut off only part of the hair, while the rest will be broken and crushed, or left completely untouched. If the sharpening process goes on by itself, no one is monitoring it. The edge deviates more and more from its original shape. A disaster - after a few haircuts the tool is already working unpredictably, and the further you go, the worse it cuts. So much for self-sharpening.
Metal shavings in hair . Where does the metal cut from the edges during work go? Of course - its small shavings get into the client's hair, causing monstrous irritation. Self-sharpening rules.
The knife just grinds off . Have you seen old knives that have turned into stubs due to many sharpenings? Exactly - after all, with each sharpening, part of the metal is removed from the cutting edge. Any knife or scissors is designed for a certain number of sharpenings; it cannot be sharpened endlessly. If the steel is hard enough and you rarely have to sharpen it, the tool can last for decades. But if sharpening goes on all the time during work, it will wear out very quickly.

This is what would happen to hair clipper blades if they were self-sharpening. Fortunately, there are no machines with self-sharpening blades. Why? Yes, simply because blades are not sharpened by blades at all. Do not sharpen with smooth metal. They are sharpened on special abrasive wheels, the surface of which is similar to hard sandpaper. Sometimes - with diamond chips. But not with other blades.

Why do we sometimes have to use the word “self-sharpening”?

There is a difficult moral issue when selling scissors made of a special tungsten alloy with an especially long service life without sharpening. People have long and stubbornly called such scissors “self-sharpening.” And then act as you want - either you will lie by using this word, or your audience simply will not find what they are looking for in Yandex. They search for the word “self-sharpening”...

So you have to turn around. We at Mustang Professional call these scissors “self-sharpening” - but we always explain on the pages with them that self-sharpening does not exist, and the word is used because hairdressers use it. And these scissors actually last longer without additional sharpening than other scissors - but the point here is not “self-sharpening”, but simply a good alloy with high hardness.

It’s easier with hairdressing clippers; here this word has not caught on so well - so we can simply explain with a clear conscience that there are no self-sharpening clippers.

Vibrating machines

These machines have a fairly low operating power, it ranges from 8 to 15 W. However, some of them, such as Moser 1400, Moser 1170, can be adjusted using a special screw mounted directly into the case. How it works? If we turn the thread clockwise, the vibration frequency increases; accordingly, when we turn it in the opposite direction, it decreases.

As a rule, vibrating machines are equipped with non-removable knives, which greatly complicates their maintenance. So, for example, in order to clean or lubricate the knife for more efficient operation, it will need to be disconnected from the body. And this manipulation will have to be done every day if you constantly cut your hair. And this, as you understand, is wasted time. If you use such a machine exclusively in domestic conditions, cleaning and lubricating the knife after cutting your hair will not seem too burdensome to you. But for professional hairdressers, it is better to refuse such a machine, which also tends to overheat, or use it at the initial stage of activity, when the flow of clients is not yet so large.

Another disadvantage of a vibrating machine is that it is practically irreparable. And if it breaks down, then most likely you will have to look for a replacement. True, with all this, it can last a very long time.

So, a vibrating machine is good as a home assistant if you prefer to get your hair cut at home rather than in a salon, thereby saving a lot of money. It is also perfect if haircutting is your hobby, and you tidy up the hair of your friends and acquaintances by using the machine only a few hours a week. In such a gentle mode, the machine promises to last a long time, and you will agree that removing the knife to lubricate and clean it is not so difficult.

So, let's summarize.

Pros of a vibration machine

High reliability;
Long service life due to the minimum number of moving parts in the design;
Minimal noise during operation;
Good cut;
Low current consumption;
Low cost compared to other models.

Minuses

Low power;
Fixed knives;
Ability to overheat during intense work.