Wahl USA Stainless Steel Lithium-Ion Cordless Beard Trimmer for Men | Rechargeable All In One Men’S Beard Trimmer With Rotary Ear & Nose Trimmer, & Detail Trimmer – Model 9818A

I bought this as a replacement for my previous trimmer, which was the exact same trimmer (just an older model). I had the older trimmer for a LONG time with no issues until recently when the power button broke, rendering the entire unit useless. I think the only real upgrade on this newer model is the power cord and the bigger carry pouch. Also, the blade guards are different from my older model, but I am able to use the old guards on the new model (I like the older ones better). So far, this new one is working as expected.

I bought the Wahl Lithium Ion Stainless just shy of a year ago and have been using it and loving it ever since! However, it took many other electric shavers before I arrived at this one. I've had a beard since I was 17 and since I got scared off of blade shaving after slicing myself up a treat when I was young, I went to electric shaving for over 30 years. I tried a bunch of them, Norelco, Remingtons, and finally Brauns (yes, plurals as indicated). As I went from one to the next, the quality of the shaver did improve as I went. But, although each had a trimmer function, it was really treated like an add-on, something that was put on as more of an afterthought than as a distinct feature. And, that showed in how well, or more to the point how *poorly*, they worked. So when I finally returned to blade shaving, I knew I would need to buy a trimmer (especially since my Braun finally vibrated itself to pieces), and I REALLY wanted to find a good, solid trimmer that would do a neat, quality, and preferably quiet job for me. As I usually do, I researched for quite a while, trying to find The Best Trimmer. I knew that Wahl made a number of different trimmers and that my wife (who was a professional hair stylist for 19 years) has always used Wahl trimmers in her business. I did look at other brands of trimmers, too, but I kept returning to Wahl. How can you go wrong by looking deeper into a company that has a long history of quality products that are (better yet!) made in the USA? Answer: You can't. Wahl makes a plethora of trimmers - cool. One thing that was very important to me was excellent battery life. Because of this, the words "Lithium Ion" popped out at me during one of my searches, leading me to this trimmer. It was stylish, excellent battery type, and had tons of accessories & combs. Looked *extremely* promising, so I ordered it. The results? I love this groomer/trimmer! It really does feel good & solid in your hand, not flimsy nor poorly-made; it has a very balanced heft to it, too, so your hand is not going to tire out from holding it, either. And, oh, is it QUIET! Unlike every other electric razor/trimmer combo that I've owned, this puppy is incredibly quiet, yet still powerful enough to go right thru the hair. Battery life? Stellar. I've charged it 4 times in the last 10.5 months (one being the initial charge). It typically lasts me about 3 months on a charge, since I tend to "train" batteries by running them thru 3 full charge/discharge cycles when they're new (and this is the last of those 3 cycles, new charge + 3 more). An old habit I got into that may not be relevant for current battery types, yet still seems to serve me well in conditioning the batteries for long life. And yes, this Wahl gives me an extended span of usage per charge, especially when compared to all the older models I used to have. I trim for ~15 minutes each week, plus the occasional touch-up, and I get about 3 months per charge. Attachments? Plenty of them - more than you'll need. Now, some folks whose review I read before buying have dinged this groomer for having too many attachments. Not valid, really; if you don't need 'em, don't use 'em. The fact is, Wahl gives you plenty of OPTIONS for you to choose from! Find the ones which are most useful to you and stash the rest - simple! I haven't changed the head from the blade to another blade, or the nose hair trimmer (yet), but I will - I just haven't gotten the urge to do so. As for the combs, I tried a bunch of them and finally settled on two that I use every week; first the longer one, then the shorter one. Works perfectly and gives me a neat, well-groomed look in an easier, FASTER fashion than I've ever been able to accomplish before. I've even had multiple comments on how nicely trimmed my beard is, but only after I started using the Wahl 9818. :-) The other complaint is about the plastic stand. Pshaw, people, what do you want, a really good trimmer, or an overpriced stand on which to place said trimmer? I'll take the first, thank you. Yes, it's a plain, clear plastic stand that is 100% functional and just the right size. They designed it to hold your trimmer in the same position, allowing it to be plugged in or not, as needed. If it's plugged in, you can easily see the charge light as it stands there, so you know that it's done when the light goes out. Works perfectly, unobtrusive, and because it's not unnecessarily fancy, they didn't have to up the price to cover anything you didn't need. BOTTOM LINE: This trimmer is worth every penny! I am completely and totally happy that I bought it, I love its style, form, & functionality, and I'd buy it again in a heartbeat if I needed another one.

Bought as a replacement for my last one that lasted at-least 5 years. Great for pre shaving long facial hair and works well when carefully used on other body parts.

I purchase this Wahl SS2L/9818 trimmer thinking it was a T line up as a barber trimmer. I guess I didn't read the description. The Wahl beard trimmer has a good battery life and the build quality is top notch; the case is made of stainless steel. I like the quick change blade attachment but if you are looking to use this as a barber trimmer for line ups it doesn't cut very well, but there is an attachment you can order directly through Wahl is part number is SKU-02229-100 All in all I would purchase this trimmer based on its versatility, long charge life & build quality at this price range.

Exceptional—up to 3.5-6 hours on a 1-hour charge, with minimal charge loss in storage and a quick-charge feature for emergencies. Heavy-duty stainless steel feels premium and durable in hand. Tons of attachments—8-12 guide combs for precise lengths. Cuts cleanly on most hair types, quiet operation, and worldwide voltage compatibility. Comprehensive kit at a mid-range price; often outlasts cheaper plastic trimmers. It still works after a few years of using it!

UPDATE - DECEMBER 2015 - After my review update of April, this trimmer went downhill decisively, and yet maddingly random and sporadic. Frankly it's been driving me nuts for 8 months. I have been SO busy with other things that addressing this faulty trimmer had not been at the top of my list, so continued to make me CRAZY. When I plug the charger cord into the trmmer, pushing the plug all the way in DOES NOT solve the problem as it seemed to briefly. The LED was flashing randomly with the charger plugged in, more or less corresponing to wiggling it, SOMETIMES, the LED would not light at all -- seeming to indicate the plug is not making contact and it's not charging. THEN, WHEN I REMOVED THE CHARGER PLUG, THE TRIMMER TURNED ON! Truly bizarre. Never has it just charged normally when I plugged it in. Also, several times when I plugged the charger plug in, the trimmer it went on! It would appear that the electronic control cirucuit on these trimmers are defective (many other reviews showing similar symptoms). This is going from 4 stars to one, and I will contact Wahl's customer service to see what happens. I see from reviews that some customers received a replacement which also had the same problem. Clearly I was overly hasty to give this product a good review, given the downhill experience since I bought and reviewed it. (Don't review this kind of product so soon after you buy it.) (PREVIOUS) UPDATE - APRIL 2015 - When I plugged the charging cord into the shaver, the light indicating that it charging was flickering randomly and I discovered that the "charging" indicator light when on and off when moving the plug and socket where it plugs into the shaver --- seeming to mean that there's a bad connection inside the socket inside the clipper body. I was planning on calling the company and returning it, but didn't get around to it. HOWEVER, I THEN REALIZED THAT I WASN'T PUSHING THE PLUG ALL THE WAY INTO THE SOCKET. APPARENTLY YOU MUST PUSH IT IN WITH SOME FORCE, UNTIL IT CLICKS INTO PLACE. After I discovered that and was careful to push it in hard all the way it seemed to be OK. I've been otherwise happy with it, because it gets the job done. However another minor complaint is that the design of the body isn't very ergonomically efficeint --- the designer probably didn't use a focus group, etc. It is a simple, univorm very smooth (slipery) shape, and since it's exactly the same on all sides, you cannot tell by feel which side is which. Assuming I'll keep this and not return it, I'm likely to cover the body, possibly with that mesh rubber shelf liner stuf that has a strong gripping friction. This will allow a more secure grip on the clipper. (End of April 2015 update) Original reveiw: This is well worth the additional cost. I have power tools and know well the benefits of lithium-ion battery power. (Good lithium-ion power tools are expensive, but one truly doesn't regret having paid it, very much worth the cost --- tons of power for the weight and very durable.) I bought this to replace a rechargeable Wahl that had a special rechargeable Ni-cad battery, and it seemed to cut in and out (fast, slow fast slow) very irritating, I tried everything possible to fix it, and nothing worked. It seemed like a junk toy that way. To be fair, I didn't oil the cutter regularly, which maybe many users fail to do, and possibly may have made some difference. I'm going to try to lube this one regularly with mineral oil, available inexpensively from any drugstore. This kind of clipper should be lubed on a regular baisis. In summary, it seems surprising that any company sells such junk and at the same time also sells the very best available quality products, which this clipper clearly is.

This is the best groomer ever! I've tried them all and this by far the best. Don't waste money on cheaper groomers. You will be very happy that you purchased this.

Purchased this for my husband and he claims they are the best clippers he has ever had. These trimmers are so easy to use and very convenient for him who has to shave for work due to having to wear a respirator, in case of an emergency. A little noisy but very durable and cut cleanly. Not too expensive.

Gorgeous stainless steel body, blades are sharp, holds the charge really well. I had braun and phillips before of the similar kind of product, both were total garbage. This is made so much better and actually holds the charge, unlike the Braun and Phillips one, which would so much charge even when not in use, so every time I used it, the battery would be flat. Only negative would be the on/off button. It is not very responsive, often needs persuasion and several presses to turn on. That's the only thing that I would improve, perhaps attachments can be improved to feel a bit more premium and durable too, although let it be said none have broken or anything

Esta es la tercera rasuradora Whal de este tipo que compro y es una maravilla. La primera fue la de baterías de NiM y la cambié por esta cuando dejó de funcionar la batería. Desafortunadamente, luego de 5 años de uso sin problemas, se me callo al WC y se daño, de modo que la tuve que reponer y no dudé en comprar otra igual! Todas vienen con accesorios diferentes, de modo que ahora tengo una colección de accesorios para esta rasuradora que la hacen absolutamente versaría y práctica para cortar pelo, rapar, detallar barba, cortar pelitos de la nariz y orejas y hasta body grooming. Absolutamente recomendable!

Happy we bought it!

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I nearly vomited in my hands when I opened the battered-up box and removed this product, as it was covered in the previous owners hair clippings. Absolutely vile. I cannot tell you how disgusting this is. Terrible terrible terrible