Remington Balder Boss Rotary Shaver, Wet and Dry, Cordless Rechargeable

First, worth noting is that this is a review of the newer Remington BALDER BOSS head shaver, not the older Balder Pro model. When the razor arrived, there was a rattling sound heard inside the box, so I was concerned that the unit had arrived broken - however, this turned out to be the cleaning brush and small bottle of lubricating oil (more on this shortly). Still, if yours arrives with typical Amazon packaging, I recommend carefully checking the unit to make sure it arrived intact. The first thing noticed was that the label on the razor's box it arrived in said "DESCRIPTION BALDER PRO" instead of "BALDER BOSS" (see photo), so I immediately thought that I had been incorrectly sent the older "Pro" version which I didn't want (after reading numerous reviews concerning build quality issues). Adding to the confusion was that the "MODEL/REF" number on the box's label said "XR7100" which was different from the "XR7120USD" model number on the Amazon page...but the label's SKU did say XR7120USD. So I didn't know which one was correct - and when I tried to look on the Remington website itself to verify, I discovered that the Balder Boss model isn't even mentioned, just the Balder Pro (as it turns out, for some reason Remington keeps info on the Balder Boss on its own separate website with the same URL as the Boss name). I opened the Remington box to check further, and found that - as others here have also mentioned in their reviews - the small bottle of lubricating oil, while sealed, had somehow still leaked all over the inside of the left-hand accessories compartment, soaking through the paper manual and leaving the bottle only about an eighth full. I do wonder if this was due to the unit being bounced around in the box in transit. Adding further to the confusion, the paper manual also said "XR7100" as the model number instead of XR7120USD. The razor itself appeared to be fine, and based on photos I had seen I could visibly confirm that it was indeed the Balder Boss model I wanted. It feels solidly built and not flimsy, and fits very comfortably in my hand. I charged the unit for the full 8 hours the first time per the manual. Note that this unit does NOT come with an actual charger, just a USB charging cable with a proprietary end for the razor itself instead of standard USB (disappointing, as it means needing to get a new cable from Remington if it fails, and can't be replaced with a standard USB cable). So - about the razor itself: I love it! While it doesn't give that mirror-smooth kind of shave you get from a regular razor, I will say that it's dang close. I have thick hair that grows back quickly, but even so: I would say that the Balder Boss provides a very close and comfortable shave that feels like how my scalp feels about 4-5 hours after I shave it with a regular razor, which I feel is impressive. I am dry shaving with the Balder Boss, but I get no skin irritation afterward at all, which is also surprisingly impressive. For me the key is not to try to bear down too hard with the razor and just lightly press it to the scalp, shaving with both straight and circular motions. I also check how my scalp feels with the other hand to make sure I don't miss any spots. I am able to completely shave my scalp in about 3 minutes or less. I've tried the faster Turbo mode, and it works just fine. But honestly I find I'm happy with the shaving closeness with just the standard speed. I've now had the razor for about a month, shaving every 2-3 days, and the original first charge only just today went down to the one remaining flashing bar, which the manual says is the best time to charge the unit (and not after every shave). The razor is super easy to clean after each use, which is great. Simply remove the shaving head, brush both it and the inside of the motor unit (which holds all the cut stubble), thoroughly rinse off both in the sink with warm water and allow to air dry. Per the manual I use the oil (or what's left it....) to lubricate the blades, which is just a simple matter of putting a drop of oil on your finger tip, gently rubbing it into the FRONT of each of the five circular blade unit guards (not the back/inside with the green plastic blade holders), then wiping off the excess and letting it air dry. Worth noting that the XR7120USD model number Balder Boss does NOT come with a storage pouch - which as I'll explain in a moment is important to know. I was able to get a generic one here on Amazon that fits it and its cables just fine. So, I decided to contact Remington via the support form on their website, to ask all of these various questions in hope of getting some clarity about the confusing model names and numbers on the box and paper manual, as well as try to find out about which is the correct replacement head to use for the Balder Boss specifically. I was pleasantly surprised to get a quick response from them the following day, asking if I could send them a photo of the label on the outside of the box - they appeared to be equally confused about the different numbers I saw on the box label, paper manual, and the Amazon website too! I sent them the photo of the box you see here, as well as a screenshot of the model number on the Amazon page. Long story short: while they had no answer as to why the label said "BALDER PRO" instead of "BALDER BOSS" - Remington support said that the only real difference between the "XR7100" and "XR7120USD" is that the XR7100 comes with a storage pouch, while the XR7120USD does not. Otherwise, both are still the actual Balder Boss version, which you can also confirm by seeing that it has a red stripe around the unit above the rubberized grip, has a circular power button (instead of the rounded rectangle power button of of the Balder Pro), has the smaller Turbo button above it, and has 5 white power lights configured in an arc. Remington support also confirmed that the correct replacement head to get for the Balder Boss specifically is the Remington Balder Titanium Replacement Head for Electric Razor (model number SPR-XR7100-T), also available on Amazon...not to be confused with the "Balder Pro Head Rotary Shaver Head Replacement Assembly | SPR-XR7000". All in all, I've been really happy with the close, comfortable, and fast shave I'm getting with the Balder Boss! I hope this additional information I received from Remington support will help clear up any confusion you may have had like I did as well.

There is the Remington Balder Boss, and then there are all others. It is easily the fastest and smoothest shave on the market. The battery holds up for about a month, even after a year of operation. Easy to clean and maintain. The Freebird Flex Pro is acceptable, able to shave the neck without burn, and comes with additional attachments. It lacks the turbo mode that comes on the Remington, and dosent result in as smooth of a shave. Reviews claim subpar battery life. Groomie is absolute garbage. It does not shave to smooth, no matter how much time you spend. They auto enroll you in a “blade subscription” for $28/month, and will not let you cancel until after they’ve delivered the subscribed item whether you want it or not. They also do not offer return shipping. Avoid at all costs.

I'm fairly new to shaving my head, only been doing it for about a year. These clippers tore my scalp up for the first several weeks I used them, which is odd because they don't give me a very close shave. I kept it past the return date hoping it would perform better once my skin became more accustomed to the harsh abrasive feeling it gives. I had a Chinese off-brand that gave a closer shave, and eventually it died out so I got this hoping it would last longer and perform well. It absolutely did not. First issue I noticed is that I have to empty it and clean it half way through my daily cuts, or else it jams up and won't operate, even on 'turbo' mode. I do not produce a lot of hair so I'm not sure why that is. It does still operate - but only for 2 minutes (tops) before the battery dies. This is not nearly enough time to shave my 24hr stubble. It took about 8-9 minutes when it was brand new. So the battery is now completely degraded, I've never gotten this thing wet, and I've operated it according to the included manual. I'm assuming these positive reviews are from people that are lying to themselves to convince themselves they didn't get ripped off of $100, or they are reviewing without giving enough time for failure. Absolute trash. I'll be buying a cheap alternative from now on and just trash it when it breaks. Rather than spend so much on what I was hoping would be a higher quality item. This thing isn't worth a third of what I paid for it. It looks shiny. So if you like shiny, overpriced, name brand trash- here ya go, this is your best option. Ps. Good luck looking professional at your business meetings with a half shaved head when it spontaneously dies mid cut. Keep a razor on hand to finish the job.

I love this product. Make sure you only use it on your head and not on your face. Worked great and the charge lasts for a long time.

I really like this rotary razor. I am prone to razor bumps, but not with this. Been using it for about 3 weeks and no problems. But there are two minor concerns. The first one has already been addressed by others. It seems to freeze up even though it's got a full charge. I saw no hair inside. I called the company and they told me to soak the razor head in soapy warm water for about 30 minutes, even if I saw nothing that would clog the razors. That works quite well. It might be my shaving cream. Now I just rinse it before I use it and that does the trick. The second issue is removing the razor head. I always feel like eventually I'm going to break the thing. This one's on a swivel and I don't want to destroy it while removing the razor head. Other than that great razor.

First of all I’ve been shaving my head with Remington electric shavers for about 15 years now and always been happy with the performance. 2 years ago my wife gifted me a skull shaver so obviously I was obliged to use it. I thought it was pretty nice and did actually save me a little shaving time. Then it broke so I got the Balder Boss. Excited to use it since I was looking a little mangey lol but unfortunately it arrived not working. I’m not one to whine a return something without a little effort so I tinkered and turns out 1 of the 5 super super sharp heads was the problem. So I removed it and ran it with the 4 remaking heads and holy S!@$. Half the time of the skull shaver, half the price and honestly the closest shave to a straight arbor I’ve ever had. lol and hey that’s missing a blade. Thing is an absolute beast! As for the defective (1 in over 15 years) blade… I’m sure Remington will make it more than right. Truth is this is the fastest and best electric shaver I’ve ever used.

So my pitbull that is called "waterproof" was far from waterproof, did they really think a little collapsable rubber ring was going to keep water out? Well it didn't. I called them up and they offered to give me a new motor side for $50, i needed a new blade too, so they really weren't doing me any favors about a month out of warranty. I could just buy another for the same money. So i took it apart and it was full of water, my guess is that the pitbull costs $20 to make. Holy crap is it cheaply made. I wasn't giving them my money again, so i purchased the remington. I'd guess this one is actually waterproof, or it at least appears to be. I find it burns my back neck even after months of use where the pitbull didn't, i also feel like it's a bit rougher on my head but cuts closer and leaves my head smoother. For sure it is better around my ears. The remington is the 5 blade the pitbull was the 4 (maybe the center one is what is burning me neck?). Personally i don't think 5 is necessary. A few times the blades have gotten jammed (this never happened in a year with the pitbull). It's running and suddenly stops as if it hit something, which after i few times i realized one of the spinning blades was out of whack. I can see people returning it, because if you don't push it back into place with your fingers, removing the head does nothing to cure the issue. If you were to ask me which was better, the remington or pitbull? Honestly, i'm not sure. I like to use it in the shower, which is nice because you can just clean it when you are done. The pitbull is getting water in there, like it or not. Not happy about the remington burning my neck, so sometimes i use my braun series 9 to do back there (as amazing as that razor is, it's horrible wet). I think the pitbull feels better on your head. The remington does better around my ears. Both do a terrible job on your body, don't waste your time and neither would i suggest you do your face. I had to try right? Nobody really wants 3 electric razors, face, body and head, but that's exactly what is necessary. I think i'll have to see after a year with the remington, but this time i'm no fool, i paid for the extended (which i rarely do).

I've always wondered how bald people keep their heads so smooth if 100% of their hair hasn't fallen out yet. I'm a 7 on the Norwood Scale and wished the rest of my hair would fall out so it'd always be smooth. I don't like taking a razor, safety or otherwise to my scalp as I have a tendency to cut myself. This electric razor is perfect: It presses in-wards in a half-circle-like way and actually shapes to your head while it does it's thing. I was skeptical how close of a shave I'd get, but it surprised me. It's not as smooth as you could get it if you shave against the grain, but it's basically as close as you'd get going with the grain. You're probably not going to get a 100% perfect shave if you turn it on, push it over a bunch of hair and expect a perfectly shaved line. I just basically rub all over my head with it and I'm done in 2 minutes. I don't let my hair grow out, I shave my head with this every few days, or before work. A well earned 5 stars, I wish I got this earlier when I started balding so I didn't look like a molting bird lol. I expected it might let hair drop onto my neck or leave it on my head to clean off in the shower; It actually 100% captures everything in the shaver head, so you open it up, dump it out, rinse it and the shaver head with water and you're good to go. It also features a pop-up beard trimmer that gets really close to the skin, it feels as close as you can get like if you went against the grain shaving, it's excellent as well. Good for tricky parts like around the ears or on your neck.

These are awesome. You will never shave with a razor again after buying them. Its just about as close to a razor without the hassle and mess. Easy to clean, charge lasts 3-4 full head shaves. Would recommend to anyone who like to shave there head often

I have been using the Balder Boss for over a month now. It is definitely a decent shaver. IT does not shave as close as a blad, but what electric shaver does. Unlike advertised, it takes about 10 minutes to get a decent shave. I find I have to shave, then wait a few minutes and feel around for missed spots and shave again. This will give me a close enough shave to last a few hours. The cleaning brush was not in the box when I purchased the shaver, but the fact that it can be cleaned under running water makes the brush pretty much useless. The shave head is too big for face shaving around a goatee. The sideburns trimmer is pretty much useless. All in all it is a decent shaver for the days or two in between shaving with a razor.

Best shaver I have had yet , great battery , holds charge for long time

This shaver worked well for my husband a couple times but started giving him trouble almost right away - within 2-3 uses it became hard to get it started, sometimes the battery wouldn’t charge. In the end it either stopped working altogether or it just became so troublesome that he gave up on it. He got a total of maybe 7 uses out of it. So disappointing.

Perfect for my head because I have dog wrinkles on my head when I shave it with clippers and cut myself the first few times but now I know to be careful where's there no hair. Bought cheaper ones that were terrible and this one is fantastic!!!