Wahl Professional 5 Star Series Cord/Cordless Magic Clip - Full Size Hair Clipper with Precision Blades, Lithium Ion Battery, and 100+ Minute Run Time for Professional Barbers & Stylists

I am an amateur barber who solely cuts his own hair and I can promise you if you are thinking about doing the same then these clippers are what you need. I’ve only ever used Andis products in my life but I couldn’t pass up the quality of these clippers or the price point. Very convenient being able to go cordless. Also pretty quiet for a pair of clippers overall 8.9/10. Also they shop directly FROM Wahl so no worries about receiving USED clippers like with Andis.

I have been using other Wahl clippers for 15+ years to trim my beard. When the my first finally died, I replaced it with another of the the same model - Wahl 79722. The replacement was horrible. Significantly louder and would pull more hairs than actually cut. I tried to research online on how to fix and tune, but nothing worked. I purchased this Magic City and could not be happier. By far the best clipper I have ever owned. I should have purchased this years ago.

Here's a potential review:"I'm impressed with the Wahl Professional 5 Star Series Magic Clip! The precision blades deliver exceptional cutting performance, and the cord/cordless design offers flexibility.The lithium-ion battery provides a long-lasting 100+ minute run time, and charging is quick. The clipper's ergonomic design fits comfortably in my hand, reducing fatigue.

UPDATE 4/22/2023: Been about 3 1/2 years and this thing is still going strong. Staying nice and sharp. I've noticed getting my hair cut down the street that some of the barbers use these as well. If this breaks I'm definitely buying the exact same one again if it's still around.____________________________My main goal for my hair is just in beard/stubble trimming. I am not a professional and I don't cut my own hair. The goal for my trimmers is that they provide reasonably close trimming on the sensitive skin of my face, since I can't use a regular razor. Also, I want something that is quality, and I would rather spend more for something that lasts. My last requirement is that the trimmer be wireless. With that as the background:The first trimmer I ever bought worked surprisingly well for being so cheap, about $35. It was a ConairMAN HC1100R. Holds a charge well, powerful motor, close-enough shave for the neck area. Only problem is the mechanism for tapering the blade would break after months of going back and forth between neck and face (adjusting for longer length on the face). This caused the blade to become unstable, loud, and cut poorly. I've been through three of these things, and when my third one just broke in October of 2019 despite being purchased in February, I decided I needed to move on.In a hurry I purchased the Wahl 8290 which I have nothing bad to say about because I never used it. My genius self didn't bother to realize it's not cordless.I next jumped on the GOOLEEEN hair clippers, cordless, LED display, IPX7 waterproof, and advertised as "professional." Long story short, the motor sounds and feels weak, the cutting mechanism is half plastic, and the thing was immediately tugging out my hair even in already short and not very dense facial hair.After a bit more research, I decided to try the ConairMAN Super Stubble, also with a waterproof rating. This one has a pre-attached motorized guard that you can adjust digitally. I can't believe I spent $112 on this thing. The motor feels weak and cheap, and the whole unit feels a little cheap. The guard itself is a nice try at innovation but something about it made it take waaaay more passes to evenly cut my facial hair, like I've ever experienced before. And no matter how many passes I did take, it still never quite felt like I was done. Also, that tiny motor that adjusts the guard seems like it will be the first thing that breaks, which is crazy because one of the "features" of the device is that the motor automatically returns the guard to a preset length when you turn the device off, and then returns yet again to whatever length you were using previously once you turn it back on. Meaning there are a ton of unnecessary movements of the motor that are only going to ensure it's the first thing to go. The only positive thing I can say is that when you flip the guard back and just use the blade without the guard, you get a pretty close cut, so close it actually cut my skin a little bit but nothing terrible.After doing even more research, watching more youtube videos, etc., I finally landed on this, the Wahl 8148. At about $30 less than the Super Stubble, I'm very happy. I'd be happy even if it were the same price as the Super Stubble. The motor feels strong (though it seems to be comparably louder than some other nice professional models I saw reviewed). The unit feels sturdy, and the blades make quick and even work of my facial hair just like my first Conair. I also like that, unlike all the other models I tried, the tapering bar for the blade operates on a smooth gradient, not large clicking progressions. Meaning you can be extra meticulous in your blending which seems extra useful when you're working with hair that's overall short to begin with. You can operate cordless or plugged in. Some reviews complain there's more power when the unit is plugged in, but in my opinion that's a feature, not a flaw. This means the unit can utilized the extra draw from the wall that you probably can't get from a lithium ion battery alone, if you need that extra power for whatever reason.I expect this thing to easily provide years of reliable use and I will definitely be back to post an update if not.

Needed to be zeroed out the box, but cuts great!

Solid cordless clipper. Out of the box was charged in ~5 minutes. Shaved my entire head with power to spare. Happy this thing can go plugged in, if needed, too. I am just a DIY haircut & self grooming guy. This is my second Wahl clipper (1st full size cordless) and I also have a small cordless groomer. All products hold their charge well in my experience. Wahl is the best on the market!

Great clipper, work horse. I am a professional hairdresser in a busy salon that cuts fades . Very reliable. Good price for the quality

Excelente calidad para los hombres !!