Before writing this review, I have to make a confession. I was planning to buy Dominick a trimmer for the holidays. He’s been using disposable razors, but it was time for an upgrade and I planned to surprise him. I had not picked one out when Wahl contacted us about doing some reviews though, so he ended up getting one of his gifts early this year. I am glad he did because the Wahl Lithium Ion Trimmer is quite the gadget. It works great and Dominick is incredibly happy with his new toy so I couldn’t be happier.

I should note that a super clean shave was not what I was looking for in any razor. If possible, I like a little stubble. The Wahl, in general, does not make you smooth as a baby’s bottom so if that is what you are looking for you might want something that offers a smoother shave. Of course, we never used this trimmer with that goal. Various settings are available to offer different looks. We wanted stubble and got just what we were looking for.

When I was looking at the options in the store, I noticed more than one package offering lithium ion technology. For those of you not in the know (I wasn’t until recently) lithium ion technology is the top of the line where batteries are concerned. This ensures that you will get a better shave with fewer battery issues.

This particular trimmer takes a step above some of the others out there by offering interchangeable heads that allow for various trim jobs. For example, you can switch out the heads to make it possible to cut beards, detail cuts around the ears and nose, shave facial hair, clip hair, and do other grooming jobs.

If you don’t have a trimmer like this and you’re relying on disposable razors you need to get one. The Wahl trimmer offers different options for how close you want your shave, offering a big difference between a disposable and this type of shaver. It’s reliable and outperforms other options. The only major complaint I have is the trimmer dock. Nothing seems to want to fit in like the picture would imply. Everything kind of flops around or falls out altogether. It’s a small complaint though, so it doesn’t weigh too much on the satisfaction meter.

This trimmer is available for under $40 and it ends up being well worth the price you will pay for it. We’ve used ours mainly for general shave jobs as well as sideburn treatments. It works great every time and we never have any complaints.

When it comes to charging, it is listed that the Wahl ion trimmer allows for over two hours of use without needing to be charged. If you end up draining the battery, you can also take advantage of the one minute quick charge which gives you four minutes of use. While, I cannot say that I timed how long it worked, I can say that I did purposely drain the battery over several days just to check the quick charge feature. It lasts about four-five minutes for a one minute charge. This is perfect for those on-the-go moments. It only takes about an hour to charge it fully though, so if you have the time it charges in no time at all.

If you’re in need of a trimmer we highly suggest you look for the Wahl Lithium Ion trimmer on your next shopping trip. You should be able to find this nearly anywhere, including such stores as Wal-Mart and Amazon.com.

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