Remington MB-200 Titanium Mustache and Beard Trimmer, Black

I had an MB300 for about a year (which is the exact same thing as the MB200 with the addition of a useless mini trimmer) but a piece of a metal spring inside the top of the unit where you open to empty trimmings rusted and broke, rendering it useless and unrepairable. I guess I managed to get enough water in there while in the bathroom on occasion for it to rust out. I really wish that spring was made out of stainless steel. I purchased this MB200 a month ago to replace my broken MB300 after reading several atrocious reviews on competing products, and after having several failures and returns of other models including Norelco. I have tried many beard trimmers over the years for both trimming stubble on my face and cutting my own hair, and this easily beats them all (I prefer the rechargeable ones with adjustable combs). Some of the competing products are made out of cheap plastic and the fins on the combs have broken (specifically Norelco), some have too little cutting power, on some the blades on some are not wide enough, and others are just designed by moron engineers. The MB200 has decent power, the cutting blade is reasonably wide, and the adjustment mechanism for the comb is well designed so you don't accidentally choose the wrong length or have it end up moving around on you and ending up with a shaved spot where you didn't mean to. I'm not unhappy with the choice of Ni-Cd batteries since they last a reasonable amount of time, and I'm guessing that Lithium-Ion would have put it at a price point that would be non-competitive. I do wish the batteries weren't soldered in so it would be easier to replace them. Seeing that this is the only decent rechargeable trimmer out there, I am going to purchase a couple more of these - one for my travel bag, and another as a spare. These days companies seem to revise well designed products, and forget everything they learned that was good about the previous designs. I hope Remington keeps the person/team around that designed this, keeps this model around for a long time to come, and hopefully makes it a little mode water resistant and upgrades that spring inside to stainless steel!

I have a beard, so I need something reliable to keep it evenly trimmed. I wouldn't go with any other trimmer besides the Remington MB-200. The razor length is adjustable to nine different lengths with a simple scrolling wheel, so you can cut your beard and body hair down to any length you want. The blades are titanium coated, so they'll last long and there's no need to sharpen them. Cleaning is easy, too. The top opens up, and you simply blow or shake the hair out. Charging is a cinch; just plug it in and let it charge, and a charging indicator lets you know when it's finished charging. It seems that a lot of people are complaining about the life span of the razor's rechargeable battery. I'm thinking some people might have faulty razors, but this is my second one and I'm happy with the battery life. When it's new you should get a few uses out of it before you have to charge it again. Like with any rechargeable device, you should only charge it when the battery is running low for maximum battery life. After a year or so of regular use, you'll notice that you have to charge it a bit more frequently, but this is the case with all rechargable devices, so it's not that big of a deal. My only real complaint with the MB-200 is that the hinge that allows you to clean inside of the razor is plastic. It shouldn't break if you're careful with it, so just don't drop it repeatedly. Otherwise, the fact that it's plastic isn't that big of a deal, and it helps keep the cost way down. I first had an older version of the MB-200, and it lasted a few years (until Feb. 2011) until I dropped it on my bathroom floor, breaking one of the plastic hinges and one of the teeth on the comb. I should also mention that this isn't an electric/corded trimmer; it's cordless. For the best performance, you have to charge it fully before unplugging it and using it. The bottom line: If you're in the market for a rechargeable, reliable, fairly sturdy beard/body hair trimmer, then go with the Remington MB-200. I've had mine for almost six months now, and the battery is more or less as good as it was when I first opened it. It gives me a clean, even trim every time, and cleaning is easy. And for under $20, I promise you won't go wrong!

I have had a beard since I was 19. I have a skin condition and shaving breaks me out something terrible. Also I hate shaving, it's not natural for a man to scrap off all his facial hair on a regular basis. Thus many years ago I recieved as a gift a Remington beard trimmer. I loved it right out of the box. Beard trimmers have to be the best invention of the 20th/21st century. Now a man can have a beard but keep it tight. Thanks to beard trimmers most men now in America sport some sort of facial hair. My first Remington performed great, was built of a sturdy composit material and stayed relatively sharp. My biggest complaint with it was after about 3 years, the battery life died on it. It would not hold a charge. I would charge it for 3 hours and if I was lucky it may last 20 minutes. Thus I ordered myself the Remington MB-200 Titanium Mustache and Beard Trimmer off Amazon and can say so far I have no real complaints. The design of this newer model is almost exactly the same to my old one. So if you are a die hard Remington fan you will not have to go through any re-ajusting. It cuts good, the blades are sharp and lubricated well. NOTE, never run water under the shaver head to clean it, this washes away the lubricent. This model has the same beard height "wheel" you turn with your knumb to ajust cutting height. The battery life is great so far. I probably could trim my beard charging only every other time if I wanted too. The old shaver I had used Nichol-Cadium batteries. I am not sure if the newer model uses this outdated type or if they have switched to lithium. Either way, know that overcharging your shaver which I am prone to do at times, damages batteries. That may have been why my older model died on me. My only other complaint is the plastic on this new model feels a little bit "cheap". I get the feeling that if I dropped it, (like I did with my old model never resulting in breakage), this new model would break. So I guess I'll need to be careful and not drop it. ---To buy or not to buy?--- This is a solid buy, if the price it right. I only paid around 14.99 for mine off Amazon. They're going for more right now. Wait around for a price reduction and I am sure you can get this great trimmer for a great price. ---Final thought--- If you are looking for a good way to clean out the trimmer head when it gets clogged with hair, pop up the top and go outside and blast it with a few shots of canned compressed air. Best way I've found to clean it, that little brush they give you just doesn't cut it sometimes. Well good luck and remember a well grommed man is a successful man. And as always sorry for any misspellings and grammer errors. I went to public school, where my principal looked like Grizzly Adams and my teachers would reminisce out loud about the old days, when they could have beaten us when we were bad.

(IMPORTANT NOTES: I use only setting "1" - I prefer a `scruff' look and generally do not grow a full beard, so please keep this in mind when reading my review. I have not used any of the longer settings) My review will consist of 3 parts - first, a review of the Remington's performance and, second, some tips & tricks I have figured out when using the Remington. Lastly, some final thoughts / comments. PERFORMANCE I have owned the Remington for about 3 months now and am generally pleased with its performance. The product is 100% analog - there are no digital displays and the length is adjusted via manual "zoom wheel." Some trimmers indicate length via a digital display screen. The trimmer has a total of 9 length settings. It can go as low as 1.5mm (that's the setting I use 100% of the time) and as long as 18mm (setting # 9). The zoom wheel is placed exactly where I happen to place my thumb during shaving. This hasn't presented much of a problem, at least not for me - but I can see where it might for some people. On setting 1 (1.5mm), the trimmer will give a *slightly* longer than 5-o'clock shadow look - more of a `scruff' look (if that makes sense), but it's pretty darn short (the way I like it). I tend to press the unit pretty firmly against my face on some parts. The guide comb seems to do an admirable job of preventing nicks / scrapes / and cuts - I have not experienced any problems of the sort. The unit itself is fairly ergonomic and easy to hold. It feels like a natural extension of my hand and fits snugly in my palm - almost like a fork or a spoon. I do not have any issues with the unit slipping in undesired positions, etc. The blade area is approximately 1.5 inches wide - which seems to be `just right.' (see my picture) It's not too narrow, and not too wide. It seems to hug my face accurately and efficiently trims facial hair. I have a fairly chiseled face - not sure if that matters. The length guide comb is removable - you simply just need to yank it off (see my picture). This serves two purposes. First, it enables the user to use the unit to trim facial `borders' at the edge of one's beard. Personally, I just stick to my foil shaver for that, so I cannot comment on how well the Remington might perform (never have used that feature). Secondly, the blades themselves can be flipped open to enable cleaning inside the trimmer's cavity where some hair might collect over time (see my picture). The unit comes with a standard plug-in wall charger and a cleaning brush. During charging, a green light remains lit. Unfortunately, the unit does not indicate remaining battery life. This would have been a nice feature, though really it is a minor gripe on my end. Some have complained about the unit's lack of battery life. For me this has not been an issue. I seem to be able to use the trimmer for several shavings before charging becomes an issue. As well, 100% of my shaving is done in my home and so it's just as easy for me to charge the unit - I do not travel with it. I don't necessarily disagree with other reviews that complain about battery life - it just hasn't been a problem for me. It also would have been nice to have some sort of cloth carrying pouch for the trimmer. In all fairness, most of these trimmers seem not to include this - so it's not a deal breaker in my book. TIPS & TRICKS Like any type of facial hair trimming product, your face will take time, perhaps several weeks, to `adjust' to the shaver's surface area. This is a known fact among the industry and, in fact, many regular / foil shavers will indicate this in the product's user guide. As far as usage, you may need to use a variety of angles and techniques on different parts of your face whilst trimming your facial hair. For me, on some parts of my face, I trim against the direction of the facial hair (left-hand side of my face), but on my right-hand side, I tend to use a combination of a `swirling' motion to trim my hair along with cutting crosswise. On my chin, I tend to use a quick, firm, and repeated upward motion. For whatever reason, these all seem to work well. I figured out these methods after having the trimmer for a few weeks and just seemed to fall into place over time. If you look closely, you will see that the hair on your face does not grow uniformly - some parts grow in different directions than other parts of your face. For those who prefer to maintain the scruff appearance, you will definitely need to trim your face more than once a day. I do so twice - once in the morning before work, and also shortly before I go to bed. I suppose this is not unique to the Remington, but just a general observation. FINAL THOUGHTS / COMMENTS Generally speaking, I am satisfied with the product. I do not see myself running out and buying another brand - this one more than suffices. The unit is simple and 100% analog (to me that is a plus). Electronic components can wear over time or simply malfunction. I guess I tend to be a bit more `old school' in that regard (but feel free to disagree). The price point is also very affordable.

I've had a Wahl beard trimmer for the last 3 plus years, that looks and functions like a normal hair clippers. But the little guard thing kept coming off mid-shave...with sometime disastrous results. With the Wahl, a beard trim normally took ~15 minutes, and generally, would leave an inconsistent length. So I saw this on sale, and pulled the trigger. Last night, went in to trim my beard just a bit, and after seeing how easy and thorough it worked, trimmed my whole beard....in less than 5 minutes! Not only is it easier to use and quicker than my old trimmer, it leaves my beard with a consistent length all the way around. I only wish I had bought this sooner! Updated review. I can't even remember how long its been since I purchased this, but its still going strong. Only one downside I've found - you can't shave while its plugged it/charging. This is mildly problematic if you failed to have a full charge to cover your trim.....you're kind of stuck with a half trim until its charged enough to finish up. I'd probably give it 4 stars because of that...but I'd still buy it again. Edit - Update - February 2012 (originally purchased Sept 2010). The trimmer has basically died. It was dropped, and now works somewhat sporadically. The battery life has started to fade and only lasted two trims really before needing to be recharged. I'm going to try another brand - leaning towards braun, hoping for longer life of a product.

I'd had this Philips/Norelco beard trimmer for about 10 years and the rechargeable battery finally quit -- whey they make these things so you can't put in a new battery is beyond me -- and it was perfect. It had a rotatable rubberized wraparound knob below the trimmer guide with 10 numeric settings and a little window numbered 1 thru 10 with a pointer to tell you what setting you were on. In 10 years, it never needed oiling. The cutting top flipped open on a hinge to make it easy to brush out. It had a great little recharging stand with a little pocket to hold the cleaning brush. I was appalled to find out that Norelco beard trimmers have changed so much they're unrecognizable and absent most of the features I liked. So I found this model by Remington and I'm happy to report it does everything the Norelco did. Instead of 10 settings for the trimming guide to control beard length after trimming, it has 14, but I can get used to that easily enough. It has a little thumb wheel with numbers on it to change the height of the trimming guide -- I can get used to that, too. It's permanently lubricated as my old Norelco was, so it will never need oiling. I've used it and it works great. As with the Norelco, I can easily pull off the trimming guide when I want to trim the lower edge of my mustache with the metal blades themselves. My one complaint is that it has no charging stand. It comes with a cord that has a small "brick" with 2 prongs that hugs the electrical outlet instead of a small, compact 2-prong plug. There's a round plug on the opposite end that plugs into a hole at the base of the trimmer body and you have to lay the trimmer down flat on the countertop. The compact charging stand the Norelco had meant the trimmer could stand upright while charging and it didn't take up nearly as much counter space. So I really miss that feature. But since this has everything else and I couldn't find anything else with a charging stand (unless it was a huge stand that held a range of accessories, such as six different trimmer guides, each of which trims at a different length, which would be worse for counter space), I am happy to have this because it does the job as well as the old one. It fits comfortably in my hand while using it, too.

My beard does not grow very fast, but I like to keep it short so I do trim at least twice per week and each time takes less than two minutes. I originally bought this a few years ago and really like the design. The other beard trimmers had snap-on plastic blade guards that were so flimsy that they'd break against my face. With no blade guard, they were instantly useless. The Remington blade guard is made of heavy plastic that wraps around the entire trimmer and after several years has never broken. Since I use the trimmer infrequently, I do an overnight charge perhaps once per month and then the trimmer sits unplugged for up to one month without needing to be recharged. The trimmer does not come with any sort of stand, but I found that the trimmers that had stands were all of poor quality (like the two earlier ones that had a nice stand to hold broken blade guards that can neither be replaced nor repaired). The Remington is self-contained. What you see in the graphic is all that it is, except for the plug-in charger. The blade guard slides up and down via a scroll wheel and clicks at various, measured stops. Since there are no parts to keep track of, a stand really is not needed. I keep the charger cord in the vanity and pull it out when needed. When mine died, I shopped for a new one and could only find lousy trimmers at higher prices. One trimmer from Phillips came wrapped with a set of ear phones (whah???) and I quickly returned that to the store because the shortest setting of that blade guard was already longer than my beard. The Remington settings trim my beard neatly, but also allow trimming all the way down to "heavy five o'clock shadow". I was pleased that somehow I could get overnight free shipping on this from Amazon. Ironically, I was able to get my old Remington trimmer (just like this one) to work simply by giving it another overnight on the charger. Maybe I didn't plug it in right ... dunno ... but the next day it was fine again and the replacement for it was waiting on my porch. This is a nice enough trimmer that if the batteries really did fail, I would take this apart and attempt to rebuild the battery pack by hand. Most likely though, if the internal battery pack really is dead, then the trimmer is so old that every other aspect of it is also worn out. At that point, I'll just reach for the one I just bought which is waiting in the package in the cabinet.

For years now, I've been looking for a product to replace my old Norelco trimmers. They were awesome until Philips took them over and made them crappy. I still haven't found anything as good for the price, but this is the closest I've come. I liked it enough that I bought a second one, same model. Most importantly, it trims well without catching and pulling my hair. It has a decent number of adjustable lengths (9 settings), and it stays locked in place while trimming. It has a nice shape, which makes it comfortable to hold and easy to move around without accidentally adjusting the length setting or hitting the power switch. My first crticism is that you have to be careful with the battery. Of course, it holds a lot of charge when new, but it will diminish significantly if you're not careful. Despite what the directions say, my recommendation is to charge it fully, unplug it, and not plug in again until the charge is almost drained. If you don't charge the battery fully or begin charging when the battery is not close to empty, it will definitely reduce the battery life. Using care when charging will extend the life of the product. It would also be nice if you could trim while simultaneously charging, but this trimmer doesn't work that way. My second criticism is that the charger is only compatible with 120 VAC input. I often travel overseas, and this is the ONLY electronic product I have that is NOT compatible with inputs up to 240 VAC. It's the 21st century, why is this charger using a 19th century limitation in its power transformer? Overall, it's a good value for what I paid. My first one lasted about 21 months. I'm hoping to stretch this one beyond 2 years by taking more care with charging.

Very easy to use and convenient. Not messy at all.

La he estado usando por unos meses y es muy buena, tiene 9 diferentes niveles de corte, la potencia es buena y la bateria dura bastante, yo la uso 1 vez a la semana por cerca de 10 minutos de uso constante y es rara la vez que la cargo en un mes. Economica y buena

I absolutely love this trimmer it’s really easy to use and it does amazing job of keeping my goatee to the length that I want which is really good when u work in the Hospitality Industry I would absolutely Recommend this trimmer for any man that’s looking to keep his beard or goatee short or well-maintained

First-off I purchased this shaver to shave my head not facial hair. What I noticed is that the motor is powerful and does a great job of shaving hair close to the skin. However the battery life is poor, and really needs to be charged before hand, during, and after to ensure no interruption whilst shaving, which takes between 12-16 mins. Also the razor head piece itself is quite flimsy and easily detaches depending on the angle and direction you razor in. Something to keep in mind, still a good item overall

this product quality is good,however it is not zero trimmer, will not trim full clean.