Philips Beard Trimmer Series 9000 with Lift & Trim Pro system (Model BT9810/13) - Which Best Buy Winner 2023

Let me tell you something—there’s “trimming your beard,” and then there’s TRIMMING YOUR BEARD with the Philips Prestige BT9810/13. If you’re still using your old trimmer that sounds like it’s struggling through a mid-life crisis, it’s time to level up, my friend. This thing doesn’t just trim—it gives your beard the royal treatment.Precision? More Like Laser-Guided PerfectionI swear, using this trimmer is like having a tiny, polite robot stylist living in your bathroom. You turn it on, and the thing glides across your face like it’s navigating a secret treasure map. The blades are so sharp and precise that I think they could give my hedge a run for its money. I’m almost too smooth—like my beard’s been airbrushed.The Beard Lineup of Your DreamsIf you’ve ever tried to get those perfect beard lines only to end up looking like you did it in the dark, this trimmer is about to change your life. I went from "accidentally shaved off half my sideburn" to "this jawline could cut glass." It’s the closest I’ll ever get to looking like a Hollywood leading man without Photoshop.Lift & Trim Pro: Sounds Fancy Because It IsThe Lift & Trim Pro system? Yeah, that’s not just marketing jargon. This bad boy lifts your beard hairs like they’re being prepped for a photo shoot, then trims them to absolute perfection. It’s like having a personal assistant just for your face. My beard used to lay flat and sad, like a deflated balloon; now it stands tall, proud, and groomed like it’s about to deliver a TED talk.Battery Life for Days (Literally)You know that moment when your trimmer dies mid-shave, and you’re left looking like a half-groomed mess? Yeah, that’s not happening here. This trimmer’s battery lasts so long, I’m starting to think it’s running on beard-growing resentment. I’ve charged it once, and I’m pretty sure I could trim an entire army’s beards before it runs out again. Or maybe even my dad’s mustache, and trust me, that’s a serious challenge.Durability: Built Like a Tank (For Your Face)This thing feels like it was forged in a secret beard lab by engineers who take facial hair very seriously. It’s solid, sleek, and screams “I am the James Bond of beard trimmers.” Drop it? No problem. Forget it in a drawer for weeks? It’s ready for action whenever you are. Honestly, I’m half-expecting it to come with a license to shave.Is It Expensive? Well...Okay, it’s not exactly the cheapest trimmer out there, but neither is looking like a Greek god. Think of it as an investment in yourself, your beard, and your future as the most well-groomed person in every room you enter. Plus, you’ll save on barber visits, so it practically pays for itself (that’s what I told myself, and I stand by it).Final Verdict: Beard Glory AwaitsSo, if you’re ready to elevate your grooming game to a level that would make Zeus himself jealous, the Philips Prestige BT9810/13 is your guy. It’s smooth, sharp, and makes your beard look so good you might start scheduling public appearances just to show it off.

Lovely razor. I have had 4 or 5 different ones over the past 6 years or so. For different reasons they're either inadequate for cutting through long beards, poor quality or have just failed after a period of time. I can't comment on the longevity yet, having had this for less than a month, but initial impressions are that this is a great piece of engineering.Likes:Almost everything!Good noise level. Not too loudWeight. I honestly don't notice anything out of the ordinary. It certainly isn't heavy.Size. The buttons and controls are in a good place. It's a handy size to hold and control for use. The head size I find is perfect. Any larger and it would be difficult for the finer details, but it's not too small so that it takes too long to trimUse. I use this for both beard and head. The instructions say that it's only supposed to be used for your beard. I use the lower grade on my head and it's great. With the extended rear positioning guard it means that a very even shave can be performed. As others have mentioned, it's the first shaver that can trim a moustache under your nose properly.Cutting ability. Superb. Clean cut. Very powerful. No tugging or stalling. Very precise. I especially like the cutting range. Too often it is either not close enough or you need multiple attachments. This does it all with just one attachment. GreatCleaning. Simple. Lift the head and wash. There's also a brush if requiredStorage. Neat storage case. Normally it's a flimsy bag of bits. I like the case as it keeps the shaver separate and clean in the bathroom drawerBattery. Once charged I've used it 4 times so far for probably 10 mins each time. It's still showing 3 bars charge. Will see how long it goes but do far very impressed.Con.The only one is the charge. Considering the amount of equipment that uses USB C cables, it would make sense to have a different socket on the bottom so you don't need to keep (and lose) another charger. I also realise that as this is the UK, it comes with a UK 3 pin plug, but as most folk would probably use this in a bathroom, a 2 pin plug would be more useful. Other than that though, no other negativeOverall.As many other folk here have said, this is a classy piece of kit. The best I have ever used for home use. It isn't cheap but I wish I'd bought one years ago. Would recommend.

This is a very sturdy trimmer with excellent battery life.The battery charge indicator on the trimmer is much better than some of my previous trimmers that have the indicator on the plug.Good solid feel to it and a nice looking piece of kit.The plastic trim guide takes a little bit of getting used to as you need to angle it properly but no real issues with it.The trimmer would be better with a detail trimmer for trimming under nose and above lips as I find it a little awkward to achieve a neat trim in these areas with the standard blade.Good quality travel case means it won’t accidentally get switched on in luggage.All in all I would recommend but you’ll need a separate detail trimmer.