Long time no see team!
Just was in the market for some clippers and noticed this popular model has dropped again, a couple of days ago it was advertised at $53.99, but now JB and Amazon are selling it for $39. Hope this helps all of you hairy folks out there!
Add the 7% Cashback with CR or SB and you're good to go!
Amazon AU Link: https://www.amazon.com.au/Washable-Settings-0-5-28mm-HC5612-…
Been using a similar Philips model for like 5 years doing haircut for myself, love it, highly recommended
not crappy under powered ? I had a $100 Braun that didnt last longer than 2 or 3 years. transistor or fet blew up within the charging circuit.
What's the difference between this and the silver 5000 'washable' version selling for $79/$89?
The 79 charges in an hour while this one charges in 8hrs. Possibly the silver on has li-ion batteries.
Yeah, confused about their range too! How does this one compare to….this one……
https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B071RZXXZ9
….aside from not being washable?
Being washable is a major advantage. Hair gets stuck all over and needing to clean ineffectively with a brush is a PITA.
I have both, this one is specifically for hair on your head:
- the blade is wider and doesn't clog as quickly, useful if you have thicker hair
- you can change lengths easier by sliding the wheel on the instead of changing the comb for each length
- slightly easier to grip because the whole unit is a bit wider and bigger ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
The Multigroom linked to by PotPlan is better suited for face and body, I still use it for that, mainly for getting beard length down quickly to a 3-day shave look in about a minute. I rate them both.
thanks.
Turbo Mode; Pressing The Turbo Mode Button Will Increase The Speed Of The Motor To Efficiently Cut Even Thicker Hair
there's also Turbo mode on the silver one
Seems like the major difference is in the battery and charger?
This blue version: '75 Minutes Of Cordless Power After 8 Hours Of Charging'
vs the more expensive silver version: '90 minutes of cordless power after 1 hour of charging'
8 hours of charging…..
Still has an old school Ni-MH battery, the silver one has Li-ion.
I cancelled my order, cant wait 8 hours.
Use it corded one time and let it plugged a while for next use. But yeah its long
Yeah use it corded one time if you really have to. 75 min of battery time would last me like 3 months. I have have an aldi cordless and a charge it probably 4 times a year.
ok you and @mckayver convinced me to buy it. Cheers.
The link posted by someone else is more of a body groomer, and hair trimmer.
These listed are hair clippers.
I have been using a similar Philips clipper every 2-3 weeks over the last 5 years after my last Remington died. One of the plastic clips and the included scissors partially broke, but it's still usable. The battery lasts for 3-4 cuts with thick hair a d needs to charge overnight. Overall recommended and saves you lots of money on haircuts!
Good for trimming pubes?
Asking for a friend….?
Good for trimming my friend's pubes?
yeah sure
Cartman, is that you?
can anyone actually confirm this question?
If you have thick hair, just get a wall plugged Wahl clipper. Maintain it well (always oil it, keep it clean etc) and you'll be set for life.
What'd you mean oil it?? Isn't it bad for the clippers?
Trimmers & clippers generally require maintenance including oil preferably after use just a drop or so.
Wahl trimmers come with some oil u can apply to them after use.
Philips on the other hand apparently don't need it with their "self sharpening" technology
I got this, pretty decent!
Got this a while back. Highly recommended
Got a $10 for using the app so got it for $29 delivered. Thanks
How did you get $10 off for using the app?
used amazon app with code APPONLY10
Oh yeah I can do that too. I noticed that offer the other day so I'll give it a go. Thanks
Update, got it for $29 bucks delivered using the amazon android app. Sooo awesome thanks josepet you're the man.
What did you have to do to get that to work?
Just tried on iOS, and do not see the option. No luck on Android app either..
@ToBuyOrNotToBuy: I was about to buy it in my PC and just under the description there was like a special offer saying: $10 off if you use Amazon App. I'm thinking is targeted?
Ordered at 4pm on the day it was posted and got out delivered via amazon 9am next morning. Amazing! The clippers work better than my corded ones too!! Love it
Got this during covid lockdown and they work a treat.
Does anyone else's battery light indicator not flash when its charging?
mine just stays lit green the whole time…..
bought via amazon who threw in free Prime - win win lol
Thanks OP was looking at this the other day.