We compared two home hair clippers: the Wahl Colour Pro and the Philips Series 5000 HC5630/13.
What we looked at
Power source and runtime, guide combs and length settings, extras included, and price.
The verdict
If you want a cordless clipper with up to 120 minutes of lithium-ion runtime, a taper lever for fades, and 12 colour-coded guide combs from 0.5mm to 25mm plus a mini trimmer and scissors, the Wahl Colour Pro is the fuller kit, at £33.98. If you would rather pay £7.74 less for a clipper with Dual Cut technology stated to cut twice as fast, self-sharpening titanium blades and 28 length settings from 0.5mm to 28mm, the Philips Series 5000 is the value option, at £26.24.
A £33.98 cordless clipper with 120 minutes of runtime and 12 guide combs plus a trimmer kit.
A £26.24 clipper with 28 length settings and self-sharpening titanium blades.
Wahl Colour Pro Rechargeable Lithium Men's Hair Clipper with Taper Lever — Most Complete Kit
Intended for: Marketed as a cordless lithium-ion hair clipper with up to 120 minutes of runtime and USB charging, an adjustable taper lever for fades, professional steel blades, a battery-powered mini trimmer, scissors and comb, and 12 colour-coded guide combs from 0.5mm to 25mm.
What we liked
- Up to 120 minutes of cordless lithium-ion runtime, with USB charging, per the listing
- Adjustable taper lever for fades and blended styles
- 12 colour-coded guide combs from 0.5mm to 25mm, per the listing
- Includes a battery-powered mini trimmer, scissors and comb for detailing
- Ergonomic slim design with a curved body and thumb grip, per the listing
Worth knowing
- Costs £7.74 more than the Philips Series 5000 on these listings
- Fewer stated length settings than the Philips (12 combs against 28 settings)
Best for
- Buyers who want a full grooming kit with extras
- Anyone who wants a dedicated taper lever for fades
- Cordless-only use
Not ideal for
- Budget-conscious buyers
- Anyone who wants the most length-setting increments
Philips Hair Clippers, Series 5000 Trim-n-Flow PRO Technology Hair Clipper, Fully Washable with Self-Sharpening Stainless Steel Blades - HC5630/13 — Best Value
Intended for: Marketed as a fully washable hair clipper with Dual Cut technology stated to cut hair twice as fast, Trim-n-Flow PRO technology to clear cut hair from the blades, self-sharpening titanium blades, 28 length settings from 0.5mm to 28mm, and up to 90 minutes of use after a 1-hour charge or use plugged in.
What we liked
- Cheaper than the Wahl Colour Pro on these listings, at £26.24
- Dual Cut technology stated to cut hair twice as fast, with a turbo power boost
- 28 length settings from 0.5mm to 28mm, per the listing
- Self-sharpening titanium blades for durability, per the listing
- Fully washable design
Worth knowing
- The listing's title and bullets disagree on corded versus cordless use, so check this before buying
- Fewer extras included than the Wahl kit (no scissors or mini trimmer stated)
Best for
- Buyers who want the lower price
- Anyone who wants the most length-setting increments
- Fully washable, low-maintenance use
Not ideal for
- Anyone who wants a large kit with a mini trimmer and scissors included
- Buyers who want clarity on corded versus cordless before purchase
