Customer Reviews

Panasonic ER2403K 5 Position Beard/Moustache Trimmer, Black

5 star:		(11)
4 star:		(14)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(7)

 

 

This works great as a beard/moustache/other short hair trimmer. Sharp, watertight, easy to change the batteries. My only complaint is that the shortest setting (without taking the guard off) isn't short enough. My previous trimmer could do much shorter with the guard on.

So, this is great unless you like to have very short hair, in which case you'll have to use it with the guard off, which is much harder to get an even length with.

I don't have a particularly dense beard, but I like to keep it about 3/4 inch long. I found that I could trim a section for about 60 seconds and it would only cut about half the hairs. The result looked worse and more ragged than if I'd not bothered trimming.

I see the other reviews are very positive -- perhaps it works better for more closely trimmed beards or maybe I just got a bad unit.

I've been trimming my beard with the same pair of electric clippers that I use on my hair, and got this because it's battery powered, lighter, and goes to a shorter minimum length. It's obviously not as strong as the wall-powered clippers I'm accustomed to, and gets significantly bogged down by a thick beard, but it's great to be able to trim in the shower since I can never seem to get all the hair-dust out of my counter grout nomatter how long I scrub. It's still $13.51 as I write this, which is pretty good for the quality.

I bought this to replace my very, very old Wahl trimmer which was becoming problematic in its old age.

The Panasonic ER2403 is nicely designed and fits well in my large hand. The battery compartment, which holds two AAA batteries, is easily opened, but well sealed. The built-in trimmer head is very nice. On my Wahl, the trimmer guide was a separate part and had to be installed for each use. I like this built-in guide better. It is easily removable for cleaning.

The shortest trim setting is 1/8th inch, which will probably not please those people who want to look like they didn't shave for a day.

The 2403 can be used, Panasonic claims, wet or dry. Call me a traditionalist, but I've never tried wet and probably won't.

The compact, sleek design lends itself to packing for travel.

Overall, this is a nice unit for the bearded and mustsachioed.

Jerry

I've tried several different trimmers and this one is okay to good. It's a little larger than most trimmers I've used, and it doesn't trim quite as well as I think it should (low power, less precision). The built in guard is a nice feature.

I had a battery-operated Vidal Sassoon beard trimmer that just got louder and louder and started snagging my beard while I trimmed it, so I tossed it aside in favor of this little Panasonic.

It's compact, astonishingly quiet and very very effective.

My one complaint (and I know I'm not the first to say this) is that the shortest setting isn't really short enough for me. But I've used it wet and dry and its trimming action is smooth and even. Excellent value for money.

Update a year later: I originally rated this trimmer at 5 stars (see review below). It died after a year and is not fixable so the rating is lowered to 2 stars.

I have been trimming my beard and mustache with scissors and a razor for many years and decided to try out a trimmer. I read the reviews of many trimmers and selected this one based on the decent reviews and low price ($10). I figured if I did not like it the cost of my education would be small.

I liked it from the start and after six weeks of use I still like it. It is indeed made of plastic but the plastic is high quality - the trimmer has a good feel and the removable guide is high quality and is finished well. I found a length I liked (#3) and the guide does not slip from that setting.

The guide is easily removable and I use it that way to trim the edge of my mustache. Once in a great while it will pull a bit before cutting.

The only negative is putting a drop of oil on the blade - not difficult, not annoying, just an extra 30 seconds when I am trying to get out the door in the morning. Almost all the other trimmers I checked out also require oiling so this appears to be part of the deal.

Uses batteries, light weight, one piece -- no wires, no charger, and no zillions of pieces. All in all, a five star product.

The Panasonic beard trimmer is an excellent buy and works great. Perfect size to fit in hand. Very ergonomic.

I bought this specifically because it uses regular batters and not rechargables. I don't trim my beard too often, and didn't want to hassle with recharcables or find them dead after a month of not using it. It's quiet, sharp, and is sealed to prevent water from getting in. Thumbs up for a simple and inexpensive trimmer.

Hair trimmer can be used anywhere, since it has batteries, cutters are sharp. I use it to cut hair, not just for beards. Love it.