Customer Reviews

Panasonic ER2405K Portable Hair and Beard Trimmer,Black

5 star:		(2)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(3)
1 star:		(4)

 

 

I bought this after reading the reviews, but it isn't worth anything unless you take the guard off. Even on the shortest setting, very little hair is actually trimmed off.

I travel abroad frequently and I have a beard, so I wanted a dual voltage beard trimmer. I have a Norelco trimmer that works perfectly, but it only works on US voltage. I bought the Panasonic because it could be used abroad. However, while it may work abroad it doesn't work too well at US voltages. With the lower US voltage it simply does not trim very well, it feels underpowered. At the higher voltages found abroad it may work, we shall see. In addition, unlike most beard trimmers, it does not simply plug into a socket, instead it comes with a separate stand. How on Earth could anyone design a piece of equipment designed for travel and then add additional parts? The logical design would be for an electric razor manufacturer like Braun to make a razor that can also be used as a beard trimmer, but that would be too logical.

The Wahl trimmer I own is 100% better The recharge system is junk. I would return If I still had the packaging materials. Unfortunately I threw them away before I charged and tried the product. If you are a pre-teen or not so hairy and only need to shave once a week this may work for you. If you are a normal man, get something else.

It's a great piece of electronics, but the depth control is way too coarse, especially for a relatively close shave and the design of the guard is so smooth that the hair does not get a chance to reach the cutting head (compared to the ribs and grooves on the guard of my old Norelco device). I might have to try and fix that with a file :). As is, this item is not good for short facial hair.

My husband wanted a new trimmer, and this was the only one we could travel with easily. He has to use it in other countries often and this one converts easily. He finds it a little dull, compared to others he has used over the years. He has to make several passes to get the same amount of trimming (he tells me). But he does like the fact that it is more compact and light weight than his old one. He wanted one that vacuums the hair as he uses it, but those were quite a lot heavier and bulkier, so he settled on this. From my perspective, he still looks handsome and well groomed, so I give it a high rating.

I bought to be able to trim my beard so I can shave afterwards with a shaver. It's a useless piece of junk!! Doesn't cut hair normally!!

Granted, ive only used it to shape my facial hair and trim my sideburns, so i only need to use the trimmer without the guard, but it works as advertised! As for the brittle glass or the not so sharp blades, it does a fine job of shaping my beard so its good enough for me. The fact that i can use it dry/wet is also great, and since i can charge it even if the base is slightly wet (an accidentalndiscovery on my part) means i dont have to dry it before i charge it. Just pickup, trim, n leave...

But the flimsy adjustable cutter guard made of brittle plastic broke in my drawer after two months. And with it, went my enthusiasm. After trying to get a replacement guard from Panasonic, I gave up and tossed it in recycling. Now, I am on a mission to have you avoid the same fate. Wahl cordless trimmers are more durable anyway. Hey, Panasonic...revenge is a dish best served cold.

I bought this to keep my facial hair neat and tidy as I prefer a shorter beard. However, the shortest setting with the comb on is still way too long for anyone to bother with, and without the comb the cut is uneven and too short. Buyer beware!

Was very good for my needs. Charges fast, and the battery last! Good deal....