Philips Norelco QT4070 Vacuum Beard, Stubble and Mustache Trimmer Pro

by Philips

• Integrated vacuum system - vacuum system captures cut hairs for mess-free trimming
• 18 secured length settings from 1/32 inch up to 23/32 inch (1mm up to 18mm)
• 1/64 inch (.5mm) stubble setting
• Turbo power boost button - boosts cutting and fan speed
• Multifunctional display for battery status and hair length

Product Description

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The only stubble trimmer with a vacuum system, the Philips Norelco Vacuum Stubble and Beard Trimmer Pro makes it easy to trim your facial hair without leaving a mess in the sink. Equipped with multiple length settings, an adjustable comb, a turbo power button that boosts the cutting speed, and a multifunctional display, this trimmer offers everything you need for an even, precise cut. For convenience, the trimmer includes a lithium-ion battery for long-lasting cordless use and quick charges.

Mess-free maintenance

Integrated vacuum system

Multi-functional display

1/2-millimeter stubble setting

18 secured length settings

Travel lock to prevent switch-on

Corded and cordless use

QT4070/41 Vacuum Stubble and Beard Trimmer Pro At a Glance: The only stubble trimmer with an integrated vacuum system for mess-free grooming Multifunctional display shows battery life and length setting Turbo power button boosts cutting and fan speed Adjustable comb with convenient stubble setting Lithium-ion battery and travel lock for easy portability Maintenance-free, stay-sharp blades Two-year warranty

This trimmer delivers an even, precise cut with its contour-following comb. View larger.

A bright multifunctional display shows the length setting. View larger.

Mess-Free, Maintenance-Free Grooming
Say goodbye to hair-covered sinks. This Philips Norelco trimmer has a unique integrated vacuum system that captures hair inside the trimmer handle as you cut, leaving you with a great look and a clean basin. As a bonus, this high-performance tool requires no oiling and features maintenance-free, stay-sharp blades.

Evenly Trims Your Stubble or Beard
Find the look that's perfect for you with the Philips Norelco Vacuum Stubble and Beard Trimmer Pro. The trimmer offers 18 secured length settings from 1 millimeter (1/32 inch) to 18 millimeters (23/32 inch). An easy-to-use zoom lock wheel secures your selection, and a bright multifunctional display shows the length setting you've chosen. Additionally, the adjustable comb gently guides the trimmer blades to follow the curves of your face, and the convenient stubble setting lets you trim down to a 1/2 millimeter (1/64 inch) for a real five o'clock shadow look.

Turbo Power Button Boosts Cutting Speed
The Philips Norelco Vacuum Stubble and Beard Trimmer Pro features an easy-to-use Turbo Power button. Just press it to boost the cutting and fan speed to trim through thicker hairs more quickly.

Portable and Long Lasting
Designed for both corded and cordless use, this trimmer gives you the freedom to style your facial hair wherever, whenever. Great for travel, this trimmer features a lock that protects it from accidentally turning on in your luggage. Additionally, the powerful lithium-ion battery provides up to 50 minutes of cordless use on a one-hour charge. The trimmer's multifunctional display shows the battery level, so it's easy to tell when the trimmer is ready to go or when it needs a bit of a boost.

The Philips Norelco Vacuum Stubble and Beard Trimmer Pro is backed by a two-year manufacturer's warranty.

What's in the Box
Philips Norelco Vacuum Stubble and Beard Trimmer Pro, charging adaptor, and cleaning brush.

	Stubble Trimmer Pro QT4022	Vacuum Beard and Stubble Trimmer Plus QT4050	Vacuum Beard and Stubble Trimmer Pro QT4070
Features
Number of Length Settings	20	18	19
Length Setting Range	1/2 mm - 10 mm	1 mm - 18 mm	1/2 mm - 10 mm
Comb	Stubble	Contour Following	Stubble
Precision Zoom Lock
Maintenance Free
Corded/Cordless
Washable
Vacuum
Turbo Boost
Travel Lock
Pouch
Battery
Battery Type	NiMH	Lithium Ion	Lithium Ion
Charging Time (Hours)	10	8	1
Running Time (Minutes)	35	50	50

Product Description

Achieve perfectly even stubble with the philips norelco vacuum stubble and beard trimmer pro, the only stubble trimmer that does not make a mess while trimming. designed with a vacuum system to capture cut hair for convenience and cleanliness, this high performance trimmer with 18 length settings, special stubble comb and led display is able to trim perfectly to get the look you want.

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 7.7 x 10.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Origin: China
• ASIN: B003U8ESI4
• UPC: 075020011428
• Item model number: QT4070/41
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (536 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #488 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)
  • #12 in Health & Personal Care > Personal Care > Shaving & Hair Removal > Trimmers & Clippers

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

474 of 486 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars BEST trimmer available...after you call Philips! June 28, 2011

By Justin Yentile

Amazon Verified Purchase

First off--like other critical reviewers you'll find here, I also had major problems with the comb. This review was almost a ONE-star rating, due to the sharp tines and general design of the comb. This _extremely_ poor comb design caused me to stab my lip several times and also resulted in uneven trimming.

Like other reviewers, I previously owned a Norelco T980 and needed to move "up" when it would no longer hold a charge. With the T980 no longer available, it appeared that my options were either the QT4050 or the QT4070. Overall, the QT4050 is far inferior to the QT4070 in that it lacks the travel lock, quick charge, and turbo functions. HOWEVER...the 4050 has one feature that I believe was SUPPOSED TO BE included with the 4070--the "contour following comb". If you look closely at images of the two units side-by-side, you'll see that the comb design on the 4050 is closed--no giant gap and sharp tines with which to cut/stab yourself--and it also has a flexible guide. Those who previously used the T980 will surely recognize the design!

In my frustration with the 4070's comb, I did some research. Philips Norelco CLEARLY markets the 4070 as using their "contour following comb". That's not actually true for what's "in the box", however. The comb that comes on the shaver is model number 422203617701, which is their "plastic stubble comb". As it turns out, the combs for the 4050 and the 4070 are _interchangeable_, and with a phone call to Philips, I was able to get them to provide the 4050's comb--model number 422203617711.

After you get your shaver, if you're experiencing similar issues with the comb, call Philips at 800.243.3050 and ask to speak with a supervisor--first level reps can't seem to approve parts orders. Explain the situation, tell them you want the comb for the QT4050 (P/N 422203617711), and they'll send it to you, free of charge. Within a week, you'll be able to fully enjoy what Philips should have built in the first place!

For the record--after I received my new CONTOUR FOLLOWING COMB, the QT4070 is a FIVE-star trimmer--it's exactly what I wanted. The one-star ding represents the hassle it took to get this product to be all it should be!

210 of 226 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Design FAIL! Avoid stabbing yourself. Buy the Norelco T980 instead! October 11, 2010

By Rick Hershberger

Amazon Verified Purchase

I have had a beard, and thus have had beard trimmers, for almost 30 years, so I have some pretty strong ideas about what a trimmer should and should not do. IT SHOULD NOT STAB YOU IN THE FACE! But that is exactly what the new QT4070/41 does.

For years I was wonderfully happy with Norelco's previous top-of-the-line model, the T980. I love the vacuum feature, the turbo setting cut my tough beard with gusto, and the length adjustment was generally adequate (though the settings were a bit wide apart, so 3 was too long and 2 was too short).

But the engineers at Norelco have taken a wonderfully designed T980 trimmer and screwed it up royally. The problem is with the guide comb. On the older T980, the guide comb completely covered the cutting head. But on the new Qt4070/41, the guide comb has tines that extend along the top and front of the cutting head, and END IN SHARP POINTS. So the cutting head sits exposed within a cavity between the ends of the two sets of pointy tines. Yeah, sure, that's what I need to drag across my face all bleery-eyed in the morning - pointed sticks! :-(

The new guide comb's design is woefully stupid for two reasons:

1) The length to which your hairs are cut will VARY depending on the angle with which you hold the trimmer against your skin. If you hold the upper face of the guide comb flat against your skin, you get a longer cut than if you allow your skin to span the gap between the two set of tines. And frankly, you KNOW you can't hold the trimmer at the same angle all over your face! BOTTOM LINE: AN UNEVEN TRIM!

2) Even if you are trying hard to keep the flat top of the guide comb flush against your face, you eventually have to turn a corner, like at your jaw line. I have used this Qt4070/41 about a dozen times now, and each time I have managed to jab myself with those stupid tines somewhere - in the jawline, in the chin, in the lip, etc. I know it's just a matter of time before I (a) break a tine, or (b) draw blood. BOTTOM LINE: A PAINFUL TRIM

My advice: QUICK! Buy a T980 before it is discontinued and all bought up! Maybe Norelco will fix the Qt4070/41 by the time you wear out your T980.

116 of 130 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Terrible for Short Beard Hair November 8, 2010

By Nij

Amazon Verified Purchase

I have previously been using a Norelco T870 but the battery stopped holding a charge so I have had to buy a new trimmer. Although there were 3 reviews here that mentioned the guide being faulty I decided to try the trimmer due to the 20+ positive reviews and the lack of a decent alternative.
The trimmer arrived this evening so after charging it for an hour I tried it out.
The guide is adjustable to give a varying length of cut. The lowest setting gives a 2mm cut and the highest 18mm. Unfortunately, the guide is made using flexible prongs which bend a good 3-4mm. This means that if you use a low setting the guide prongs will bend fully to the blade. I found this out by cutting my lip twice in the first minute of use. I also quickly found that due to the flexibility of the guide using a low setting results in a really uneven cut.
I keep my beard pretty short (4-5mm) and there's no way I can use this without the blade cutting me and without making my beard look like it's been hacked at by someone with blunt kid scissors. I think it would be a good product for someone with longer beard hair but for me it is completely unusable.