Philips Norelco Qt4050 Vacuum Beard, Stubble and Moustach Trimmer, Black

by Philips

Product Features

• Integrated vacuum system - vacuum system captures cut hairs for mess-free trimming
• Contour follow comb for a precise, even trim
• 18 secured length settings from 1/32 inch up to 23/32 inch (1mm up to 18mm)
• Precision zoom lock hair length selector
• Maintenance-free blades stay sharp and need no oiling

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Featuring an integrated vacuum system, the Philips Norelco Vacuum Beard and Stubble Trimmer Plus makes it easy to trim your facial hair without leaving a mess in the sink. Equipped with multiple length settings and a contour-following comb, the 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

18 secured length settings

Corded and cordless use

QT4050/41 Vacuum Beard and Stubble Trimmer Plus At a Glance: Integrated vacuum system for mess-free trimming Lithium-ion battery provides up to 50 minutes of use on one charge Contour-following comb provides precise, even cuts Corded or cordless operation Maintenance-free, stay-sharp blades Two-year warranty

This trimmer delivers an even, precise cut with its contour-following comb. 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 handle as you cut, leaving you with a great look and a clean basin. As a bonus, this high-performance tool has maintenance-free, stay-sharp blades that require no oiling.

Evenly Trims Your Beard
Find the look that's perfect for you with the Philips Norelco Vacuum Beard and Stubble Trimmer Plus. The trimmer offers 18 secured length settings--from 1 millimeter (1/32 inch) to 18 millimeters (23/32 inch)--and an easy-to-use zoom lock wheel to secure your selection. The contour-following comb gently guides the trimmer blades to follow the curves of your face, so you get an even cut every time.

Portable Design and Long Battery Life
Designed for both corded and cordless use, this trimmer gives you the freedom to style your facial hair wherever, whenever. The powerful lithium-ion battery provides up to 50 minutes of operating time on an eight-hour charge. Featuring a charging and low-battery indicator light, the trimmer makes it easy to tell when it's ready to go or when it needs a bit of a boost.

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

What's in the Box
Philips Norelco Vacuum Beard and Stubble Trimmer Plus, 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

ENDPRODUCT NAME: Philips Norelco Vacuum Stubble and Beard Trimmer Pro

Product Description

Achieve the perfect beard or stubble with the philips norelco vacuum beard trimmer plus. designed with a vacuum system to capture cut hair for convenience and cleanliness, this high performance trimmer with 18 length settings and contour following comb is able to trim perfectly to get the look you want.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 7.7 x 10.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B003U8K6M6
• UPC: 075020011411
• Item model number: QT4050/41
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (84 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,154 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)
  • #31 in Health & Personal Care > Personal Care > Shaving & Hair Removal > Trimmers & Clippers

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

110 of 112 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Some things improved, some not, August 1, 2010

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S. Lionel (NH USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Philips Norelco Qt4050 Vacuum Beard, Stubble and Moustach Trimmer, Black (Health and Beauty)

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Pros:
+ Lithium-Ion battery holds a charge longer
+ International-voltage charger
+ Fine-grained and more secure height adjustment

Cons:
- Swing-open door for hair removal a pain
- No narrow-blade accessory for mustaches
- No carrying case
- Somewhat wimpy vacuum

For the past two and a half years, I have been using the Philips Norelco T980 Turbo Vacuum Trimmer, which is an earlier generation of the Qt4050. I've been generally satisfied with the T980, except that its NiCd battery won't hold a charge anymore. The Qt4050 has a big advantage in that it uses a Lithium-Ion battery, rare in products of this nature, though I expect it will become more common in the future. Li-Ion batteries last longer between charges and don't degrade as quickly as NiCd or NiMH batteries do. I also like that the Qt4050 includes a universal-voltage AC charger, unlike the T980 which was US voltage only.

Another advantage of the newer model is the height adjustment - there are more settings available and the setting is clearly indicated in inches and millimeters, whereas the T980 just had a 1-10 numbered dial. The T980's adjustment dial would sometimes get moved, especially if something pushed on the trimming comb (such as if it was packed for travel.) The newer design seems to be more resistant to that.

One change I do not care for is how one empties the vacuumed hair. On the T980, there was a generously-sized cup that just pulled out and you could tap over a wastebasket. The new model has a swing-out door with a rather difficult-to-open catch. The hair chamber is small, and has crevices that catch hair. One has to use the supplied brush to get most of the hair out, but some will remain nonetheless. The new one also seems to collect more hair in and around the comb than the old one.

The actual trimming function for the Qt4050 is fine, and is pretty much the same as the T980 - no surprise because the blade and comb design is identical. I found I could even swap in the narrow mustache blade from the T980 - the 4050 doesn't include one and I consider this a serious omission for something claiming to be a mustache trimmer. I use the trimmer for my beard and mustache only, not elsewhere on the body.

The vacuum works reasonably well - perhaps the "turbo" motor of the higher priced Philips Norelco Qt4070/41 Turbo Vacuum Beard, Stubble and Moustach Trimmer Pro would be stronger.

When using the trimmer without the comb - as one would do for trimming the neck or sideburns, the 4050 lacks the sliding gate that adjusts better for angle that the T980 had, though I'm unsure if this makes a difference in real use.

The T980 included a very nice carrying pouch for travel - no such thing for the Qt4050.

Since the T980 is still available from Amazon (as of this writing), I'd tend to recommend it over the Qt4050 if it weren't for the NiCd battery issue. However, the battery may not be a deal-killer for most people and both trimmers can be used on AC power even if the battery is dead (you'd be astonished at how many similar products can't be run on AC.) The Qt4050 is by no means a bad product - it's better than those from other manufacturers I have used (and that's quite a few.) It's just disappointing in comparison to its predecessor.

Edit: March 23, 2011
The T980 is no longer available from Amazon or really anywhere else. Too bad. I have been using the Qt4050 regularly and, other than the poorer vacuum performance, it works ok. I've managed to come to terms with the door over the hair collection chamber and learned to stop and clean it out more often. I do like that I can go a much longer time between charges. (Note that with a Li-Ion battery, it will last longest if you keep it "topped up", unlike NiCd batteries that prefer being deep-discharged.) If you're considering the Qt4050, maybe spring for the Qt4070 with its more powerful motor. (I have not tried that model, however, and its reviews are decidedly mixed.)

In our household, we have a saying that "they 'new-and-improved' it", meaning that it was made worse than the old model. In some ways that applies to the Qt4050. Who knows - if I had the Qt4070 I might feel differently about it, as the poorer hair collection is really my major gripe compared to the T980.

Edit: May 22, 2011
Remember when I wrote about the "fiddly" door over the clipped hair compartment? Now it's more so - the small plastic tab that serves as a latch broke off the door, so it no longer stays shut. I now have to remember to keep my finger on it to keep it from swinging open while in use.

55 of 57 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent, October 22, 2010

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This review is from: Philips Norelco Qt4050 Vacuum Beard, Stubble and Moustach Trimmer, Black (Health and Beauty)

This is the best beard trimmer I have owned in the 10+ years I've been using one. I previously purchased the QT4070 and hated it! But used the money back offer from Norelco and got it right away no questions asked.... I then both this one, the QT4050.....and it is absolutely perfect. Several features make it superior to others I have owned.... One, the dial for adjusting the lengths is recessed so that it can't be moved by accident....Two, it accepts international voltage making it perfect for travel....and three, it cuts more evenly than any I have ever owned. When fully charged it provides more trims that my prior Norelcos and can be used with the cord if you need to... Overall I am extremely happy with it and would definitely recommend it to anyone wanting a beard trimmer

Oh, one last item.... I had no trouble emptying the vacumm container nor did I think the few hairs that it didn't catch were an issue.... so again, excellent

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works great, February 13, 2011

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John S. Dean "John" (Sturtevant, WI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Philips Norelco Qt4050 Vacuum Beard, Stubble and Moustach Trimmer, Black (Health and Beauty)

I was a bit concerned seeing so many reviews harping on this not being as good as the previous model. I was using an older one, a few models prior to this one, and so looked around trying to find the previous model, but had no luck. So took the gamble on this one.

So far, outstanding. I can see why people would complain about the little hinged door for emptying the trimmings, it does make this a little messier. But the reason I replaced my old one (and the one prior to that) was that the little cup type receptacle they used to use always broke on me after time, becoming separated, front and back, so that trying to pull it out just pulled off the front cover, letting things fall out if you weren't careful. So while this isn't as neat as the previous solution, it's definitely a better engineering design, less prone to the plastic glue coming undone.

On both my previous models, I ALWAYS had whiskers flying onto the counter and sink when doing my chin. Always. This one, nary a hair. Everything went where it was supposed to be, into the vac stream and into the catch bin. Much neater than the other.

I preferred the outer ring for adjusting the depth of the trimmer to this smaller internal rotating adjustment, but it still works fine.

Not any louder than the previous model despite having a better vacuum system.

Looking forward to using this for much longer than the other ones, since it no longer has the same design flaw for where it stores the clippings.