Customer Reviews

Wahl 9906-717 Groomsman Cordless/Battery Operated Beard and Mustache Trimmer

5 star:		(35)
4 star:		(23)
3 star:		(7)
2 star:		(8)
1 star:		(12)

 

 

I had the older model for 10 years. This model is more ergonomic. Otherwise the same trimmer. Thank God. This trimmer does the job without fancy bells and whistles. If you want a dependable trimmer that takes inexpensive batteries (Mine lasted over 7 Months) then buy this trimmer. Just lube the head every Month with the provided oil and this trimmer will be the last one you own.

Owned a Wahl Mustache Trimmer for many years. When it quit I looked for another one just like it and found this one for $10. This one is nicer than the one I had, works great & I am very satisfied.

I purchased this groomer to replace a similar Wahl groomer with rechargeable batteries that were no longer holding a charge. Several months later, I'm still getting a nice "buzz" from the AA batteries that came with this groomer (I only trim my beard once a week, so your mileage may vary). It comes with three fixed-length guards and an adjustable-length guard for fuller beards.

I've had a beard for the last 13 years, and have gone through almost a dozen beard trimmers.

The batteries typically die in less then a year (my fault, I don't keep these things plugged into the wall all the time). Replacing the internal battery is always too expensive. The other parts usually work fine!

This trimmer solves the battery problem by allowing you to use your own batteries. This really extends the life of the trimmer.

I use rechargeable NiMH batteries (which are less powerful then standard alkaline batteries), and the trimmer works fine. It's powerful enough, and I don't need to waste another set of alkalines.

Wahl Groomsman met and exceeded my expectations for my beard and mustache trimming need.

I have an older blue Wahl Groomsman trimmer that cost me the same price as this one. It takes 3 AA batteries but I only use two and I haven't oiled it after 4 years until today. What can you say for a product that costs under 15.00 and gets abused (I travel everywhere, this thing is abused), but keeps working great? I say it's a great product, glad I got a cheap one, couldn't see what a more expensive one would do better.

Its a little noisy, but it cuts well and its easy to handle in odd positions. The parts storage device could be better.

I have had either a beard or goatee for the last 28 years, and for most of this time I owned a Wahl trimmer. My first Wahl lasted 10 years, my second Wahl lasted for 8 years. I took a 3 year break using a Norelco (which was a Christmas gift), however, I was never satisfied with the cut at longer settings. I ultimately went back to various Wahl trimmers, yet they all gave out (battery, motor, etc) in less than 2 years.

Deciding to give Wahl one last chance. I purchased the "All-in-One Trimmer Kit," given that it had a 5-year warranty. The battery quit recharging after the 3rd month, and Wahl's position was since I failed to keep my receipt, there was no warranty coverage. Please note that my failure to keep the receipt was definitely my fault. However, I can say, through personal experience, that Wahl's quality and performance has SIGNIFICANTLY declined over the years (based on my last four purchases), and this was the last Wahl trimmer that I will ever own. If you cannot purchase any other trimmer but a Wahl, my advice is that you hold fast to your receipt...because I fear you will need it sooner rather than later. If any other option is available to you, I would strongly urge you to consider it, rather than purchasing a Wahl.

Forget about the fancy rechargeable trimmers. I've had a number of rechargeable trimmers & razors from Norelco and it seems that they're designed to self destruct in about 2 years.

Get yourself a replaceable battery trimmer like this one and you'll be happier in the long run! Also, the cutting head/teeth are machined and not stamped like the Norelco.

Great value for the money paid.

I owned a Wahl similar to this one for quite a while. When it finally trimmed it's last trim I decided to keep with the same and brought this one which works just as well. Why change a good thing.

I only gave four stars because it's a bit noisy, but that's it.