Best Beard Trimmer for Stubble (and Easy Shaves)

A Philips Norelco OneBlade is like the Swiffer of the beard world, an agile little T-shaped detailer that's probably the lightest stubble trimmer I ever expect to like, weighing in at less than 4 ounces. At 63 decibels it's also quiet, registering at a sound level my phone demarcates as “chat with friends.” That's a sweet sentiment rarely applied to beard trimmers, but this OneBlade is indeed a friendly little thing.

It details like a little hero, seems constitutionally unable to cause nicks, and mows across your face admirably. But for that, it's not overly versatile: The guard's 12 settings top out at 9 millimeters, shorter than 3/8 of an inch. This device is made for speed, and for short-stubbled beards. But though it's fast, it also arrives with an admirable 120 minutes of life. It'll take you a month or more ...