With a maximum trimming length of 10mm (trimming lengths from 5-10mm require you to use the pictured clip-on comb), the 9000 Prestige isn’t the best choice for longer beards, but if you’re looking to maintain a well-groomed look with a trimmer that looks and feels great, this ticks all the boxes. Aside from that, it's all the usual suspects here: a good array of combs for trimming all sorts of body hair, steel moving and standing blades for a painless shave, a washable body and USB charging for those who travel a lot. It's got excellent adjustment for beards of all lengths, especially as it includes a guard for much longer ones. The two supplied combs allow you to operate the cordless beard trimmer as a set of hair clippers, if wanted, or to trim longer beards so they continue to look stylish. Designed primarily with neater beard-scaping in mind, it will whip away whiskers without any snags or pulls.

However, if you pick a model with excellent battery life, you may not need to charge it at all if you’re only away for a week or two. What makes this trimmer stand out for us, though, is the floating, flexible head, which allows the trimmer to follow the contours of your face, a bit like how electric shaver heads generally do.Keep on top of blade maintenance (oiling them after cleaning) and this is one trimmer you won't be throwing in the bin after a few months of heavy use. We found it a cinch to use and it was probably the best tool we have tried when it comes to defining beard lines around the neck, chin, and cheeks. The flip-back shaving head also makes rinsing out any fine hairs really easy, as there's no fiddling around trying to clip a cheap plastic head back on. Braun allows quick charging of 5 minutes, which you can use for one trim for those days that you’re in a hurry.

The ergonomics of a trimmer was crucial, as was its appearance – we can certainly be a sucker for a good-looking gadget.All recent products from Braun have sharp blades that’ll last for a lifetime, which guarantees never-ending high-quality performance for your trimming needs. And thanks to its ceramic design, there’s no need to oil the Barba’s blades as you do with some models. Braun does not represent or warrant the accuracy of any statements or product claims made here, nor endorses any opinions expressed within this section.

The BT5260 offers the same features as the BT5240 and also includes a detail trimmer attachment for even more versatility.So well built is this workhorse of a trimmer that our reviewer still has a working example that he bought more than a decade ago. Lithium-Ion batteries offer the best performance, both in terms of how long they last and how quickly they charge, while other types don’t tend to perform so well. The BT5260 even did a good job when trimming head hair, although the denser, thinner hairs did occasionally clog the comb and need shaking out. And if you want to get an even closer cut or create more intricate lines, for an altogether more professional look, there’s an additional detail-trimmer attachment.