Dear Mr.(Elemental) Williams, I was very informed after watching your very nice, instructive, and down to earth overview of this beard trimmer I just bought. You’ve saved us all time by showing how all the parts work and - where applicable - they come apart. It’s a great kindness to take the time to spare us the frustrations of trying to discern the tiny print of the directions, and then also impart your wisdom. Much peace to you and yours!
I bought this after my previous trimmer packed up. Spent half an hour with the instruction manual but could not figure how to take the blade off. Me and manuals probably!! Wish I had just gone to your video first as you demonstrated it very simply. Great video. Very helpful. Thanks.
Mr. Williams, thank you so much for your outstanding instruction and how to use devices of this nature. I own the Panasonic ER-GB96-K which has about 90% of this GB80. In the end, your review has made my understanding of how to use this device far more effectively! Cheers!
Yea 👌👍. The best one i have ever had. The most precise and sharpest. The blades really really last, about 2, 3yrs. Also they are not so expensive at all. This is the most comprehensive and versatile trimmer. I can cut and shape my own hair with no problem. This beast can really do all, mostly in only one pass. It's amazing, out of this world. 💥
These are currently selling for $50 so they're a great buy at that price. I'm not sure why these companies sell things super high at first then lower the price.
I agree with what you're saying about people not reading the instructions and not taking proper care of their devices. It doesn't take much. I own a Panasonic Arc 3 shaver that I'm pretty happy with. Currently looking for beard trimmer/hair clipper. This is a helpful video! Thanks!
@@Olutunu yeah I bought it, seems like a good affordable entry level product for someone who isn't super serious about having the top of the line stuff. Also I had no idea how to remove the blade until I saw you do it haha
Really good review ! Thank you. Only thing I missed is that it would've been great to see how secure the guard is in terms of keeping the right elevation. My phillips sometimes slides into a lower measure if I'm not careful and that can mess up my beard if I'm not paying attention
Thanks for a very good review. I bought this trimmer as my 15 year old babyliss clipper died on me. The great thing about this trimmer is the body hair comb, or as I call it, the “Nakasaki” comb. I can confidently trim my intimate parts without the worry of nicking myself. It also does a really good job of both trimming my beard and cutting my hair. Yes it’s expensive, but I think it’s definitely money well spent
Thanks for the review :) As far as I know the only difference between er-gb70 and this one is only for the body hair comb. what is the advantage of the comb ? if I trim without the comb it will cut at 0.5 mm which is better that 1.5 mm.
Thanks for the video. I just got mine (for a great deal at $35) but couldn't figure out how to get the razor out to apply the oil to the bottom two spots. First shave was really good just more complex prepping/cleaning vs the Norelco i had for years. although this is a much better shave.
I am very glad this worked out for you. This is now considered old (tech wise) I know they just came out with a beard trimmer which is a minimally scaled down version of this one. I wonder if they are going to come out with another full bodied trimmer or is this going to be the standard for the next couple of years like the Braun Series 7.
@@Olutunu I didn't realize it wasn't a current model! It was just there with all the other shavers on display at the store I got it from. I didn't realize until I actually used it that I noticed the larger size. I've been hearing good things about Braun 7, for shaving my head, but went with the Pitbull instead since it seemed more ergonomic to use. So far I'm somewhat disappointed. Thanks for the response!
Nicely made :-) Thanks for pointing out the fact that oil attached to the device has some use. Most of users are too stupid to catch that unfortunately...
Very glad to have fount this video, because the instruction manual is much less clear, especially about oiling, removing the cutter,. One question: if you run out oil, what kind should be used?
You can try Amazon to find some clipper oil. I actually bought some machine oil for about $2 from Walmart. Panasonic has not stated anything about using another type of oil it was just a choice that I made and I've been using it for about the past year or so and it works just fine. You could also call Panasonic customer service or go to their website to see if they have any for sale. I wish you the best of luck using this product. It has come in very handy over the years
Hey man, great video. I am so thin on top I keep my head shaved weekly with Wahl clippers with the number 1 guard. These are about worn out now so was looking to buy another pair and wonder whether this will achieve the same cut for me?
I am really not sure how low they would cut your hair specifically. If you decide to buy them you buy them from a place ( like best buy) that has a good return policy. So that why if you don't get the cut you want your not out of $100. Good Luck
Great review man, I've been looking for a solid beard trimmer. What would you recommend as high end, I don't care about spending the money, I just want something that lasts long and is powerful. I like that this goes to the half millimetre. i've like to get something that trims to about 5mm for my beard. This thing just doesn't sound too powerful
This beard trimmer is about as high end as you can get for beards. This is the only one that I have used. I feel that this works great for smaller beards. I feel that this one would be good for you if you have a medium to small size beards. Plus, you can use this with other parts of the body as well. I wish you the best of luck with your decision
Great review,! If my barber says he used 2 1/2 to cut the side of my hair. what setting would that be on this trimmer for a touch up, until going back and getting my hair cut
Well The company is king when it comes to instructions. I usually tell everyone to follow the instructions. I would advise to follow the directions and if you feel it is too much I would oil it as you feel is needed. Good luck your experience
I had gb60 before but it is only for beard so i decided to buy this on sale because it is all in one. I say if u have this you dont need anything else.
Sure, you can use the Andi’s clipper oil or you can purchase Singer’s All Purpose Machine Oil from Walmart, it works very much the same as Andi’s clipper oil. You also may be able to go on Amazon or call Panasonic customer care or go to the website to purchase the same brand oil.
@@Olutunu Wow, that's cool thanks! Just got my Panasonic ER-GB60-K (slightly lower model than yours) -- 95% similar except for that bit that can be extended for fine trimming and the comb for body hair. 😁
This is interesting video. I have never used a trimmer/shaver before and I want to buy one which is robust and fair. So, which one do you recommend me?
Hi! I just bought the ER-GB80/ER-GB70/ER-GB60 which is pretty much the same in this video,except mine is black and doesn't come with a body hair attachment! I haven't used mine yet,its my first hair trimmer! I just wanted to know if I have to apply the oil before first charge,or after!
I would apply it, possibly one or two drops. There may be a sticker diagram showing you where to place the oil on the clipper head. So put one or two on the blade and one drop everywhere else that the sticker shows.
I think the answer to your question really comes down to preference. I used the the .5 guard on personal spaces around my body and it works just wonderful. I cut my hair low enough without giving me hair bumps. This device also works well in the shower while the hair and skin are wet.
Thanks for the reply. With .5mm do you mean 0.5mm? Because i thought that starts from 1mm. And something else: It's easy to trim your body with 1mm beard guard?
actually the black guard, is strictly for the purpose of cutting the hair as low as possible, so it only cuts at 0.5mm while Guard A cuts 1-10mm long and Guard B cuts from 11-25mm
hey man, great review! i'm deciding between Panasonic er gb80 and Philips Norelco 7200, the price is more or less the same....do you have any comments maybe? thanks!
Hey markor86, I have never used the Norelco 7200. So I can't give you any info on that particular beard trimmer. However you may want to look into the Philips Norelco 7300 as competition to the Panasonic ERGB80. The PN7300 has up to 18mm settings which is more that the 7200 but still less than the ERGB80. The 7300 is also the same price as the ERGB80. I wish you all the best in your search for a great beard trimmer.
Here is the link to the PN7300 on Amazon.com for your convenience: www.amazon.com/Philips-Norelco-BeardTrimmer-adjustable-QT4070/dp/B003U8ESI4/ref=s9_psimh_gw_g194_i2_r?_encoding=UTF8&fpl=fresh&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=&pf_rd_r=MQF8HZSHANV3B05QJC0X&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=6aad23bd-3035-4a40-b691-0eefb1a18396&pf_rd_i=desktop
I completely shave my head as I'm bald on top but don't bother using an actual razor after the trimmer. It looks better with a little shadow. How is this for daily head shaving? Do you think it is up to that or should I go for something designed mainly for hair trimming rather than beards? Thanks. I'd really appreciate an answer as I have one I can buy on sale nearby.
Sorry for the late reply I’m just now seeing this. I would say go for a trimmer or edger other than this. This is an OK device for someone with thin hair. However, someone like me who’s hair is very course this would not work for me. As a matter of fact this is just good for trimming. If your hair is extremely long and you try to cut using this hair trimmer the hair gets clogged up in the device with each pass. Which is very time consuming! I would recommend going with the Andi’s T-Outliner.
@@Olutunu - OK thank you. The Andi's cordless is out of my budget. We cannot have sockets in bathrooms here in the UK. The one I currently have is getting gold and my hair catches and it takes much effort. Thank you for the information though, it's good of you.
To be honest I have never used the Andis UsPro clippers. Yo Raul, it depends on what you need them for mostly. If just trying to trim your hair then I would go the Panasonic ER GB-80. However, if you are trying to give yourself a haircut and a trim up I would go with the Andis UsPro. Also to keep in mind the Andis UsPro has a cord that can be plugged into the wall so I am assuming that you would get more power than using the Panasonic Hair Trimmer (You can use the ER GB-80 while it's plugged in also) The Andis UsPro also has it own set of guards even though they are not as diverse as the ER GB-80. Please, remember this is just an assumption! Before you decide to make any purchase do as much research as you can on both devices before you buy them. You are the one who will be using them! I wish you all the best... Good Shopping!
Thanks for your reply. I will use my new clipper to often fade my own hair(sides and back) as the top I will cut it to a barber shop and also for beard trim. US PRO has the advantage that can be adjusted from 0.5 to 2.4 mm without guard attached and I think this will give more control while Panasonic is very easy to clean. US PRO every time you take the blade off to clean it, you have to Zero Gap it and that scares me a bit as I don't feel very confident in doing that. So as you see is hard to decide.
I have the exact same trimmer with the exact attachments and everything. It sells in my market as ER GB 75 S and Made in Japan. I think due to some voltage issues. I got it for a deal at 81$ with a Panasonic Dual Blade Shaver free! I am happy with it. The only thing that was weird adjusting to was the oiling part because my previous Philips Norelco trimmer didn't need any oiling. I thought it was for heat dissipation and lubrication? Now I know why my hair gets pulled when I use it without oiling! lol Thanks for the review.
Is it any good when using no guards ? I regularly shave my head down to a 0 ( or close to ) so would want to use the machine without a guard to get that level.
I really don’t use this without the guards. My hair is pretty course so if that will not work for me using this type of blade. If I want to cut my hair down to zero I usually use the Andi’s T outliner to do so
Actually, if you put one of the trimmers on (preferably the A guard) you should notice a change by eyeballing it. If not that way you try it against your beard... Just make sure your matching your beard length and not taking too much off. No one would that especially you 😉
Since it has been a number of years since this device came out there are more options on the market. I would recommend the Brio Beardscape either V1 or V2. V stands for version. Please do your research here on CZcams before you take my word for it. I wish you the best of luck
I tried the Brio. Overkill for just keeping stubble. I just picked up this trimmer. It’s not bad for stubble. I used the 1 and 1.5mm settings. The slide-up precision trimmer is a nice feature. I have the Conair Super Stubble trimmer. It has a flip back guard instead of a detachable guard, which is very convenient. Additionally, it has setting in increments of .2, which is a nice for keeping stubble at varying lengths. I’ve had it for 5 years and feel like it is on the brink, so looking for a potential replacement.
thank you sir. Just one question, my device does not include the comb for body hair and the precision trimmer... do you know why? The model is the same..
Ferdiotas Arouet bueno creo que hablas español, la cosa es que hay varios paquetes uno que viene con nada, uno con 2 trimmer y uno con 3 y pues la diferencia es el precio
I would say no. I would still use the Andis clippers or something a bit stronger. I feel that some folks would be able to achieve it with these but that would be very few.
I was looking at er gb96 and or gb86, but for some reason they are not available in my country, and this one is i guess, so im wondering will be good for medium,long beard?
The longest that this beard trimmer can cut is 20 mm. I remember when I cut my beard down 20 mm It was still a lot of beard for me. It was actually waiting longer at about 40 m m. So I would say this is definitely good for medium beards but for a longer beard you going to actually have to trim the hairs using clippers or scissors because this would ultimately kill a long beard.
@@houseabovethebay that's cool I'm glad this worked out for you. I didn't even know the gb96 and gb86 even existed lol. I wish you the best of luck on your beard journey.
@@Olutunu yes, maybe 96 and 86 are new models , but my old philips trimmer is halfdead, so im in the market for something new , so im checking the web for inspiration, anyway thnx once again.
I don't think so... With the black hair trimmer guard I believe it goes to . 5 or lower (I don't the specs in front of me LOL) It does a great job cutting excess hair off to almost nothing.
Nope, this is plastic just like most electric razors. I can understand how you feel and I don't blame you for it. But we also must remember that if these products were made of quality steel they would be too heavy for us to use and there would be complaints about that as well and also how quick the steel heated up. Just remember to take care of your device as best you can.
I hope you've had great success using this over a period of time. I feel that this hair trimmer works good on small & medium sized beards. Any beard that is over 20mm wouldn't be able to use this trimmer. It also works well on body hair as well. So for the late reply I hadn't seen this comment.
Unfortunately it's really hard to say! There's so many beard trimmers out there with cons and pros to them all. I have to say that using this beard trimmer for a few years it does hold up very well. It also works while it's plugged in charging. This trimmer has also dropped in price over the years. You may be able to purchase this for about $60 now. I wish you the best of luck
that's a great question. I have been using the Brio Beardscape V.2 which is a great trimmer just make sure you follow the instructions. I recently picked up ( just a week ago ) the Phillips Norelco, One Blade Pro and I have to say that I really like it. It's a trimmer but acts as like a razor. Check some videos here on CZcams about. I may to one once I use it a bit more.
@@BobRoss-wm3lc there is nothing specific about the instructions. This is something we should all do with the products we purchase. I have noticed many times that people will pick up a device and will be anxious to use it, however, they never read the instructions so they use a product/device for years without knowing all of its features. I don't want this to happen to anyone.
I not sure! I usually use the charger that came with the said device. If you want more info you should call Braun. However I don't think they are compatible...
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Dear Mr.(Elemental) Williams,
I was very informed after watching your very nice, instructive, and down to earth overview of this beard trimmer I just bought. You’ve saved us all time by showing how all the parts work and - where applicable - they come apart. It’s a great kindness to take the time to spare us the frustrations of trying to discern the tiny print of the directions, and then also impart your wisdom. Much peace to you and yours!
Thanks for the comment! I appreciate the comment
Like your reply. You’re a good man!
I bought this after my previous trimmer packed up. Spent half an hour with the instruction manual but could not figure how to take the blade off. Me and manuals probably!! Wish I had just gone to your video first as you demonstrated it very simply. Great video. Very helpful. Thanks.
Glad, I could be of help to you my friend.
Hey. The main blade. It can't be easier really... just push it down against the blades to take it off.
I spent 1 min with the manual, and then went to youtube 😅
Just bought this today. Your video brought me the important steps to the point. Thanks and greetings from Germany
No problem My Friend, I'm glad I was able to assist you.
Great review dude, really thorough on the details for every aspect of the trimmer, lots of important stuff learned!
Thank you my friend
Mr. Williams, thank you so much for your outstanding instruction and how to use devices of this nature. I own the Panasonic ER-GB96-K which has about 90% of this GB80. In the end, your review has made my understanding of how to use this device far more effectively! Cheers!
Thanks so much my friend! I'm glad I could be of service to you
Great video. I had not been getting that blade off to clean & oil it properly. Thanks for the super clear video!
Excellent review and added opinion. Very helpful!
Thank you for the review. It helped me to decide.
Great in depth video of Panasonic’s ER GB 80. Worth watching if you own or are have ordered trimmer.
Just got my today. Thank you so much for really nice review of this product.
I'm glad I could be of help I hope you enjoy it
Yes pretty much . Thanks one more time
Excellent, honest & frank review. I am highly impressed.
I'm glad this video could be of service to you
Such a good video! Thanks for this!
Wow, actually just wanted to check out a video showing me how to use this, after this video I feel like an expert
Just bought it for my husband,after i saw your video,very helpful 52 euros.Thank you!!!
I'm glad that this video could be of some assistance to you
This was thoroughly informative and helped me make a decision. Thank you Sir.
Yea 👌👍. The best one i have ever had. The most precise and sharpest. The blades really really last, about 2, 3yrs. Also they are not so expensive at all. This is the most comprehensive and versatile trimmer. I can cut and shape my own hair with no problem. This beast can really do all, mostly in only one pass. It's amazing, out of this world. 💥
These are currently selling for $50 so they're a great buy at that price. I'm not sure why these companies sell things super high at first then lower the price.
Thanks a million. I couldn't work out how to remove the blade for oiling.
I agree with what you're saying about people not reading the instructions and not taking proper care of their devices. It doesn't take much. I own a Panasonic Arc 3 shaver that I'm pretty happy with. Currently looking for beard trimmer/hair clipper. This is a helpful video! Thanks!
Thank you for watching the video. I wish you all the luck in finding a beard trimmer that works for you!
Very informative matter of fact review. Thank you.
Excellent review
Great and thorough review my dude
Thanks and I hoped this helped you
@@Olutunu yeah I bought it, seems like a good affordable entry level product for someone who isn't super serious about having the top of the line stuff. Also I had no idea how to remove the blade until I saw you do it haha
Excellent review. Well done.
Thanks so much! I’m glad I was able to assist you
I have one and have been using it for 4 years.
Superb voice, excellent review.
Covid-19 lockdown brought me here
You reviewed is much appreciated
Thank You. Glad I could be of assistance to you. Are you going to purchase them?
@@Olutunu bro i am already a loyal customer of Panasonic,, i have er2031k model of Panasonic. 🙂
I bought it almost a yeat ago, so far im very satisfied.
Great Review!!! Thanks I will buy it
I hope you enjoy it. It really comes in handy for more than your beard
Really good review ! Thank you. Only thing I missed is that it would've been great to see how secure the guard is in terms of keeping the right elevation. My phillips sometimes slides into a lower measure if I'm not careful and that can mess up my beard if I'm not paying attention
That's not an issue with these guards. They stay in place firmly. I have never had that issue at all
@@Olutunu awesome thank you. I just bought it!
@@SalvatoreCremeOfficial I wish you the best of luck using this product. It's done wonders for me. I just used it Monday LOL!
@@Olutunu you should do more reviews man! I like you're style and honesty. Best of lucks!
Thanks for a very good review. I bought this trimmer as my 15 year old babyliss clipper died on me. The great thing about this trimmer is the body hair comb, or as I call it, the “Nakasaki” comb. I can confidently trim my intimate parts without the worry of nicking myself. It also does a really good job of both trimming my beard and cutting my hair. Yes it’s expensive, but I think it’s definitely money well spent
Had any issues with hair pulling ? I've seen some reviews claiming that even with the product being oiled it still pulls out hairs often
Oh man the price has dropped by half since this video went up lol. Thanks for the review. Just ordered it myself for £39.99
Wow, what a lucky fellow LOL
It was helpful for me. Thanks
Thanks for the review :) As far as I know the only difference between er-gb70 and this one is only for the body hair comb. what is the advantage of the comb ? if I trim without the comb it will cut at 0.5 mm which is better that 1.5 mm.
I love this review.
Thanks so much
Thanks for the video. I just got mine (for a great deal at $35) but couldn't figure out how to get the razor out to apply the oil to the bottom two spots. First shave was really good just more complex prepping/cleaning vs the Norelco i had for years. although this is a much better shave.
I am very glad this worked out for you. This is now considered old (tech wise) I know they just came out with a beard trimmer which is a minimally scaled down version of this one. I wonder if they are going to come out with another full bodied trimmer or is this going to be the standard for the next couple of years like the Braun Series 7.
@@Olutunu I didn't realize it wasn't a current model! It was just there with all the other shavers on display at the store I got it from. I didn't realize until I actually used it that I noticed the larger size. I've been hearing good things about Braun 7, for shaving my head, but went with the Pitbull instead since it seemed more ergonomic to use. So far I'm somewhat disappointed. Thanks for the response!
Thanks, this really helped!
glad I could be of service
Nicely made :-)
Thanks for pointing out the fact that oil attached to the device has some use. Most of users are too stupid to catch that unfortunately...
thx bro, this sure help
Thanks a lot! Very useful for me
I'm glad this video could be of help to you.
Great video...tnx
Very glad to have fount this video, because the instruction manual is much less clear, especially about oiling, removing the cutter,. One question: if you run out oil, what kind should be used?
You can try Amazon to find some clipper oil. I actually bought some machine oil for about $2 from Walmart. Panasonic has not stated anything about using another type of oil it was just a choice that I made and I've been using it for about the past year or so and it works just fine. You could also call Panasonic customer service or go to their website to see if they have any for sale. I wish you the best of luck using this product. It has come in very handy over the years
@@Olutunu Thanks for the tips!
Very good show.
thank you, I hoped it helped
Hey man, great video. I am so thin on top I keep my head shaved weekly with Wahl clippers with the number 1 guard. These are about worn out now so was looking to buy another pair and wonder whether this will achieve the same cut for me?
I am really not sure how low they would cut your hair specifically. If you decide to buy them you buy them from a place ( like best buy) that has a good return policy. So that why if you don't get the cut you want your not out of $100. Good Luck
Great review man, I've been looking for a solid beard trimmer. What would you recommend as high end, I don't care about spending the money, I just want something that lasts long and is powerful. I like that this goes to the half millimetre. i've like to get something that trims to about 5mm for my beard. This thing just doesn't sound too powerful
This beard trimmer is about as high end as you can get for beards. This is the only one that I have used. I feel that this works great for smaller beards. I feel that this one would be good for you if you have a medium to small size beards. Plus, you can use this with other parts of the body as well. I wish you the best of luck with your decision
Great review,!
If my barber says he used 2 1/2 to cut the side of my hair. what setting would that be on this trimmer for a touch up, until going back and getting my hair cut
assuming that this trimmer is accurate as the setting or guard your barber is using, there is a length setting for 2 1/2.
Hi. Thank you for your review. I just have one question. Can you still use it while the charger is plugged in?
Yes, you can.
Elemental Williams Thank you very much for the quick response :)
Thanks
Great video! The instructions say to oil before and after use, do you think that's necessary? How about just once before or after?
Well The company is king when it comes to instructions. I usually tell everyone to follow the instructions. I would advise to follow the directions and if you feel it is too much I would oil it as you feel is needed. Good luck your experience
Thanks man!
Glad I could be of help
Did you say only use trimmer for 15 minutes or 50 minutes? I'm thinking of purchasing trimmer
nice
I had gb60 before but it is only for beard so i decided to buy this on sale because it is all in one. I say if u have this you dont need anything else.
Спасибо за обзор,очень познавательно даже через 7 лет!
No problem, I'm glad I could be of service to you
Nice video. BTW once we run out of the oil. Can you suggest which type / where can we purchase additional oil?
Sure, you can use the Andi’s clipper oil or you can purchase Singer’s All Purpose Machine Oil from Walmart, it works very much the same as Andi’s clipper oil. You also may be able to go on Amazon or call Panasonic customer care or go to the website to purchase the same brand oil.
@@Olutunu Wow, that's cool thanks! Just got my Panasonic ER-GB60-K (slightly lower model than yours) -- 95% similar except for that bit that can be extended for fine trimming and the comb for body hair. 😁
This is interesting video. I have never used a trimmer/shaver before and I want to buy one which is robust and fair. So, which one do you recommend me?
This one is a good choice
Hi! I just bought the ER-GB80/ER-GB70/ER-GB60 which is pretty much the same in this video,except mine is black and doesn't come with a body hair attachment! I haven't used mine yet,its my first hair trimmer! I just wanted to know if I have to apply the oil before first charge,or after!
I would apply it, possibly one or two drops. There may be a sticker diagram showing you where to place the oil on the clipper head. So put one or two on the blade and one drop everywhere else that the sticker shows.
Very good review. One question: Is 1.5mm hair short enough for body , or it's too long?
I think the answer to your question really comes down to preference. I used the the .5 guard on personal spaces around my body and it works just wonderful. I cut my hair low enough without giving me hair bumps. This device also works well in the shower while the hair and skin are wet.
Thanks for the reply. With .5mm do you mean 0.5mm? Because i thought that starts from 1mm. And something else: It's easy to trim your body with 1mm beard guard?
actually the black guard, is strictly for the purpose of cutting the hair as low as possible, so it only cuts at 0.5mm while Guard A cuts 1-10mm long and Guard B cuts from 11-25mm
hey man, great review!
i'm deciding between Panasonic er gb80 and Philips Norelco 7200, the price is more or less the same....do you have any comments maybe?
thanks!
oh, i will use it only as beard trimmer
Hey markor86, I have never used the Norelco 7200. So I can't give you any info on that particular beard trimmer. However you may want to look into the Philips Norelco 7300 as competition to the Panasonic ERGB80. The PN7300 has up to 18mm settings which is more that the 7200 but still less than the ERGB80. The 7300 is also the same price as the ERGB80. I wish you all the best in your search for a great beard trimmer.
Here is the link to the PN7300 on Amazon.com for your convenience: www.amazon.com/Philips-Norelco-BeardTrimmer-adjustable-QT4070/dp/B003U8ESI4/ref=s9_psimh_gw_g194_i2_r?_encoding=UTF8&fpl=fresh&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=&pf_rd_r=MQF8HZSHANV3B05QJC0X&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=6aad23bd-3035-4a40-b691-0eefb1a18396&pf_rd_i=desktop
I completely shave my head as I'm bald on top but don't bother using an actual razor after the trimmer. It looks better with a little shadow.
How is this for daily head shaving? Do you think it is up to that or should I go for something designed mainly for hair trimming rather than beards?
Thanks. I'd really appreciate an answer as I have one I can buy on sale nearby.
Sorry for the late reply I’m just now seeing this. I would say go for a trimmer or edger other than this. This is an OK device for someone with thin hair. However, someone like me who’s hair is very course this would not work for me. As a matter of fact this is just good for trimming. If your hair is extremely long and you try to cut using this hair trimmer the hair gets clogged up in the device with each pass. Which is very time consuming! I would recommend going with the Andi’s T-Outliner.
@@Olutunu - OK thank you. The Andi's cordless is out of my budget. We cannot have sockets in bathrooms here in the UK. The one I currently have is getting gold and my hair catches and it takes much effort. Thank you for the information though, it's good of you.
I lost my attachments and I can't seem to find them anywhere online!
I'm having the same problem. There are plenty of adaptors on Amazon for $13-16, but none of them are adaptable to this model.
Just one more question, can you use hair comb for trimming beard, if you want extra length on some parts?
You sure can... I actually fade my beard I have my sides at 3mm using the A guard and I have my goatee at 14mm using the B guard.
If you didn't had any hair clippers, what would you buy between this and Andis US PRO, considering this is 5 pounds more than Andis on Amazon.
To be honest I have never used the Andis UsPro clippers. Yo Raul, it depends on what you need them for mostly. If just trying to trim your hair then I would go the Panasonic ER GB-80. However, if you are trying to give yourself a haircut and a trim up I would go with the Andis UsPro.
Also to keep in mind the Andis UsPro has a cord that can be plugged into the wall so I am assuming that you would get more power than using the Panasonic Hair Trimmer (You can use the ER GB-80 while it's plugged in also) The Andis UsPro also has it own set of guards even though they are not as diverse as the ER GB-80. Please, remember this is just an assumption!
Before you decide to make any purchase do as much research as you can on both devices before you buy them. You are the one who will be using them! I wish you all the best... Good Shopping!
Thanks for your reply. I will use my new clipper to often fade my own hair(sides and back) as the top I will cut it to a barber shop and also for beard trim. US PRO has the advantage that can be adjusted from 0.5 to 2.4 mm without guard attached and I think this will give more control while Panasonic is very easy to clean. US PRO every time you take the blade off to clean it, you have to Zero Gap it and that scares me a bit as I don't feel very confident in doing that. So as you see is hard to decide.
I have the exact same trimmer with the exact attachments and everything. It sells in my market as ER GB 75 S and Made in Japan. I think due to some voltage issues.
I got it for a deal at 81$ with a Panasonic Dual Blade Shaver free! I am happy with it.
The only thing that was weird adjusting to was the oiling part because my previous Philips Norelco trimmer didn't need any oiling. I thought it was for heat dissipation and lubrication?
Now I know why my hair gets pulled when I use it without oiling! lol
Thanks for the review.
Can you use it without any combs on body hair? It did pull a bit when I tried but I just got it and had not charged fully or oiled.
yes you can use it on the body without combs. However, the black guard the cuts at 0.5 closeness works great for this purpose
Is it any good when using no guards ? I regularly shave my head down to a 0 ( or close to ) so would want to use the machine without a guard to get that level.
I really don’t use this without the guards. My hair is pretty course so if that will not work for me using this type of blade. If I want to cut my hair down to zero I usually use the Andi’s T outliner to do so
The sale @ Target for $49.99 brought me here. I bought this bad boy brand new, but I lost it. 😂
Sorry to hear that! But look at the bright side they're on sale so you can pick them up again no problem 😏
Just got it on Amazon for $20
How can I tell/see if the adjust dial is working, what should I notice in terms of the cutter movement to show it is making a difference? Thanks
Actually, if you put one of the trimmers on (preferably the A guard) you should notice a change by eyeballing it. If not that way you try it against your beard... Just make sure your matching your beard length and not taking too much off. No one would that especially you 😉
@@Olutunu Great follow up - thanks
very nice video.... by the way i think your fire detector's battery is dead Lol !!
Is there any important difference between the Panasonic ER-GB 60, 70 and 80?
I'm not exactly sure
It is good to cut on the head (the height of the cut is 0.5mm)?
Bit late but for the benefit for anyone else, yes it is fine
can you do haircuts with this thing?
Would this make a good all-around stubble and short beard trimmer? I’ve been struggling to find one for this use.
Since it has been a number of years since this device came out there are more options on the market. I would recommend the Brio Beardscape either V1 or V2. V stands for version. Please do your research here on CZcams before you take my word for it. I wish you the best of luck
I tried the Brio. Overkill for just keeping stubble.
I just picked up this trimmer. It’s not bad for stubble. I used the 1 and 1.5mm settings. The slide-up precision trimmer is a nice feature.
I have the Conair Super Stubble trimmer. It has a flip back guard instead of a detachable guard, which is very convenient. Additionally, it has setting in increments of .2, which is a nice for keeping stubble at varying lengths. I’ve had it for 5 years and feel like it is on the brink, so looking for a potential replacement.
thank you sir. Just one question, my device does not include the comb for body hair and the precision trimmer... do you know why? The model is the same..
Ferdiotas Arouet Different packages, the one with 3 is more expensive
Ferdiotas Arouet bueno creo que hablas español, la cosa es que hay varios paquetes uno que viene con nada, uno con 2 trimmer y uno con 3 y pues la diferencia es el precio
Im not sure! You should contact Panasonic for more info on why your Hair trimmer didn't have one... that is if indeed they are the same model
What do u think, is this trimmer better than philips norelco? I have just heard some bad words about philips.
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can you use it with the cord while charging?
You sure can
does this replace clippers for a guy who wants a fade
I would say no. I would still use the Andis clippers or something a bit stronger. I feel that some folks would be able to achieve it with these but that would be very few.
I Saw a video that people do fade without klips? Do You know how to do this?
no LOL, that's for folks with skills... Im just very basic when it comes to cutting beard hair
I got it for 36 Dollars (28.5 Pounds) on Amazon UK Sale :D
What is the width of precision trimmer? Looks kinda wide in comparison to other precision trimmers, which are less than 10mm...
It little over two and a half inches wide
@@Olutunu thanks 😊 already bought GB70 😉
I was looking at er gb96 and or gb86, but for some reason they are not available in my country, and this one is i guess, so im wondering will be good for medium,long beard?
The longest that this beard trimmer can cut is 20 mm. I remember when I cut my beard down 20 mm It was still a lot of beard for me. It was actually waiting longer at about 40 m m. So I would say this is definitely good for medium beards but for a longer beard you going to actually have to trim the hairs using clippers or scissors because this would ultimately kill a long beard.
@@Olutunu 20 mm seems ok, er 96 and er 86 provide 30mm, and that is about length for me when i need trim in the chin area, thnx for info
@@houseabovethebay that's cool I'm glad this worked out for you. I didn't even know the gb96 and gb86 even existed lol. I wish you the best of luck on your beard journey.
@@Olutunu yes, maybe 96 and 86 are new models , but my old philips trimmer is halfdead, so im in the market for something new , so im checking the web for inspiration, anyway thnx once again.
Good
Hi, the charge status lamp is always on when use the trimmer? My trimmer only change a red ligth when I stop use it or when I start charge it.
That's good! This is what the charge lamp should do... So your trimmer is working as it should.
Is it better than the Philips one blade pro??
I can't say, I've never used the Philips one blade pro
I'm looking to replace a 7 year old Panasonic trimmer. Is this worth it?
I would say yes. Just make sure you get the warranty if you purchase this from Best Buy
Is it possible to cut 0 millimeters with this machine?
I don't think so... With the black hair trimmer guard I believe it goes to . 5 or lower (I don't the specs in front of me LOL) It does a great job cutting excess hair off to almost nothing.
Is this really heavy meterial i bought braun so plastic and cheap metarial
Nope, this is plastic just like most electric razors. I can understand how you feel and I don't blame you for it. But we also must remember that if these products were made of quality steel they would be too heavy for us to use and there would be complaints about that as well and also how quick the steel heated up. Just remember to take care of your device as best you can.
What happens when the little bottle of oil is used up?
You can contact Panasonic to purchase more or you can try using sewing machine oil.
+Elemental Williams Thank you so much for the review and the quick reply. I just purchased it.
+John Smith no problem I hope you enjoy it
John Smith how have you found it to perform?
I hope you've had great success using this over a period of time. I feel that this hair trimmer works good on small & medium sized beards. Any beard that is over 20mm wouldn't be able to use this trimmer. It also works well on body hair as well. So for the late reply I hadn't seen this comment.
Can I trim my beard with it ?
yes you can
Where can I get the replacement blades?
call Panasonic and let them know what you need
what is the best beard trimmer for under 60 EURO ??
Unfortunately it's really hard to say! There's so many beard trimmers out there with cons and pros to them all. I have to say that using this beard trimmer for a few years it does hold up very well. It also works while it's plugged in charging. This trimmer has also dropped in price over the years. You may be able to purchase this for about $60 now. I wish you the best of luck
Made in Japan?
Hey what beard trimmer would you recommend now?
that's a great question. I have been using the Brio Beardscape V.2 which is a great trimmer just make sure you follow the instructions. I recently picked up ( just a week ago ) the Phillips Norelco, One Blade Pro and I have to say that I really like it. It's a trimmer but acts as like a razor. Check some videos here on CZcams about. I may to one once I use it a bit more.
@@Olutunu when you say follow the instructions, what specifically about them?
@@BobRoss-wm3lc there is nothing specific about the instructions. This is something we should all do with the products we purchase. I have noticed many times that people will pick up a device and will be anxious to use it, however, they never read the instructions so they use a product/device for years without knowing all of its features. I don't want this to happen to anyone.
can the precision trimmer be removed?
The precision trimmer can't be removed. It merely moves up so that you can use it and then you just retract in back into position. I hope that helps
Today this one cost me 40€. They will be hyping new products which have the same technology as always. But still not bad!
Is that water proof?
I haven't used it in the shower but I have washed in a number of times. And it's been over 2 years
20 dollars on Amazon today
If I didn't watch this video I would have taken apart the shaver with screwdriver and hammer. I didn't know the front comes off that easily.
Glad to be of assistance to you. This is a good device!
how the hell do yu detach the blade
you simply pull the blade forward, away from the trimmer. The trimmer comes with detailed instructions on how to do this
DLM--Place finger on top of blade and push down. To re-attach, push in and pull blade up with finger.
Will my Panasonic Arc 3 adapter work/ be compatible?
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Pls post closeup pic/ Model No of Power Adaptor for Trimmer
I not sure! I usually use the charger that came with the said device. If you want more info you should call Braun. However I don't think they are compatible...
Thanks for replying. Just realized it as I already bought it