Written by Rakelle Maurici in Grooming on the 8th June 2016

If you are keen for a bit of designer stubble this spring and generally don’t like to clean shave, it’s important to keep your facial hair under control. When stubble is properly maintained, it can look professional and rugged at the same time – achieved via an effective beard trimmer. When choosing a beard trimmer you need to take into consideration what it is you want to achieve from it - from a full beard to a simple goatee, each trimmer possesses different qualities for shaping and detailing. Here are our top brands on the market right now.

Philips 

Known for their precision, Philips beard trimmers make grooming easier and quicker- with a range of products aimed to achieve your desired look. For example, their ‘9000 Laser Guided’ trimmer shows you where to cut for those straight lines and sharp detailing. With all their trimmers charged for approximately 60 minutes usage time, it is a perfect brand choice for those who enjoy a long ‘manscaping’ session.

Wahl 

With a long standing name in the grooming industry, Wahl create high quality products whereby a lot are used by professionals in barber shops. Wahl in fact invented the first Ion battery and first ever cordless trimmer. Their ‘All-in-One’ trimmer has a battery that lasts a month, with options for ear, nose and brow grooming as well as your regular T-blade trimmer with three guided combs and dual foil shaver.

Braun 

Braun is always favoured by men because they create top class grooming products for men. Whilst they have a large range available, some models are considered better than others. If you want something versatile and reliable then the ‘Cruder 6 Face’ is a great option - with a 3-in-1 feature you’re able to use it for shaving, trimming and styling. With a SmartFoil option this product can also detect the hairs different growing directions and is ideal for detailing, precision and finishing touches.

Panasonic 

The great thing about the Milano Series ER GB 49-S from Panasonic is being able to use it wet or dry. The award winning model at Men’s Health Grooming Awards in 2013 is waterproof and has a choice of 19 different length settings from 10mm to 0.5mm, and the ability to cut the hairs at 45-degree angle for a sharp and clean finish. Not only that, the ‘quick dial’ also allows you to comb up and down, without the hassle of having to change attachments.

Remington 

Although Wahl are ranked highly, the first company to develop the electric shaver was actually Remington. With also slightly lower prices than some other brands on the market today, their ‘200 Titanium Beard Trimmer’ has an easy ‘zoom wheel’ which means you’re able to adjust the length settings easily. You also get strong titanium coated blades so you can be sure it’s strong and durable enough to last a few years. Lastly, it has its own self-sharpening capability which keeps the blades lubricated, saving you time and saving oil and water.

Babyliss 

World leader in haircare, Babyliss, don’t disappoint in beard grooming either. At affordable prices Bayliss has a range of trimmers for styling as well as maintaining a rugged look. Their most advanced trimmer is their ‘Super Stubble’ featuring a motorised control so you have the option of 0.4mm to 5mm in length - storing the last setting used so you’re able to pick up right where you left off. The power counter means you won’t be caught short half way through styling too.

We feature Wahl, Braun, Panasonic, Remington and Babyliss in this guide to The 6 Best Male Beard Trimmer Brands 2016.