Wahl Professional 5 Star Series Cord/Cordless Magic Clip - Full Size Hair Clipper with Precision Blades, Lithium Ion Battery, and 100+ Minute Run Time for Professional Barbers & Stylists

I've been cutting my own hair since 2019. With what first started as a form of convenience turned into a necessity the following year due to the pandemic.With exception to about 6 months where I was maintaining a mohawk, I typically keep my hair all one length using a number 1 once a week (once ever 2 weeks if I am feeling lazy). I cut my hair in the shower using a mirror.Some of the challenges I was running into that pushed me into ordering these clippers is using clippers with a cord was becoming cumbersome. Also, my older clippers would heat up easily due to prolonged use of doing multiple passes to ensure everything was cut evenly. That is where these clippers come in.First, build quality. These clippers are a step up in build quality over my previous corded Wahl clippers. While I was expecting more weight due to being cordless and having a battery, the clippers feel pretty well balanced and easy to maneuver. The blades feel like an added improvement as well, they don't appear to get as hot as my old clippers and do a better job at cutting through my hair in fewer passes. The upgraded guard with the metal clip is a nice touch as well. My older, all plastic guards would occasionally pop loose. These stay well secured to the clippers.Being cordless has been a gamechanger for me. No longer do I need an extension cord to reach the shower and no longer do I have to shift the cord around go from one side of my head to the other. This has made it easier for me to cut my own hair as well as complete it in less time.Battery life has been great! I am usually doing a few sessions (around 20 minutes each) before I put them on the charger and they have never bogged down on me.All in all, I have been very happy with these clippers. While they are not cheap, I wanted something that I felt would last since they would get used pretty regular in my home (weekly). And as frequently as I cut my own hair, I will make up for its cost quickly in savings of not having to pay a barber/stylist.

Good power, cuts through all hair textures without pulling or choking.SturdyGood battery lifeNice weight

I was tired of getting charged over $20 for someone to take 5 min and run the clipper over my head, and having to fight to get an appt at the local hair place.This has changed all that... no more waiting, no more nonsense fees, just a few more times and I'm making money by doing this myself.

UPDATE 4/22/2023: Been about 3 1/2 years and this thing is still going strong. Staying nice and sharp. I've noticed getting my hair cut down the street that some of the barbers use these as well. If this breaks I'm definitely buying the exact same one again if it's still around.____________________________My main goal for my hair is just in beard/stubble trimming. I am not a professional and I don't cut my own hair. The goal for my trimmers is that they provide reasonably close trimming on the sensitive skin of my face, since I can't use a regular razor. Also, I want something that is quality, and I would rather spend more for something that lasts. My last requirement is that the trimmer be wireless. With that as the background:The first trimmer I ever bought worked surprisingly well for being so cheap, about $35. It was a ConairMAN HC1100R. Holds a charge well, powerful motor, close-enough shave for the neck area. Only problem is the mechanism for tapering the blade would break after months of going back and forth between neck and face (adjusting for longer length on the face). This caused the blade to become unstable, loud, and cut poorly. I've been through three of these things, and when my third one just broke in October of 2019 despite being purchased in February, I decided I needed to move on.In a hurry I purchased the Wahl 8290 which I have nothing bad to say about because I never used it. My genius self didn't bother to realize it's not cordless.I next jumped on the GOOLEEEN hair clippers, cordless, LED display, IPX7 waterproof, and advertised as "professional." Long story short, the motor sounds and feels weak, the cutting mechanism is half plastic, and the thing was immediately tugging out my hair even in already short and not very dense facial hair.After a bit more research, I decided to try the ConairMAN Super Stubble, also with a waterproof rating. This one has a pre-attached motorized guard that you can adjust digitally. I can't believe I spent $112 on this thing. The motor feels weak and cheap, and the whole unit feels a little cheap. The guard itself is a nice try at innovation but something about it made it take waaaay more passes to evenly cut my facial hair, like I've ever experienced before. And no matter how many passes I did take, it still never quite felt like I was done. Also, that tiny motor that adjusts the guard seems like it will be the first thing that breaks, which is crazy because one of the "features" of the device is that the motor automatically returns the guard to a preset length when you turn the device off, and then returns yet again to whatever length you were using previously once you turn it back on. Meaning there are a ton of unnecessary movements of the motor that are only going to ensure it's the first thing to go. The only positive thing I can say is that when you flip the guard back and just use the blade without the guard, you get a pretty close cut, so close it actually cut my skin a little bit but nothing terrible.After doing even more research, watching more youtube videos, etc., I finally landed on this, the Wahl 8148. At about $30 less than the Super Stubble, I'm very happy. I'd be happy even if it were the same price as the Super Stubble. The motor feels strong (though it seems to be comparably louder than some other nice professional models I saw reviewed). The unit feels sturdy, and the blades make quick and even work of my facial hair just like my first Conair. I also like that, unlike all the other models I tried, the tapering bar for the blade operates on a smooth gradient, not large clicking progressions. Meaning you can be extra meticulous in your blending which seems extra useful when you're working with hair that's overall short to begin with. You can operate cordless or plugged in. Some reviews complain there's more power when the unit is plugged in, but in my opinion that's a feature, not a flaw. This means the unit can utilized the extra draw from the wall that you probably can't get from a lithium ion battery alone, if you need that extra power for whatever reason.I expect this thing to easily provide years of reliable use and I will definitely be back to post an update if not.