1. BaByliss - 10/10
BaByliss has long been the gold standard in the world of trimmers and clippers. Reliable, respected, and proven over time. If Gamma/Stylecraft is the boy racer of grooming tools, BaByliss is more like Rolls-Royce or Bentley — Not flashy supercars, but refined luxury machines built with purpose.
The GoldFX, released in 2018 at $184, became an instant industry classic, and is still one of the most respected trimmers on the market. But the true standout is the FX+ models. After cycling through over 30 different trimmers, it’s the best all-around performer I’ve ever owned, head and shoulders above almost anything else available.
Not every BaByliss product hits the mark, though. The FX3 is, in my opinion, one of the most overrated trimmers out there. Next to the TPOB X and XO, it feels like it should cost way under $100. And for the same price, the LithiumFX absolutely blows it away in every possible category. The FX3 simply isn’t worth buying. On the positive side, the LoPROFX offers the same core performance as the FX Skeleton line but in a sleeker, more modern body.
At the end of the day, BaByliss remains one of the top brands for anyone serious about trimmers and clippers. They somehow manage to produce both the best trimmer I’ve ever used and one of the worst I’ve ever tested—often at the same time.
2. Oster - 9.5/10
From the cordless Octane to the Turbo 111, and from the Titan to the iconic Classic 76... Oster consistently delivers the finest professional detachable clippers in the world, full stop. Their lineup has set the standard for decades, and no other brand matches their legacy or reliability in this category.
When it comes to trimmers, however, Oster simply doesn’t compete with the top performers like BaByliss, JRL, and TPOB. That said, if you’re looking to buy from the “Big Three” in professional grooming equipment, Oster remains a leader and has held that position for decades.
3. Supreme Trimmer - 9.5/10
Supreme Trimmer is a newer brand that has created some pretty incredbile replica-focused products, often improving on them in the process. In a similar was as TPOB, they work directly with the same Chinese manufacturers and rebrand the tools. From the Vader all the way up to the Darkstar 82, they are one of the best value-driven companies in the grooming world.
Their standout line is the Darkstar series, which performs incredibly well regardless of price. The Vader Trimmer is a plastic copy of the Cocco Pro BLDC Trimmer, which is also the same design used for the TPOB X. Despite being the cheapest of the three, the Vader Trimmer includes a charging stand, USB-C charging, trimmer guards, and deliver excellent performance, making them an easy recommendation.
The Vader Clippers follow the same formula, replicating the Cocco BLDC Clipper. I own them, and while they work fine, I’m personally not a fan of the “Cocco-shaped” body style. If you prefer the traditional feel of a Wahl Senior or the BaByliss LoPROFX, these may not be your favorite either.
Overall, I love what Supreme Trimmer is doing with their products. For the price, the value they offer is almost unmatched. TPOB is the only other brand that comes close.
4. JRL - 9/10
JRL may not have the same large brand presence as some of its competitors, but everything they produce feels undeniably premium. No other company makes grooming tools that look quite as refined and almost “jewelry-like.” Their designs are so distinct and high-quality that they’re rarely copied.
Their standout lineup includes the Onyx trimmer and clipper. I personally own the 2020T, 2020C, and the Onyx clipper. All of these machines are some of the best all-around tools available today. I absolutely love them.
If you're searching for some of the finest trimmers and clippers in the world, JRL is unquestionably one of the top brands worth considering.
5. TPOB - 9/10
TPOB (The Pissed Off Barber) has built its reputation on rebranding well-known products from BaByliss, Cocco, and Gamma+/Stylecraft... and then selling them at a steep discount. They work directly with the same Chinese manufacturers, meaning you can often get items that normally cost $150–$200 for only $80–$120. For the price, essentially half of what the originals cost, nothing really beats TPOB.
Their marketing, packaging, and overall branding are surprisingly cool and standout. Their website doesn’t live up to that same standard. It’s filled with grammatical errors and outdated or incorrect technical information, which makes it hard to know what’s accurate and what isn’t.
Despite that, TPOB has some legitimately excellent products. The TPOB X is a replica of the discontinued Cocco Pro BLDC, and the Troll is a direct clone of the BaByliss LoPROFX. I own both and the X is one of the nicest trimmers I’ve ever used. While the Troll is very good, the X is the superior machine overall.
6. Wahl - 8/10
Wahl is, in many ways, the definition of “mediocre.” Nearly everything they make falls squarely in the middle of the pack. Nothing terrible, but nothing exceptional either. Despite this, they consistently charge premium prices for what are ultimately average machines, and many people buy them simply because they don’t know they have better options.
Every Wahl product I’ve tested lands somewhere between “decent” and “fine,” but never rises above that. For that reason, I wouldn’t consider buying anything from Wahl unless it was at least 50% off during a major sale like Black Friday.
Their top products are the Senior and the Magic Clip, while their leading trimmers are the Hi-Viz and the original silver Detailer Li. In my opinion, none of these should cost more than $120. The Senior is their only product which at most should be priced around $139.
Overall, Wahl delivers consistent but unremarkable performance at prices that don’t match the quality.
7. Caliber - 7.5/10
Several top reviewers on YouTube speak highly of Caliber Pro, often praising the brand’s performance and design. However, my personal experience has been the complete opposite of the hype.
I own the .22 Stinger, and despite coming with a generous bundle of accessories—a charging stand, guards, interchangeable housings, and Micro-USB charging... It’s one of the worst trimmers I’ve ever used. The added “goodies” don’t make up for its poor performance.
Their most talked-about product is the .50 Cal BMG Clipper. Although I have never owned one, I have watched a lot of reviews about it and people seem to like it. Regardless, I don't feel comfortable spending my own money on a product from a company that puts their name on something like the .22 Stinger. Because of this, I don’t trust the brand and wouldn’t recommend purchasing anything from Caliber again.
8. Cocco Pro - 7.5/10
Cocco has a smaller presence than many competing brands. There’s a very clear reason for that. Compared to companies like Supreme Trimmer or TPOB, Cocco simply doesn’t feel like it’s putting in the same level of effort. When a brand is truly pushing boundaries, you can tell (think Genesis vehicles). Cocco just isn’t operating at that level.
Despite this, their prices sit noticeably higher than much of the competition, almost positioning themselves as a “luxury tier.” But the products don’t justify the Louis Vuitton style pricing, when the performance is closer to something much more mid-range. If Cocco wants to stay competitive, they need to lower their $150+ pricing to the $100+ range. The rest of the industry is far ahead and I don't see Cocco catching up.
Their marketing leans heavily on phrases like “Digital Gap Ambassador DLC Blade,” claiming new state-of-the-art technology for comfort, sharpness, and precision. In reality, this is textbook marketing fluff. The truth is that 90–99% of these premium blades (across most major brands) come off the exact same assembly lines in China.
For the price-to-performance ratio, Supreme Trimmer and TPOB make Cocco non-existent in my mind. There is literally no reason to even shop this company in 2026.
9. Andis - 7/10
The Andis GTX-EXO is widely considered the strongest product in the entire Andis lineup, and many top barbers swear by it. Even so, I personally don’t think it performs well enough to deserve a spot in any top-15 list.
The Slimline Pro Li is another Andis favorite in the barber community, but in my experience it feels cheap and underpowered. Their newer Slimline Pro GTX is supposed to be an upgrade, yet it somehow performs even worse. The weak motor is the main issue on both models. If you absolutely must buy one of them, the original Slimline Pro Li is the safer choice.
Overall, Andis products simply aren’t competitive with the many better options available today. They’re still a step above brands like Gamma, Stylecraft, and 4MAS... but within the broader market, Andis sits near the bottom of the pack.
10. Gamma+/Stylecraft - 7/10
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Gamma+ and Stylecraft operate under the same parent company, offering different designs and separate branding. Their products are cheaply made, which is why they load the boxes with extra's like lids, stands, and guards. They do this to make you think you’re getting a great deal. In my experience, Stylecraft tools are flat-out trash compared to brands like BaByliss, JRL, Supreme Trimmer, and TPOB. Gamma branded items are slightly better than Stylecraft’s, but they’re still as low-tier as it gets.
After spending roughly $800 testing their products, here’s the truth I’ve learned:
Stylecraft pays major YouTubers to promote their tools as “the best,” and those reviewers are absolutely misleading people. If you care about quality, avoid both of these brands altogether.
Here’s a key pro tip: Gamma gets the premium releases, while Stylecraft gets the leftovers. For example, the Gamma Cyborg Trimmer is miles ahead of the Stylecraft Saber. They often release the same products in multiple colors, and each brand occasionally gets its own exclusive variant. The underlying quality gap between the two labels is very real though. Nevertheless, the Gamma Boosted Clipper is the same sorry POS as the Stylecraft Rebel Clipper.
Overall, I rank Stylecraft at the bottom of the industry, right alongside Andis and 4MAS. Knowing what I know now, I won’t be purchasing another product from any of them.
11. 4MAS - 5/10
4MAS makes the worst grooming products I have ever tested, and their customer service is just as bad. Their Kion 2.0 is considered their best trimmer, yet it sells for $149 even though it performs like something worth $60 at most. The Supreme Trimmer Vader outperforms it easily and costs half as much.
I bought a Black on Red Kion 2.0 hoping for a high quality machine, but what I received was scratched, mismatched, and clearly handled before it reached me. They even included a cheap blue power cord and a random white charging brick that did not belong with the product. When I contacted the company, they refused to issue a refund and only offered a store credit, which is unacceptable when the item arrives looking used and damaged. That alone tells you everything you need to know about how little they stand behind their products.
To make matters worse, the conversation I had with them was downright childish. Instead of addressing the problem, they tried to argue with me, bragging about the Kion’s supposed 7,600 RPM motor and a fully open skeleton design. After testing the trimmer myself, it actually ran at 5,894 RPM, and it's the least skeleton designed trimmer out right now. Their responses felt like something straight out of a playground argument.
Between the poor build quality, the dishonest specifications, and the dismissive attitude toward customers, this company has earned its terrible reputation. 4MAS is a joke, and their products are every bit as bad as the customer service that represents them. Stay far away.