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Philips Norelco Beard and Hair Trimmer, Series 5100 with 3 Attachments Cordless Hair Clipper and Face Groomer - No Blade Oil Needed, BT5210/42
Recommended Uses For Product | Beard |
Color | Black |
Hair Type | All |
Item Weight | 13.94 ounces |
Brand | PHILIPS |
About this item
- The Philips Beard Trimmer Series 5100 is good for more than just your beard. It doubles as a hair clipper to effectively trim your face and head with one tool.
- Dynamic beard guide system lifts and guides hair efficiently, designed to deliver a skin-friendly and even trim.
- Using the Zoomwheel, there are 17 built-in precision lengths settings from 1/64 inch (0.4mm) to 1/2 inch (13mm)
- Skin-friendly self-sharpening steel blades prevent skin irritation.
- Lithium-ion battery delivers up to 70 minutes runtime after a 1 hour charge. Fully washable for easy, thorough cleaning.
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Philips Norelco Beard & Head trimmer Series 5100 at-a-glance
- Battery type: Lithium-ion
- Battery indicator
- Run time: Up to 70 minutes
- Charging: 1 hour full charge
- Self-sharpening steel blades
- Skin-friendly blades
- 5 year warranty offer
- Fully washable
Philips Norelco Beard and Head trimmer Series 5100
Even length at every angle
This Philips Norelco Beard and Head trimmer Series 5100 is engineered for an effortless even trim to achieve exactly the 3-day stubble, short beard or long beard look you want. Our new integrated hair lift comb lifts and guides hairs into the self-sharpening steel blades for an efficient one pass trim. After styling your beard, use the short and long hair clipper combs to touch up your hair style.
- What’s in the box: Beard & Hair Trimmer with hair lift comb plus 2 additional hair clipping combs, cleaning brush.
Philips Norelco Beard & Head trimmer Series 5100 Features
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Dynamic beard guide systemInnovative lift and trim technology effectively lifts and guides hairs for a more efficient cut. Rounded contour comb technology is designed to deliver a skin friendly and more even trim. |
Self-sharpening steel bladesThe blades are designed to effectively cut each hair perfectly, preventing skin irritation. They are double sharpened to cut more hairs in every pass for faster trimming. |
Built-in 17 precision length settingsSelect your preferred trim length by simply turning the zoom wheel until the length you want is displayed from 0,4 - 7mm with 0,2mm precision for beard and short hair trimming and 7 – 13mm for long hair trimming. |
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Short and long hair clipping combsJust put these extra hair combs on when you want to touch up your haircut. Use the short hair comb for 0,4-7mm and the long hair comb for 7-13mm length. |
Corded and cordless useAdvanced lithium-ion battery delivers maximum power for high performance cutting. Charge your beard trimmer for 1 hour to get 70 minutes of cordless use. It can also be used while charging. |
Fully washableSimply rinse the beard trimmer head under the tap to thoroughly clean it. The trimmer is completely waterproof. |
Skin-friendly bladesGet a perfect, yet protective trim time after time. This trimmer has rounded blade tips to prevent skin irritation. |
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Unique feature | Durable, on the go design with USB charging | Simple and effective performance for maintaining beard and stubble | Dynamic beard guide system for even trimming results | Vacuum system that captures up to 90% trimmed hair for less mess |
Cutting performance | Self-sharpening steel blades | Lift & Trim, DualCut blades | Lift & Trim, DualCut blades | Lift & Trim, DualCut blades |
Trimming precision: for an exact stubble & beard length | 4 snap-on combs | 1mm incremental steps | 0.2mm incremental steps | 0.5mm incremental steps |
Cutting length | 20 length settings from 0.5mm - 10mm | 17 length settings from 0.4mm - 7mm | 20 length settings from 0.5- 10mm | |
Detail trimming: Create fine lines and details even in hard to reach areas | 4 lengths from 1mm to 5mm | 10 length settings from 0.5- 10mm | 17 length settings from 0.4mm - 7mm | 20 length settings from 0.5- 10mm |
Length settings adjustment | Zoom wheel | Zoom wheel | Zoom wheel | |
Ease of use | Washable attachments | Washable attachments | 100% waterproof | Washable attachments |
Usage / charging time | Cordless use 60 min / 8 hr | Corded & cordless use 90 min / 8 hr | Corded & cordless use 70 min / 1 hr | Corded & cordless use 80 min / 1 hr |
Battery type | NiMH | Lithium-ion | Lithium-ion | Lithium-ion |
Also includes | 2 stubble combs (1,2mm), 2 beard combs (3,5mm), travel pouch, cleaning brush | 1 Beard comb (built-in/adjustable), storage pouch, cleaning brush | 1 Beard comb (built-in/adjustable), 2 hair clipping combs (0.4-13mm), cleaning brush | Detail trimmer, 1 Beard comb (built-in/adjustable), 2 precision combs (3-5 mm), cleaning brush |
Product Description
Product Description
This Philips Norelco Beard and Hair trimmer Series 5100 is engineered for an effortless even trim to achieve exactly the 3-day stubble, short beard or long beard look you want. Our new integrated hair lift comb lifts and guides hairs into the self-sharpening steel blades for an efficient one pass trim. After styling your beard, use the short and long hair clipper combs to touch up your hair style.
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Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 2.36 x 5.91 x 9.65 inches; 13.94 ounces
- Item model number : BT5210/42
- Batteries : 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included)
- UPC : 075020049766
- Manufacturer : Norelco
- ASIN : B017YNUH9E
- Best Sellers Rank: #282,972 in Beauty & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Beauty & Personal Care)
- #316 in Beard Trimmers
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Battery life | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.3 |
Easy to use | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.3 |
Ergonomic | 4.4 | 4.3 | — | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.3 |
Easy to clean | 4.4 | — | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.2 |
Easy to hold | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.6 | — | 4.8 | — |
Sold By | — | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Pro-Distributing | Amazon.com |
power source | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered |
blade material | Stainless Steel | Alloy Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
special feature | Beard & stache, 17 built in length settings, Self-sharpening steel blades | BeardSense Technology with Power Adapt Sensor, 30 Quick Adjustable Length Settings, 2 Hour Battery Life, 100% Waterproof, Premium Travel Case | Smart BeardSense Technology, 19 Length Settings, 6 Hour Battery Life, Shower Proof, Premium Storage Pouch | 60 minute battery life | Smart BeardSense Technology, 19 Length Settings, 5 hour battery life, Shower Proof | 18 Trimming Attachments, 11 Length Settings, 3 Hour Battery Life, Fully Washable, Storage Pouch |
target audience | Men | Men | Men | Men | Men, Unisex-Adults | Men |
material | Alloy Steel | Metal, Alloy Steel, Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Plastic | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
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Customers like the quality, performance, battery life, and ease of use of the hair trimmer. For example, they mention it works well, the results are noticeable, and the lithium battery lasts forever. Some appreciate the value, and easy of cleaning. That said, opinions are mixed on adjustability, and appearance.
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Customers like the quality of the hair trimmer. They say it's well made, has plenty of power, and is holding up well. Some customers say it has better cutting blades and they've not had any ingrown hairs. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and performance of the product.
"...Build quality – the Panasonic seemed to be made of heavier duty materials, and it’s power button seemed especially nice compared to the Norelco,..." Read more
"...allows corded trimming, if preferred or if charge runs low, 4...." Read more
"...the BT5210/42 appears to be much better made and immediately gave me a MUCH better trim than any of my previous Norelco products—including the bad..." Read more
"This trimmer is most excellent. It feels good on my face. It glides around nicely with the guide in place. It also works just fine without the guide...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the hair trimmer. They say it works well, has excellent results, and is very powerful. Some mention that it works around the facial contours very well, and that the zoom wheel works great. That said, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...Very powerful, does a yeoman's job removing heavy rubble, 2...." Read more
"...It glides around nicely with the guide in place. It also works just fine without the guide...." Read more
"This works great. I've used a full, short beard for most of my adult life and always used Norelco...." Read more
"...the I stuble it seems to have better cutting blades and I have t had any ingrown hairs .. so for me it’s a better trade off !..." Read more
Customers like the battery life of the hair trimmer. They say it lasts forever, there's no surprise of the battery running out, and it never gets noticeably low even after a long haircut. Customers also say the lithium battery is an improvement, whereas Braun's trimmers still employ Ni-MH.
"...I haven't made it through an entire battery cycle yet so the battery seems good to me...." Read more
"I've been very pleased with this trimmer. Battery life has been good, although I generally only use at home and keep plugged in...." Read more
"...The battery is great, charges pretty quickly and stays charged for a long time-..." Read more
"...It does not tug at your beard as it cuts. AND the battery life is great. I bought this about six weeks ago...." Read more
Customers like the ease of use of the hair trimmer. For example, they mention it's easy to set up and use, the dial is easy to use, and the fine-tuning makes it super easy to get the right length. The heads are easy to put on and off, and there's an intuitive length indicator and various attachments. Overall, most are happy with the product's ease of usage.
"...Both brands’ heads are easy to put on and off, but it is still an extra step, and a very important step, since an incorrectly-placed head will mess..." Read more
"...the setting for my desired length, but I love the ease and flexibility of the selector wheel...." Read more
"...The pouch is filimsy, totally nonprotective, and probably undesirable to most people...." Read more
"Shaver itself is great; the adjustable knob is precise and easy to use. Cleaning is simple...." Read more
Customers like the value of the hair trimmer. They say it's a good buy for the price, worth the purchase, and a perfect example of paying for quality. Some customers also say it is pure luxury in comparison.
"...'s only on a par for head hair - the beard functionality makes it worth the cost alone!" Read more
"...In conclusion, it has a fault but I'm satisfied with it for the price." Read more
"...This is the perfect trimmer for my purposes and at an unbeatable price. Very happy so far with this item and purchase." Read more
"Very good product. Trims well... A large variety of clipper lengths. Relatively quiet (as compared to my previous Norelco set)...." Read more
Customers like the ease of cleaning the hair trimmer. They mention that it is fully washable, and can be rinsed under water. Some appreciate the brush that comes with the product for cleanups. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...The Norelco had no bag at all.- The Panasonic comes with a cleaning brush. The Norelco did not...." Read more
"...washes with running water. In all I'm very happy with the purchase...." Read more
"...Cleaning is simple. Main issue was the re-charging cord; it was falling apart when it arrived; I wrapped it with electrical tape to use it...." Read more
"...and easier to maintain as well with the self-sharpening blades and water cleaning...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the adjustability of the hair trimmer. Some mention that the length adjustment seems to be accurate, has good adjustment features and accessories, and the adjustable knob is precise and easy to use. However, others say that the size and bulkiness of the product make it difficult to use and the length setting system is confusing.
"...Very flexible with the ability to dial in a wide range of cutting heights from a half inch down to a 64th inch, enabling you to remove enough non-..." Read more
"...But the dial for adjusting the length is super-solid. There is no chance of it slipping and the guide is held securely in place on two beveled rails...." Read more
"...I trim mine to about 10mm, but the attachment for 10mm is really large and the end of the guide vanes go up my nostrils before the hairs actually..." Read more
"...It has a nice shape that is good to grip and a nice length, allowing flow and molding across the beard areas (neck, chin and cheeks)...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the appearance of the hair trimmer. Some mention it has an elegant and sturdy design, while others say that it has a bad design. The combs and beard guide seem poorly designed, and the product lacks sophistication of shaping and styling.
"...Feel: Comparatively, this trimmer is lightweight. It has a nice shape that is good to grip and a nice length, allowing flow and molding across the..." Read more
"...The pouch is filimsy, totally nonprotective, and probably undesirable to most people...." Read more
"...Nice looking trimmer (in my opinion)Cons:-..." Read more
"...The beard clipper attachment certainly looks different, and I liked the reliability of the dial control for the length management, so I decided to..." Read more
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Neutral/subjective differences
- The Panasonic cutting head is about 1-1/4 times the width of the Norelco. This means that the Panasonic may give a quicker shave, but the Norelco maneuvers better when trimming just above my upper lip
- The Norelco touts its “Lift & cut” technology while the Panasonic touts the 45 degree angle of its blade. I did not notice a difference in the comfort and closeness of either. Both cut well and cut similarly close without the guard
- The Panasonic has a little heft to it while the Norelco was super-light. I actually preferred the Panasonic here, but it is pure opinion
- The Panasonic’s handle is narrower than the shaving head while the Norelco is narrow at the head and foot, bowing out in the middle. I prefer the shape of the Panasonic, but this is also just opinion
- The front of the Norelco is a thin, shiny, silver plastic made to look like chrome. The darker metallic-looking plastic of the Panasonic looked nicer to me
Pro-Panasonic
- Better head range. The smallest Norelco head adjusts to 7mm. The smallest Panasonic head adjusts to 10mm. The ability to trim more ranges without changing heads was a huge deal for me. I generally trim my goatee area to 7 mm, but sometimes go to 9. Also, what my last shaver listed as “7” seems to have been slightly longer than the “7” on both of these, so I’ve been using an 8. This means that I’d have to change heads every shave with the Norelco. If you shave one area shorter and another between 7 and 10mm, the Panasonic is a better choice. I guess on the contrary, if your “short area” is between 7-1/2 and 10mm, and your longer are is 10+, you’re more likely to be able to do it all with the 2nd Norelco head. If your just starting out and aren’t sure what style you will settle on, if you lean towards a shorter beard, the Panasonic makes it more likely that you won’t need to change heads. The Panasonic can even be dialed down to 0 with the 1st head on. I don’t recall if the Norelco can do that. Both brands’ heads are easy to put on and off, but it is still an extra step, and a very important step, since an incorrectly-placed head will mess up your shave. It also is something else that would need cleaning.
- Build quality – the Panasonic seemed to be made of heavier duty materials, and it’s power button seemed especially nice compared to the Norelco, whose button seemed more flimsy.
- This shaver had a nicer handle. The Panasonic seemed more contoured to my hand, and it seems to be a nicer plastic. I preferred the hard patterned grip of the Panasonic to the thin soft rubberized grip of the Norelco.
- The Panasonic comes with a storage bag. It is a cheap, shear bag that won’t last long if you’re at all rough with those kinds of things, but it’s better than no bag at all. The Norelco had no bag at all.
- The Panasonic comes with a cleaning brush. The Norelco did not. If you don’t have a small cleaning brush from a prior shaver, then score 1 point for Panasonic!
Pro-Norelco
- The Norelco does not need oiling. The Panasonic does. I don’t know how annoying that will be, but I think we can agree that not needing oil is better. Panasonic says it should be oiled before and after shaving, but since oiling it preshave makes it harder to clear away hairs, my plan is to just oil after. After several shaves, the oiling does not seem like a big deal.
- Norelco’s Lithium Battery should last longer between charges, and should last longer overall, than the Panasonic Ni-MH battery.
- Warranty. I know that with warranties, the devil is in the details, and I didn’t do a detailed review. Both shavers come with a 2 year warranty, but the Norelco says that if you register your purchase, the warranty is extended to 5 years. I’m sure the warranties don’t cover normal wear and tear, but to the extent a “defect” might not be noticed until years 3-5, the Norelco has the edge.
- The Norelco has lights to let you know when it needs charging. The Panasonic does not have a low battery indicator. It seems to run at full speed until it stops. It’s lighting indicator seems to just relay information when it is plugged in.
- Both have regular plug in chargers, but the Panasonic I received is made for a foreign (non-US) plug. It came with an adapter, but a true US plug like the Norelco has is better. From reading other reviews and some of the questions, it seems that this Panasonic model is not available on Amazon with a true US charger.
My conclusion: the Panasonic’s better head range, build quality, and aesthetics outweighed the Norelco’s more convenient charging and oil free maintenance. The main advantages of the Panasonic were aspects I will appreciate every shave while the Norelco’s more convenient charging should arise less than once per month and I am not sure how annoying oiling the shaver will be.
My comments about the Basic trimmer (BT5210/42) are purely 5-star comments so I won't dwell on them here, The outstanding assets of this product are: 1. Very powerful, does a yeoman's job removing heavy rubble, 2. Very flexible with the ability to dial in a wide range of cutting heights from a half inch down to a 64th inch, enabling you to remove enough non-beard facial hair to possibly avoid a second shave with a safety razor, 3. allows corded trimming, if preferred or if charge runs low, 4. recharges fully in 1 hour vs possibly 8 hours with some trimmers, 4) does not require oiling, 5. washes with running water. In all I'm very happy with the purchase.
Now ... what I want to share with you is some possible deceit on the part of Phillips/Norelco in offering the model BT5210/41 for an extra $13 (when I bought it one week ago) less a $10 coupon, now a $15 coupon. This is so stupid! They have what they consider an upscale version by throwing in a pouch and a body comb for a ridiculous extra fee and then immediately eliminating that fee with their coupon. Why the heck not just have a single model and sell it at the lower price. They clearly have a manager somewhere who needs a checkup from the neckup.
OK, a few words on the benefits of the 2 throw-ins on the "deluxe" version. The pouch is filimsy, totally nonprotective, and probably undesirable to most people. A dollar store wouldn't even carry it because no one would pay that much. Now to the "body comb". I will bet the farm that there is no such thing as a "body comb". This comb is a carbon copy of the "beard comb" in the basic model. The only difference I could see, under extremely careful examination, is that it has a silver stripe painted on it instead of a red stripe. I called Norelco support to ask about this and they couldn't explain what the difference was. The woman I spoke with asked me to hold the line while she located the product and compared the two combs for herself. Naturally my call was disconnected shortly and with no call-back. You'll love this: I did a search on the Norelco web site of BT5210/41 and it isn't shown as a product!!!! Bottom line is my advice to buy the "deluxe" model, which is now cheaper than the base model because of the upgraded coupon, and you'll receive a second beard comb free. That could be important because the trimmer won't be of much use to you if the comb breaks. A replacement comb is not listed on their web site as an accessory.
That's it folks. I hope someone found it worthwhile to read this lengthy review. --- Sam
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So now I have to go and purchase a new charger for this
The only drawback is that it is a bit slim and can have the tendancy to slide from your hand (if you have big hands), but you get use it.
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