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Product Description
Product Description
This new Philips vacuum trimmer is equipped to conveniently deliver a superior trimming performance with no mess. Powerful vacuum with hair deflector captures cut hair for no clean up. The hair collection chamber of Philips QT4045 Turbovac beard trimmer has a see-through hair collection chamber, so you can easily see when chamber needs emptying. The contour-following comb has a unique flexing guide comb that automatically follows facial contours for a precise and even trim. Plus there are nine lock-in length settings as the 32 mm cutter width blades locks into a choice of nine beard length settings. Philips QT4045 is a maintenance-free cutting element so no lubrication needed. It operates on a rechargeable battery and comes with the advantage of cordless operation. The charging time is 10 hours and the operating time is 50 minutes from a full charging.
Product Description
- Philips QT4045 is the best vacuum trimmer with most suction power ever, guaranteed
- With clear view hair chamber and hair deflector this trimmer is a must to have grooming tool
- Revolutionary wave-shaped, self-sharpening blades of Philips QT4045 channel and cut hair for a precise and even trim.
- Unique flexing guide comb automatically follows facial contours for a precise and even trim.
- Locks into a choice of 9 beard length settings and enjoy the beard trimming experience with the steel wave self sharpening blades
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
47 of 47 people found the following review helpful
I bought this product after some researching - it does not state on the Amazon product details or Philips website (unless I missed something) what lengths the 9 lock-in settings are (my previous trimmer started at 3mm which is too long for me), so I've included the length settings for convenience.
Length settings: 1.5mm, 2.5mm, 4mm, 5.5mm, 7.5mm, 9.5mm, 12mm, 15mm and 18mm.
I found it to be quite comfortable to shave with and the vacuum works well - my last trimmer was quite messy with lots of hairs around the sink, not so with this one :)).
On the minus side, as stated in other reviews the length setting tends to change of its own accord (and very easily too!!) - luckily I prefer a 1.5mm stubbly beard (lowest setting) so it's not really a problem for me at the moment though I am considering shaving at the 2.5mm and will have to perfect the technique for holding the length setting in place (not particularly comfortable, but I can live with), so you will need to consider whether the risk is worth taking or not.
Good product but comes with a risk for people who like their beards a little longer.
Length settings: 1.5mm, 2.5mm, 4mm, 5.5mm, 7.5mm, 9.5mm, 12mm, 15mm and 18mm.
I found it to be quite comfortable to shave with and the vacuum works well - my last trimmer was quite messy with lots of hairs around the sink, not so with this one :)).
On the minus side, as stated in other reviews the length setting tends to change of its own accord (and very easily too!!) - luckily I prefer a 1.5mm stubbly beard (lowest setting) so it's not really a problem for me at the moment though I am considering shaving at the 2.5mm and will have to perfect the technique for holding the length setting in place (not particularly comfortable, but I can live with), so you will need to consider whether the risk is worth taking or not.
Good product but comes with a risk for people who like their beards a little longer.
39 of 40 people found the following review helpful
13 Mar 2008:
I've had two beard trimmers prior to this one. Both were Babyliss models and both lasted exactly three years (give or take a couple of weeks) - the exact length of warranty!
Disappointed by this plus attracted to the vacuum in this philips model, I decided to purchase it and have been using it for over six months.
I find the turbovac works extremely well - to the point where I can sit at my desk at home, type this review and trim at the same time without any noticeable hair spillage onto the desk! I do however, empty the container more than once (typically 2-3 times, more if I haven't trimmed for a while) and this maintains the vacuum.
When using this trimmer, I found it tells you to trim upwards - ie take the trimmer up your face, not down it, which is what I found the other trimmers tell you to do. It doesn't take long to get used to this and I have quickly adapted to the trimmer.
Holding it was a little awkward at first, given that when you hold it in the natural position, you end up covering the air vents and risk adjusting the comb length. Again, I adjusted rapidly and now hold the trimmer such that my grip is below the air vents.
Because of the upward strokes you make, I have found it a little difficult to trim the moustache, mainly the region under your nose. This is down to design, since with my previous trimmers, I never had this problem. Otherwise, it works nicely.
In fact, it's easy to adjust to using this trimmer and getting decent results. I'm not even put off by the battery and the inability to use from the mains (which the two Babyliss models were able to do).
The one and only thing that does bug me it build quality. I accidentally dropped it onto the floor, fairly near the beginning, when I bought it. I was worried I had broken it but it does fit back together. However, the design means that it is prone to falling, since there's no upright stand and I have dropped it at least four times since. I've managed to put it back together again but please, do be careful with it.
I now regularly take it apart, not because it's broken but because I want to clean it out since hairs do get trapped in and around the system. I find that a can of compressed air (with a straw nozzle) works wonders!
31/08/2011:
Still going strong after three years of abuse. The motor hasn't stopped, the vacuum function still works and it still holds its charge. No problem with blunt blades.
I've had two beard trimmers prior to this one. Both were Babyliss models and both lasted exactly three years (give or take a couple of weeks) - the exact length of warranty!
Disappointed by this plus attracted to the vacuum in this philips model, I decided to purchase it and have been using it for over six months.
I find the turbovac works extremely well - to the point where I can sit at my desk at home, type this review and trim at the same time without any noticeable hair spillage onto the desk! I do however, empty the container more than once (typically 2-3 times, more if I haven't trimmed for a while) and this maintains the vacuum.
When using this trimmer, I found it tells you to trim upwards - ie take the trimmer up your face, not down it, which is what I found the other trimmers tell you to do. It doesn't take long to get used to this and I have quickly adapted to the trimmer.
Holding it was a little awkward at first, given that when you hold it in the natural position, you end up covering the air vents and risk adjusting the comb length. Again, I adjusted rapidly and now hold the trimmer such that my grip is below the air vents.
Because of the upward strokes you make, I have found it a little difficult to trim the moustache, mainly the region under your nose. This is down to design, since with my previous trimmers, I never had this problem. Otherwise, it works nicely.
In fact, it's easy to adjust to using this trimmer and getting decent results. I'm not even put off by the battery and the inability to use from the mains (which the two Babyliss models were able to do).
The one and only thing that does bug me it build quality. I accidentally dropped it onto the floor, fairly near the beginning, when I bought it. I was worried I had broken it but it does fit back together. However, the design means that it is prone to falling, since there's no upright stand and I have dropped it at least four times since. I've managed to put it back together again but please, do be careful with it.
I now regularly take it apart, not because it's broken but because I want to clean it out since hairs do get trapped in and around the system. I find that a can of compressed air (with a straw nozzle) works wonders!
31/08/2011:
Still going strong after three years of abuse. The motor hasn't stopped, the vacuum function still works and it still holds its charge. No problem with blunt blades.
51 of 53 people found the following review helpful
i just got this shaver today and found it very very pleasing as it is doing a perfect job with cutting quite fast and completly cleaning the places where it pases through and its vacuum is taking lots of hair. in todays standards its really cheap and believe me it worths the price. So go for it!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Good for as long as it lasts
The Philips QT4045 Rechargeable Turbovac Beardtrimmer is a pleasantly refined beard trimmer that does a great job. My beard style is stubbly with defined edges. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Kai Chandler
No surprises with this product
I bought this as an exact replacement for the beard trimmer I had used for several years and had performed very well. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Seedman
First class
My wife had previosuly bought me a small battery operated trimmer by Babyliss which broke down - what a struck of luck. This is first class in comparison. Read more
Published 16 months ago by B. Goode
Works Well
I am very impressed with this beard trimmer. I particularly like the height adjustment which has a numbered scale. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Bluenote
Plug is useless for bathroom use
The beard trimmer has been put in a cupboard, unused. It cannot be plugged into the shaving socket in the bathroom above the basin. It has an enormous plug on it. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Swindon Wife
A cut above !
This is my third of these trimmers, which says something. Very effective in the trimming of the beard, Unfortunately let down by the vacuum business in collecting the trimmings. Read more
Published 19 months ago by R. Jones
Beard trimmer
The trimmer works fine, as does the vacuum collection of the cuttings. No problems so far, although it is quite bulky, perhaps inevitable to accommodate the vacuum system. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Mrs. H. Mcdowell
Good trimmer, suction definitely reduces the mess
This is a very capable trimmer I use regularly to keep stubble at a reasonable length for work if i'm not shaving fully. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Pelzo
A different fault...
My one's battery is okay. The vacuum thing is not 100%, but it does Hoover up a lot. The length setting is okay if you hold the thing right. But! Read more
Published 19 months ago by C. K. Robinson
Great Beard Trimmer
This is the second time I have bought a similar Philips Model (only because my previous one was stolen). Excellent value, superior trim, with less mess. Read more
Published 19 months ago by McQ
