Philips Norelco QC5170 180-Degree Hair Clipper
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Product Reviews of Philips Norelco QC5170 180-Degree Hair Clipper
Product Review: Exceeded my expectations.
Summary: 5 Stars
I hate haircuts. I used to procrastinate until it became an emergency, even though I have very little hair left and just ordered the male pattern baldness version of the crew cut. A couple of years ago I was so nettled when I saw the waiting line at the barber shop that I went straight home and cut it all off. Bald. Problem solved.
But my wife never really liked it and I have to say I didn't either. So I decided to let it grow a little and try the do-it-yourself approach, returning to a short, uniform length hair style. After reading reviews and thinking about how I use the razor to shave my head, I chose the Norelco rechargeable clippers. The rotating head made a lot of sense to me, and elimination of the power cord seemed to eliminate a real potential for annoyance. I think I made the right decision and am delighted.
I thought the procedure would be for me to take a basic hack at it and then let my wife even it out. However after my first effort, my wife went over a few spots and told me there really wasn't anything to do. Ten minutes and done--well, maybe a little longer the first time. As a result of shaving my head, I am used to the grain of my hair and how to gauge the cut by feeling the scalp. So maybe my learning curve wasn't as steep as it might be for someone who has never tried cutting his own hair. However, this is not rocket science and the guide combs make it pretty hard to goof up.
This is a nice gadget and I like gadgets. The clippers are very comfortable in my hand and the build quality is excellent. Charge is probably sufficient for several haircuts (i.e., for my hair), and the clipper blades themselves seem quite efficient. In other words, they seem to cut cleanly and evenly and don't "chew" on the hairs. From the instructions, I am pretty sure the batteries are NiCad, so don't overcharge them. Now, rather than having a nice haircut that will deteriorate into a mess every few weeks, I can stay on top of the situation. Highly recommended.
Product Review: Excellent product
Summary: 4 Stars
Customer review from the Amazon Vine™ Program (What's this?)
I found this product to be a great for a short style or bald. I works much better than the other ones I have tried and cuts much more evenly
Product Review: False Imagery
Summary: 2 Stars
The guy in the imagery on the packaging and coupons I've seen has very short hair like mine. Yet, he is using one of the combs. There is no way you can get your hair that short with one of the combs/guards attached. I've tried it. If you don't use the guard, you are cutting down to the scalp. Too short for me. I'm taking it back to Target. Nice idea. Really wanted it to work, but it doesn't. I have a problem with the visuals Norelco is using, too. A bit misleading, unless I'm not seeing something.Product Review: Fantastic Hair Clipper
Summary: 5 Stars
I have bought scores of products from Amazon in the past but have written only a few reviews. But this product is so good I have to write a review about this one. In a nutshell, this hair clipper excels in three categories: quality, performance, and value.
QUALITY
Just looking and holding this hair clipper told me instantly that this was a quality product. I turned the ring that controls the length of hair to any of five positions and it's a solid feel. I lift out the comb from the head and put it back in and I can tell nothing is going to snap off or break. I pull out the cutters to clean them and put them back in and I can tell that nothing is going to break. Very very solid.
PERFORMANCE
The clippers are just about as ergonimically perfect as they can be. Conforms to my hand perfectly. The clippers come with two interchangeable combs, and each can be set to five lengths. The first comb can be set from 1/8" to about 1/2", and the second comb from 1/2" to about 7/8". Remove the comb and you can cut right to the skin. I put it through my hair and it clipped like a pro-model. I couldn't tell these clippers were cordless. To do the back of my head, I easily rotated the head 90 degrees, and I very easily and effectively cut my hair in back. When I was done, there was only one difference between me doing this myself and paying someone to do it: I couldn't shave the hair at the base of my neck, and so I asked my son to do it for me.
VALUE
These clippers will pay for themselves in less than two visits to the barber. It took me just a few minutes, and the results are professional. Amazon also had, as usual, the best price, free shipping, and delivery within four days.
FINAL VERDICT
This product is manufactured of the highest quality and it does a professional job without any skill. The removable parts remove easily and with no likelihood of ever breaking. It is extremely ergonomic. It's fun to use. Plus the price is great and warranty long. My ONLY complaint is that it doesn't come with a case, and so I bought one at Walmart for $5.00. This is truly a superior product.
Product Review: Fast but Sloppy
Summary: 4 Stars
Customer review from the Amazon Vine™ Program (What's this?)
The Philips Norelco QC5170 180° Hair Clipper is a neatly designed clipper for those interested in maintaining their own head of (likely balding) hair. The design allows for easy and fast coverage of your entire head. The pivoting head makes it simple to get the right direction and angle on any part of your head. While the plastic tines ensure you don't make any costly mistakes, they are a little long and can hinder your trimming around the ears and other tight spots. Also you are sure to create a mess. The Philips Norelco T980 Turbo Vacuum Trimmer (highly recommended for those looking to keep their beards neat) solves this problem with an effective (mostly) vacuum chamber. Certainly, giving your entire head a trim might pose a problem for a vacuum chamber, but I would have appreciated less clean-up. The other major issue I had with this clipper was the need to go over some areas multiple times. However, I expected as much and given how fast it is at trimming away hair, I wasn't annoyed to go back over a few spots. Overall, this is a great product for men looking to keep their hair very short but not completely shaved. The range of lengths on the clipper is great and for the money, it's a good buy.