Wahl 79524-500 Chrome Pro 24-Piece Complete Haircut Kit
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Product Reviews of Wahl 79524-500 Chrome Pro 24-Piece Complete Haircut Kit
Product Review: Good Clipper
Summary: 5 Stars
We've tried this only once. Me and both the kids have gone under this. The results have been pretty good. Those three cuts paid for the cost of the clipper.Product Review: Good Clippers
Summary: 4 Stars
The clippers came with everything as described. I've had it for a couple of days, but I'm still a little nervous at cutting my own hair. I did give myself a quick line up, but that's as far as I'm confident to go as for now. The clippers are quiet, there really no louder than the clippers at the local barbershop if they are loud when you get them then you just need to adjust the power. They are a little bigger than i would like but i guess that's because of the motor (which has quite a lot of power). The only problem i have is the 1/16" fuzz cut comb, it doesn't snuggly fit on the clippers as well as i would like.Product Review: Good but not perfect
Summary: 4 Stars
It is not quiet, but not terribly loud. It could use some better instructions on how to use it. The number of attachments do not match the instructions. But, it is quite powerful and cuts very efficiently.Product Review: Good enough for the price, but not the best
Summary: 3 Stars
Considering I've had better, I'm less than satisfied with the Wahl 79524-500 Chrome Pro. My previous clippers were the Wahl Designer Pro 8355-400, which worked great for about seven years and the blades stayed sharp. The only reason I replaced them is because the motor finally died.
The Wahl 79524-500 Chrome Pro is adequate for the price, but if you want better quality and can afford the extra $15 or $20, I suggest buying the Designer Pro model instead. I use the clippers to shave my entire head, so if you only need them for trimming the edges or if your hair is thin, the Chrome Pro should be good enough.
Here's a comparison of the two models:
Wahl 79524-500 Chrome Pro
1. Without the setscrew on the bottom plate, blade alignment is fixed and straight
2. It is not likely to cause any nicks
3. It gets the job done but takes more passes than it should to get all the hairs
4. The on/off switch is easy to operate by thumb
5. More ergonomically shaped and the soft grip is nice
6. The smoother contours make it easier to clean
7. Lighter and quieter than my old model
Wahl Designer Pro 8355-400
1. The blades are more adjustable with a setscrews on the bottom plate, so it cuts closer
2. It takes a steady hand to set the blades straight and it's possible set them to cut TOO close, in which case it can nick the skin
3. Cuts more efficiently (i.e., gets more hairs in a single pass)
4. The on/off switch is inordinately difficult to operate with one hand
5. The design is basic and not the most ergonomic, but still easy enough to handle
6. Assembled of more parts and fewer smooth contours, cleaning can take more time
7. Quite noisy and a bit heavier than my new model
Both models have the handy "multi-cut" lever on the side to adjust the depth of cut, and each comes with a 5-year warranty. The Chrome Pro came with 23 accessories for which I have no use and would rather not have paid for, but it seems all clippers in this price range are only sold in "kits," so buying the spare combs and guards is unavoidable.
Finally, I would not consider buying any model cheaper than the Chrome Pro for concern that the quality might be less acceptable.
Product Review: Good haircut
Summary: 5 Stars
This clipper gives an excellent haircut! Of course, much credit goes to the barber but evenness of cut, variety of attachments, weight and balance of unit, etc. are important aspects and this unit has it all.