Don’t let your finest trimmer become your most expensive regret, because the BaBylissPRO GoldFx isn’t surely a cheap trimming device for a one-time use.
Rather, it’s part of a lifestyle that promises to enhance your grooming – and from your end, the device requires a certain degree of care to make it last for years.
My BaBylissPRO Gold FX review today will tell you its whole story: what to expect from such a classy beard trimmer and where the limitations are.
If I have to opine briefly, I’ll have to say, I never used any trimmer so crisp, comforting and convenient in my life – all in one device!
“BaBylissPRO GoldFX trimmer contains the most important and relevant features for versatile grooming – an adjustable T-Blade made with skin-safe materials, powerful motor, huge battery life and more!”
Unboxing the BaBylissPRO GoldFX+ Trimmer
By this time, you probably know that the BaBylissPRO GoldFX is a luxury product and that’s evident in its package design.
This beauty will arrive inside a metal case that opens at the front and there’s a transparent portion to let you have a glimpse of the trimmer without opening the lid.
Inside, the tool is firmly placed inside its holding crevice to keep it safe during shipping. Also, when not in use, this box can be used as a safe storage case but not ideal for traveling due to the large size.
In the package, you’ll receive a total of 9 accessories that are necessary for its usage and maintenance.
What’s Inside the Box: BaBylissPRO GoldFX trimmer, one charging adapter, one USB Type-C cable, one zero-gap tool, one cleaning brush, one lubricant, one mini screwdriver, one extra blade cushion, one blade guard.
Specifications: BaBylissPRO GoldFX+ Barber Trimmer
Let’s learn the technical specifications for the GoldFX tool and briefly run through the aspects like weight, dimensions, blade elements and so on.
- Dimensions:
- Weight: 8.5 ounces
- Colors: 4 (Gold, Nightfall, Rose Gold, Silver)
- Accessories: 8
- Blade Type: Standard Tooth T-Blade (FX707Z)
- Blade Material: Gold DLC/Titanium
- Motor Power: 7,200 RPM
- Motor Type: N1 Brushless
- Waterproof: No
- Battery Indicator: Yes
- Battery Runtime: 3-4 Hours
- Charging Port: USB Type-C, Traditional BaByliss Port
BaBylissPRO GoldFX: Standout Features
The features that stand out in the GoldFX will most certainly surprise you because these are actually the markings of a grand beard trimmer in every aspect!
Captivating Aesthetics
BaBylissPRO GoldFx is an aesthetically superior device that promises to steal your heart the moment you place your eyes on it.
While there are four color options you can choose from, I picked out the one draped in gold. The original name of this trimmer series is FX+, each color signifying the trimmer’s name.
From the top to the bottom, you’ll locate the golden tone accented with a dark charcoal for the blade.
The base of the handle is shiny while the entire bottom half comprises textured design. Up top, the golden tone takes prominence again with a smoother finish.
Knurled-Barbell Grip
To render your grooming effective, BaBylissPRO has endowed the GoldFX with a knurled barbell grip – meaning, the textured design for the handle.
This has been a solid and trademark choice by the brand since its inception, ensuring maximum grip at any possible angle you hold.
Its cylindrical shape makes gripping very easy. The photos don’t do it justice – the GoldFX is actually a very compact device.
It responds to your most miniscule movements yet offers a greater degree of stability, posing it as an ideal grooming tool for barbers across the world!
Lasting Build Quality
When you invest into a BaBylissPRO product, it’s guaranteed that the device will last for the coming years, and so has been my case as well.
Even after regular use, my blade is still sharp after a year’s grooming and the housing hasn’t lost its color intensity.
As per the inner parts like the motor or the battery, I’m yet to notice any decline in performance, thus a higher degree of satisfaction when it comes to value for money.
I won’t recommend dropping the GoldFX on a hard surface, the blade might lose a few teeth or leave the handle dented. Despite the oval shape, it doesn’t roll off the counter, so that’s a massive relief!
Average, Balanced Weight
I’ve used tons of affordable beard trimmers and most of them are very lightweight due to the build material.
Since the GoldFX trimmer housing is constructed with metal, encases a powerful motor and large battery, the weight class is significantly boosted to 8.5 ounces.
This particular weight actually helps in drawing out those even lines on the beard or the hair, posing the GoldFX to be an ideal, precision edge up trimmer.
Such weight hasn’t disrupted my portability, credit is due to its compact design. If you think like this, 8.5 ounces isn’t that much of a burden to carry around.
Ultra-Sharp Gold-Titanium Blades
To offer superior skin comfort, BaBylissPRO has developed their blade with Gold DLC/Titanium material and it actually prevents skin irritation or redness for most parts!
Also, the zero-gap tool will let you adjust the blade gap at your home without having to suffer in case of outlining or blurring the sharp line.
Although the blades chop through every hair texture with ease, it’s been safe for my usage on both beard trimming and neck shaving.
The lines or detailing work while set at zero-overlap are sharp and crispy, and I expected nothing less from its Standard Tooth T-Blade model FX707Z.
High-Torque, Smooth Motor
Another significant factor that ranks the GoldFX among the finest BaBylissPRO devices is its motor unit – an N1 brushless motor that torques as smooth as a Ferrari.
Utilizing this motor, you should comfortably be able to trim hair off the neck and this ability along with sharp lines render the GoldFX an essential part of buzz cut grooming.
I was expecting the metallic housing to heat up due to the 7,200 RPM torque, but it has remained significantly cool even during longer grooming sessions!
Barbers simply adore this tool since such a powerful motor makes the GoldFX a truly versatile tool to be owned and be used on diverse hair patterns – both on face and hair!
Travel-Friendly Battery System
You already know about the weight class and compact design of the GoldFX trimmer, but there’s another important factor that classifies it as the perfect travel beard trimmer!
And that factor is its battery life – capable of running for around 3 to 4 hours with a full charge. The battery life varies based on the hair coarseness and texture, but I never had it slow down before the 3 hour mark.
To make things much easier, BaBylissPRO gives you the flexibility of recharging the tool through its USB Type-C port along with the traditional BaBylissPRO port.
You can easily use your power bank to refill the 3,300 mAh li-ion battery, but I was able to run the tool for almost a month without having to recharge it!
Not Many Accessories Included
BaBylissPRO GoldFX is a designated tool for long beard grooming due to its limited blade width compared to a dedicated hair clipper.
That said, you won’t be receiving any guide combs inside the package for any of the mentioned grooming areas.
Separate purchases are available from the brand and these do add up to the overall cost, so that’s a shame in my opinion.
However, you’ll still get other essential accessories as mentioned earlier, and for my usage, I didn’t really need to buy any guards since close trims are my priority with the GoldFX.
What I Like
- Super-grippy and alluring handle design
- Adjustable blade generates sharp yet safe trimming
- Highly powerful, quiet motor runs for 3-4 hours due to large battery
What Could be Better
- No guards included
My Experience with the BaBylissPRO GoldFX Trimmer
Let me share my experience of using GoldFX as I believe it’ll help you determine whether this tool is going to be suitable for your cause or not!
Trimming Closeness
I have to note that the GoldFX trimmer doesn’t come zero-gapped out of the box and you’ll have to manually do that yourself.
Using the industry default, the outline works are slightly blurred, but once I realigned the blades, I’m yet to see such crispy lines drawn by a trimming device.
The closeness goes as far as 0.5 mm without any guard on and at zero-overlap setting, perfect for stubble maintenance.
This length liberates grooming jobs like neck trimming, edging up, zero trims on beard or the sides of your hair – given that you already have shorter hair.
Comfort on Skin
Due to the unique gold-titanium alloy that goes into the construction of the blade, going directly against the skin has been very comfortable for me!
Mind you, I have sensitive skin on my neck and only a handful of grooming devices give me such a degree of confidence in terms of safety.
From the neck hair to soft facial hair, every removal is pleasant and devoid of agitation, irritation, redness or ingrown hair.
Initial phases might cause your skin to turn a little red but that’s only during the habituation period. Once your skin gets adjusted to the GoldFX cutting actions, this issue won’t prevail.
Cutting Efficiency
The trimming efficiency can be measured for two respective fields for the BaBylissPRO GoldFX – hair trimming and beard grooming.
As per hair trimming goes, the efficiency is very limited since the blade itself is compact and narrow by design.
The GoldFX has been designed mainly for beard trimming and in that department, it doesn’t take up much time to clean out your facial hair region.
Also, intricate design drawings are viable options for this particular tool once you set the blade gap to zero and the trimming time for this depends on the groomer’s prowess.
Versatility across Beard & Hair
If you have to invest this much into a trimming device, you’d want to make the most of your money – only a versatile tool can satisfy that requirement.
I’m pleased to tell you that the GoldFX trimmer is versatile in every possible way, except for blending the look since it has no adjustment lever.
Other than that, you’re at liberty to shape up your beard from a large mess down to a sizable length – all thanks to the 7,200 RPM motor.
Once there, every bit of refinement across varied facial hair patterns or densities can be performed even by amateurs, but there’s still a significant learning curve for better results!
And in the hair department, basic setups for fades or buzz cuts can be planted as the GoldFX trimmer is a master at creating lines on the sides and trimming everything around your head.
Cleaning & Maintenance
Since the GoldFX employs an open blade design shaped like a sideways ‘V’, there’s sufficient clearing to dust off the stray hair.
You won’t have to remove any cover or spend your effort in brushing hair out from tons of nooks and crannies, posing this trimmer as an easy-maintenance device.
Only a cleaning brush suffices in my opinion for the major portion of the cleaning. Following that up with a cloth rag should complete the process.
Then, apply a very little portion of the lubricating gel on the blades as well as the motor head, run it for 10 seconds to reduce friction and enhance efficiency.
How I Tested the BaBylissPRO GoldFX?
As always, I’m the guinea pig for the BaBylissPRO GoldFX. If you’ve followed my blog for the past couple of years, you already know that I fashion a sizable beard from time to time.
I stopped using those affordable grooming tools a long time ago because once I got used to the GoldFX and a couple of similar-quality trimming devices, there’s actually no going back.
Other than regular grooming tasks, I clocked the battery life, inspected the blade’s sharpness and kept my eyes open for any durability issues over the year.
Since it’s not waterproof, my test fields were not very broad and therefore the findings you see here are based on concentrated assessments.
I’ve seen some consumers complaining about the GoldFX not being sharp enough, I believe that has to do with the blade gap adjustment – you have to manually set it to zero for those crispy outcomes.
What I Like
- Super-close trimming results and capable of producing crispy lines on beard and hair
- Doesn’t irritate skin, even if you have sensitive areas
- Highly versatile tool offering great value for money
What Could be Better
- Can seem expensive if you have limited usage
Who is the BaBylissPRO GoldFX For?
First of all, I’ll have to say that the GoldFX caters mostly to the professional barbers due to its versatile nature, comfortable grooming experience and the ability to trim versatile hair.
For home groomers, you can either purchase it as a luxury option for convenient grooming or simply for the bragging rights.
Otherwise, if you’re one for fades, buzz cuts along with regular beard maintenance at different lengths, no other tool can offer the degree of effectiveness as the GoldFX.
Lastly, those preferring a long-term singular investment to last you at the very least 6-7 years, the durability of this BaBylissPRO tool suggests it’s the one for you!
FAQ
This section elaborates on some of the commonly asked queries regarding the BaBylissPRO GoldFX trimmer – let’s have at it!
Q: Can the BaBylissPRO GoldFX trimmer be used for fades and detailing?
Ans: The BaBylissPRO GoldFX trimmer is mostly dedicated to detailing and precision trimming work. However, it can still contribute to fade cuts by trimming the shorter hair region toward the bottom and creating a sharp outline in between the two lengths. Due to the lack of an adjustment lever, blending isn’t the strongest suit for GoldFX.
Q: Is the BaBylissPRO GoldFX trimmer loud?
Ans: Surprisingly, no! The GoldFX is a powerful tool with a 7,200 RPM N1 brushless motor and has the ability to trim off the most textured hairs. Still, it doesn’t produce that high of a noise, unless you count the crunchy sounds of hair being trimmed off – that will happen with any tool you use on your particular hair type.
Q: Is the GoldFX Trimmer good for beards and mustaches?
Ans: Definitely! BaBylissPRO has designed the GoldFX to craft the most refined beard and groom different mustache styles utilizing its skin-safe T-Blade. As it’s a compact yet well-balanced tool, I was able to refine my facial hair in many different styles and the trimmer responded briskly to my command!
Verdict
Thus ends my BaBylissPRO GoldFX trimmer review for the ones concerned about its advertisement vs real-life performance.
I must tell you, I thought it was an overpriced product simply because of the brand name, but in reality, that’s actually not the case!
From the price point, I know very well that a lot of the groomers will be discouraged to go for the purchase, and you have every right.
But what I experienced using the GoldFX is so enigmatic that no amount of money can buy that for you, and if I could go back in time, I’d buy it again!
| Score | |
| Trimming Quality | 4.8 |
| Cutting Closeness | 4.8 |
| Blade Sharpness | 4.8 |
| Maneuverability | 4.7 |
| Versatility | 4.9 |
| Ergonomics | 4.9 |
| Overall | 4.82 |
| Verdict
BaBylissPRO GoldFX is a compact, perfectly-balanced grippy trimming device that caters to both hair and beard grooming for certain styles, giving it better value for money but should allure professionals and passionate groomers due to the high price point. |
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