Lately I have started to explore unorthodox brands in trimming, ones that don’t have the brand value as the likes of Philips, Braun, Manscaped and so on.
And on my quest, I stumbled upon a brand that has stirred up the grooming industry in recent times – Maxgroom.
Don’t mistake it with Mangroom, they’re separate entities entirely. Maxgroom is also based off of China with a Shenzhen manufacturer reducing the production cost.
That’s how, despite being so robustly built with the finesse I usually expect out of big name brands, Maxgroom was able to win over with its all-in-one trimmer!
And in this Maxgroom Trimmer review, I’ll tell you all the technological marvel this singular device has been able to achieve!
Unboxing the MAXGROOM Beard Trimmer
I personally don’t enjoy pulling out plastic trays from trimmer boxes and have all the accessories spill over my table.
Maxgroom seems to know the consumer experience as they have attached a liftable plastic lid to keep all the wobbly stuff in place.
It’s a two-storey holder by the way, the top storey hosts the trimmer itself and all of its heads – each component wrapped inside thick plastic covers.
On the bottom storey, there rests the charging dock, USB-C cable and the 8 guide combs. I admire the little details they put in, where the guards have a very basic yet functional locking mechanism with the plastic tray.
What’s Inside the Box: Maxgroom Trimmer Handle, 1 Beard Head, 1 Detail Head, 1 Body Head, 1 U-Shaped Head, 1 Foil Head, 1 Nose Trimmer Head, 4 Beard Guards, 4 Body Combs, 1 U-Blade Guard, 1 Charging Dock, 1 USB-C Cord, 1 Cleaning Brush, User Manual.
Specifications: MAXGROOM All-in-One Beard Trimmer, JK-666
In this section, I’ll list down the technical specifications for the Maxgroom Trimmer. The list runs quite long because there are some important factors that must be mentioned here.
- Dimensions: 15.5 x 3.2 x 3.5 mm
- Weight: 6.5 oz
- Colors: 1 (Black)
- Guards: 9 (4 for Beard, 5 for Body)
- Blade Heads: 6 (Beard, Detail, Body, U-Shaped, Foil, Nose Hair)
- Head Attachment: Magnetic
- Trimmer Blade Material: Stainless Steel
- Motor Power: 2 (6,500 RPM/7,000 RPM)
- Motor Type: Rotary
- Waterproof: IPX6
- Charging Dock: Yes
- Battery Indicator: Numeric
- Battery Runtime: 2 Hours
- Battery Capacity: 1,200 mAh
- Charging Port: USB-C
Maxgroom Trimmer All-in-One: Standout Features
I will first go through all the features this top-notch beard trimmer has to offer. This will help you set the baseline of what to expect from this.
Black & Orange Aesthetics
At first glance, the aesthetics might seem unnerving, especially due to the glossy finish of the handle.
But over time, the deep black tone, matte toward the top half, contoured with an orange band and a base of the same color will start making sense.
It’s the color palette for Maxgroom themselves, orange over black. I have come to terms with the aesthetics, the only issue that I have is with the glossy section being prone to fingerprints. Nightmare for cleanfreak folks like me.
Hold-Grip Ergonomics
What I mean by hold-grip is that there’s no visible traction points on the handle, but the compact size itself allows you to wrap your fingers around for a firm grip.
I’m not 100% confident about the lower glossy portion, especially when mingled with water in wet conditions.
But the top matte half does feel reassuring. It lets your fingertips have enough traction to keep it steady and sufficient area to rest your thumb, right above the clicky power button.
Metallic Build Quality
You’re probably going to be as shocked as I am – this Maxgroom trimmer is made with metal and not plastic!
I mean, from the external look to the first tactile sensation, my perception on the device has shifted entirely.
It also has a weight to the build due to this material that arouses confidence. So far it has survived my drop tests successfully, but the durability of the inner components will only be actualized over time. I’ll keep you folks updated!
Above-Average Weight
Such a tiny device weighing around 7 ounces says a lot about the material that has gone into it. I reckon the shell and the battery have made up most of the weight.
In terms of weight balance, it’s a slightly head-heavy design. Good for precision grooming of your beard or mustache, not so ideal for larger area coverage.
Generally speaking, this weight class can be fatiguing if your grooming session is longer, especially for the fingers. Otherwise, for facial grooming, it’s perfectly fine.
Sharp, SS Beard Blade
Let’s talk about the most important blade first – the pre-attached stainless steel beard trimming head.
The blade is not that wide, quite sharp and responsive, doesn’t snag or pull and is able to craft lines that are sharper than expected.
Then again, it’s not an accurate zero-overlap, meaning, your skin has some safety net if you’re planning on trimming directly against the skin.
2-Speed Rotary Motor
The rotary motor feels like a modern day innovation and it turns on at 6,500 RPM – the former of the two speed settings.
It causes minimal vibration and the motor hum is a subtle buzz. Definitely worth looking into for folks who cannot tolerate loud noises.
The second mode at 7,000 RPM however, is slightly louder but remains toward the quieter gradient in the greater scheme of things. The main power button alters between the two modes and power off sequentially.
Additional Blade Heads Explained
The rest of the 5 blade heads can cater to a wide array of needs. It’s worth mentioning that the heads are magnetically attached. You don’t have to twist or pry, the heads attach and detach with minimal effort.
The body blade is wider than the beard blade. Yet, it’s made with stainless steel with a significant gap between the teeth for safety. I’m not a big fan of SS when it comes to body grooming, so I’ll be cautious with my opinion for now.
Detail blade works as expected to clean out the tighter beard spots, so does the nose trimmer head. Foil head isn’t exactly an electric-shaver like agile, rather one that smooths out trimmed beard patches.
U-Shaped blade is probably the most welcome inclusion in the lot. It works better than a lot of other manscaping tools, helping out hard to reach patches even at the back, delivering close outcomes.
Also, when attached, it redistributes the weight to make it more balanced and gliding feels less tiring, that’s an added bonus.
Sufficient Guards Included
For your beard, you get a total of 4 guards at the lengths of 3 mm, 6 mm, 9 mm and 12 mm. Each feels smooth over the skin as the vertical lines glide easily.
The body blade also gets 4 guards in total, 4 mm, 8 mm, 11 mm and 15 mm, standard issue for manscaping, built with the same material and design principle as beard guards.
The U-shape blade has its own guard that keeps your skin protected in case you don’t want to get in with a direct blade.
For the 8 guards, attaching and detaching occurs with the traditional notch at the back of the blade. And no, pulling the guards off doesn’t pull the entire blade head off of the magnetic lock.
Charging Dock
The charging dock feels quite unique to me. It’s probably the only waterproof charging dock I’ve covered at such an affordable price range.
Additionally, the dock has magnetic bases for each of the blade heads and the embossed indicators will guide you to dock the heads in their designated slots.
Trimmer’s charging is USB-C ported, no wireless charging even on the dock. It can practically be used as a storage solution on your bathroom cabinet surface.
Mini LCD Display/120 Minute Battery Life
I’ll reiterate its compact design that I have come to admire so dearly. To match its proportion, the LCD display is also mini, but sufficient enough to make the numbers legible.
On top, it displays the RPM the trimmer is running at. At the bottom, the LCD shows what percentage of battery you have remaining. It also supports corded use. Convenient, right?
With its 1,200 mAh lithium-ion battery, you can easily squeeze out 2 hours of solid performance or even more, depending on the motor speed you’re operating at.
IPX6 Waterproof Design
The device is IPX6 waterproof and has been able to perform successfully in wet conditions. Thus cleaning becomes easier and saves tons of time.
One branding aspect by Maxgroom I’d like to disagree with is the fact that they claim you can use it with the cord attached even when it’s wet.
Yes, IPX6 is a solid waterproof rating, but I’d still practice caution when it comes to corded usage under water or even on damp hair. So please, take my advice, apply cordless trimming when you’re doing wet grooming.
What I Like
- Compact size, robust exterior and precision-driven weight balance
- Tons of necessary accessories for all sorts of grooming
- Quality is better than it’s priced
What Could be Better
- Lacks rubberized traction points for wet trimming
My Experience with the Maxgroom All-in-one Trimmer
The part you’ve been patiently waiting for, where I put the Maxgroom trimmer to test out real life grooming conditions and offer my candid opinion.
Beard & Mustache Grooming
The first thing, other than the cold SS blade on my skin, I sensed was how smooth the trimming actions were with the trimmer head.
I have a coarse beard and the trimmer had no difficulty chopping through the bush. For the denser parts, I cranked it up to 7,000 RPM and got an afternoon stubble out of it.
For the mustache, 6,500 RPM feels more than sufficient. The detail head’s narrow performance works as expected. The foil head manages to trim those hair heads down to skin level with a few passes.
Overall, the efficiency feels superb! It’s almost able to match the likes of Multigroom 7000 with a price point significantly less than the industry’s top dogs!
Body Grooming
When it comes to body grooming, I found the body blade to respond promptly in dry conditions. That said, soaking my body hair has made the trimming felt kinder on the skin.
There’s no clogging issue, I mean, not more than usual. If you keep rinsing frequently, you shouldn’t have any trouble. But with such a narrow blade, it struggles to keep up in terms of efficiency with the dedicated devices on the market.
The magical element is the U-Blade. With the guard attached, it leaves behind a tactile stubble length. Direct trimming feels more convenient for me since I prefer shorter body hair.
I’ll give it a thumbs up in the manscaping department! But no ball trimming for me with an SS blade, that’s for sure! The lowest I’d take the body blade would be down to my pubes.
Overall Comfort
Both the beard and body blades are built from a similar material principle, thus the comfort levels are around the same. However, since I have tender body skin, direct trims did redden my skin, but it’s easily fixable with a sprinkle of cold water.
On the face or the sensitive area on the neck, the beard trimmer holds up the bargain of safety. No irritation, no ingrown hair.
The foil head sometimes struggles under the chin if your facial hair is as coarse as mine. So I’d keep it restricted to my face and neck only.
Overall Closeness
I’d say the outcomes with the beard trimmer are around 0.2 to 0.4 mm, depending on whether you’re trimming in dry or wet, and how coarse your facial hair is.
For body grooming, the body blade cuts at around 0.3 to 0.5 mm length. I appreciate this much gap in the blade teeth as keeping my skin cozy with multiple glides is my first priority.
The U-Blade gets slightly closer in this regard. But note that it’s better for patches of body hair, not for an entire trim. It also makes shoulder and back hair trimming more convenient, in case that’s one of your priority areas.
Wet Grooming
Wet grooming on my beard hasn’t been something out of the ordinary. On longer patches, it tends to leave behind some untrimmed passes that beg you to go over a few more times.
If you’re planning on performing shower trimming of your body hair, Maxgroom can be your regular companion. Shower water rinses off the hair from the blades to keep your operation moving.
The U-Blade too has exceeded expectations over damp, flat lying hair. Other than a solid waterproofing, the blade architecture supports such modes of grooming.
The only issue I faced is with the handle. If things get slippery, it can hint at compromising your grip levels. But folks who don’t include foam in their routine have nothing to worry about.
Cleaning & Maintenance
With the IPX6 waterproof rating, I am able to easily pry off the blade for a quick rinse and leave it to dry.
In case you’re not a fan of washing and drying, you can grab a cleaning brush to get the stray hair out. The blade teeth sometimes hold on to strays, so you need to put in some effort to get it thoroughly cleaned.
As per the glossy parts of the handle, microfiber clothes seem to do the trick for me. If you rinse the handle, make sure to wipe it dry before leaving it to rest. Otherwise, you’ll end up with water droplet marks.
How was the Maxgroom Trimmer Tested?
I went all out while testing the Maxgroom trimmer. From my beard, mustache to the sideburns, I pushed the trimmer head to its absolute limit.
The body and U-Blades were also on my first-hand usage list. I’ve tried out all of the combs to confirm their cutting length accuracy.
In the case of the battery, I stress-tested both motor modes. Charging takes around an hour – quite fast in my opinion.
And the removal and attaching of the blade heads using the magnetic system is oddly satisfying.
What I Like
- Can perform a wide array of beard and mustache grooming/maintenance
- Body grooming is also all-encompassing
- Wet grooming-friendly and easy to clean
What Could be Better
- Not the most efficient in case of body grooming
- Not ideal for testicle trimming
Who is the Maxgroom Beard Trimmer for?
I know many folks who have grown tired of owning a specialized trimming device for each of their body areas.
Maxgroom trimmer is for those consumers. One device to rule them all philosophy applies perfectly here.
I’d have to confirm – it’s indeed an all-in-one tool that covers your face, body and more if you’re willing to push the limit.
And considering the prices of specialized tools against the price of this Maxgroom singular unit, you’re gonna be saving tons for sure!
Maxgroom vs Philips Multigroom 5000: Which Kit is Better?
Honestly, Maxgroom trimmer’s design, accessories and overall target consumer base reminded me of the Multigroom 5000 by Philips Norelco.
Why not the Multigroom 7000? Because it has an SS build and has the edge over quite a few areas, including body grooming.
Thus, this section gives you a Philips Multigroom 5000 vs Maxgroom trimmer argument to see which one is the better bank for your bucks!
| Feature | Maxgroom Trimmer | Multigroom 5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 6.5 Ounces | 5.8 Ounces |
| Housing | Metallic | Plastic |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Charging Time | 60 Minutes | 80+ Minutes |
| Battery Life | 2 Hours | 2 Hours |
| Waterproof | IPX6 | IPX7 |
| Accessories | 15 | 17 |
| Head Attachment | Magnetic | Click |
| Charging Dock | Yes | No |
I’ll take the traditional route here while comparing. First, I’ll go over the similarities and then proceed to highlighting the differences.
Similarities
Well, they’re both targeted toward a budget-friendly demography with a similar price tag, I can’t hide that fact. Also, they’re kit designed, all-in-one trimming tools delivering versatile outcomes.
Each can handle more than beard grooming with their additional blade heads, like, body grooming, nose trimming, detail work and so on.
Their battery lives are similar at 2 hours, both are waterproof – although the Multigroom 5000 has a better, IPX7 rating.
Stainless steel blades are not zero-gapped, that’s another semblance. And they reduce the need to buy less tools for different grooming needs for home usage.
Differences
I reckon the biggest difference between these two is their overall design and construction. Maxgroom has a metallic shell whereas Multigroom 5000 is crafted with plastic.
Also, Maxgroom’s handle is a tad bit heavier than its Philips counterpart. The difference in ergonomics is quite visible and I’ll lean toward Multigroom 5000 due to its dedicated traction points.
But then, Maxgroom has that unique U-Blade which has no answer from Philips. On top of that, the magnetic attachment system, charging dock, USB-C charging – they all add scores for Maxgroom.
Maxgroom’s motor holds a significant advantage over Multigroom 5000. It has two speeds, runs much faster while causing noticeably less noise.
Raw performance-wise, Maxgroom does better through both coarse and delicate hair – be that on face or on the body.
In terms of battery level indicator, Maxgroom has a numeric LCD display. Multigroom 5000 counters with a carry pouch and a hair trimming blade which isn’t exactly at the level of a dedicated hair clipper.
Verdict: Maxgroom feels like the one that’s more modern, ambitious and feature-rich. Not to mention, it outperforms Multigroom 5000 at almost every level.
Multigroom 5000 is more conventional and allows portability, along with better grip. Other than these, Maxgroom would be the one I’d go for if I’m asked to make a decision today.
FAQ
Last but not the least, some questions that I believe you should know the answers to if you want to fully understand this Maxgroom trimmer.
Q: Is the Maxgroom Trimmer good for travel?
Ans: Technically, yes. Maxgroom trimmer gives you a very wide range of grooming options with just one device, which ideally calls for a travel-friendly tool. That said, the brand does not include any carry pouch for this model, therefore you’ll have to find your own solution. For now, you’ll have to carry the whole box, or at least, the two-storey plastic holder.
Q: Is Maxgroom beginner-friendly or better suited for experienced users?
Ans: Maxgroom trimmer is very intuitive and easy to use, thus I’d say beginners can make good use of it. This can be your first trimmer purchase and you wouldn’t regret it. The price point also suggests my opinion stands corrected.
Q: Does the Maxgroom trimmer require blade oiling or maintenance beyond cleaning?
Ans: Not really. Maxgroom trimmer blades have self-sharpening properties, much like most other SS blades of such calibre. As long as you properly clean, rinse and dry the blades, that should be enough maintenance for you.
Concluding Remarks
My Maxgroom all-in-one trimmer review has reached its concluding point. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed all the modern features this tool has incorporated.
One thing I must mention – despite being affordable toward the upper limit, this device and its accessories don’t feel cheap.
You’ll get that feeling of money well spent after unboxing, holding and practically using it. Skin safety is also ensured, no blood or nick or tug whatsoever.
Would I recommend it? Yes! What should you be aware of? One, Maxgroom is still expanding, so you’ll have to check your local vendors if they have available replacement parts. Or just contact the brand.
And two, I still haven’t gotten to that point where I can vouch for its performance durability. Only time will answer if it’s truly an authentic competitor to the likes of Philips or Braun!
| Score | |
| Beard Trimming | 4.8 |
| Feature/Convenience | 4.6 |
| Body Grooming | 4.6 |
| Motor Power | 4.8 |
| Battery Life | 4.7 |
| Overall Comfort | 4.8 |
| Overall Efficiency | 4.6 |
| Overall | 4.7 |
| Verdict
Maxgroom Trimmer does prove its worth as an all-in-one device. It can simultaneously groom your facial hair while keeping your body hair at a very short length. Convenience and modern are the two words I’d use to describe it, not to mention – affordable! |
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