Philips Norelco Bodygroom Series 7100, BG2040

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I mainly liked the fact that it’s very lightweight compared to my previous clipper, so extremely easy to use. The Multigroom 7000 is quiet and a great versatile groomer overall, but its only con is that you can’t use it without a guard to trim the groin area. I know batteries are not user replaceable and the waterproofing will be compromised afterward if you do manage to change it. This is pretty much the hallmark of the Norelco Bodygroom 7000 range and in my opinion the key feature that sets it apart from the competition. The trimmer end of the Norelco Bodygroom 7000 has an integrated comb with 5 predefined length settings, ranging from 3 to 11 mm.

In this review we’re going to find out just how good the latest Norelco Bodygroom 7000 (BG7030/49) really is and also how it compares to other similar groomers.An hour is in my book adequate; in fact, anything over 45 minutes should be enough for a full trimming session. The Bodygroom 7000 or any other Philips groomer with the same shaving head can cut the hair at skin level and do so without nicks (as long as you’re reasonably careful).

Since the 7025 is a model sold on the European market, I think that’s the reason for the difference. If you need an extra-long handle attachment for shaving your back, the Series 5000 (BG5025/40) is probably the best option out there. Use wet or dry, in or out of the shower, simply rinse the device under the faucet for easy cleaning. In practice, this means that you’ll have to keep the groomer at a sharper angle relative to the area you’re trimming so that the first blade can make the initial trimming (and not the foil part). The integrated comb is very solid and this time around it has a matte finish instead of glossy, greatly improving the way it glides over the skin.So if you’re looking for a very capable shaver for down there, the Philips Bodygroom 7000 will be more than suitable. The trimmer has an adjustable integrated comb, which - at the press of a button - can be adjusted to accommodate trimming to five lengths of 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11mm.

In the past I had to apply baby powder as the combs would simply stick to the skin and hop all over the place. I only did a dry run since my back is pretty much hairless, but it’s a really practical accessory in case you need it. Again, only if this accessory is a must-have or your budget is smaller, otherwise the Bodygroom 7000 is objectively a better product. That foil element along with the pair of blades with rounded teeth are great for cutting pubic hair close to the skin with minimal risks of nicks. This is helped by a textured rubber insert on the top of the handle and on the power button underneath, which is especially handy for slippage when using in the shower.When I received it, there was enough of a charge to give it a test drive, although the low battery indicator light was flashing about half way through.