Low vibration hair/beard clipper

February 23, 2013 10:14 PM

I'm looking for a beard trimmer / hair clipper that vibrates less than my 20+ year old Oster.

This recent Ask led me to ask a similar question with differing criteria.

I'm diabetic and starting to experience neuropathy in my hands. The last time I trimmed my beard, the vibration left my hand numb for several hours. I need to know if anyone can recommend a trimmer/clipper that doesn't vibrate as much?

posted by Bruce H. to technology (4 answers total)

What kind do you have? My hair clippers vibrate like crazy, but my little beard trimmers not so much. You can get them at any drug or department store. Like miniature hair clippers.
posted by bongo_x at 10:50 PM on February 23

Does your Oster have an adjustment screw or knob on the side? This would control the tension spring. If you haven't already tried this, your clippers may need to be adjusted and this would reduce the vibration a bit. Otherwise, maybe you could search for reviews that specifically mention clippers that are quiet? I would think that quieter models would tend to have less vibration.
posted by orme at 7:26 AM on February 24

This Philips Norelco beard trimmer doesn't vibrate. It's rechargeable so has a "rotary" motor instead of a "vibratory" mechanism. It does a great job on my beard, though I have not tried it for the hair on my head.
posted by anadem at 7:34 AM on February 24

Revisiting my suggestion of the Philips Norelco device: no endorsement of Walmart intended; that was just the first link I found. I got the beard trimmer at Walgreens and it's excellent.
posted by anadem at 6:30 PM on February 24