Wahl ProfessionalSterling 4 - Cordless Hair Clippers for Men and Women - Professional, Barber-Quality Hair Cutting Tools

does not have a long life

Great clipper.

I've been a barber for 12 years. I used the Andis Master as my adjustable blade clipper for many years and then switched to the Wahl Senior a couple years ago. I've been using the Rechargeable Sterling 4 for almost a month now and I love it. In fact, my Senior is now packed away in a drawer and will probably not be used again anytime soon.I must say the Cordless Sterling 4 is a great general purpose clipper. When I travel light I have brought only the sterling with the full set of guards and have been very satisfied with its performance. (I normally don't use it for every part of every haircut in my shop; I also have and use a full detachable blade Oster 76 set-up.)I have never timed the battery life but I think the manufacturer's claims are probably accurate. I find the battery will get me through about half of my workday. I recently used this clipper at a St. Baldrick's event and fully buzzed down 10 full heads of hair before the motor started to slow.There is unfortunately no warning light to let you know if the battery is running low. The only indication you get that you're about to run out of juice is that the motor will start to slow. I find this happens about 2 minutes before the clipper shuts off. If the battery runs out you can plug in, wait a moment, and then go back to cutting with the cord attached. I ended up getting two of these clippers, so one is charging/charged while the other is in use. If I'm cutting somewhere an outlet isn't handy (like an event) it's reassuring to know I have an extra charged up. If this will be your primary/only adjustable blade clipper and you will use it for several cuts a day, I think it would be a good idea to get two, then you can wait until the battery is depleted before recharging (fewer recharge cycles should prolong battery life)It took me a few days to get used to how light this clipper is. Now I use it for anything 000-1.5 It's also great to do flat tops and other detail work without having a cord to wrangle. I also find the clipper doesn't get hot like the Senior.If this will be your primary/only adjustable blade clipper and you will use it for several cuts a day, I think it would be a good idea to get two, then you can wait until the battery is depleted before recharging (fewer recharge cycles should prolong battery life). You will also extend performance if you oil before/after every cut.My only other complaint about this clipper is you'll have to send the clipper in to have the battery replaced. Hopefully it'll be a year or two before that's necessary. Would be nice if the battery were user replaceable.

Great product quality good cutting and quiet

Okay, I did buy this to trim my dog. I do NOT recommend this if you trim down to the skin as people trimmers run a little more hot in my opinion. However, for my dog, I keep her trimmed 1/2 or a little more so the guide comb is always on.I find I get a better, smoother and more even cut with this trimmer than I did with any pet trimmer. I like that it’s lightweight, can be cordless, and quieter than my previous pet trimmer.If you know what you’re doing when clipping pets, watch for clipper to heat up, make sure you aren’t clipping skin, then I highly recommend.

Love these, not loud. We had a hard time finding a pair that our son wouldn't freak out while getting his hair cut! Until these, they work great to

Awful. My last pair has lasted me 2 years. This pair didn’t even make it 4 months. So disappointed.

Used for mine and my two sons hair the last four years for bi monthly hair cuts. Charge lasts an incredible amount of time in storage. Buzzes through the thickest of hair without any hesitation. Bought them after my friends wife who owns a salon cut my hair with them and was impressed they breezed through my thick hair with ease. 10% recommended