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Philips Norelco Body Groomer 5000
Key details
- Grooming Heads
- Dual trim and shave
- Trimming Range
- 0.2–7 mm
- Skin Protection
- Pearl tips and hypoallergenic foil
- Water Resistance
- 100% showerproof
The Body Groomer 5000 is built around two heads: a trimming head for longer hair and a shaving head with a hypoallergenic foil for the close pass. That sounds like a small thing until you are halfway through a trim and do not want to hunt for a second tool. The 11 length settings run from 0.2 to 7 mm, and the intimate comb is the piece we reach for around the groin and underarms. For a body groomer, that range is the difference between a quick tidy-up and a tool you avoid because it only does one job.
We like the dual-head setup because it lets us start with the trimmer on denser hair and switch to the foil without changing the guard system or slowing down. The pearl-tip and hypoallergenic foil are aimed at skin comfort, and the rounded blade tips matter more than the motor spec when you are working around loose skin. It is also 100% showerproof, so we can trim in the shower and rinse the head under the tap. The foil is not a razor, and it will not give the same closeness as a blade; if you want a bald finish, this is a trim-and-shave tool, not a barber's razor.
The one thing we watch with this class of groomer is long-term durability. The model has a mixed record, with some units quitting after several months. That has not stopped us from recommending it, because the skin-friendly shave and the length range are the reasons to buy, and a generous return window is the sensible hedge.
Pros
- Dual heads switch from trim to close shave
- 11 lengths cover 0.2 to 7 mm
- Skin-friendly foil and rounded tips
- 100% showerproof for easy cleanup
Cons
- Bulkier than compact travel groomers
- Trimmer head slows on dense hair
We recommend the Philips Norelco Body Groomer 5000 as the best all-around body groomer for most men because it trims and shaves sensitive areas with one tool and a useful guard range.