- Precision 45 Degree Blades: Panasonic mustache and beard trimmer for men uses durable, super sharp 45 degree angle stainless steel, hypoallergenic blades to cut quickly and cleanly for efficient beard, mustache and hair trimming
- Adjustable Beard Trimmer Dial: The quick adjust trimmer dial provides 19 precision settings for personalized sculpting, trimming, cutting and detailing
- Ergonomic, Rubberized Grip: The ergonomic beard and hair trimmer design with rubberized grip provides for total comfort and control; Clean the trimmer in seconds under warm running water
- Cordless Operation: Use the trimmer cordless anytime, anywhere for up to 50 minutes with rechargeable Ni MH battery power
- Convenient Travel Size and Accessories: Handy men’s trimmer includes a cleaning brush and AC charging stand that fits easily in bags and luggage for travel
- It has Low Battery Indicator
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Additional information
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
|---|---|
| Product Dimensions | 1.8 x 1.8 x 6.7 inches, 4.8 ounces |
| Item model number | GB40 |
| UPC | 885170083660 |
| Manufacturer | Panasonic |
Josh Garneau –
My original purchase of this trimmer lasted 11 years of pretty regular use. It kept my beard arranged properly, even though I probably should have changed the blades 8 years ago. And also 5 years ago. But I oiled them before every use, let it dry thoroughly, and it’s served me well. Today, it finally died – I broke the power button somehow. So here I am ordering it again because while I just read a pile of reviews on other makes and models, they all just seem so needlessly complex. I don’t want a 15 in one trimmer with titanium handle or something that can take out an enraged elephant. I want a simple trimmer that I can use while exhausted and without my glasses. And also one that has a good battery life (11 years is pretty good) both between charges and battery longevity. This beast does all that.
T.B. –
My old groomer broke and so I find this one after a lot of looking. It works really well, adjusts and cleans easily and the charging stand is nice to have. Highly recommend.
dreamspaces –
Muy buen diseño ergonómico, ligera, poco ruido, varias ajustes para diferentes largos de barba, el precio que pagué es la mitad de otras opciones y es porque salió un modelo nuevo pero este modelo es muy funcional, solo falta ver en el tiempo su desempeño.
RAUL ORTIZ –
Los materiales son de buena calidad y no irrita, fácil de limpiar y lubricar
Matt Bourgeois –
I’m very happy with this shaver. It cuts well, is well constructed, and from what I read online will likely last several years. This is to be expected from Panasonic, as they have always made high quality products. The downside for me was that I accidentally plugged the charger into a 240 volt power supply (it’s only rated for 110 volt, not 110-220 volt like I had assumed). At first, the charger lit up and appeared to be working fine, so I left it to charge and walked away. When I came back I found the light was off, and the charger was broken. I opened it up to try and replace a fuse, but the unit does not have a fuse and is essentially a throw away. The internals of the charger are pretty basic: a few cables and (I think) a transformer (which is normally glued in place but I dug around with a screwdriver trying to free it, looking for a fuse). A replacement charger cost me $50 with shipping. I don’t like things that I can’t fix.
One more note: the charger takes 15 hours to fully charge the handset. It only allows a trickle of power through over a long time, as I think Panasonic assumed that you would always return the handset to the cradle after use. I found this annoying as the charger could be made to automatically turn itself off once the unit was fully charged.
Katrina –
Bought this six years ago and it’s still kicking! Husband doesn’t use it super often but it works well to trim up his large beard. Great purchase
Bill –
After many clean-shaven years I decided to grow a beard this fall. I wanted to keep it relatively short but not stubble-cropped. I have always used a blade to shave and so hadn’t ever used an electric razor. I wanted an ergonomically-designed razor. I also travel a lot on business so wanted something small that wouldn’t take up space in a carry-on suitcase. The Panasonic ER-GB40 S model fits my needs exactly.
I’ve been using it for three months and couldn’t be more pleased. First, to address some of the complaints among reviewers here. I don’t use it in the shower and I rarely flush it out with water. Whenever I do flush it and let it air-dry and then re-oil it. That’s just common sense. It takes a few minutes and is no inconvenience. Also, please note that the light on the charging cradle does NOT go out when the razor is charged. The owner’s manual specifically states (p. 5) that: “The charge indicator lamp glows and stays on until the plug is disconnected from a household outlet.” So don’t sit around waiting for the charge indicator to tell you when the razor is charged. Just leave it in the cradle for a couple days and it will be done.
I have never run out of juice while shaving. And I only charge it every 5-6 weeks so far. I’ve recharged it precisely twice in three months. That’s hardly an inconvenience. I just put it in the cradle for a couple days and take it out when I shave in the morning, then replace it. And then after two days I put the charging cradle away for another six weeks.
Please understand that this is not a shaver for you if you want to maintain a long beard. The settings, in 0.5 mm increments, only go up to 10 mm (1 cm or 0.4 inches. That’s more than enough for the beard length I want to maintain. I like, however, that the increments are 0.5 mm because I’ve been able during the past three months to experiment with a variety of short lengths on my beard and see what I like most. I’m particular about length so the small increments suit me.
This razor is also a joy to use. It fits wonderfully in my hands and feels and looks great. It’s short and doesn’t take up much space in my suitcase when I travel. I’m careful to nest it so the pressure of adjoining items in the suitcase don’t turn it on. However, because of the way the handle is curved, it’s pretty easy to nest it so it won’t turn on. It would be nice if it had a lock feature but it doesn’t and that’s fine. I’ve taken three one-week business trips since I bought it, during which I packed and repacked it several times on the trip, and have had no problems.
I’m very happy with the razor and would buy it again if I were making the purchase today. It’s a splendid product.
UPDATE (February 2018): I’ve been using this for 1-1/2 years now and am still delighted with it. I travel on business overseas regularly (nearly three months last year) and have never had trouble packing this in my suitcase and having it inadvertently turn on in transit. I rarely have to recharge it, and I never have to worry about taking the charger with me to countries having different voltage systems from the U.S. It’s a splendid product. I’m a thoroughly-satisfied customer.
papadelogan –
I bought this trimmer over a year ago and am in the market for a new one. Overall it is a very functional beard trimmer, but there are 2 main things that have me looking for a new(er) unit. I keep my facial hair trimmed (beard & mustache, clean neck) and use this unit about once a week to do that. It trims well and is easy to clean. I’ve never used it in the shower though it is designed for that as well. Here are the 2 things that I have issue with on my unit:
1. When the trimmer is set to the max (10) the guard is VERY difficult to remove, and pretty much impossible to reinstall. It has 2 tabs that must fit in to slots on either side and at that max setting, it’s a real bear to do. Sure, I just roll it down to the 5 or 6 setting, and it’s easy. But if I forget and start to remove it, one side comes out easy while the other gets jammed, and now you just have to tug it and hope you don’t break it.
2. Mine takes a VERY long time to fully charge. I would estimate it at 30 hours or more. I don’t have to recharge often; maybe once every 6 weeks I would guess. So battery life is excellent. But that one time I needed to trim up before going out with my wife, and I had not trimmed in more than a week… and the battery died. I thought “no biggie, it should get enough juice in 1/2 hour..” NOPE. So now I drop it back on the charger every month to “top it off” and make sure that doesn’t happen again. I do not keep it on the charger since I don’t want to “overcook” the battery and shorten the life of it, but maybe I should.
Overall, I’m satisfied with the unit. it does the job I need it to, and so long as I watch out for those two issues above, I’ve had no real problems. So why am I looking to replace it? Because those 2 “gotchas” really annoy me. My last trimmer didn’t have as long of a battery life, but if I was “caught out”, 20 min on the charger gave more than enough to get cleaned up. it also had changeable guards that popped on & off like a cover. It comes down to preferences, and having tried this unit and other, I prefer the removable guards.
One last thing… the charging cradle is odd to me. With the way the trimmer gets inserted it just seems… backwards… a bit awkward… to me. I travel every 6 weeks on average and prefer a simple charging cord to carry, not this extra bulky cradle thing. Maybe the designers thought “oooohhhh, we’ll make it look all fancy so it’s on DISPLAY and guests can OOOHHHH and AAHHHHHH over the beard trimmer…” Sorry, I’m not that fancy. Function wins out for me 90% of the time. Panasonic has done a very good job, and they will never get everyone to like every aspect of their product. I don’t hate it, but after 18 months of ownership I’m looking for those features that matter more to me.
Matt Bourgeois –
If you are looking for that one trimmer that does it all then this is the one . Waterproof and can be used in shower . the best part is the zero setting without the attachment it gives almost shaving like experience. And also it doesn’t make much sound . it’s so quite I thought it’s not working !
Two things I don’t like . First is the bulky charger , although great stand but not good for travel . secondly they should have 0.5 mm setting but you get only upto 1mm as the minimum.
But in spite of the negatives it the best trimmer I have used so far
Speedscribe –
Out of the hundreds of purchases I’ve made on Amazon, this might be the best. I have received seven years of good service from it. I’m probably going to have to replace it now, as the blades have dulled, the battery drains and it is making a grinding sound.
Texas gardener –
I had one of these several years ago. When it finally died, I swapped it for another product. Not a good choice for me. After 18 months, I came back to this clipper. Good product, great battery life, easily adjustable hair clipping length options. Glad I could still get it.