Philips Norelco Bodygroom Series 7100, BG2040

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The body of the Norelco BG2020 is made entirely out of plastic, except for the rubberized ON/OFF button on the front. I have been testing it for over two months, so I think I have a good idea of its strengths and weaknesses.

Likely using a similar battery technology, Philips’ Multigroom also performed solidly, but as we noted, that’s a unit that best fits your face, not your body.

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Whether you opt for the BG7030 or the BG7040, the groomers themselves are absolutely identical and the only differences are related to the included accessories. There’s no charging stand with any of the two models and the groomers can only be charged by plugging the cord directly into a charging port. Battery life and charging

Apart from lubricating, it also dissolves any mineral deposits from the blades, which can be a problem in time, especially if your tap water is hard. Replacement parts availability It’s a lot more important than in the case of a regular electric shaver since a session will usually take a much longer time. The only exception to our test was the Gillette Styler, which unlike the plug-and-go options of the other units, used a AAA battery. This gave it significantly more battery life than the other models, with the offset being you’d have to buy (or recharge) the battery over time. Depending on your opinion, this could be good or bad. The good is that it lasts a lot longer and can instantly be replenished: the bad is that its lifetime cost is slightly higher than the other models.As you can see from our shot, the Philips Multigroom resembles a vampire. It’ll function great as a weapon to ward off criminals, but it clearly doesn’t feel, function, or look like something you’d want to use for precision below the belt. And yes, you can use it directly on the testicles. Just make sure to use slow, controlled strokes as it can still pinch the skin and trust me, it’s no fun. Trimming

So if you’re looking for a very capable shaver for down there, the Philips Bodygroom 7000 will be more than suitable. The Bodygroom on the other hand clearly understood the main problems and concerns of the activity and solved all of them with their two-sided trimmer, one of which is great for trimming chest hair to whatever length you specify, and the other that’s good for trimming any to-the-skin area you might want without causing cuts or scrapes. Better yet, the two-sided design means less attachment swapping/finding, which could cut down on potential misplaced parts that you may incur with the other units you might be considering. In my case, because of folliculitis and irritation, I cannot shave the hair at skin level on most body parts, so I must use the trimmer.The Mangroomer took last in our tests but had an okay runtime overall if you consider it’ll mostly be used on only one area. The Bodygroom, on the other hand, had delicate teeth in addition to a 3-D pivoting head that allows for a close shave that’s also the most skin-friendly, making it the best option amongst all the units in terms of hitting the trifecta: precision, comprehensiveness, and safety.