Product comparison · 2 hair trimmers/clippers

Philips Norelco BT5215/41 hair trimmers/clipper Black 17 Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) vs Philips MULTIGROOM Series 5000 MG5730/18 hair trimmers/clipper Black, Grey Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH)

17specifications compared
11differ
6identical
22known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Norelco BT5215/41 hair trimmers/clipper Black 17 Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion):Black
- MULTIGROOM Series 5000 MG5730/18 hair trimmers/clipper Black, Grey Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH):Black, Grey
Minimum hair length
- Norelco BT5215/41 hair trimmers/clipper Black 17 Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion):0.4 mm
- MULTIGROOM Series 5000 MG5730/18 hair trimmers/clipper Black, Grey Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH):3 mm
Maximum hair length
- Norelco BT5215/41 hair trimmers/clipper Black 17 Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion):1.3 cm
- MULTIGROOM Series 5000 MG5730/18 hair trimmers/clipper Black, Grey Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH):7 mm
Suitable for entire body
- Norelco BT5215/41 hair trimmers/clipper Black 17 Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion):No
- MULTIGROOM Series 5000 MG5730/18 hair trimmers/clipper Black, Grey Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH):Yes
Handle(s)
- Norelco BT5215/41 hair trimmers/clipper Black 17 Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion):Yes
- MULTIGROOM Series 5000 MG5730/18 hair trimmers/clipper Black, Grey Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH):No
Power source
- Norelco BT5215/41 hair trimmers/clipper Black 17 Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion):AC/Battery
- MULTIGROOM Series 5000 MG5730/18 hair trimmers/clipper Black, Grey Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH):Battery
Operating time
- Norelco BT5215/41 hair trimmers/clipper Black 17 Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion):70 min
- MULTIGROOM Series 5000 MG5730/18 hair trimmers/clipper Black, Grey Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH):80 min
Charging time
- Norelco BT5215/41 hair trimmers/clipper Black 17 Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion):1 h
- MULTIGROOM Series 5000 MG5730/18 hair trimmers/clipper Black, Grey Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH):16 h

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Comparison of BT5215/41, MG5730/18
39 specifications	A Philips Norelco BT5215/41 hair trimmers/clipper Black 17 Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Model BT5215/41 View product	B Philips MULTIGROOM Series 5000 MG5730/18 hair trimmers/clipper Black, Grey Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) Model MG5730/18 View product
Performance4 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Grey
Number of length stepsKnown for one	17	Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum hair lengthDiffers	0.4 mm	3 mm
Maximum hair lengthDiffers	1.3 cm	7 mm
Suitable for entire bodyDiffers	No	Yes
Blade materialKnown for one	Stainless steel	Unknown — not stated by the source
ShapeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Rectangle
Precision trimmerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Precision trimmer purposeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Beard, Ear, Eyebrow, Moustache, Nose
Self-sharpening bladeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ergonomics1 differ
Handle(s)Differs	Yes	No
Soft gripKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Travel lockKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CordlessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in displayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Washable	Yes	Yes
Waterproof	Yes	Yes
Rubber gripsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Indicationidentical
Battery charge indicatorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power4 differ
Power sourceDiffers	AC/Battery	Battery
Operating timeDiffers	70 min	80 min
Rechargeable	Yes	Yes
Charging timeDiffers	1 h	16 h
Battery type	Built-in battery	Built-in battery
AC input voltageDiffers	100 - 240 V	100-240 V
Other featuresidentical
Cutter materialKnown for one	Stainless steel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-scratching teethKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Oil-free maintenance	Yes	Yes
Maintenance-freeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Packaging content1 differ
Cleaning brush	Yes	Yes
Combs quantityDiffers	4	11
Attachment combsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Beard, Ear, Eyebrow, Head, Mustache, Nose, Whisker
Body-trimming combKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
PouchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Travel pouchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH)
Rechargeable batteryKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Corded and cordless useKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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