Product comparison · 2 hair trimmers/clippers

Philips HAIRCLIPPER Series 5000 HC5438/79 hair trimmers/clipper Black 24 Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) vs Philips MULTIGROOM Series 7000 QG3396/16 hair trimmers/clipper Black, Silver 18 Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)

11specifications compared
8differ
3identical
18known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- HAIRCLIPPER Series 5000 HC5438/79 hair trimmers/clipper Black 24 Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH):Black
- MULTIGROOM Series 7000 QG3396/16 hair trimmers/clipper Black, Silver 18 Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion):Black, Silver
Number of length steps
- HAIRCLIPPER Series 5000 HC5438/79 hair trimmers/clipper Black 24 Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH):24
- MULTIGROOM Series 7000 QG3396/16 hair trimmers/clipper Black, Silver 18 Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion):18
Minimum hair length
- HAIRCLIPPER Series 5000 HC5438/79 hair trimmers/clipper Black 24 Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH):0.5 mm
- MULTIGROOM Series 7000 QG3396/16 hair trimmers/clipper Black, Silver 18 Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion):1 mm
Maximum hair length
- HAIRCLIPPER Series 5000 HC5438/79 hair trimmers/clipper Black 24 Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH):2.3 cm
- MULTIGROOM Series 7000 QG3396/16 hair trimmers/clipper Black, Silver 18 Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion):1.8 cm
Suitable for entire body
- HAIRCLIPPER Series 5000 HC5438/79 hair trimmers/clipper Black 24 Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH):No
- MULTIGROOM Series 7000 QG3396/16 hair trimmers/clipper Black, Silver 18 Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion):Yes
Operating time
- HAIRCLIPPER Series 5000 HC5438/79 hair trimmers/clipper Black 24 Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH):75 min
- MULTIGROOM Series 7000 QG3396/16 hair trimmers/clipper Black, Silver 18 Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion):60 min
Charging time
- HAIRCLIPPER Series 5000 HC5438/79 hair trimmers/clipper Black 24 Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH):8 h
- MULTIGROOM Series 7000 QG3396/16 hair trimmers/clipper Black, Silver 18 Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion):1 h
Battery technology
- HAIRCLIPPER Series 5000 HC5438/79 hair trimmers/clipper Black 24 Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH):Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH)
- MULTIGROOM Series 7000 QG3396/16 hair trimmers/clipper Black, Silver 18 Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion):Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)

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Comparison of HC5438/79, QG3396/16
29 specifications	A Philips HAIRCLIPPER Series 5000 HC5438/79 hair trimmers/clipper Black 24 Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) Model HC5438/79 View product	B Philips MULTIGROOM Series 7000 QG3396/16 hair trimmers/clipper Black, Silver 18 Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Model QG3396/16 View product
Performance5 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Silver
Number of length stepsDiffers	24	18
Minimum hair lengthDiffers	0.5 mm	1 mm
Maximum hair lengthDiffers	2.3 cm	1.8 cm
Cutter width	4.1 cm	4.1 cm
Suitable for entire bodyDiffers	No	Yes
Wet & DryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Self-sharpening bladeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Blade materialKnown for one	Stainless steel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomicsidentical
CordlessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
WaterproofKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Indicationidentical
Battery charge indicatorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery low indicationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power2 differ
Operating timeDiffers	75 min	60 min
Charging timeDiffers	8 h	1 h
Battery type	Built-in	Built-in
Fast chargingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 -240 V
Power sourceKnown for one	AC/Battery	Unknown — not stated by the source
RechargeableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Bodygroom/hair clipping/facial stylingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Moustache, Long beard, Short beard, Stubble look, Sharp lines, Detailed styling, Goatee
Maintenance-freeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Attachment combsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Beard, Ear, Eyebrow, Head, Mustache, Nose, Whisker
Oil includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Storage pouchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Styling comb	Yes	Yes
ScissorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Technical detailsidentical
Number of attachments/combsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 attachments & 4 combs

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