Wahl 7600-2101 Trimmer Review

The Wahl Lithium Ion Clipper #79600-2101 is a classic clipper that you’ll find used by thousands of barbers across the country. It offers a superior level of performance at a relatively low price point. This combined with Wahl’s reputation for reliability makes it one of the most popular shavers for professional barbers and hairdressers. For those of you who are looking for performance you’ll be happy to hear that this model often lasts for 2 hours of shaving time without need for recharge.

Why is the Wahl 7600-2101 a great purchase?

This is a professional-level detail trimmer that many barbers will use to contour the hair or edge that lines they’ve created. Many users have reported that the blades offer great cutting strength and don’t appear to slow even after years of heavy use.

The battery really is the winning feature of this product, enabling it to be completely cordless and holds a charge for up to 1 year. One of the biggest issues that many barbers face is the pain of dragging cords around the customer which can often ruin their experience. Having a cordless trimmer gives off a professional appearance and delivers the best experience for the customer.

Since this is a lithium ion battery it can charge quickly, meaning that this trimmer can charge enough for one full trim in less than 10 minutes, perfect for when you forget to charge it and don’t want to keep the client waiting.

What's inside the box?

When you open the packaging you’ll find that it comes with a complete 12 set of combs and guides. Most competitors only offer a few, if any, and this is a nice touch that creates a better overall package for the customer. You’ll also find a premium soft case which will enable you to comfortably and effortlessly carry the trimmer, this is great if you’re doing home visits or working at different shops.

Whilst there are many other benefits the most important part will always be its blades and this is where Wahl has always excelled. The blades on the 79600-2101 are self-sharpening which can save you valuable time each week, ensuring that the blades are always the sharpest and most efficient in the industry.

As is standard with Wahl’s products you’ll also notice that it has a 5 year warranty. This is a really nice addition and makes sure that you’re getting the working product that you paid for. Wahl are generally very good at keeping up their promises and many customers who have faced issues claim that Wahl have quickly replaced their trimmers free of charge.

Reading the description on the box it’s nice to see that the trimmer itself is actually assembled in the USA with domestic and imported parts, this can often mean a slightly better build quality which will save you money in the long term.

The clippers are easy to use and the guides fit nicely onto the clippers. Some other clippers at this price range have combs that be more difficult to attach or that are delicate and can break easily, this isn’t the case with this Wahl pair.

Any downsides?

One issue that has been repeated by some customers is that the battery gives out after 9-12 months, refusing to hold a charge after that and therefore becoming useless. It’s hard to decipher whether this is due to the users leaving the clippers on charge constantly and therefore harming the battery or whether it’s a manufacturing error. The great thing is that they do have a 5 year warranty and therefore in theory, Wahl will replace any defective product should it stop working within the time period because of a manufacturing fault.

Conclusion

In conclusion, these clippers are a solid and reliable pair that can be used by both professionals and personal users. Whilst they are slightly more expensive than some other models they do offer some of the best razors that we’ve seen in recent years and that can reduce the cost spent on replacing defective products. If you’re looking to use these regularly then we would suggest being careful to not leave them charging after they are fully-charged because this may cause the battery to malfunction and then refuse to hold a charge. If you do face any issues then fortunately Wahl offers a full 5 year warranty. You should look into the details of this warranty before you purchase and decide whether it is good enough for your needs.