IPX7 waterproof clipper for body grooming with ceramic blade. Rebranded Vikicon HT-871
Note: Despite the name on the clipper, this is a rebranded Vikicon HT-871<br /><br />Although this clipper looks a lot like other clippers sold on Amazon for general purpose cutting of the hair on your head, these are different because they're waterproof. As a result, you can use them in the shower, and they are well-suited for bodyscaping and other hair removal on your body/neck/etc.<br /><br />Basic clipper technology is pretty low tech, and I have been pleasantly surprised to discover that just about all hair clippers sold these days--even by non-name-brands--do a pretty good job: They clip fine, and they feature lithium-ion batteries that last a really long time. This clipper is no exception.<br /><br />Specifics of this kit:<br /><br />** Rechargeable waterproof clipper with integrated light<br />** Upgraded ceramic blade<br />** Narrow gapping for reasonably close trimming<br />** 90 minutes on a full charge<br />** One multi-position length guard<br />** USB-A to USB-C charging cable<br />** Cleaning brush<br />** Very Cheap Travel pouch<br />** Stand (note that stand is just a piece of plastic--clipper will not charge in stand)<br />** Clipper oil<br />** Extra replacement cutting head<br /><br />Clipper operation is trivial: There's an on/off button on the handle. And there's another button above it that turns the LED light on and off. That's it. There is no readout of charge level: No LCD screen, etc. That's too bad--most have that.<br /><br />The clippers are about average in size, and feel fine in the hand.<br /><br />I found that the clippers cut hair fine, and were able to cut pretty close to the skin line. If you want absolutely smooth, you'd have to run over the same skin area with a shaver. That's because they're not quite 0-gapped (see photos). But these will leave you looking clean-shaven. The functionality is close to a T-Blade clipper, but with a fully enclosed body around the rotation axis, which means both that it's waterproof, and that you don't need to worry about accidentally getting body hair twisted in the exposed rotating spindle.<br /><br />The stand is a cheap piece of molded plastic, and it's not weighted, so it can topple over. It also isn't a charging stand. Honestly, I won't be using it, and I imagine most people will just throw it in a drawer.<br /><br />There's no mechanical or electronic lockout mechanism, so these are not necessarily great for travel.<br /><br />On the whole, they get the job done and they are waterproof. I don't find the integrated light to be of much value, but it's not a negative. These clippers are priced higher than similar clippers that are not rated to be waterproof, so you'll need to decide for yourself if you're willing to spend an extra $15+ (at the current price) for that feature. That's probably money well spent if you plan to use the clippers primarily for focusing on body hair. It's also nice that these feature an upgraded ceramic blade, unlike many traditional T-blade clippers. And this kit includes both clipper oil and an extra replacement cutting--itself worth about $10 if you ever need it.<br /><br />Pros:<br />** Waterproof<br />** Includes travel pouch<br />** Includes three multi-position length guards<br />** USB-C charging port on clipper<br />** Includes clipper oil<br />** Includes extra replacement cutting head<br /><br />Cons:<br />** No LCD readout of charge level<br />** Stand is not weighted and prone to tipping over by accident<br />** Not the cheapest option in this class<br />** Not 0-gapped
Rating: 4 stars