The BaByliss Super-X Metal is the clipper we point most people to when they want cordless capability without overspending: a sturdy metal body, a long-running battery and a blade sharp enough for fades. Here is what it does well, and where it gives a little ground.
BaByliss is a familiar name on UK bathroom shelves, and the Super-X Metal is the model that earns its keep. It does not chase the highest price or the flashiest feature list; instead it concentrates on the things that matter most in everyday use, and does them for noticeably less than the premium cordless sets. That focus is exactly why it is our best value pick.
| Model | Price | Type | Battery | Guards | Rating | Link | |
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 | ★ Top pick BaByliss Super-X Metal Series Cordless Clipper | £79.99 | Cordless, rechargeable | Up to 150 min run time | 7 combs plus precision blade | ★ 4.3 | View → |
£79.99
Cordless, rechargeable · Up to 150 min run time · 7 combs plus precision blade
The verdict from Callum Reid, professional barber
Our best value choice. The BaByliss Super-X Metal delivers a tough metal body, a long-running battery and a sharp blade for noticeably less than the premium cordless sets. It handles fades and regular tidy-ups confidently and only gives ground to the Wahl on the very thickest, coarsest hair. If you want capable cordless cutting without overspending, this is the rational buy.
Feels reassuringly solid in the hand and keeps cutting cleanly across a long session before it needs charging.
The Super-X Metal suits anyone who wants a capable cordless clipper but is not prepared to pay premium money for it. That covers the majority of home users: people cutting their own or the family's hair regularly, those who want long battery life without fuss, and anyone learning basic fades who needs a sharp, reliable blade. The tough metal body also makes it a sensible choice if your clipper is going to get knocked about in a busy household.
It is less ideal for someone with very thick, coarse hair who needs the absolute maximum motor power, where a corded Wahl Elite Pro pulls ahead, and it does not chase the polished extras of the Philips Series 9000. For the rational buyer who wants most of the cordless experience at a fair price, though, it is the obvious choice.
The standout feature is the battery: up to around 150 minutes of run time on a full charge, which is among the best in this group and easily covers several haircuts before it needs charging. For self-cuts in particular, that stamina is reassuring, because the last thing you want is the clipper dying halfway through. The long run time, at this price, is the single biggest reason it makes our list.
The blade is genuinely sharp and copes well with fade work, blending lengths cleanly when you take your time. The motor is capable and only gives ground to the corded Wahl on the very thickest, coarsest hair, where any cordless clipper at this price will start to work harder. For normal and even fairly thick hair it cuts confidently and evenly, which is all most people need.
The metal body is the other headline. It feels solid and durable in a way that plastic-bodied budget clippers do not, and it should survive years of regular use and the occasional knock. The set comes with a full range of guard combs in the box, so you can cut every common length without buying extras, and our guide to clipper guards explained shows how to use them. A charging stand is not included, which is a minor niggle at the price.
The Super-X Metal's limits are modest but worth stating. Its motor, while good, is not quite as relentless as a corded clipper on the most demanding hair, so if you regularly cut very thick or coarse hair you may notice it working harder than the Wahl Elite Pro. It also ships without a charging stand, so you charge via the cable. Neither is a deal-breaker, and for the price both are easy to forgive.
It pairs a genuinely long battery life with a tough metal body and a sharp blade, all for noticeably less than the premium cordless sets. That combination of stamina, durability and clean cutting at the price is what makes it our best value pick.
Yes, for home fades it is very capable. The sharp blade and decent power let you blend lengths cleanly, and the long run time means you will not run out of charge mid-cut. Only the very thickest, coarsest hair tests its motor compared with a corded Wahl.
It offers up to around 150 minutes of run time on a full charge, which is among the best in this group and easily covers several haircuts before it needs charging again.
The BaByliss Super-X Metal is our best value pick because it delivers the things that matter most, long battery life, a durable metal body and a sharp blade, for clearly less than the premium cordless sets. It is not quite as powerful on the thickest hair as a corded clipper, and you charge it from the cable rather than a stand, but for most home users those are small prices to pay. If you want the absolute best cordless experience, step up to the Philips Series 9000; if maximum power on thick hair is your priority, the corded Wahl Elite Pro is our overall winner. For the sensible middle ground, this is the one to buy. See our buying guide for more.