The Philips Series 9000 is our premium cordless pick: a long-lasting battery, self-sharpening blades and a single adjustable comb that does away with hunting for guards. Here is what it does well, and where it asks you to compromise.
For years the case against cordless clippers was simple: the battery faded, the power dropped and the cut suffered. The Philips Series 9000 is part of the new generation that has largely settled that argument. It pairs a genuinely strong, long-running battery with quality blades and clever convenience features, and it is the cordless clipper we would point most home users towards if budget allows.
| Model | Price | Type | Battery | Guards | Rating | Link | |
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 | ★ Top pick Philips Series 9000 Cordless Hair Clipper HC9450 | £64.99 | Cordless, rechargeable | Up to 120 min run time, USB-C charging | Adjustable comb, 0.5 to 28 mm in steps | ★ 4.4 | View → |
£64.99
Cordless, rechargeable · Up to 120 min run time, USB-C charging · Adjustable comb, 0.5 to 28 mm in steps
The verdict from Callum Reid, professional barber
The premium choice for cordless freedom. The Philips Series 9000 pairs a strong, long-lasting battery with self-sharpening blades and a single adjustable comb, so you can dial in a length without hunting for the right guard. The washable head makes cleaning painless. You pay more than for a corded Wahl, but if you want to cut anywhere without a trailing lead, it earns the premium.
Glides through a cut with no cord to fight, and the battery holds full power right to the end of a haircut.
The Series 9000 suits anyone who wants the freedom to cut without a cord and is happy to pay a little more for it. That includes people cutting their own hair, who benefit hugely from being able to move and reach the back of the head without a lead, and anyone who simply prefers the convenience of a wireless tool. It is a strong all-rounder for regular household haircuts, with enough power and battery life to handle several cuts before charging.
It is less suited to someone on a tight budget, where the Remington Pro Power or the BaByliss Super-X Metal deliver more cutting for the money, and to anyone who specifically prefers the certainty of separate fixed guards over an adjustable comb. For thick hair and full power, a corded Wahl Elite Pro still has a slight edge, but for most home users the Philips strikes an excellent balance.
The headline strength is the battery: up to around 120 minutes of run time on a full charge, which comfortably covers several haircuts, with fast USB-C charging that means you are rarely caught short. Crucially, the power holds steady as the charge drops rather than fading towards the end of a cut, which was the old weakness of cordless clippers. That consistency is what makes it a clipper you can rely on for a full haircut, not just a quick tidy-up.
The self-sharpening steel blades stay keen and cut cleanly, and the single adjustable comb steps through lengths from roughly 0.5 to 28 mm. Instead of swapping fixed guards, you dial in the length you want, which is fast and convenient once you are used to it. Some people love this; others find a fixed guard gives them more confidence in the exact length. It is worth knowing which camp you are likely to be in, and our guide to clipper guards explained covers how the lengths translate.
The washable cutting head is a genuinely useful touch: you can rinse hair and product straight out under the tap rather than picking at the blade with a brush, which keeps it cutting cleanly and saves time. The clipper is well balanced and comfortable to hold, and the cordless body makes it noticeably easier to manoeuvre around your own head than a corded set.
The Series 9000's main drawback is its price: it costs more than the corded all-rounders and the value cordless sets. You are paying for the long battery, the washable head and the build quality, and for many people that is money well spent, but it is not the cheapest route to a good cut. The adjustable comb is also a matter of taste. If you strongly prefer fixed guards, a set like the Wahl Elite Pro may suit you better, even though it is corded.
It runs for up to around 120 minutes on a full charge, which is plenty for several haircuts, and it charges over USB-C. A quick top-up gives you enough power for a single cut if you forget to charge it in advance.
It uses a single adjustable comb that steps through lengths from roughly 0.5 to 28 mm, so you dial in the length rather than swapping fixed guards. Some people love the convenience; others prefer the certainty of separate fixed guards, which is worth knowing before you buy.
The cutting head is washable, so you can rinse hair and product out under the tap rather than just brushing it. That makes cleaning much easier and helps keep the blades cutting cleanly over time.
The Philips Series 9000 is our premium cordless pick because it delivers the freedom of a cordless clipper without the old compromises: the battery lasts, the power holds, the blades are sharp and the washable head makes life easy. It costs more than our value choices and asks you to get on with an adjustable comb, but if cordless convenience matters to you and the budget allows, it is the cordless clipper to beat. For similar freedom at a lower price, look at the BaByliss Super-X Metal; for maximum power on thick hair, the corded Wahl Elite Pro remains our overall pick. Either way, our corded vs cordless guide will help you decide.