The Remington Pro Power is the clipper for anyone who wants a complete, easy-to-use kit for the least money: nine guards, corded-or-cordless flexibility and simple controls. Here is what it does well, and where the budget shows.
Not everyone needs, or wants, to spend £50 or more on a hair clipper. For occasional family haircuts, a first clipper, or a simple buzz cut at home, an affordable, dependable set is exactly the right call. The Remington Pro Power is that set: it covers the basics properly without the premium price, and it is our best budget pick for that reason.
| Model | Price | Type | Battery | Guards | Rating | Link | |
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 | ★ Top pick Remington Pro Power Hair Clipper HC5800 | £27.36 | Cordless or corded use | Up to 60 min run time | 9 combs (1.5 to 25 mm) | ★ 4.1 | View → |
£27.36
Cordless or corded use · Up to 60 min run time · 9 combs (1.5 to 25 mm)
The verdict from Callum Reid, professional barber
The best budget pick. The Remington Pro Power gives you a full guard set, corded-or-cordless flexibility and easy controls for the least money on this list. The battery does not last as long as the premium clippers and the blade will not stay keen forever under heavy use, but for an occasional home haircut or a first clipper, it is hard to argue with the value.
Light and uncomplicated to handle, with enough bite for a tidy home cut even if it lacks the muscle of the pricier sets.
The Pro Power suits the casual, occasional user. If you cut hair once a month, tidy up the kids, or keep a simple short style going between barber visits, it does everything you need for the least outlay. It is also a sensible first clipper for a nervous beginner, because the controls are about as simple as they come and the full guard set lets you start long and safe. For anyone who wants to spend the minimum and still get a tidy, even cut, this is the obvious choice.
It is less suited to heavy, frequent use or to very thick hair, where the motor has to work harder than the pricier sets and the blade dulls sooner. If you cut hair often, or you want pro-grade results and longevity, a stronger clipper like the Wahl Elite Pro or the value BaByliss Super-X Metal will repay the extra spend over time. For light, occasional duty, though, the Remington is hard to argue with.
For everyday haircuts the Pro Power cuts cleanly and evenly, with enough bite to handle normal hair without complaint. It is not as muscular as the premium sets, so on very thick or coarse hair you will need to work more slowly and let the clipper do its job rather than forcing it. Used sensibly within its limits, though, it produces a perfectly tidy result, which is all most casual users are after.
One genuinely useful feature at this price is that the Pro Power works both cordless on its battery and plugged in with the cable. If the charge runs low mid-cut you simply switch to mains power and carry on, which removes the main frustration of cheap cordless clippers. The battery itself lasts up to around 60 minutes, shorter than the premium sets but ample for the occasional haircut, and the corded fallback covers you if you forget to charge it.
The nine guard combs cover roughly 1.5 to 25 mm, spanning every everyday length, and the simple controls make it an unintimidating clipper to learn on. There is nothing to set up beyond clipping on a guard and switching it on, which is exactly what a beginner wants. Our guide to clipper guards explained walks through which grade gives which length, and the how to cut your own hair guide shows you how to use them.
The Pro Power's drawbacks are the usual budget trade-offs, and we would rather be plain about them. The battery does not last as long as the dearer sets, and the blade will not stay keen forever under heavy, frequent use, so as a daily-use clipper it will not match the longevity of a premium model. None of that matters for the occasional haircut it is designed for; it only becomes a limitation if you ask it to do more than its price suggests.
For an occasional home haircut or a first clipper, yes. It gives you a full set of nine guards, corded-or-cordless flexibility and simple controls for the lowest price on our list. You give up some battery stamina and long-term blade sharpness compared with the dearer sets, but for the money it is hard to beat.
Yes. It works both cordless on its battery and plugged in with the cable, so if the charge runs low mid-cut you can simply switch to mains power and carry on. That flexibility is unusual at this price.
It will cope with most everyday haircuts, but it is not as powerful as the Wahl Elite Pro on very thick or coarse hair, where you may need to go more slowly. For occasional family use it is fine; for frequent heavy-duty cutting a stronger clipper is the better long-term buy.
The Remington Pro Power is our best budget pick because it gives you a complete, beginner-friendly kit, with a full guard set and handy corded-or-cordless use, for the least money on this list. It is not the most powerful or the most durable clipper here, but for occasional family haircuts or a first clipper it does the job well and represents real value. If you cut hair more often or want longer-lasting quality, step up to the value BaByliss Super-X Metal or our overall pick, the Wahl Elite Pro. For the casual user, though, this is all the clipper you need. Our buying guide helps you judge how much to spend.