Vacutrim Review: Does it leave whiskers behind? * As Seen on TV *

Today I'm testing out the As Seen on TV trimmer called Vacutrim, which includes a built-in vacuum to reduce or eliminate whiskers from the counter or sink.
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0:00 Intro & Unboxing
1:32 Additional Observations
3:13 Round 1
4:35 Round 2
5:48 Round 3
7:13 Final Thoughts
#vacutrim #asseenontv #shaving

[@Freakinreviews]

I created a Short to answer the question if you can use the Vacutrim to pick up whiskers left behind on the counter: kzbin.infoN5elXeqghwI

[@youshimimi]

Sacrificing your beard for a review... now that's called true dedication

[@7531monkey]

Its hair, who cares

[@Steve_in_NJ]

It grows back.🤣

[@beanshady]

He should have shaved it all though.. just curious how he looks clean shaven 😂

[@PEVE182]

He didn’t he was too scared to shave it all off! He only did the sides

[@roccorodriguez6653]

Did we watch the same video? He didn’t sacrifice his beard.

[@mosher2791]

The reason the Wahl is shaving longer is cause it’s using standard sizes for cutting, so a number 2 is actually 6mm, and a 1 is 3mm, the other trimmers measurement are in milimeters

[@abdulhamza172]

Makes sense

[@FrancisSims]

Had the same thought

[@charismahornum-fries691]

It should say so on the attachments. It dors on mine anyway.

[@vaguedreams]

Thank you for explaining that, I was a bit thrown off by the difference in the number 2 setting, and that he didn't mention it. It was pretty huge.

[@michaelacain9587]

I was beginning to wonder how he said they cut the same length in the beginning. I could tell from the first swipe that the lengths were drastically diffierent

[@MNsaint]

Just curious, can you use the Vacutrim to vacuum up the trimmings on the counter it doesn't catch? In other words, does it double as a small vacuum as well?

[@monhi64]

That would be a saving grace but I feel like it’d perform similarly and vacuum up part of the hair and you’d be fighting a never ending battle to finish it off. At that point a dedicated mini vacuum/Dustbuster would probably be more effective than a combo clipper/vacuum

[@donburris2080]

Shave it all, it grows back.

[@Freakinreviews]

Hey there. I just tried it out, and yes, I was able to vacuum up the trimmings after the fact using it as a mini vacuum. Hope that helps!

[@GreenDudeHC]

@@Freakinreviews Bought it based on that. A solid trimmer that requires nothing else for clean up is way more convenient then if it was only reducing falling hair by half. Thanks for replying!

[@MNsaint]

@@Freakinreviews Cool, thanks for checking. Keep up the great work!

[@munkustrap2]

I can't believe it, I'm pushing 60; female; divorced, no man in my life; no beard (hey, ya never know 😁); with a full head of hair & I just watched an 8+ minute video of a man shaving. Damn! You're good James! 😊👍

[@charismahornum-fries691]

True. He is something 😄

[@matttzzz2]

Congratulations on your noteworthy accomplishment

[@spookysailorscout]

I noticed the vacutrim gave you a closer trim than the wahl on all the settings, not just the 1 and 0

[@HazeFC.]

You noticed well

[@dontakeshit]

Probably because the blade is newer VS the Wahl

[@frankb5728]

@@dontakeshit doubtful, the settings are not 1:1

[@islandfireballkill]

It's probably not the same units. Whal would be in multiples or 1/8 of an inch and vaccum trim looks like it's in mm. 1/8 in is just over 3 mm. So he should have started with 6mm and then 3mm.

[@monhi64]

@@frankb5728 which is a bit annoying, it would be much nicer to either use a consistent numbering method or just outright say the exact length. I thought each number was supposed to represent 1/8 of an inch but clearly not every brand is following the unwritten rules.

[@BoogieBoogsForever]

Ok: I agree, the dial is very convenient. I was packing for a trip, and instead of grabbing the big box with all the attachments I grabbed the vacuum trimmer. I did find it to be a little hard to use for a mustache, but when combined with the razors I packed anyways, I can do everthing I need while taking ip less luggage space. I like it too.

[@miahdavis8331]

1st round closeness was way different. You could see a noticeable difference. Less hair 2nd and 3rd time on vacutrim because it took it almost all off 1st time

[@jaungiga]

I use a Wahl Balding. You need to plug it in, it's heavy as hell and it has the ergonomics of a brick but it works marvelously. I should attach the hose of a regular vacuum cleaner to it for maximum rusticity. Lol

[@monhi64]

I kind of liked the idea but I can’t help but feel like what’s the point if it still drops 1/3 of the hair. You still have to clean up, and it’s not really much easier to pick up a slightly smaller amount of hair. I just put down a previously used towel, then shake the hair off outside and wash the towel. Works well and the only extra step it adds is the quick shake outside, still gotta clean the towel either way

[@barcham]

I put down a very damp paper towel, an already used one whenever possible, and then simply crumple it up and toss it out after.

[@JFH-te4lu]

But what about the several attachments instead of 2?

[@monhi64]

@@JFH-te4lu good point I always loose those bastards even though I feel like I so carefully put them back in the case after using them lol

[@monhi64]

@@barcham yeah basically the same concept but personally I think a paper towel is too small for me personally. It would get the majority but I’d still have to come back and swipe all stragglers up that didn’t fall in the smaller paper towel.

[@latenightcereal2390]

the vacuutrim was significantly closer on every setting

[@jovalleau]

I had a Norelco that was basically this same function and form factor years ago. The vacuum really helped with the hairs, but it was not 100% clean. But it was good enough. It was overall a great trimmer. It finally gave up the ghost after being dropped one too many times!

[@_Turbocat777]

YUP, broke a tab on mine twice even after calling in to get a replacement, thing was not designed well in that regard at all.

[@bassace5143]

I love the vacuutrim, I really only use it on my head and it definitely gets almost 100% of the hair in the vacuum. Possibly because I’m balding but even the thick hair on the sides seem to be no match for the vacutrim. I highly recommend. Plus it’s cheaper than a lot of messy normal trimmers.

[@BarryMcCawkiner]

6:38 I would have to disagree. After the first round, they were definitely not the same. The vacutrim was noticeably closer after the first round. As someone else pointed out, the vacutrim numbers are the measurements in mm (2mm, 1mm, skin) while the Wahl is using standard sizes. I'm not sure if the instructions stated this, but this is definitely what it seems like. That being said, the vacutrim did a great job at vacuuming up the trimmed hairs, especially since it is an "As Seen On TV" product. I'll be interested in seeing it in a yearly update.

[@dalongshot9940]

I would like to see some reviews of alarm clocks. I really don't like using my phone for my alarm and would like to see some realistic testing of more modern alarm clocks as there are so many out there now. I think some of the ones that mimic sunrises, nature sounds, downloadable sounds, etc. clocks would be good to test.

[@ThePolaris87]

I might actually pick this one up to replace my ~10 year old trimmer! 😄 Thanks for the great review James White!

[@servantofthe99]

Would be interesting to see a comparison between this and the Phillips Norelco vacuum trimmer. Great video as always!

[@dennisg.3364]

I think this is the first as seen on TV item I would actually buy. Seems pretty damn useful. Thank you for sacrificing your beard btw! I don't think I could have that kind of dedication to my channel lol

[@Toastybees]

It grows back in like a week lol

[@Orphioux]

@@Toastybees That was more like 3-4months growth...

[@Toastybees]

@@Orphioux Entirely dependant on genetics. I'll grow a beard like that in 2 weeks.

[@RicMac-ey6yx]

@@Toastybees You is one hairy person :)

[@_Turbocat777]

Had a vacuum trimmer from Phillips norelco, biggest flaw was then entire cutting blade assembly attached with 2 weak plastic tabs on each side and if you pulled it off or dropped it and broke those it was useless. If this works as well as that without that failure then it'll be worth the price.

[@goatreviews]

3:53 Lookin’ like a default RuneScape Character!

[@jw3521]

I think a mistake you are making is the vacuum trim numbers do not match the Wahl attachment numbers. That is why the 1st pass was so much shorter than the Wahls 1st pass

[@CannabisTechLife]

EH, half left means I still have to do work cleaning up instead of just a quick single wipe with a cloth. I feel like if it isn't amazing at picking up hair, then you're better off going for a razor that is going to give a better shave with more options. Still interesting though. I never knew something like this existed

[@Steve_in_NJ]

I don't have facial hair but I do use a Body Groomer for manscaping. For what you paid for this product, my body groomer was about the same price but alas, body hair all over the place when finished and I use a real vacuum hose to clean up the hairs. However, the vacutrim does say not for "that area", which is really where some of us need to manscape!

[@ghostwhite1648]

Ha i just try to stand over a paper bag

[@munkustrap2]

Great, now I've got an image of this guy squatting over a paperbag manscaping 😂

[@ghostwhite1648]

@@munkustrap2 😂😂

[@toniatchison3678]

Just found your channel today, and so far I'm enjoying it. To me, it looked as if the Vaccutrimmer did a closer shave faster than the Wahl and faster. I really want the Mandelbrot poster on your wall, too. Lol

[@Ditters2008]

I love a new Freakin Reviews video!!!

[@NickCombs]

It looks like the vacuum feature worked significantly better on the smaller clippings. So I'm wondering if you trimmed every day with it, would it catch almost everything?

[@jimatmile56]

I have a Vacutrim and I love it. I like that it is quieter than my other trimmers and I get a nice cool breeze across my face as I use it. Plus no hair on the sink.

[@marylhere]

A shark tank reject is now featured at Dollar Tree….it’s a bib that suction cups to your mirror and catches all those whiskers.

[@GGiblet]

Love this review! Thanks so much🙌

[@asaltprepper856]

Here's a tip for you: A lot of those trimmer sets come with those cheap plastic aprons, which I use to drape over the sink, using the handles to cover the faucet. Awesome video!

[@robylove9190]

The vacutrim side looked shorter on the #2 setting, to me.

[@recklessintentions3647]

Thanks for listening to my recommendation on Twitter!!

[@wynkenblynkennod3712]

Closer on every setting! What an amazing litte tool!

[@jamesmiles4067]

All this time I thought you were a professional actor that was hired to do these videos. I guess I was wrong, however you are amazingly smooth and well spoken. One of the best shows on KZbin; saved me from ordering some of the items I would have purchased. Keep doing what you do, it's really, really good stuff!

[@larryn2674]

Great review James, I'm sold..............I will be ordering one today...............

[@sirhborn]

I'm glad I've seen this video because I was on the fence great video 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾 I seen this at Walmart

[@sirhborn]

Oh will there be a follow-up?

[@niclastname]

I would say either the attachments aren't measured the same as the knob numbers, and/or the fact that it has a vacuum means it's standing the hairs up before cutting them, which would result in a closer trim. A normal trimmer is only cutting what sticks up enough on its own to be cut.

[@coreyconway]

I bought this based on your review & I absolutely love it. Love the vacuum feature so much. Normally I would need to shower to get it off the stables. No shower needed. Highly recommend 👌

[@rendi8529]

R.I.P. to his facial hair. But on the plus side, it made this review so much more exciting to watch. The vacuum trimmer thing won this round. Facial hair never stood a chance, 😂.

[@monhi64]

“I don’t really have much of any body hair but I did find a couple places to try it out” Hmm, 😂

[@adityarunwal6075]

There is my main man with yet another video!!

[@monolith2001]

The Flowbee returns but this is way cooler.

[@beccac6451]

I have to say I am impressed that it actually worked as well as it did. Thanks for the video.

[@LuckyStone888]

I have been using a Remington Vacuum Trimmer HKVAC-2000 for about 15 years. I love it, but it was discontinued a long time ago. It picks up more than 90% of the hair. They made a newer model, but I've heard it's not as good. When I let my hair grow out too long, I like to use it to trim my head hair down to stubble and use a razor to give me a close shave. I also have a bald head and a Van dyke. A Goatee is just the chin hair and no mustache. There is a whole thing with facial hair purists in naming of beards and mustaches, I don't understand it but I don't like getting them upset.

[@suefergusson5351]

very swish, smooth 👌 😎 Glad that you decided to keep the goatee at least 😀

[@FroggyNight]

I was about to say, those are some beard goals my dude. Been working on one for 6months just to get something similar to where your at. I could never shave it now that my work allows it.

[@annaratliff4638]

I bought something you reviewed and liked and it's been a great buy! The nonslip dash mat.

[@papabear463]

I actually almost bought this yesterday. Awesome timing

[@laurallewien2165]

Hey James, any chance of reviewing the Swan Conture pillow? Great video as always 👍 Happy Saturday 😊

[@edfleming9600]

I have a big, little and dog Wahl trimmer. Oh, and a cordless one. I like them because I have a broom...lol.

[@selenazc]

woo! my weekend is completed and...my hubby needs a new trimmer! what luck!

[@subn0rma1]

Maybe the suction is reduced when it's blocked up with hair. Try emptying it out halfway through your trim and see if that doesn't increase the percentage of hair captured

[@FflawedMetalhead]

Seems like a really solid basic shaver, but a shame that it's likely not that waterproof. Hard to believe it's 'As Seen on TV'.

[@edwoll]

The reason why you're not getting a closer cut with your Wahl shaver is because the blade is worn already. A test that alternates them from new would be a better barometer of how good they are.

[@BillyAltDel]

That dial is so genius I can't believe I haven't seen it before.

[@jasestrickland1704]

Nice review. Just a note. If you use an electric shaver, line your sink with wet paper towels before you shave, clean up is a breeze.

[@barackmycat9448]

That was a realistic test in my book.

[@chuckdawg1999]

I've used vacuum trimmers for years and this is the first one that sounds like a vacuum. I was hoping you would have compared this to another vacuum trimmer but I'm not sure what's out there. Personally I've always felt that vacuum trimmers work not because of suction, but because the opening is big enough for the hair to fall in

[@campermike8879]

Been hoping you would do this one as I wondered if it would be the usual as seen on tv junk Looks decent at least. To me it looked like it trimmed shorter even in the first round

[@jerrymiller276]

I thought it was shorter even in the first round too. It looked to me like he could have done a 3 with the Vacutrim vs a 2 with the Wahl to get more nearly the same results.

[@thatguydy5089]

What do you suggest for a head shaver, that can almost get it shaved like? Thanks and another awesome review, RIP beard

[@Skyburnbright]

Drinking game - Take a shot every time he says "Whiskers"

[@TheRuko15]

I have noticed that the settings on trimmers with an adjustable guard are about half length of the replaceable guards. So a 2 on the Wahl would be closer to a 4 on the vacutrim.

[@Sheena5212]

I got the old man one of those bibs you hang on a mirror to collect whiskers. They work great.

[@One_Guy]

would be interested to see you review the Manscaped products. like the LawnMower 4.0 trimmer.

[@superbmediacontentcreator]

Another good review and I bought one based on your review. I wear wigs and plan to use this to keep my head closely cropped. One thing is (since I know how precise you are) it is "fewer" hairs not "less" as things you can count like hair or whiskers are fewer and things you can't count are less. Whiskers are a close call but in this instance, you are measuring them.

[@legendkillla21]

You're really felt it was important correct less and fewer as if it mattered we all understood exactly what he was saying people like this are annoying gotta always find something to correct

[@robertm3252]

Damm it James, another thing I have to buy because of you. LOL Keep up the great videos...

[@phenomenalj3407]

Thank you for your sacrifice for this review. Impressive.

[@hepgeoff]

Great comparison! I'm curious about reliability between the two. Will the Vacuum Trim last as long as the Wahl?

[@t-revstastetube8900]

They vaccutrim cuts shorter on all the settings, can you vacuum up the ones it does drop, and also will it continue to vacuum up good after a few months it will be interesting to see the year update on this.

[@ohdogwow2]

Just ordered the deluxe version using your link for the original normal version off amazon. I hope you still get the "trim"...from that sale even though it's not the same model. In my middle age I cut everything close because it all grows uneven now; plus male pattern baldness. Haircuts at a store are useless and feel like a waste of money. I don't like buzzing it all off (trimming) on a daily basis because of the MESS it makes with my hair clippers and separate beard trimmer. As a result after a week or two I look like a homeless person. I've literally had employees follow me around in "BevMo" before. The time it takes to clean it up is three times as long with all the fine/short hairs that fall everywhere. A vacuum design may make this more feasible (daily). I just hope it's designed to last (quality). Thanks for the review.

[@sailawaybob]

cool test and the vacutrim is pretty cool i like the vacuum but it looks bulky , if my norelco bodygroomer gives out i'd probably buy one.

[@belialbathory2299]

I'm invested now. Must see how it holds up. I hate cleaning whiskers off the bathroom.

[@dianeleone1634]

I luv how guys make faces when shaving facial hair. My husband recently purchased a new Wahl after many yrs of success, however ,he repaired a few tears in the cord, thanks to fluffy the cat.

[@andrewzach1921]

Thanks for the video.

[@xxxqwertxxx]

This would make a great Xmas gift ^__^

[@EmeraldHill-vo1cs]

One thing that makes a big difference is cutting head hair, which is fine ;and facial hair which is coarse and will blunt cheaper trimmers quickly. We'll see if the vacu has cheap or better blades. The wahl and the kambrook will keep on for years, and you can get them sharpened.

[@dashaybraden-gamble4351]

What do you prefer for a smooth head shave

[@MustangSally7259]

Seems really good! ❤👍

[@ericroe]

I’ve had a philips norelco version of the vacuum trimmer for more than a decade and they work great. They catch way more than 50%, but yes, they don’t catch all. I’d put it more at 80%. You should have actually dumped vacuumed up trimming to compare. One thing to note, the numbers on the vacuum trimmer are millimeters and the trimmer are guard settings which don’t equate to mm. Go back and look at your first pass and you’ll see that the vacuum is much closer of a trim.

[@broderp]

The settings are not the same on each shaver. The no. 2 setting was like the Whal no. 1. It was an uneven match, but in the end it worked. I'd be more curious as to how long the charge lasts and how the weight feels in actual use.

[@mCblue79]

That thing would be ideal for trimming the bush in the front yard 😁

[@k8lynmae]

I am a female though still curious and interested how it worked !! ❤️

[@i.am.not.herbert]

How about you do a series of videos based on the projects that are common sponsors for KZbinrs. Like, for example, this video made me think you could be doing the manscape trimmers.

[@friggintourist7751]

Id like to see a review of the bakblade and see how that holds up. Im forever looking for a really good electric razor and so far ive been using the norelco one blade but am curious about the bakblade

[@jasone3962]

You can get a vacuum eyes Wahl razor that does the same thing and has the built-in measurement system for pretty much the same price at Walmart

[@coondogtheman]

Curious how well this would work for haircuts. I know the vacuum would fill up quick but if you took off the cover. I currently use an AC powered Wahl trimmer/haircutting kit and works well.

[@Skeletomania]

If you try to debulk the top of your head the vacutrim will struggle through.

[@charlessimons1692]

flowbee

[@coondogtheman]

@@charlessimons1692 I know. I remember the ads on TV back in the 80s.

[@charlessimons1692]

been using mine for 25 yearz​@@coondogtheman

[@cck6740]

Was there a new razor in the Wahl vs the vacuumtrim?

[@Goosefang]

I have an older Braun I think and a newer Wahl vacuum trimmer. The older one collects hair better but the Wahl cuts better. I should see if I can replace the head on the older Braun

[@Traderjoe]

Which was easier to clean out?

[@permeus2nd]

7:27 that my biggest gripe about using electric shavers no matter how meny passes you do or how careful you are it's never going to get smooth, that fact is one of the reasons I started growing my beard out.

[@RennyChuggs]

I think its possible that the measurements are different, is it possible that the vacutrim is in MM? wahl beard trimmer attachmenets are different ie. size 1 is 3mm and size 2 is 6mm

[@JRogers36]

How about doing a comparison of the vacuteim vs the manscaped beard trimmer?

[@carlycrafts]

Does it stay unclogged? My Dads razor keeps clogging up and he goes back to a straight Bic razor.

[@MichaelEMJAYARE]

Dang, whiskers on the sink really is a pain in the ass. Vacuum is a great idea!

[@SaiyanSatsuki]

I sleep with the Tv on, for my tinnitus, keep seeing this advertisement so I’ve wondered.

[@josephlopez1247]

Can you review the as seen on TV micro touch titanium? Good video by the way

[@dakotawitt5886]

We need to see the deluxe model now!

[@wha64]

You went all breaking bad with that shave.

[@stalkholm5227]

I had a vacuuming beard trimmer for a long time, the only reason I don't use it anymore is that the battery eventually died. The only downside I experienced, if you can call it that, was that they require the slightest bit more maintenance since you have to periodically dump out the whisker tray, on the other hand the reduced mess more than makes up for that. Vacuuming trimmers are a gimmick, but they're a gimmick that works.

[@metern]

The Vacumtrim seems to do a way better job than the regular one.

[@FrancisSims]

A #2 trimmer guard is "two" eighths of an inch, or roughly 6mm. The vacuum razor probably was using 1mm increments which is why they cut differently. (I guess)