# BaByliss PowerLight Pro 7498CU Corded or Cordless Clipper

Source: https://www.ranked10.co.uk/home/best-hair-clippers/babyliss-powerlight-pro-clipper
Ranked #10 in "Best Hair Clippers 2026: 10 Ranked, and Where the Numbers Disagree": https://www.ranked10.co.uk/home/best-hair-clippers

- Price: £25.00 (checked on Amazon UK on 2026-09-19)
- Amazon rating: 4.3 from 3,101 ratings
- Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B008HQ643Q?tag=ranked10-21

The BaByliss PowerLight Pro is a rechargeable clipper that the listing says can run corded or cordless, supplied with 8 clipper guards covering grades 1 to 8, plus a barber's comb, moustache comb, scissors, cleaning brush, oil, blade guard and a storage pouch. At £25.00 with 4.3 stars from 3,101 ratings it sits at number 10 in this guide, and it is cheaper than both the £26.24 clipper and the £49.99 set named in the article's introduction.

The disagreements in this listing are small but real. The title and the bullets agree on 8 guards, grades 1-8; the specification table then gives a minimum cutting length of 1 cm and a maximum of 1 inch, without connecting either figure to those grades. The bullets sell corded or cordless use, while the specification table lists the power source as "Battery Powered" and one special-feature field says only "cordless". The care guide asks for a full 16-hour charge before first use and says the battery reaches capacity after 3 cycles — but nowhere on the page is a runtime stated. Everything below comes from the Amazon listing for this model; we have not tested it.

## Specification

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | £25.00 |
| Rating | 4.3 out of 5 from 3,101 ratings |
| Best Sellers Rank | 37th in Hair Clippers, 8,969th in Beauty |
| Guide combs included | 8 clipper guards, grades 1-8 |
| Minimum cutting length | 1 cm (as listed) |
| Maximum cutting length | 1 inch |
| Charging and runtime | Charge fully for 16 hours before first use; no runtime is stated anywhere in the listing |
| Model name (as listed) | BaByliss for Men Power Pro Clipper, while the product name says PowerLight Pro |

## Questions people ask

**How many guards come with the BaByliss PowerLight Pro?**

The title and the bullet both say 8 clipper guards, grades 1-8. The accessory list adds a barber's comb, moustache comb, scissors, cleaning brush, oil, blade guard and a storage pouch.

**How long does the battery last on a charge?**

The listing does not say. The care guide states only that you should charge fully for 16 hours before first use and that the battery reaches maximum capacity after 3 cycles.

**Can the BaByliss PowerLight Pro be used plugged in?**

The first bullet says corded or cordless use, so yes. Note that the specification table lists the power source as "Battery Powered" and a special-features field as "cordless".

**What is the shortest cut it will take?**

The specification table gives a minimum cutting length of 1 cm and a maximum of 1 inch. The guards are described separately as grades 1-8, and the listing does not map the two figures onto those grades.

**How is the BaByliss PowerLight Pro rated?**

4.3 out of 5 from 3,101 ratings. The breakdown shown is 64% five-star, 20% four-star, 8% three-star, 3% two-star and 5% one-star.

**Is it meant for hair or for beards?**

It is sold as a hair clipper, with blades described as stainless steel and the specific use listed as "For hairstyling". The recommended-uses field in the specification table says "Beard, Mustache".