Rank #5 in Best Hair Clippers 2026: 10 Ranked, and Where the Numbers Disagree
BaByliss Super-X Metal Series Cordless Clipper, Japanese Steel
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The BaByliss Super-X Metal Series Cordless Hair Clipper is the number 5 pick in this guide: £90.00, 4.4 out of 5 from 1,439 ratings, and the metal-bodied cordless clipper in BaByliss's Super-X range. The listing sells it on Japanese steel blades, a taper control lever for fades, and 10 comb attachments covering grades 0.5-8, which the specification translates as 0.8mm to 25mm.
Where several listings in this guide contradict themselves, this one mostly holds together. The product name says 10 comb attachments, the bullet says 10 comb attachments and the specification table says 10 comb attachments. Charging time is given as 3 hours in the specification table and repeated in the care guide, while the same bullet promising "up to 3 hours of high-performance cordless use" makes the charge-to-runtime ratio a straight 1:1. The field that does not fit is not a number but a category: the specification lists the recommended uses for product as "Beard, Ear", on a clipper sold with a 25mm maximum cutting length and ten hair comb grades. The ratings add up too — of the 100 ratings in the page histogram, 71 are five-star and 7 are one-star, which is how a 71% five-star share lands on an average of 4.4 rather than something higher. Everything below comes from the Amazon listing, not from a test of our own.
How those 1,439 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.4 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £90.00 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4 out of 5 from 1,439 ratings |
| Cutting length | 0.8mm minimum to 25mm maximum (grades 0.5-8) |
| Charging time | 3 hours |
| Cordless runtime | Up to 3 hours (as listed) |
| Included components | 10 comb attachments, 2 tapered guides, 3-year warranty |
| Recommended uses for product (as listed) | Beard, Ear |
| Best sellers rank | 35th in Hair Clippers |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Glides through hair with real ease even on my thick hair. Its also fairly quiet and the attachments are great have a range of lengths to suit probably everyone.It has a real quality feel to it , feels like a high end clipper.The battery life seems to go on and on !!!All in all it's a fantastic hair clipper at a very reasonable price .Babyliss have got this product spot on highly recommended product..5 stars..”
Verified purchase“I came from Wahl, and I'm never going back.It's USB C charging, which is a lifesaver when travelling. It can use many of the same trimmer attachments as the Wahl clippers, which is super convenient.It feels pretty well waterproofed (I wouldn't use it in the shower, but it has no issues with being rinsed in a tap after shaving in my experience). And the little lever to adjust the blade is great for beard trimming without needing dedicated attachments.And the on switch design is really hard to accidentally press, so I'm never worried about leaving it in a backpack in case it turns on and drains the battery.Fantastic hair clipper which I reckon will last me several years.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Hair Clippers 2026: 10 Ranked, and Where the Numbers Disagree.
Questions people ask
How long does the BaByliss Super-X Metal take to charge?
The specification table gives a charging time of 3 hours, and the care guide repeats it: charge fully for 3 hrs before first use.
How long does the BaByliss Super-X Metal run on one charge?
The BaByliss bullet claims up to 3 hours of high-performance cordless use — the same figure as its charging time.
What comb attachments come with the BaByliss Super-X Metal?
10 comb attachments covering grades 0.5-8 (0.8mm to 25mm), plus 2 tapered guides for ear shaping.
What warranty does the BaByliss Super-X Metal carry?
3 years. It appears in the accessories bullet and again in the manufacturer warranty description field.
What does the listing say the BaByliss Super-X Metal is recommended for?
The specification table says beard and ear, even though the clipper is sold as a hair clipper with a 25mm maximum cutting length.
How is the BaByliss Super-X Metal powered?
The power source field says battery powered, and the special features list cordless use and USB charging. One reviewer describes it as USB-C, which the listing itself does not specify.
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