Rank #3 in Best Hair Clippers 2026: 10 Ranked, and Where the Numbers Disagree
Philips Series 5000 HC5630/13 Hair Clipper, 28 Length Settings
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Philips Series 5000 HC5630/13 sits third in this guide at £26.24, with 4.6 out of 5 from 3,811 ratings. It is a mains-or-battery clipper with 28 lock-in length settings between 0.5 mm and 28 mm, a 2 mm stubble comb, and a comb designed to let cut hair flow away from the blades rather than collect in them.
The reason it earns this slot is what the listing says about how it is powered. The product name ends "Corded, UK 3-Pin Plug". The run-time bullet says "90 minutes run time of cordless use after a 1-hour charge or use plugged in (UK 2-pin Bathroom Plug)". So one line sells you a corded clipper with a three-pin plug, and another sells you a cordless one that charges from a two-pin bathroom plug — and the specification table settles it by listing the power source as Battery Powered. The blade material is split the same way: the name says self-sharpening stainless steel, the third bullet says self-sharpening titanium.
Everything on this page is taken from the Amazon listing as it stands. We have not handled, charged or cut with this clipper.
How those 3,811 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.6 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £26.24 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6 out of 5 from 3,811 reviews |
| Power source (as listed) | Battery Powered |
| Run time (bullet) | 90 minutes cordless after a 1-hour charge, or use plugged in |
| Plug in the bullet | UK 2-pin bathroom plug |
| Plug in the product title | UK 3-pin plug |
| Length settings | 28 lock-in settings from 0.5 mm to 28 mm, plus a 2 mm stubble comb |
| Blade material | Titanium in one bullet, stainless steel in the product name |
| Best Sellers Rank | 17 in Hair Clippers |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“This is an updated version of my existing 15year old clippers. Can't praise them enough, the dial to set length is a lot more precise and easier to set than the old. After first use I can confirm they cut very well.”
Verified purchase“Bought to replace an older Philips clips model which had served me well over many years until the battery started failing. The new set is similar but I feel the design is not quite as good but works well.”
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
Is the Philips HC5630/13 corded or cordless?
The listing says both. The product title reads "Corded, UK 3-Pin Plug", the run-time bullet claims 90 minutes of cordless use after a 1-hour charge, and the specification table lists the power source as Battery Powered.
What plug does the Philips Series 5000 clipper come with?
The title specifies a UK 3-pin plug, while the run-time bullet specifies a UK 2-pin bathroom plug. The two lines do not match.
How many length settings does it have?
28 lock-in settings from 0.5 mm to 28 mm. Philips also includes a 2 mm stubble comb for short hair or beard styling.
What are the blades made of?
The product name says self-sharpening stainless steel blades. The third bullet says self-sharpening titanium blades. The listing states both.
How long does the battery take to charge?
The bullet states a 1-hour charge gives 90 minutes of cordless use.
How is it rated by buyers?
4.6 out of 5 from 3,811 reviews. The rating breakdown shown on the listing lists 75 five-star ratings against 2 one-star ratings.
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