Wahl Groomsman Review: Better Efficient than Multigroom 3000?

Are you looking for a budget-friendly beard trimmer that’s capable of basic grooming without bankrupting your wallet?

Wahl Groomsman in my opinion is a viable answer to this question as this tool checks all of the necessary boxes of common, regular grooming.

This beard trimmer isn’t something that’ll compete against the likes of BaBylissPRO or top-tier Norelco trimmers, but it can get the job done for household personal grooming.

In this Wahl Groomsman review, I will uncover what makes it stand out from the other affordable devices and mention the limitations you have to anticipate.

Specifications: Wahl Groomsman 5622v

Let’s have a look at the technical details for Wahl Groomsman, including its features like blade, motor, weight, battery etc.

• Dimensions: 15.4 x 2.8 x 2.5 cm
• Weight: 
• Colors: 1 (Silver & Black)
• Accessories: 15
• Blade Type: Precision Ground
• Blade Material: High Carbon Steel
• Blade Teeth Gap: Zero-overlapped
• Motor Power: Undetermined
• Waterproof: No
• Battery Indicator: One Light
• Battery Runtime: 40 Minutes

Pros & Cons

I like weighing in the perks and downsides before heading into the elaborate discussions. That way you’ll have a brief idea of what to expect out of the Groomsman.

What I Like

Areas for Improvement

Verdict

Wahl Groomsman is the ultimate budget-friendly beard trimmer attracting beginners or home groomers looking for a complete kit without spending the extra. It looks good, feels fine on stubble and mustache, and the accessories alongside make it a solid bargain!

Unboxing the Wahl Groomsman 5622v

Wahl Groomsman comes home inside a paper carton box with Wahl printing. The box is solid and has withstood pressure from delivery.

Inside, the Groomsman is placed inside a bubble wrap, right next to the similar-looking nose hair trimmer.

All the other accessories including the guards lay beside and there’s no dedicated crevice to hold each of these components in place.

I wasn’t really expecting anything better than this for the price, so I’d say I’m quite satisfied with the unboxing!

What’s Inside the Box: Wahl Groomsman Trimmer, 1 Nose Hair Trimmer, 3 Stubble Combs, 4 General Combs, 1 Adjustable Comb, 1 Charger, 1 Comb, 1 Cleaning Brush, 1 Lubricant, 1 Blade Guard, 1 Nose Trimmer Guard, User Manual.

Wahl Groomsman: Standout Features

You might be wondering, how much can the Wahl Groomsman perform considering its price point? Well, you should have a look at its standout features to gain some idea!

Feature Highlights

• High carbon steel zero-gap blades are rounded and sharp
• weight allows longer grooming and easy traveling
• Can be used wired and wirelessly
• Plenty of blade guards for unique styling

Sleek Silver Aesthetics

I was initially impressed by the design choice from Wahl for the Groomsman – two tones encompassing everything – silver and black.

Shiny silver seems metallic from the pictures but in actuality, it’s plastic with a coating. I’m not certain how long this color layer is going to last, but I’ll keep my fingers crossed.

Other than this silver shell, the rubber portions are draped in black. As mentioned, the shininess does reflect light to some extent, can’t expect much out of it considering the cost.

Rubberized Grip

As I have already mentioned, the secondary accent for the Groomsman is black and that’s only seen at the bottom half of the handle.

There, a rubberized pad surrounds the handle to ensure you a good grip. While it comes into play during a full palm grip, pen-holds don’t really have use for grip pads so far down.

However, despite the shiny look, the plastic build ensures better grip. If it were made with smooth metal, the risk of it slipping out would be higher.

Flimsy Build Quality

From the price point, you should have a realistic expectation of Groomsman’s build quality. To say the least, it’s quite flimsy and any excessive pressure can leave the handle cracked open.

The blades are certainly more durable and should retain sharp for at least one year of regular use.

I’m more concerned about the power button and the battery. The button is placed on the side and there’s a mini red notch that must be pressed down to release it from the lock.

Only then you’ll be able to slide the button. The red bit is very fragile and you should be delicate while handling it. About the battery, I’ll stress more on it later.

Super Lightweight

Photo: Wahl Groomsman Weight

Wahl Groomsman weighs only … ounces, making it one of the most lightweight beard trimmers I’ve ever come across!

This was ensured by the cheap plastic build that I already mentioned. However, such a weight class enhances the device’s portability, especially for men who have physical disorders.

Also, traveling with this trimmer becomes as easy as you can imagine! It won’t weigh down your backpack and if you’re adventurous, you may carry it inside your pocket too!

Average, Zero-overlap Blades

There’s nothing significant about the Precision Ground blades in the Groomsman, except for the fact that it’s somewhat zero-overlapped.

The blade material is steel, but some sources tell me there’s a mixture of high-carbon into it, to give the blade more rigidity and stability.

Whether it’s true or not, only time will tell. But the blade gap and sharpness seems good enough for trimming stubbles, but outlining your beard might still leave a little lacking.

Linear Motor

Wahl Groomsman employs a very basic and generic motor unit. It struggles against coarse and textured beard, especially the length is longer than a couple of inches.

Otherwise, it manages to trim out evenly but a few extra glides might be needed depending on your beard condition.

Wahl has nowhere mentioned the motor or its torque. I can assume it to be around 2,500 to 3,000 RPM based on the performance, sound and vibration – but I could be wrong!

Tons of Accessories

There’s a total of 15 accessories inside the Groosman box and one of them is a similar-looking nose hair trimmer. It’s slightly smaller in size and needs a AAA battery for power.

Other than this, there are a total of 8 guards that belong to different categories. Let me break them down for you:

• Stubble Guards: 1/16˝ (1.6mm), 1/8″ (3.2mm), 3/16″ (4.8mm)
• General Guards: #1 – 1/8″ (3mm), #2 – 1/4″ (6mm), #3 – 3/8″ (10mm), #4 – 1/2 (13mm)
• Adjustable Guard: 6-Position – 1/16″ to 1/2″ (1.5mm to 13mm)

These don’t have the highest quality but I reckon sufficient enough to get the basic job done. They do maintain evenness while trimming, so that’s a solid incentive!

Wired/Wireless Operations

One of the desirable features for the Wahl Groomsman is the fact that you can use it in corded mode – meaning, it will keep on recharging yet the trimmer will turn on.

Since it’s not a waterproof or washable tool, you should be fine. However, make sure not to keep it or use it anywhere near water while it’s still plugged in.

It can be used cordlessly as well and you’ll receive at best 40 minutes of runtime with a full charge, charging status indicated by the tiny red light on the handle.

Poor Battery Life

Although 40 minutes battery life seems decent enough to call Groomsman a cordless tool, it tends to slow down toward the latter part of the charge without any warning.

The recharge time is massive and its built-in NiCad battery is one to deplete very fast – also known for losing overall capacity over time.

That’s why the wired solution is explored by many groomers for this tool, but the awkward angle of the charging port that connects isn’t something pleasant to deal with.

My Experience with Wahl Groomsman

In this section, I will bring forth the practical performance of Wahl Groomsman based on my personal time spent with it for different sorts of grooming duties.

Experience Highlights

• Commendable sharpness while drawing outlines
• Better at bulk trimming stubbles with comfort ensured
• Perfect tool for mustache grooming, easy to clean

Trimming Crispiness

Trimming closeness with Wahl Groomsman was surprisingly good! Stubble grooming seemed to generate almost skin close results like any other quality zero-gap trimmer.

However, you’ll struggle with longer stubble maintenance since the blade width is very limited. If you’re simply fine tuning the beard, you can still manage to make it work.

As per mustache trimming goes, the tiny blade and compact handle makes it a perfect tool for the cause and gives you freedom of gliding movement.

The outlines drawn by the Groomsman are sharp but not the crispiest. I believe it has to do with the blade material and motor power.

Comfort on Skin

Photo: Wahl Groomsman on Skin

Wahl trimmers are generally renowned for their skin comfort and Groomsman is no different in this case.

While I trim without any guard on, direct skin to blade contact doesn’t seem to cause any discomfort – credit is due to the rounded off blades.

But ones with coarse or kinky facial hair might experience some tugs or pulls, especially if you’re toward the latter half of the battery life.

Neck shaving seems straightforward and I witnessed no redness or burning sensation despite having sensitive skin there.

Grooming Efficiency

Let me get this straight – Wahl Groomsman is not the most efficient beard trimmers you’ll find on the market.

If you have fine, less dense facial hair, you won’t face any problem while bulk trimming. Others however will find the need for additional glides to trim things down evenly.

Also, outlining your beard body is a relatively slow process for the Groomsman. You may have to go over the same line a couple of times to make it more visible and crispy.

Versatility

So, what will you be getting out of the Wahl Groomsman? First of all, it’s a great tool for regular stubble maintenance – from bulk trimming to applying varying lengths using the guards.

Another thing the Groomsman excels at is mustache trimming due to the compact blade and portable design.

Lining up or fine tuning your beard depends on the type of beard you’re operating on but should get the job done if you put efforts into it.

Those who are looking for something to treat your long beard, let me tell you – Wahl Groomsman is not the one for this matter.

Cleaning & Maintenance

Due to the tiny and narrow blade design, cleaning the Groomsman feels very convenient and easygoing.

All you need is a cleaning brush. Using that, you have to brush off the stray hair. Be thorough and gentle, and the cleaning should be completed within 30 seconds.

As per the nose hair trimmer goes, it’s rinsable and therefore you may wash it under the tap. One advice I’d give you is to remove the AAA battery before washing, and put it back on when the device is completely dry.

How I Tested the Wahl Groomsman?

Since I style different types of beards from time to time, I happened to have the Groomsman around through some of those phases.

Not only did I try to bulk trim my longer beard with the Groosman, but also fine tuned shorter stubble to realize the extent of this tool.

Also, stress tests like battery life, drop test, coarse beard bulk trim test etc. were conducted so that I can offer you a solid knowledge foundation for this trimmer!

Who is Wahl Groomsman For?

Well obviously, Wahl Groomsman is one of the most budget-friendly beard trimmers on the market and should cater to consumers who don’t want to spend the extra.

In terms of functionalities, groomers with fine facial hair and a knack for stubble should find the Groomsman to be most useful.

Otherwise, young groomers who are looking for a complete accessory set within budget can definitely give Groomsman a try!

Wahl Groomsman vs Norelco Multigroom 3000: Budget Winner Hunt

For your better understanding, I have held the Wahl Groomsman head to head with the Norelco Multigroom 3000 from Philips line of trimmers.

This Norelco trimmer is also affordable like Groomsman with similar functionalities and accessories.

Therefore, it’s going to give you a broader understanding of how the current market is and where the Groomsman is ranked among the budget-efficient choices.

Feature	Wahl Groomsman	Norelco Multigroom 3000
Type	Beard & mustache trimmer	Multi-grooming kit (face, hair, body)
Blades	High-carbon precision-ground steel	Self-sharpening stainless steel
Guards	8	7
Battery Type	Rechargeable NiMH	Li-ion
Battery Life	40 Minutes	60 Minutes
Washable	No	Yes
Weight	.. Ounces	3.7 Ounces

Primarily, I will discuss what the similar features in these two tools are so that there’s no confusion in the latter comparative discussion.

Similarities

• Both are versatile by design, including guards for different purposes
• Build material is cheap plastic for the two tools
• Lightweight plastic gives higher portability

As you can see, both the Groomsman and Multigroom 3000 come with individual guards for your beard and hair.

While Groosman offers a separate entity for the nose trimmer, Multigroom 3000 only offers a separate nose trimmer head which can replace the existing blade.

To cut down on cost, these two trimmers have been constructed with very cheap plastic material. That said, I believe Multigroom 3000 stands as the more durable one.

Due to the lighter weight, these tools are very easy to carry around and ideal choices for longer grooming sessions – especially if you have feeble hands.

Differences

• Multigroom 3000 has the extra edge as it’s capable of treating long beard & body hair
• Groomsman blade is made of high carbon steel whereas Multigroom 3000 employes stainless steel
• Groomsman has an extra adjustable guard
• Multigroom 3000 offers a precision blade for better fine tuning
• Multigroom 3000 blades are much sharper
• Groomsman motor lacks power in contrast
• Two have different battery life – Multigroom 3000 runs 60 minutes whereas Groomsman runs for 40
• Multigroom 3000 blades and handle are washable, Groomsman is not

While Wahl Groomsman is capable of treating your stubble and mustache, Multigroom 3000 goes on to extend the courtesy over longer stubble and body hair.

I still wouldn’t call Multigroom an all-round choice because there are certain lackings, yet it still outperforms Groomsman in the mentioned regards.

Both of their blades are almost zero-overlapped with different build materials. Multigroom 3000 is a tad bit sharper,  generates crispier results and offers greater skin comfort.

Groomsman guards are mostly dedicated to hair and beard, and the adjustable guard certainly comes in handy at times.

Multigroom 3000 offers body combs for manscaping and overall build quality of these guards seem to be better in the Norelco trimmer.

Also, the precision head in Multigroom 3000 allows for better fine tuning of your beard. Nose trimmers in the two work the same, but it’s great that Groomsman offers a separate entity for this.

Multigroom 3000 indeed has better battery life of 60 minutes, outperforming Groomsman’s 40 minute cycle. That said, both of these batteries take hours to recharge.

In this department however, Groomsman has an ace up its sleeves – the trimmer can be operated in corded mode to ensure relentless power.

That’s why Wahl Groomsman is not washable in any way. Multigroom 3000 can be washed to a certain extent.

Lastly, while both being ergonomically sound, Groomsman just gives a better feel to it while holding on. Multigroom 3000 being ergonomic, lacks the mentioned comfort.

Key Takeaway: The price gap between these two beard trimmers is miniscule. Multigroom 3000 seems to be the overall better choice in many regards. That said, Groomsman looks and feels better in hand, slightly cheaper in price, performs better on a mustache.

So, I’d say, you can opt for the Groomsman if your usual grooming contains short stubble and mustache maintenance. In case you want more features like body grooming, then Multigroom 3000 would be a better fit for you.

FAQ

Some bits of knowledge are explored in this FAQ section of the Wahl Groomsman review for general convenience of the potential consumers.

Q: Is the Wahl Groomsman good for shaving the head or body hair?

Ans: No, Groomsman is not good for head shaving or manscaping. The Groomsman blade is designed in a very particular way to trim your beard and at best, outline your hair. Other than that, children’s hair trimming might be performed with delicate strokes, but that’s about the limit to its performance.

Q: Are there different versions of the Groomsman?

Ans: Yes. There have been different Groomsman versions in the market. The variance includes battery types (some come with replaceable AAA batteries), slight difference in the housing and the accessories lot to include storage pouch for traveling.

Q: How long does it take to fully charge the Wahl Groomsman?

Ans: Wahl Groomsman battery recharging feels like a nightmare as fully charging the trimmer takes around 8-10 hours. That’s why Wahl has enabled the Groomsman to be used while plugged into power, giving the consumers a benefit of relentless runtime.

Verdict

From this Wahl Groomsman review, I believe you were able to learn at great depths about the capabilities of a budget-end beard trimmer.

I personally believe that cheap tools like this are actually good enough if you’ve got the skills. Even without the prowess, generic grooming doesn’t seem to be an issue for daily groomers.

It has blades that are comfortable on the skin, almost zero-gapped for that fine finish and visibly sharp outlines, and of course, corded trimming functionality.

For the price, the limitations are definitely outweighed by the potential performance and I’d most certainly give Groomsman my thumbs up!