Remington Barba Beard Trimmer, MB320C, Black
Remington Barba Beard Trimmer (Advanced Ceramic Blades, Pop-up Detail Trimmer, Adjustable Zoom Wheel, 9 Length Settings, Comb Attachment, Cord or Cordless, 40-Minute Runtime) MB320C
About the brand
As a division of Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. powered by innovation, Remington has been helping you define your style for 80 years.
As experts in innovation, they pride themselves on being at the very cutting-edge of technology and work with top salon professionals from all over the world to produce electrical personal care products that really work, care for you and deliver superior results every single time.
Product features
- Advanced ceramic coated blades
- 9 length settings, 1.5 – 18mm
- Pop-up trimmer for detail trimming
- Easy View window shows length setting
- Self-oiling blades
- Cord / cordless use with up to 40 mins cordless usage
- Charging indicator light
- Cleaning brush
| Weight: | 368 g |
| Brand: | Remington |
| Origin: | China |
Great Trimmer for Your Beard
Have been using this trimmer for a while and have found it great for my beard. Has a number of different length and allows an easy way to blend your beard. Also comes with a second small trimmer which flips up to do more finer parts of your beard such as the top of your lip.
Would highly recommend this product and keep oiled with a form of cliipercide.
Adequate.
Used to trim beard..It’s ok and does the job..I had a Babyliss mains trimmer before,which had a wider head.It lasted for years and i regret not buying another..I probably will..
Finally a good beard trimme
I have been scouring Amazon for a good quality cheap beard trimmer and this is exactly what I was looking for! I prefer to have a clean shave but don’t like using a razer, so a beard trimmer without any plastic extension pieces is exactly what I use to get as close to the cleanly shaven look as possible. I don’t mind a bit of stubble. This product allows me to trim as close as possible, like when you ask for a “zero on the sides” at the barber’s for your haircut. I cannot attest to the attachment provided, but it seems like a good option for those who prefer to have a well-kept longer beard. Both the main and pop-up blades are great quality and sharp, while not cutting me at all when shaving, and I am quite impatient when shaving and will vigorously shave against the grain to get the job done quicker. Not even a nick! The blade does heat up though, but only towards the end of the shaving process. I charged it up to the max and have used to four times so far and each time is as good as the first. For this price, its a no-brainer really.
Easy to use and happy with the resul
My husband is growing a beard for the 1st time in years and is very happy with how easy the trimmer is to use and how tidy his beard now looks.
Very Good Trimme
Seriously the best trimmer I ever owned I can honestly say this after owning it for two years and it is still going strong, battery charge still holds and lasts well, very well made and solid as would be expected from Remington, great that you can adjust the grade without switching heads or losing them, after using it for two years the blade is still sharp and cuts well, powerful tool.
As someone who takes pride in maintaining a well-groomed beard, the Remington Barba Beard Trimmer caught my eye with its impressive list of features. From the advanced ceramic blades to the convenient pop-up trimmer, this grooming tool seemed to have everything I needed to keep my facial hair in check.
The 9 preset length settings, ranging from 1.5 to 18 mm, allow for precise control over my desired look. The zoom wheel on the handle makes it easy to dial in the perfect length, and the “locked in” feature ensures I get a consistent trim every time.
The cordless use with up to 40 minutes of runtime is a major plus, as it gives me the freedom to groom on the go without being tethered to an outlet. And the ability to switch to corded use when the battery runs low is a thoughtful addition.
Keeping the Barba trimmer clean and well-maintained is a breeze, thanks to the included cleaning brush and the self-oiling blades. This helps maintain the quality of the cut and ensures a long-lasting performance.
However, I did encounter a few minor drawbacks. The lengthy 14-16 hour charging time can be a bit inconvenient, and some users have reported issues with the battery life not living up to the 40-minute claim.
Overall, the Remington Barba Beard Trimmer is a solid choice for those seeking a versatile and reliable grooming tool. The combination of features, performance, and ease of use make it a great investment for maintaining a well-groomed look.
Brilliant quality and for the money, definitely can’t complain. My husband started growing his beard and moustache in November 2023 after starting for charity and decided that he wanted to keep it. He has a goatee and a moustache which means that the sides of his face need trimming regularly and he needs something precise to help shape it and keep it looking tidy. This is just the ticket and makes his beard care quick and simple for him in the morning before work to look fresh every day.
One thing to bear in mind is that the first time you are using it, go with the longest comb, because my husband used the same grade that his barber uses when he goes for his haircut and beard trim, and it was much shorter on this trimmer. I guess the comb lengths vary between different brands so start with the longest one and work backwards so that you don’t inadvertently go too short as my husband did. Obviously it grew back, but he was disappointed because it took his beard too short, and he spent a long time growing it.
That being said this was great quality and when I bought one for his Christmas present, I didn’t want to spend a fortune in case he decided to stop growing facial hair. This was recommended on countless websites as a really good budget one. Yes, there are more expensive models out there and they will probably do much better jobs or much more specific jobs, but this is perfect for him.
Miles better than the budget ones
I got the Lithium battery version for 33.99. My last beard trimmer was a 10 no name one, admirable in most ways but dragged the hair a little and struggled in thick growth,
This model has everything I was looking for, adjustable comb and long battery life.
If you have a fancy style, that requires intricate shaping, there are no doubt better.
If like myself you just like long stubble / short beard all over to hide the double chin, this is perfect.
Good price
Had one of these for many years and was pleased to find I could still buy the same model. Very convenient to use as you don’t need any extra attachments for shaving and trimming
Nice stubble look and finish
Excellent and exactly what I needed it for. cuts a nice a stubble finish and had 5 settings you can change from to suit your length of beard if necessary. Easy to clean and charge lasts a while to.
Remington Barba Beard Trimmer, MB320C, Black
I use it only for my beard, very good product. I have about 1 month . use it maybe 2 times / week. I never charge battery yet. So I can say battery life is really good.
Doesn't bounce
This is a great trimmer has many adjustments charging seems pretty good, this is the second one I’ve bought as do be careful not to drop it on tiled flooring they Don’t bounce trust me.
I recently bought a replacement with the same model of Remington beard trimmer and would not hesitate to buy another when eventually this one reaches its end of life. The last one still works (6 years later) but the guard was accidentally damaged during my travels (my fault, not the product.)
What I like:
* Excellent battery life – the charge holds for many weeks with no discernible loss in performance
* Included with the trimmer is a beard cutting template, charger with plug and cleaning brush
* Easy to Clean – The trimmer blade easily detaches for quick rinsing under a tap
* Cutting height is easily adjusted with a turn a wheel
* Usability and design are simple – cutting, adjusting and power can all be operated effortlessly with one hand
* I also cut my head hair with the trimmer, in particular around my neck as its simpler and more effective than an electric hair trimmer.
* The motor should work well for many years given my experience of this model
What could be improved:
* It would be useful to include a small bag or container to store the trimmer and accessories
* The charging time can take many hours when discharged, however this is a minor observation as charging once a week overnight should prevent the need for long charging times
Overall I rate the trimmer with 5 stars in spite of the suggested improvements. I knew exactly what I was getting when making the purchase and am satisfied that I made the right decision with replacing it with exactly the same model as previously.
The Bes
In 2012 I asked my barber to recommend a beard trimmer. He suggested that the best one available was a Remington Barba and I ordered one from Amazon. He was right: it was the best available and I have used it ever since. The battery started to fade about a year ago, and I tried a couple of newer shavers. They just don’t work as well as the Barba, so I have now purchased a new Remington Barba to replace my old one. It looks identical and works as well as the Barba I used for a decade.
Perhaps, like the Casio F-91 W there is no reason for Remington to change anything. In my ideal world, the Barba could be powered by USB rather than a bullet charger and a dedicated case could be provided with the Barba. This would enable me to give the product six stars. As it is, it is the best beard trimmer I have used.
5.0 out of 5 stars Best for me, might be best for you
I’ve used many different trimmers in different continents/countries and this was the best of all at least for me. Didn’t have a chance to get the lithium one but this is actually more than enough. Single adjustable head and easy to clean. That’s it and super reliable. If you’re sick of changing heads for different cuts, this might be your best bet.
5.0 out of 5 stars Banging shaver.
This is a great upgrade to the previous model. I use it without the guard to shave my head, face and neck, and it gets as close as any clippers I’ve used before. Nice incremental grade options with the guard for styling the goatee.
Seriously, I wouldn’t advise using it without the guard for manscaping though – you’ll definitely get nipped.
USB rechargeable, great battery life.
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Amazing Battery Life!
This was delivered on the 31st May, I charged it fully as per the instructions and haven’t needed to charge it since.
I use it nearly EVERY DAY and yet the battery still hasn’t died and I’m now on week 6! How is that even possible?
Clearly I’m giving it 5 stars but surely the thing will need charging at some point. Impressed is a complete understatement.
UPDATE: The battery has finally gone flat today 24th August. So it lasted nearly 3 months on one charge. Absolutely Brilliant.
fast shave
The shaver trims well, very fast too. I had a small issue with shaver not turning, I called the amazon staff, they were extremely helpful and provide me with a replacement.
4.0 out of 5 stars Beard Trimme
This is the replacement for same brand. Good and easy to use for short beard and moustache. Rechargeable, good battery life to begin with, reduces over time. The last one’s battery lasted about 2-3 years, then can be used with direct plug. The plastic beard adjustment tool is flimsier in this model.
Really good.. Cuts cleanly and evenly.. Just wish you could take the guard off for precision stuff rather than the little trimmer that pops out but I’ll get used to that… Also.. Not ideal for taming those massive hipster beards as the top setting is not overly long. But.. I’m not a hipster and it does the job for me
Bought this to replace my old Remington, same design as this new one but had given up the ghost after 10+ years of stellar service. The old one was still working, albeit only on mains charge as the battery was no longer holding charge, finally decided to replace it as part of the clipper guard snapped.
The design of this one is the same as my old one, and as that suited me to the ground it was a no brainer to get this one, however, this time I opted for the lithium-ion battery version as it offers longer use in between charges.
So far, so good. Used twice weekly it has done the job perfectly and I can honestly not think of any negatives. Although a bag of some sort to keep all the bits it comes with – charger, bear shaper, comb, cleaning brush and the trimmer itself would be a useful addition.
It’s very easy to clean, the clipper head (which contains the blade assembly) is removable and can be washed under tap. Talking of the blade assembly, it consists of steel and ceramic cutters, it’s the same as my old Remington which most probably means it will last forever and remain sharp throughout its life.
As mentioned, the battery life on this model (MB350L) is excellent, given the newer technology being used compared to the other offering on Amazon, the MB320C. If you can stretch your budget a bit further then this is MB350L is better and the model to get.
++Positives++
* Sharp blades for quick cutting
* Easy to clean
* Lithium-ion battery lasts longer between charges than MB320C and older versions
–Negatives–
* Doesn’t come with a bag to keep the trimmer and accessories togethe
Nowhere on Amazon, on the packaging, on the trimmer or on the instructions does it say what type the rechargeable batteries are. I do not know whether they are lead-acid, NiCd, NiMH, lithium ion or something else. That’s a shame, as I was expecting this trimmer to be much the same as my 2020 Remington MB350L, which is very similar to look at and was quite a bit cheaper at the time. The MB350L has a lithium battery and is rated at 5.0V and 1.0A – it is charged via a USB micro socket. I cannot use the same charger for each trimmer, as the MB320C is rated at 3.2V and 1.5A and has its own charger with a tip like a headphone jack plug.
A strange feature of this trimmer is that the charging indicator remains lit even when charging is complete. Charging takes about 15 hours and there is nothing to tell you when charging is complete.
What I like about the design is that the adjustable comb is attached to the trimmer. You can remove it completely if you want to use the bare blades without the hair length selector. You don’t need to keep a collection of accessories as you seem to have to do with many other beard trimmers.
The body of the trimmer is not waterproof. You have to clean it with a dry brush, not water.
This is a really good budget shaver with a range of settings that gives a fairly consistent shave. The battery life is good, but as it on the cheaper side it will probably only last a few years before the battery degrades.
The main advantage is that it is easy to set up and very easy to change length settings. Its disadvantages are that is is not the easier razor to clean, and its shortest setting will not deliver anything close to a clean shave. It is good for maintaining a set length, but not so good for detailed grooming.
The other thing which makes it harder to recommend is that it does not charge using a standard mini or micro usb. Instead it uses a cable that almost resembles an audio jack, one that no other electrical item in my house uses. What this means is if you lose your charge cable you might be out of luck!
Unsure as to why there’s so many negativity for this beard trimmer .
I owned one until around 2005 & was sad that the battery gave up some many yrs later, but I did use the hell out of it & it still functioned in the mains power .
I decided to give it my son being that it still worked & got a different cordless trimmer.
It never hit the spot like the Remington . It gave a uneven beard trim . It felt cumbersome in my hand where as this Remington doesn’t.
I got tired of misplacing the clip on guards & the battery wasn’t a patch on this .
it was great to find out they still sold this trimmer so I ditched the chunky one with its many guards and was delighted to be the owner of this model again .
Its still serving me well some four years on .
I use regular around 52 times per year roughly on a weekly basis .
Its holding charge great & i fully recharge it around 4 times per year.
It’s battery holds enough power for roughly 20 trims or more on full charge. Great for when away on holiday .
The build quality is excellent . The handy built in guard trimmer that you simply turn a wheel to adjust length is a great idea .
It’s robust, & also when you pull the main guard off there a handy detailer that pops out .
When looking at reviews it can be off putting & you seem to focus only on the bad reviews & skip the good ones.
This is my 2nd Remington & I never had any trouble. After trying other beard trimmers with separate guards nothing compares to this all in one .
I 5 Rate this product. I paid for it it wasn’t a free gift for reviews which annoy me as they say rubbish is good . This really is a good trimmer & for the deal it’s at now even better .
I was looking for a replacement beard trimmer that had a short trim length of around 1.5mm, a decent price, and backed up by good reviews; the Remington MB320C caught my eye and seemed to satisfy these requirements. I found the two supporting reviews on Amazon informative and was the deciding factor on the purchase, compared to other reviews I’d seen on alternative makes/models.
Amazon.co.uk offered a decent price, provided the expected excellent delivery service and sound packaging, so well done Amazon.
First impressions of the beard trimmer were a solid, well built, tactile, comfortable and well balanced in the hand; a very well designed product.
The Trimmer Comb Attachment is adjusted by the well placed thumb wheel; it has a good positive engagement when setting. The Trimmer Comb moves up and down to achieve the desired length and completely covers the razor, it’s easily removed by pulling off, but again this has a positive action and firm positioning.
Your first job will be to charge up the trimmer for 14-16 hours. The three plug/transformer combo provides the means to re-charge, with a lamp on the trimmer to indicate charging is taking place, however when fully charged the lamp remains lit, so there’s no means to indicate full charge – just watch the clock.
The Trimmer Comb is well designed and provides a fairly wide platform that sits against your skin to allow for an exceptional even well controlled shave/trim; it’s also easy to clean.
There are 9 shave settings/lengths available, set by the thumb wheel and next to that is a number indicator 1 to 9. The settings are as follows 1=1.5mm, 2=2.5mm, 3=4mm, 4=5.5mm, 5=7mm, 6=9mm, 7=11mm, 8=14mm, 9=18mm. Now I only use the short length settings so unable to comment on the longer settings, but I started off with the 1/1.5mm setting which provided a good even cut, but I did find that compared to other trimmers I’ve used this seemed a tad shorter, so I’ve now settled for the 2/2.5mm setting that seems to cut to around the 2mm mark. It should also be noted that the Comb and Thumb Wheel holds its place in-between settings so if careful may offer further cut lengths!
There’s a low charge warning lamp on the trimmer, and pulling off the comb attachment allows the pop-up trimmer to be activated. The Comb length setting remains when taking off and replacing back the attachment, which is handy.
The real proof is in the handling and shave, and I’ve found this to be a delight to use. 10/10.
Too early to comment on reliability (had it for only a few weeks), but I suspect based on the build it will stand the test of time.
Highly recommended beard trimmer and good value for the money.
April 2009
Still very pleased with the product, the pop-up trimmer is a bit flimsy but apart from that a cracking product. The price was good at time of purchase at just over twenty one pounds!
January 2013
Four and a half years on from purchase and I can honestly say still good as new compared to when first bought. Used most days of the week over this period and it still cuts well and holds its charge.
July 2015
Same trimmer still going strong after 7 years of use!
September 2016
Well, after 8 years of reliable use the battery does not now hold its charge and so I’ve bought an exact replacement at a similar price point to the original, may this prove long lived too 🙂