The Philips OneBlade 360 Face is a hybrid beast that bridges the gap between dedicated trimmers and shavers, and at nearly a third off, it deserves serious consideration.
First, let's be clear about what this does: it trims longer facial hair down to stubble, then shaves that stubble close. The 360-degree blade technology means you're not fighting against the device's orientation – swipe upwards, downwards, sideways, diagonally; it handles everything. That's genuinely useful when you're half-asleep at 7am.
What impressed me most is the included value. Two blades means eight months before you're buying replacements, which isn't cheap but beats the £12-15 per blade nightmare of some competitors. The 5-in-1 adjustable comb offers decent length options (1-5mm), so you can go from light stubble to a proper short beard without swapping devices.
The battery life is respectable – around 45 minutes of cutting per charge – and it's fully waterproof, so shower use is fine. Build quality feels solid; it's not flimsy plastic.
That said, if you've got thick, coarse facial hair, this performs better as a trimmer than a shaver. The shaving element works brilliantly for maintaining stubble, but close shaves on dense growth sometimes need a second pass. It's also not ideal if you prefer electric shavers to trimmers – this is really a hybrid, so purists might feel unsatisfied.
At £30.82, this sits in the sweet spot between budget disposables and premium brands. You're getting genuine technology (that 360 blade is worth paying for) without paying Gillette fusion prices. For blokes aged 20-45 wanting a reliable grooming multitool, it's honestly hard to beat right now. The question is whether the hybrid approach suits your routine – if you do, absolutely grab it at this discount.