Xiaomi’s presence in India is not just limited to smartphones and tablets. Over the years, the Chinese brand has expanded to different segments, including smart wearables, kitchen appliances, health & grooming, and even apparel! Be it an air fryer or a robot vacuum cleaner, Xiaomi does not shy away from a solid value-for-money product. When it comes to personal grooming, Xiaomi has its own series of beard trimmers, with each product catering to a particular niche. The new Xiaomi UniBlade Trimmer is designed for users who seek a no-nonsense grooming tool that also makes for a good travel accessory. We got our hands on the trimmer and have been using it for the last ten days. Here is our in-depth Xiaomi UniBlade Trimmer review.
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Xiaomi UniBlade Trimmer review: Design
This is what you get inside the Xiaomi UniBlade Trimmer’s retail box.
- Trimmer
- Adjustable Trimming Comb
- Protective cover for the blade
- USB Type-C charging cable
- User Manual
- Quick Start Guide
The UniBlade Trimmer does not come with a travel pouch or a cleaning brush.
On the design front, Xiaomi has kept things simple, clean, and minimal. The body of the trimmer gets a matte finish which feels very premium. While it is made out of plastic, the quality of materials used is pretty high-end. The tapering panel that accommodates the blade attachment gets a contrasting glossy finish.
The bottom panel of the trimmer’s body is flat, which means it can sit upright on any surface. You don’t need a specific holder next to the bathroom sink to place the UniBlade trimmer. This flat panel can also be pulled out to reveal the Type-C port for charging the device. There’s only one button on the plastic chassis. This button can be used to start or stop the trimmer and activate the travel lock (more on that later). There is a single notification light above the power button. This light turns orange when the battery is low. There is no way to tell the trimmer’s battery level as it lacks a display or even multiple notification lights.
Moving on to the most important attachment, the UniBlade on this device is made out of stainless steel. It features two-way blades along the edges and advanced mesh blades at the centre. The latter is super helpful in cleaning the leftover stubble. This uniblade can move up to 40 degrees along the horizontal axis, which allows it to adjust to your face and body’s contour. The adjustable trimming comb clips onto this blade. The rotating control knob on this attachment offers 14 length adjustments. Like the rest of the body, this attachment is also made out of plastic, but it does not feel flimsy at all.
The Xiaomi UniBlade Trimmer is rated IPX7 for water resistance. This means you can rinse it with water without worrying about any damage to the internal circuit. Every time we used the device, we washed it clean under running tap water and let it air dry. During our 10-day testing period, we did not notice any water-related damage.
Xiaomi UniBlade Trimmer review: Performance
There are two ways you can use the Xiaomi UniBlade Trimmer. The first method is using the shaving head directly, without attaching the trimming comb to it. You can get a pretty close shave this way, even though it isn’t on the same level as using a manual shaving blade. The mesh pattern on the shaving head does a phenomenal job of shaving off the stubble and delivering a clean look. The two-way blades along the edges take care of the longer hair and have no trouble making their way through a thick beard.
These two-way blades can also be used to style your bear a certain way. The level of precision is very close to ideal here. Since the shaving head is movable, it easily adapts to the shape of your jawline. It can even reach the area under the lower lip and easily shave off the stubble there. You can also use it to trim your body hair.
The adjustable trimming comb easily latches onto the shaving head and offers 14 length settings – 0.4mm to 8mm. For the first few length settings, this adjustable trimming comb works like a charm. From 0.4mm to 3mm, the results are ideal. However, people with longer beards who are looking to maintain it rather than trim it down would be better off using a regular comb along with the trimmer. This isn’t particularly Xiaomi’s fault and all the clip-on attachments we’ve used have struggled with styling long beards.
One of our favourite features on this trimmer is its travel lock mode. If you’ve ever been pulled by airport security for a vibrating device in your luggage, you know what we’re talking about. By simply pressing the power button for three seconds, the travel mode comes into effect. In this mode, the trimmer cannot be turned on with a single press of the button. This greatly reduces the chances of accidental clicks when the device is packed in with your luggage. Pressing the power button for three seconds again turns off the travel mode.
The Xiaomi UniBlade Trimmer is equipped with a 600mAh battery pack. On a full charge, the trimmer can last for up to 60 minutes. This means if you plan on using it every day, you will have to charge the device once a week. It takes the trimmer 90 minutes to fully charge and it cannot be used while charging. A battery level indicator would have been very handy to let you know when you need to plug in to charge.
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Verdict
The Xiaomi UniBlade Trimmer sticks to a basic formula and gets the essentials right. Xiaomi gets extra points for the matte finish and minimal design on this product. We would have preferred a cleaning comb and a travel pouch to come along with the trimmer, but at the price of Rs 1,499, it is still a bargain. The quality of the shave is ideal and the precision of the blade does wonders for styling the beard. The super helpful travel mode is also a nice touch by Xiaomi.
Xiaomi UniBlade Trimmer: Pros
- Precise shaving
- Advanced mesh design takes care of the stubble
- Minimal design
- Super helpful travel mode
Xiaomi UniBlade Trimmer: Cons
- Does not come with a travel pouch
- Does not indicate the battery level
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