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Philips Norelco Multigroom 7000 MG7750/49 vs Wahl Stainless Steel Lithium Ion+ 9818A

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Philips Norelco Multigroom 7000 MG7750/49 is cheaper at $59.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Philips Norelco Multigroom 7000 MG7750/49 Wahl Stainless Steel Lithium Ion+ 9818A
US price $59.99 $59.99
BrandPhilips NorelcoWahl
Released2017
Type multigroom multigroom
Length settings 14 12
Max length (mm) 16 11
Cordless Yes Yes
Runtime min 300 240
Blade material stainless steel (DualCut, self-sharpening) stainless steel (self-sharpening T-blade)
Attachments count 23 16
Release 2017

Sources — Philips Norelco Multigroom 7000 MG7750/49: usa.philips.com (verified 2026-06-19). Wahl Stainless Steel Lithium Ion+ 9818A: amazon.com (verified 2026-06-19).

What's the difference between the Philips Norelco Multigroom 7000 MG7750/49 and Wahl Stainless Steel Lithium Ion+ 9818A?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Length settings: Philips Norelco Multigroom 7000 MG7750/49 14 vs Wahl Stainless Steel Lithium Ion+ 9818A 12
  • Max length (mm): Philips Norelco Multigroom 7000 MG7750/49 16 vs Wahl Stainless Steel Lithium Ion+ 9818A 11
  • Runtime min: Philips Norelco Multigroom 7000 MG7750/49 300 vs Wahl Stainless Steel Lithium Ion+ 9818A 240
  • Blade material: Philips Norelco Multigroom 7000 MG7750/49 stainless steel (DualCut, self-sharpening) vs Wahl Stainless Steel Lithium Ion+ 9818A stainless steel (self-sharpening T-blade)
  • Attachments count: Philips Norelco Multigroom 7000 MG7750/49 23 vs Wahl Stainless Steel Lithium Ion+ 9818A 16

What reviewers say

Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.

Philips Norelco Multigroom 7000 MG7750/49

One whitelisted tester, Wirecutter (NYT), hands-on reviewed this exact MG7750, making it the outright top pick in its January 28, 2025 edition after testing it against 11 other models. It praised the trimmer's just-right power (cuts thick hair without over-cutting on a slip), a tester-confirmed five-hour battery, a sturdy 7.5-ounce stainless-steel body that stands upright, and comprehensive accessories. It flagged the heft for travel, limited power for the very thickest beards, and a foil shaver head that is only marginally useful. (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)

Praised: Just-right power — cuts thick hair quickly without over-cutting on a slip; Confirmed five-hour battery life; self-sharpening blades need no oiling; Sturdy 7.5-oz stainless-steel body, comfortable grip, stands upright to save space.

Flagged: Heavy for travel at nearly half a pound (7.5 oz); May struggle to tame the thickest/heaviest beards; Foil shaver head is only marginally useful.

Wahl Stainless Steel Lithium Ion+ 9818A

No sourced tester review yet.

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