JRL
JRL Onyx
$195
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JRL Onyx vs Gamma+ Absolute Alpha Clipper
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Gamma+ Absolute Alpha Clipper is cheaper at $129.95. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Gamma+ Absolute Alpha Clipper
$129.95Cheaper
Which is better: the JRL Onyx or Gamma+ Absolute Alpha Clipper?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Gamma+ Absolute Alpha Clipper is the cheaper at $129.95.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec |  JRL Onyx | Gamma+ Absolute Alpha Clipper |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $195 | $129.95 Gamma+ North America direct price |
| Brand | JRL | Gamma+ |
| Released | — | — |
| Motor type | — | rotary |
| Power type | cordless | cordless |
| Max speed (rpm) | 7500 | — |
| Battery life (min) | — | 240 |
| Charge time (min) | — | 120 |
| Blade material | stainless-steel | Black Diamond Carbon fixed blade; Gold Titanium spare deep-tooth cutter |
| Blade system | adjustable-taper | Adjustable zero-gappable blade with floating taper control |
| Cut length range (mm) | 0.5-3.5 | 1.6-12.7 mm with the 5 magnetic guards (1/16"-1/2") |
| Num guards | 10 | 5 |
| Weight grams | — | — |
| Washable | — | — |
Sources — JRL Onyx: jrlusa.com (verified 2026-10-20). Gamma+ Absolute Alpha Clipper: gammaplusna.com (verified 2026-09-17).
What's the difference between the JRL Onyx and Gamma+ Absolute Alpha Clipper?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.
- Blade material: JRL Onyx stainless-steel vs Gamma+ Absolute Alpha Clipper Black Diamond Carbon fixed blade; Gold Titanium spare deep-tooth cutter
- Blade system: JRL Onyx adjustable-taper vs Gamma+ Absolute Alpha Clipper Adjustable zero-gappable blade with floating taper control
- Cut length range (mm): JRL Onyx 0.5-3.5 vs Gamma+ Absolute Alpha Clipper 1.6-12.7 mm with the 5 magnetic guards (1/16"-1/2")
- Num guards: JRL Onyx 10 vs Gamma+ Absolute Alpha Clipper 5