Wahl Professional
Wahl Professional 5-Star Gold Cordless Magic Clip (08148-700)
$199.99
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Wahl Professional 5-Star Gold Cordless Magic Clip (08148-700) 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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Which is better: the Wahl Professional 5-Star Gold Cordless Magic Clip (08148-700) 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 |  Wahl Professional 5-Star Gold Cordless Magic Clip (08148-700) | Gamma+ Absolute Alpha Clipper |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $199.99 | $129.95 Gamma+ North America direct price |
| Brand | Wahl Professional | Gamma+ |
| Released | — | — |
| Motor type | rotary | rotary |
| Power type | both | cordless |
| Max speed (rpm) | — | — |
| Battery life (min) | 100 | 240 |
| Charge time (min) | — | 120 |
| Blade material | High-carbon steel with titanium and diamond (DLC) coatings | Black Diamond Carbon fixed blade; Gold Titanium spare deep-tooth cutter |
| Blade system | 2161-700 Stagger-Tooth adjustable taper blade | Adjustable zero-gappable blade with floating taper control |
| Cut length range (mm) | 1.6-25.4 mm with the 8 guides (1/16"-1") | 1.6-12.7 mm with the 5 magnetic guards (1/16"-1/2") |
| Num guards | 8 | 5 |
| Weight grams | — | — |
| Washable | — | — |
Sources — Wahl Professional 5-Star Gold Cordless Magic Clip (08148-700): wahlpro.com (verified 2026-09-21). Gamma+ Absolute Alpha Clipper: gammaplusna.com (verified 2026-09-17).
What's the difference between the Wahl Professional 5-Star Gold Cordless Magic Clip (08148-700) and Gamma+ Absolute Alpha Clipper?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.
- Power type: Wahl Professional 5-Star Gold Cordless Magic Clip (08148-700) both vs Gamma+ Absolute Alpha Clipper cordless
- Battery life (min): Wahl Professional 5-Star Gold Cordless Magic Clip (08148-700) 100 vs Gamma+ Absolute Alpha Clipper 240
- Blade material: Wahl Professional 5-Star Gold Cordless Magic Clip (08148-700) High-carbon steel with titanium and diamond (DLC) coatings vs Gamma+ Absolute Alpha Clipper Black Diamond Carbon fixed blade; Gold Titanium spare deep-tooth cutter
- Blade system: Wahl Professional 5-Star Gold Cordless Magic Clip (08148-700) 2161-700 Stagger-Tooth adjustable taper blade vs Gamma+ Absolute Alpha Clipper Adjustable zero-gappable blade with floating taper control
- Cut length range (mm): Wahl Professional 5-Star Gold Cordless Magic Clip (08148-700) 1.6-25.4 mm with the 8 guides (1/16"-1") vs Gamma+ Absolute Alpha Clipper 1.6-12.7 mm with the 5 magnetic guards (1/16"-1/2")
- Num guards: Wahl Professional 5-Star Gold Cordless Magic Clip (08148-700) 8 vs Gamma+ Absolute Alpha Clipper 5