Wahl · Updated June 2026
Wahl Elite Pro 79602: price, specs & release date
Wahl Elite Pro 79602, released 2015. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: wahlusa.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
- Best for Sharp steel blades cut fine, thick, and coarse hair without slowing or clogging; Best-in-class rigid ABS guide combs with riveted metal retaining clips that seat securely.
- Skip if No T-blade/companion trimmer for close cutting around ears and facial hair is a dealbreaker.
Price history
$59.99How we know these prices
The curve above is one dated record of this product's price on its own source page — our own tracking combined with Internet Archive snapshots reaching back before we began. Every archived point links to the snapshot that proves it, so you can verify each one yourself.
Verify each point — 8 archived snapshots
- 2019-07-16 — $59.99 · snapshot ↗
- 2020-08-06 — $59.99 · snapshot ↗
- 2021-01-17 — $59.99 · snapshot ↗
- 2021-10-16 — $59.99 · snapshot ↗
- 2021-11-28 — $59.99 · snapshot ↗
- 2022-05-06 — $59.99 · snapshot ↗
- 2022-11-25 — $59.99 · snapshot ↗
- 2023-03-08 — $59.99 · snapshot ↗
Is the Wahl Elite Pro 79602 a good buy?
At $60, the Wahl Elite Pro 79602 is #5 cheapest of the 13 beard trimmers we track, where the median is $79.96. On the spec sheet, its max length of 25 mm is the highest of the 13, its length settings of 10 is below the median of the 14, and its attachments count of 21 is above the median of the 15.
Evidence of Record
Our dataNo independent lab has measured this product yet. 1 outlet has it on record by mention only, with no hands-on measurements published to weigh its claims against — a gap in the evidence, not a verdict on the product.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the Wahl Elite Pro 79602
Only one whitelisted tester covers this exact model: Wirecutter names the Wahl Elite Pro 79602 its top home hair-clipper pick after nearly a decade of hands-on testing with barbers and DIY panels. Praised for build quality, sharp steel blades, and best-in-class guide combs; flagged for near-pound weight and no included T-blade. Grooming blogs and retailer reviews excluded.
Based on 1 review · 1 lab-tested · 2025-03-28
Tested by Wirecutter
Consistently praised
- Sharp steel blades cut fine, thick, and coarse hair without slowing or clogging
- Best-in-class rigid ABS guide combs with riveted metal retaining clips that seat securely
- Terrific build quality with thick 8-foot pro-grade cord and rugged hard case
Commonly flagged
- No T-blade/companion trimmer for close cutting around ears and facial hair
- At the upper weight limit of comfort, weighing nearly a pound
- Slightly louder magnetic motor than smaller competing models
Where reviewers disagree No cross-source disagreement is possible: only one whitelisted tester (Wirecutter) has a genuine hands-on review of this exact model. Its verdict is strongly positive, naming it the overall top pick for at-home haircutting.
The sources (1)
Its sharp steel blades easily slice through fine, thick, smooth, and coarse hair without slowing down or clogging.
With its terrific build quality, powerful motor, sturdy but not overly stiff guide combs, and long cord, this model will satisfy the needs of most people who cut hair at home.
The Wahl Elite Pro lacks a T-blade attachment.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $59.99 MSRP per Wahl USA official site (wahlusa.com) |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wahl |
| Released | 2015 |
| Type | hair_clipper |
| Length settings | 10 |
| Max length (mm) | 25 |
| Cordless | No |
| Runtime min | — |
| Blade material | stainless steel (self-sharpening) |
| Attachments count | 21 |
Source: wahlusa.com (verified 2026-06-19) · corroborated by walmart.com. Wahl USA official site verified $59.99 MSRP. 10 guide combs (No. 1/2 to No. 8, 1.5-25 mm), self-sharpening precision blades, corded-only, 21-piece kit. Max length 25 mm (#8 = 1 inch). runtime_min null: corded-only clipper.
Is the Wahl Elite Pro 79602 worth it vs cheaper beard trimmers?
Wahl Elite Pro 79602 against its closest cheaper and pricier beard trimmers on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 14 ranked
| Product | Price | Type | Length settings | Max length (mm) | Cordless | Blade material |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wahl Elite Pro 79602 this | $59.99 | hair_clipper | 10 | 25 | No | stainless steel (self-sharpening) |
| Remington PG6025 All-in-One Grooming Kit | $19.97 | multigroom | 8 | 16 | Yes | surgical steel (self-sharpening) |
| Braun Beard Trimmer 7 BT7240 | $69.94 | beard_trimmer | 39 | 19.5 | Yes | metal (Lifetime Sharp Blades) |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the Wahl Elite Pro 79602?
Only one whitelisted tester covers this exact model: Wirecutter names the Wahl Elite Pro 79602 its top home hair-clipper pick after nearly a decade of hands-on testing with barbers and DIY panels. Praised for build quality, sharp steel blades, and best-in-class guide combs; flagged for near-pound weight and no included T-blade. Grooming blogs and retailer reviews excluded. Praised: Sharp steel blades cut fine, thick, and coarse hair without slowing or clogging; Best-in-class rigid ABS guide combs with riveted metal retaining clips that seat securely; Terrific build quality with thick 8-foot pro-grade cord and rugged hard case. Flagged: No T-blade/companion trimmer for close cutting around ears and facial hair; At the upper weight limit of comfort, weighing nearly a pound; Slightly louder magnetic motor than smaller competing models. (From 1 tester review, 1 lab-tested.)
How much does the Wahl Elite Pro 79602 cost?
The Wahl Elite Pro 79602 has a US price of $59.99 (MSRP per Wahl USA official site (wahlusa.com)), as of 2026-06-19.
How does the Wahl Elite Pro 79602 compare on price?
At $60, the Wahl Elite Pro 79602 is #5 cheapest of the 13 beard trimmers we track, where the median is $79.96.
Has the Wahl Elite Pro 79602's price changed?
No — the Wahl Elite Pro 79602 has held at $59.99 since 2019-07-16.
What is the lowest price the Wahl Elite Pro 79602 has been?
The lowest we have recorded for the Wahl Elite Pro 79602 is $59.99 on 2019-07-16.
Is now a good time to buy the Wahl Elite Pro 79602?
The Wahl Elite Pro 79602 is currently $59.99; the lowest we have recorded is $59.99 (2019-07-16). Every price is dated, so you can judge it against its own history.
When was the Wahl Elite Pro 79602 released?
The Wahl Elite Pro 79602 was released 2015.
What are the Wahl Elite Pro 79602's key specs?
Wahl Elite Pro 79602 (Wahl): type hair_clipper, length settings 10, max length mm 25, cordless No, blade material stainless steel (self-sharpening). Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-19.
Price of record: $59.99 at wahlusa.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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