Size and Appearance

Wahl 9818 Trimmer

Both the Wahl 9818 and the Wahl 9864 are stainless steel trimmers. Each of these models, though they were several years apart in creation, kept the same weight and size in their design. Although they are the same size, the appearance of these two models is slightly different.

The Wahl 9864, for example, has a curved, plastic guard near the bottom end of the trimmer, which the Wahl 9818 lacks. The body of the Wahl 9818 is completely silver, showing off the stainless steel that these are made of. The Wahl 9864, on the other hand, is almost completely black instead of showing off the plain stainless steel design.

Performance

One thing that several customers commented on was the weight of these devices. However, the comments weren’t as negative as most products that are heavy. On the contrary, they comment that the extra weight makes these easier to control, especially on the detailed areas. As far as blades, customers reported these trimmers working quite well and very rarely did they have to invoke the warranty. The only complaint was that some customers thought that a length between guard 1 and 2 is too large of a gap and they would like an in-between size.

Power

Both these trimmers are rechargeable – so you don’t have to worry about working close to an outlet and you don’t have to buy batteries. The Wahl 9818 and the Wahl 9864 both use a Lithium Ion + battery. As expected from devices with the same batteries, they both have about 4 hours of use when they are fully charged. The Wahl 9864 goes a step further with a quick, one-minute charge feature. When the batteries on these get low or they reach a full charge, then you will be notified with an LED light on both models.

It is worth noting that the Wahl 9818 is a dual voltage trimmer as well. This may not be important to all customers, but for international travel it is important. Since there are basically two different voltage systems most countries use, it is important if you want to travel from America to Europe, for example.

Cleaning

While neither of these trimmers needs excessive cleaning, there is a cleaning feature that is important to note. Both these have a self-cleaning feature which will help you keep up maintenance with your trimmer with little effort.

Durability

Many customers noted that these trimmers are not only fantastic when you first purchase them, but that they are fantastic later on as well. Even Wahl themselves show faith in the longevity of their products as shown by their warranty of five years. On each product, customers said that not only was this warranty appropriate and they rarely needed to use it, but that they often outlasted the warranty as well.

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Accessories

Wahl 9864 Trimmer

Accessories are important when it comes to trimmers. This is because the more variety you have in the blades you can choose from, the more you can use them for. For both the Wahl 9818 and the Wahl 9864 trimmers, customers get 4 different trimmer heads; one for beards and moustaches, one for nose hair, one for body hair, and one for your head.

The Wahl 9864 comes with 8 hair guide combs as well as 4 beard guide combs to make use slightly easier. The Wahl 9818 comes with 6 position guides, 3 standard trimmer guides, and 8 T-blade guides. In addition, the Wahl 9818 also comes with a comb, a cleaning brush and blade oil. Each of these also come with a storage case for your trimmer, trimmer heads, and guides when you aren’t using them. The Wahl 9864 also comes with a trimmer stand.

Convenient Features

Both these trimmers can be charged and one of the most convenient features about this is the LED light to notify you. This light goes off both when the battery is low when you’re using it and when you’re charging it and the battery is full, allowing you to keep track of the trimmer rather than it just cutting off in the middle of a job.

In case you do miss this indicator light, the Wahl 9864 also has a quick 1-minute charge. This can help you finish the job you were in the middle of, even if you are in a hurry (this is a very thoughtful feature). The Wahl 9864 and the Wahl 9818 both have 13 different lengths that they can cut thanks to their variety of guards and guides.

Warranty

Wahl covers both the Wahl 9818 and the Wahl 9864 with a comfortable warranty of 5 years. This warranty will cover in damages or defects in manufacturing that cause problems within 5 years of the date of purchase. Wahl Trimmer’s customer service is also known to be quite responsive to customer complaints.

Pros and Cons

Both these have a variety of amazing qualities about them. As mentioned before, many customers liked the weight of the trimmers since it allowed them to easily work on details without slipping. Many customers also commented on how long the battery lasted on each of these, saying they were some of the best they’d ever used. Wahl’s customer service impressed as well thanks to a decent warranty and help from staff without long hold times.

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One con of the Wahl 9864 was that it is slightly less budget-friendly than the Wahl 9818, even though a sale can change that. On the other hand, though, the Wahl 9818 was produced before the Wahl 9864, giving the Wahl 9864 an advantage of having time to improve upon and add new features to cater to more customer needs.