I am absolutely blown away by the quality of the GLAKER K11S hair clippers. The moment I held them, I knew I’d stumbled across something seriously underrated — especially considering the price. This isn’t one of those flashy but flimsy kits that looks great in pictures and fails in action. I’ve used various Wahl models over the years including the Wahl Elite Pro, the Wahl Lithium Ion Pro Series, and the Wahl Super Taper, and while each has its strengths, the GLAKER outperforms them where it truly counts: in reliability, sharpness, and real-world versatility. It’s built like a tank but glides like butter — the best of both worlds.
The first proper test was cutting my own hair, blending sides and tapering the back. The taper lever was smooth and solid, and the motor stayed consistent even when passing through thicker patches. I’ve got fairly coarse hair and it handled it effortlessly, without snagging or stuttering. Next came my beard, followed by edging around the neckline and trimming sideburns — again, zero complaints. But the real eye-opener was when I handed it to my wife to test on her legs and even more delicate zones. She was surprised at how smoothly it handled longer hair without the scary tugging or rough motor noise you get with lower-tier trimmers. I tried it too on body hair — legs, chest, groin — and it delivered clean, consistent results, without nicking or irritation.
The included guards are thick, click on securely, and cover a brilliant range from tight fades to longer trims. I appreciated the longer 38mm and 51mm options, which are rare and allow you to maintain longer styles or do pre-scissor blending. The stainless steel blades feel seriously premium — there’s none of that soft whirring or cheap flex that some mid-range clippers have. These bite into hair cleanly and evenly, even at full battery use after several sessions.
Battery life is phenomenal — 240 minutes run time, and it charges up in just a few hours. I went almost a full week with five grooming sessions without needing to top it up. I took it with me on a short trip, and the lightweight metal body and USB charging made it ideal for travel. The LED screen is a small but helpful touch. It gives an exact percentage rather than a vague light, so I always knew when it needed topping up.
Out of curiosity, I brought it into my barber for a bit of fun — just to see his reaction. He took one look, held it, turned it on, and then guessed it was something from the £200+ bracket, maybe from Gamma or BaByliss Pro. When I told him it was under £50, he looked absolutely baffled. He even tried it briefly and said, “I’d use this in the shop, honestly.” That said it all.
Yes, it’s not zero-gap out of the box, and it’s not a dedicated foil shaver or detail trimmer. But for 95% of grooming tasks — from fading, trimming, body grooming, to beard maintenance — it delivers beyond expectations. The metal body gives it the weight of a pro clipper without being unwieldy. It's not waterproof, so cleaning has to be careful, but the included brush and oil make that easy enough. For the price, I don’t think there’s a better value grooming tool on the market right now. This has officially replaced all my old Wahl gear and earned a permanent place in my bathroom drawer.
| Unit count | 1 count |
|---|---|
| Power source | Battery Powered |
| Blade material | Stainless Steel |
| Manufacturer | GLAKER |
| Runtime | 120 minutes |
| Country of origin | China |
