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Philips Norelco Nose Trimmer 5000 (NT5600/62) vs Panasonic ER-GN30 Ear, Nose & Facial Hair Trimmer
Which should you buy? Our verdict on both, pulled from our full The Best Nose Hair Trimmers: 6 Compared (and One to Skip) comparison.
The Philips 5000 covers nose, ears, brows and edges in one kit and carries a 2-year warranty. The Panasonic ER-GN30 does the core job with one curved dual-edge head, a fully waterproof body and a quick rinse clean for less.
Philips Norelco Nose Trimmer 5000 (NT5600/62)
Buy itA complete nose, ear and brow kit with three trimmer heads, two eyebrow guards and a 2-year warranty.
- Philips lists rotary, linear and detail trimmers plus two eyebrow combs in the box.
- Its Protective Guard System is built to trim without pulling, and Philips lists dual-sided steel blades.
- An AA battery and a storage pouch are included, and the specs list a 2-year warranty.
- Philips calls it fully washable but does not publish a waterproof or shower rating.
- It runs on a disposable AA battery rather than a rechargeable cell.
- Three heads is more kit than you need if you only trim your nose.
Panasonic ER-GN30 Ear, Nose & Facial Hair Trimmer
Buy itA simple, fully waterproof single-head trimmer with curved dual-edge blades and a fast rinse clean.
- Panasonic describes curved, hypoallergenic stainless steel blades that trim nose hair from the top and sides.
- It is listed as fully waterproof for dry use or in the shower.
- A vortex cleaning system pulls in faucet water and spins it through the cutter head.
- The AA battery it needs is not included.
- There is one cutting head and no eyebrow comb, only a protective cap and brush.
- Panasonic's product page does not state a warranty length.
Side by side
The 7 criteria below are the ones our full comparison judged every product on, narrowed to these two.
| Philips Norelco Nose Trimmer 5000 (NT5600/62) Our pick | Panasonic ER-GN30 Ear, Nose & Facial Hair Trimmer | |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Best for | Anyone who wants one small kit for nose, ears, brows and edge detail. | Buyers who want the core nose and ear job done cheaply, wet or dry. |
| Price tier | $ · budget | $ · budget |
| Power | 1 x AA (included) | 1 x AA (not included) |
| Cutting heads | Rotary, linear, detail | One dual-edge head |
| Water rating | Fully washable | Fully waterproof |
| Cleaning feature | Rinse (washable) | Vortex rinse system |
| Eyebrow guide | 2 eyebrow combs | None |
| Extras | Storage pouch | Cap, brush |
| Stated warranty | 2 years | Not stated on page |
Which one is right for you?
Pick the Philips Norelco Nose Trimmer 5000 (NT5600/62) if
anyone who wants one small kit for nose, ears, brows and edge detail.
Know before buying: philips calls it fully washable but does not publish a waterproof or shower rating.
Pick the Panasonic ER-GN30 Ear, Nose & Facial Hair Trimmer if
buyers who want the core nose and ear job done cheaply, wet or dry.
Know before buying: the AA battery it needs is not included.
The bottom line
Our overall pick is the Philips Norelco Nose Trimmer 5000 (NT5600/62) - A complete nose, ear and brow kit with three trimmer heads, two eyebrow guards and a 2-year warranty. Choose the Panasonic ER-GN30 Ear, Nose & Facial Hair Trimmer instead if buyers who want the core nose and ear job done cheaply, wet or dry.
Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete The Best Nose Hair Trimmers: 6 Compared (and One to Skip).