Head Shavers Review

Best Electric Head Shavers in 2024 – 15+ Tested and Reviewed

Many of us balding guys are on a mission to find that perfect electric shaver that can do a great job at removing unwanted hair on our heads in a jiffy, or while traveling and an alternative to using cartridge or safety razors.

On my shaving journey, I have found it near impossible to find anything that beats a Gillette Mach 3 or other cartridge razors and safety razors for head shaving.

However, what I have found is what I would say are the best electric head shavers that come close to the level of closeness as razors and, more importantly, give us guys the convenience that electric shavers offer when needed (i.e, no mess, quick shave).

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The YouTube video I created for this roundup might provide some additional information, and/or the visuals might help you out.

Let’s take a close look at the dedicated shavers that deserve a place in this roundup–I have tested with repeated use.

1. Skull Shaver Pitbull Gold PRO – Top Overall Best Choice

Within the series of shavers from the brand Skull Shaver, you’ll find four head shavers made by the company ‘Skull Shaver’ and the Skull Shaver Pitbull Gold Pro is the second most expensive (i.e., 3rd in the series of 4). They actually have a fifth shaver, which is the Diamond; however, that costs over $400 and does not belong on this roundup.

Brief Description & Features –

One of the big selling points of the Skull Shavers is the ergonomics, which is also the company’s patented design.

Users are able to hold this shaver in two ways. One way is to hold the shaver at the sides of its body, and the other is by placing or cupping your hands between the blade head and the body of the shaver.

The second method of holding the shaver helps make shaving the back of the head very easy, almost relaxing in a way.

The four rotary blades are flexible and work well at moving along with the various contours of a user’s head. The skull Shaver brand of shaver blades, unlike most others, will flex independently while the 4 blades also flex together. These blades must be changed every 3 – 6 months, which can be quite costly, but that is the same with any of the other head shavers.

While many head shavers boast five or more blades, the Gold Pro only has four blades. This may seem like a disadvantage; however, I am not convinced any more than four blades make a difference or are even required. Other five-blade shavers usually have a center blade as well as four outer blades, so this is something to consider if you want five.

Skull Shavers are charged up via a USB lead, which makes charging it anywhere at any time easy, and users know how much charge the battery has left with the percentage indicator showing on the top of the shaver which I find useful.

Performance & Shaving –

The Pitbull Gold Pro does perform well and better than many others. The design and ergonomics do make head shaving much easier than using various other foil and rotary shavers.

One of the highlights of this shaver and others from Skull Shaver is the comfort while shaving. They are about the best, and my guess is this is achieved via the flex blades, and maybe the blades are of higher quality than many others.

Wet shaving can be a bit messy, but it does give a slightly better shave this way and prevents skin irritation. A great bald head shaver when wet shaving! However, one of the main aims of an electric head shaver is to provide a quick, non-messy, convenient shave.

Final Thoughts

The Skull Shaver Pitbull Gold PRO gets the number one spot in the best electric head shaver roundup, even above other shavers from the Skull Shaver range. This is because its functionality and how it performs makes it an almost perfect head shaver despite it being pricier than others.

This Skull Shaver offers more than the Skull Shaver Palm and Pitbull Silver Pro in terms of battery runtime and battery charge indication. The Pitbull Platinum is too pricey and offers very little extra benefit that warrants paying so much more than what the Gold Pro costs.

The only real complaint that other users have mentioned is the longevity of battery life after continuous use. However, this is the most common complaint with all electric head havers, unfortunately.

Currently priced at around $99 USD and somewhat more in the UK, EU, and beyond because they’re a US product.

2. Remington Balder Pro (aka RX5) – Best Price Point All-Rounder

The Remington Balder Pro, also known as the Remington RX5 outside the USA, is a good all-rounder in terms of its price point. It has been a reliable head shaver for me since 2020, and Remington offers a favorable three-year warranty.

As the photos show, I bought both the US (Balder Pro) and non-US (RX5) models to check for any differences, and they are both the same shaver.

While it does not provide the comfort that a Skull Shaver Pitbull does, it has worthy features that make it a good option.

My preference would be to not include a big brand like Remington and to be more supportive of the smaller brands (I want these to succeed). However, I had to stick close to what is a better product and be honest with you guys, and the Remington’s have performed better than most of these smaller brand shavers.

Brief Description & Features –

Remington has designed and shaped the body to make it fit well within a user’s hand, and the sides of the body have useful rubber grips that support holding it.

The easy-to-remove blade head has five rotary blades that flex in and out, and I like the movement of the blade head (it pivots) more so than the Skull Shaver. The RX5 (Balder Pro) moves very well along the contours of my head.

This may be used wet or dry and with a user’s favorite type of shaving soap or cream.

Users should get 50 minutes of runtime for the rechargeable battery as advertised by Remington, which seems about right in my experience. A warning light warns users when the battery is becoming low on charge.

I like the warranty period of the Remington that gives buyers a 2 – 3 (register for an extra year online) year period of guarantee if it faults. Registered online users also get a 100-day money-back guarantee, which is comforting for a buyer.

Like other electric shavers, the Remington has a pop-up detail trimmer that some guys might appreciate (I don’t find it very useful, so ignore it).

Performance & Shaving –

The Remington performed well and shaved my head well enough when used wet and dry. Like others I have tested and reviewed, it’s slightly more comfortable when wet shaving with some lather, but it can get messy.

While the Skull Shavers, as mentioned above, have the upper hand in the ergonomics department, I have still found the RX5 (Balder Pro) very easy to use and move around any part of my head.

Like any of the electric head shavers, this performs best with only a couple of days of growth or daily use. Anything over a couple of days of growth can be shaved, but it just takes a lot more effort and strokes that can cause irritation.

I do find, at times, that some parts of the head were not covered properly by all blades (like the blade head was coming away from my head or overlapping). I think the blade head is slightly too large, or the blades need to flex inward more. It’s not a deal breaker, but it’s worth noting!

The Skull Shaver brand definitely has the upper hand in terms of comfort and quietness.

The Remington has a good debris collection chamber, which is useful for collecting all the debris and helps ease cleaning after a head shaving session.

Final Thoughts

While I feel the Skull Shaver brand has a definite edge over the Remington, it’s still a decent option and provides a convenient, close enough head shave.

Remington is a reliable brand that honors the warranty period and provides a 100-day money-back guarantee. Electric shavers quite often become faulty, so it’s nice to know they can be repaired or replaced (based on their terms and conditions).

The Remington Balder Pro is currently priced at $60 USD; in the UK and EU –RX5, it costs around (£67.99 – € 68.99).

3. Remington Balder Boss (USA) or RX7 (Non-USA) – An Upgraded Balder Pro (RX5)

I wish shaver brands would not change model names and numbers based only on country (pfft). The upgraded Balder Pro (RX5) came along earlier outside of the US with the RX7, and then Remington finally released the Balder Boss in 2024 for US balding gents.

As you can see in the photos above, I have bought both and own both the US (Boss) and non-US (RX7). The only difference is the Boss has a chrome look (plastic chrome appearance).

I would only rate this Remington above the Balder Pro if the price is not that much higher. The upgrade is nice, and the new design is useful; however, just check out the price differences, as Remington first had this priced up at $100 in the USA, which is too expensive (it will lower, I am sure).

Brief Description & Features –

The Remington RX7/Boss is another dedicated shaver with five rotary blades and a slim palm-held body that allows it to fit nicely in the hand while shaving.

The rubberized sides have changed on this model compared with the RX5/Boss and look more attractive, which supports hand grip, but one of the main changes is the power mode option. The Turbo Power mode, with its additional button, provides users with a standard mode for shaving and then a Power mode that aims to boost the power for tackling thicker hair.

I use the shaver on turbo mode only and found this feature to be more of a marketing gimmick than offering anything useful in a practical sense; others may find this switching mode of value. Nevertheless, I believe most of us just need one mode –the fastest (turbo) it can shave, ideally.

Another aspect of the RX7 (Balder Boss) that is an upgrade from the RX5 (Balder Pro) is an additional 30% more flex available from the shaver blades. This is noticeable and an advantage when shaving along the various contours of the head.

Users get 60 minutes of runtime from a full charge and a simple LED segments countdown to let us know how much charge is left.

Performance & Shaving –

To be fair, I got similar results from this shaver the RX5/Boss, and other dedicated head shavers. It all starts to become very similar, with not much wowing compared to others, but also no disappointments or problems either. I guess I want to be wowed too much!

The shaver did shave well wet or dry, and shaving daily or every other day got the job done as Remington states –in 2 minutes.

While I felt the RX5/Balder Pro blades were coming away from my head and not all covering a head area together, this was not so apparent with the RX7/Boss, which could be due to the additional 30% flexibility.

Final Thoughts

I liked the Remington Balder Pro (RX5) and do prefer the RX7 (Balder Boss) because of the added blade flex, and it just seemed to perform slightly better. I also preferred the LED charging light and slicker appearance with the simple rubberized sides design.

While I feel the Turbo option is somewhat gimmicky, this can be overlooked, and it might be that some gents get to use this feature and move between modes (if not, stick with one mode).

I found the extra 15% more on the price tag worth paying. If it were much more than 15%, I would probably advise buyers to stick with the RX5/Balder Pro.

The RX7 is currently priced at £75 in the UK and around € 90 in the EU. In the US, the Balder Boss is $99, so you might want to check if they bring that price down, as it’s a 40% increase on the Balder Pro.

4. Skull Shaver Palm – Best Affordable Entry-Level Option

I don’t get why a lot more guys don’t see the value in the Skull Shaver Palm. I know it only has three rotary blades, but if you are saving the pennies and need a solid head shaver that will get the job done, then it’s a great tool.

Many don’t realize that if you purchase a set of forte or carver blades from Skull Shaver on the next blade renewal, you have a Skull Shaver Silver Pro (you’ll be upgrading it).

Brief Description & Features –

As with all Skull Shavers, it has good ergonomics, which is the company’s patented design and one of its best-selling points.

The body of the Skull Shaver Palm can be held and used in two modes. The first mode of use is holding the sides of the shaver body, and the second is with a user cupping their hand between the blade head and body.

There is no percentage indication on this model to let a user know how much battery power is left. However, a green light turns red to warn a user to get it charged back up, which is enough of an indication for users.

The battery’s runtime is around 60 minutes, and it takes about an hour to charge fully. While this is not as much as other models from the Skull Shaver range, I find it is sufficient enough.

Three rotary blades that flex while in use along a user’s head help the shaver move along the various contours of a user’s head easily. Each individual blade also flexes, which is not found on many shavers apart from the Skull Shaver brands and one other–the MicroTouch Titanium head shaver.

Buyers get a handy nose and ear hair trimmer that can be attached after removing the blade head. I never usually pay any attention to or use attachments that come with electric shavers, but I have found the nose and ear trimmer useful and practical, and I use it.

Performance & Shaving –

I tested out the Skull Shaver Palm using it wet and dry and with shaving cream. There is not much difference in the end result, although shaving wet with cream or soaps is more comfortable and prevents irritation.

This Skull Shaver only has three rotary blades, unlike the others from this company, which have four or five. However, I found it performed just as well on my head, but it just took more time to get it finished.

Like other Skull Shavers, the Palm model works well when used daily to keep on top of keeping that bald head well-shaven, and all it takes is a couple of minutes to whizz over it.

This head shaver can also be used for facial shaving. I would only use it for facial shaving if I had no other razor or shaver, though, as it is not ideal, and it is still an awkward shape, more suited for head shaving.

Final Thoughts

The Skull Shaver Palm is a good option for those wishing to try out one of the electric head shavers from the Skull Shaver brand without investing as much cash as the other models cost.

The biggest negatives with this electric head shaver are the cost and frequency of blade changing and the concern about the longevity of the battery after continued use. Some might also prefer more than three blades that cover a wider span when shaving, although other blades bought from the company can be used.

This shaver also makes a good travel companion, and the convenience of using a USB charging lead makes that easier.

Currently priced up at around $39.99 USD which is a steal, but in the UK and EU, it costs (£49.99 – €57.00).

5. MicroTouch Titanium – Super Comfortable Blades

It might seem an exaggeration to state the blades are super comfortable; however, that’s what they are, and it’s the reason why the MicroTouch Titanium Head Shaver makes number five on this roundup.

I was unsure about including the MicroTouch as I have picked up quite a few reviews of guys stating it was a good head shaver until it stopped working–and it stopped working in a short space of time after purchasing it. Based on how comfortable it is (it beats all on comfort, minus the Skull Shaver brands), I decided to keep using it to see if mine fails, and so far –so good (it’s still going strong).

Brief Description & Features –

The best feature of the MicroTouch is the five rotary titanium blades. The four outer blades all flex together, and like the shavers made by Skull Shaver, each blade also independently moves. This is extremely useful when shaving along the various contours of the head.

Another aspect of these blades working so well is that they are already shaped inwards rather than being flat. It’s almost like they have a good start at shaving because they fit the scalp so well.

The shape was weird at first, being completely round and unlike all others I have used. However, I did adjust to the shape and enjoyed the comfortable grip it provides all around the device.

We get 60 minutes of runtime from the battery, and it takes about 3 hours to charge fully with the USB-C type cord provided (no adapter included). And, like other head shavers, it can be used wet or dry.

The inner part has a collection chamber, which I find useful for this shaver and others that have it. It prevents the blades from clogging quickly and makes them easy to clean.

An additional travel lock is built into the shaver that locks when holding the button for a few seconds and unlocks when pressing and holding the button again.

Performance & Shaving –

As I have mentioned, these blades are very comfortable, and more than any other head shaver I have used–the whole blade system hugs properly to the head without any overlap at all.

The ergonomics are not quite what we get from other head shavers where they are made to fit somewhat perfectly in the hand. However, after about three times I had used the MicroTouch, I felt that there was no issue at all, and I found the fully rubberized outer section comfortable.

I get a good close shave that compares with the others I have mentioned, but it has the edge over all others, bar the Skull Shavers, on the comfort front.

Final Thoughts

I will keep using the comfortable MicroTouch and still find I want to recommend it despite some guys reporting theirs failed. Just keep this in mind, and if mine fails–I will be letting you guys know.

They certainly got something right with that blade head and blade system.

The MicroTouch costs around $60 USD (£60 GBP – €70.00 EU), which is a fair price when comparing the costs of other head shavers.

The price of the replacement blades at $20 is also about right and fair. 

Runners Up

You’ll find other dedicated head shavers that I have tested and used below. These shavers are not within the top picks list above, as I do not rate them as highly. However, these are options to consider that some gents have had good experiences with, but I just don’t give them as much praise.

I have also tried not to bombard you with too many options!

Skull Shaver Platinum Pro

I have gone into enough detail above about the Skull Shaver brand of head shavers so we all get the gist of the design, etc., which is the same for the Skull Shaver Pitbull Platinum Pro.

The main reason I don’t recommend this model over the Gold Pro and Palm models is because of the extra cost, which does not offer any extra performance.

What extras does it offer over the Gold Pro?

• A cleaning indicator reminder
• Travel lock indicator
• Travel case
• Rinse stand included
• 2-year warranty (rather than 1 year)
• The Platinum color looks attractive

As mentioned, you do not get added performance over the Gold Pro, and those extras are nice to have. However, you do pay twice as much (US $199).

FreeBird FlexSeries

The FreeBird FlexSeries is made by a company in the US, previously named Freedom Grooming. They do have a lot of positive reviews on their website for their head shaver, and it’s a small company that I really wanted to rank their product higher; however, I found it did not perform as well as others, which is why it landed in the other dedicated head shavers section, rather than above.

The FlexSeries has a body design similar to the Remington Balder Pro (RX5), but it does not have the quality grip or look. The blade section is quite small, and the inner area of the blades has no area to collect debris.

While I am not a fan of the FlexSeries, other guys seem to be–if those reviews are honest and accurate. I wish I were a fan so I could be supportive of a small brand like this.

You can check it out for yourself!

Groomie BaldiePro

The Groomie BaldiePro was another head shaver made by a small company like the FlexSeries, that I mentioned I wanted to perform well, purely based on them being a small US brand and my desire to support these brands.

I do favor the BaldiePro over the FlexSeries, which I wrote about in the FlexSeries vs. Groomie BaldiePro article. The reason I prefer the BaldiePro is because of the better body design, better grip, and the numerical charge indicator. However, I did not find much difference in the performance and end result (head shave).

Like Skull Shaver, FreeBird, and some other companies–Groomie offers a subscription service to subscribe for new blades at a reduced cost and an initial reduced cost when first making a head shaver purchase, but I never subscribe to these and renew blades when I choose.

Bald Buddy

The Bald Buddy is another head shaver from a small company named The Cut Buddy. They offer a dedicated head shaver with a unique design compared to all others on this roundup.

The body of the shaver is slimmer than others, and it fits very well and snuggly in the hand when in use.

However, like other head shavers I have used and felt underwhelmed with –it has those small blades without a good collection area for debris to collect, and it just didn’t seem to shave as well as others that I found more comfortable.

Again, this is a small company that was extremely friendly and helpful to me, but the product did just not cut it (no pun intended).

That just about covers the best head shavers roundup. These are updated when a new shaver is used and found to be a solid head grooming product.