Remington Rapid Cut HC4250

Pretty bloody great – I'm balding. I used a wired Wahl professional set of clippers forany years for a #2 all over. It did alright but never that consistent and the cable was in the way. This thing is gold! Cuts evenly and close to the head, it's quick and waterproof. I use it in the shower now so no cleanup when doing regular cleanups. It's not that good for beards, but then again that's not what I bought it for. I use it weekly.

Really happy with it. Highly recommend if you just do an all over short cut.

Battery is hopeless – Works well easy to use but 12 months use the battery won't last 1 hair cut, I need to use the power cord. It's the second one I've bought as I thought the first was a dud, nope battery's a joke. Show details

Great clipper but massive cost for spares – I bought this January 2018 and use it once a week on the husband's hair. So maybe 40 or so uses in all so far since new. The clipper performance is brilliant but a month ago, when I took it out of the drawer to assemble, a front gripper corner on the detachable plastic comb he prefers just fell off. No accidental dropping, or any other type of… Read more

damage on our part - it just fell off.

I followed through the Spares procedure and discovered that I had to pay $5.00 AUD for one single replacement comb PLUS $7.50 AUD for shipping. You can't buy spares in store. That's $12.50 AUD for a piece of plastic costing 10 cents at most!

I paid approximately $80 (at Shaver Shop) for the complete product. Not such a bargain if the running costs are $12.50 every 10 months.

If these combs are so fragile then supply 3 or 4 or 5 for the $5 fee to make the shipping overhead more reasonable.

And to add insult to injury, the spares service only sent one comb, not the 2 I ordered and paid for. They are rectifying without dispute, but still, not clever Remington.

Best hair clippers I've ever used, but – I've been mowing my own head for years (usually with a #3-3/8"-9mm comb) and have always found conventional clippers frustrating as they miss bits all over the place so you have to keep going over and over the same area multiple times from all different directions and hope that you get it all. Not so with the HC4250AU, with the curved blade and… Read more

comb attachments. It did a much better job in about 1/3rd of the time. It even did a pretty fair job of my beard - I just had to clean up the edges with my little beard trimmer.

I found it was very comfortable in my hand and it only took seconds to get used to the different feel of it. It's also fairly quiet.

I have only used it once so far, but I am very happy with it and I can't wait to use it again.

UPDATE, July 2018: Like a few other people have mentioned, my battery will no longer hold a charge. I can still use it as long as I keep the power cord plugged in. As this doesn't seem like an isolated problem, I have down-rated it to two stars. I shall now attempt to claim warranty. Good luck to me. :(

UPDATE: October 2018: I finally managed to get my refund from the eBay seller. To replace it, I went to a B&M store - Harvey Norman. So far it's going well and no sign of the battery failing. With that in mind, I have put my rating back up to 4 stars. If it wasn't for the battery issue, it would've got 5 stars from me.

UPDATE: August 2021 The battery just died in the replacement unit. Oh well - I got three years out of it. I'm still very happy with the how it cuts, so I'll be looking at getting the newer HC4300AU model. Maybe it'll have a better battery?

Best thing I’ve ever purchased – I bought this clipper after reading a lot of positive reviews here. Although I was bit skeptical as some reviewers mentioned that 15mm attachment was not really 15mm. But when it went on sale at Priceline I bought it and I couldn’t be more happier. I have been using this for about 6 months and have had 5 haircuts so far. I was most impressed… Read more

about how evenly it cuts the hair. The ergonomic design makes it very easy to hold and allows to easily cut hair on back your head. Also since I started using this I KINDA LOOK FORWARD TO HAVING HAIRCUT as it cuts hair effortlessly and in less time.

As for the battery, I was also impressed by how long it held the charge. Although each haircut only took me around 15 mins, the battery life is pretty good as I got about three haircuts on a single charge. Also if you do run out of battery there’s always plug and play - operates when plugged to the power outlet.

The box contains the unit, small brush and attachments, a small bottle of oil, and a nice pouch for storage.

I have no complaints whatsoever and I will definitely buy another if something goes wrong with this, as I believe I have already recovered its cost by saving on going to barber!

Easy, quick and as good as a paid haircut – Bought one today, gave it a whirl and very happy. Easy to use, don't think you can go too wrong. Got extra warranty for battery through TheGoodGuys just in case. Update - I have it two years now and have not paid for a hair cut in that time. No issues with the battery, it has never run out of charge and I don't charge it up every use. If it died, I would buy another. Show details

Save time and money for going to the barbers – bought it from shavershop. was looking at the VS crewcut and thought it would only work on perfect round head otherwise it will leave patches. bought the remington and had my first haircut in the shower. vola! looks like a professional cut in the mirror. So easy! oh don't forget to buy one of the clipper spray and apply everytime after the shave.

Battery is rubbish – Doesn't take long for the battery to die completely. Considering it's supposed to be cordless. Waste of time and money for a very expensive product like this . Don't bother getting one Show details

Battery Issues! – I have been using this for about 18 months and now the battery has stopped working and will not hold charge. As others have said, it is great whilst it works! Will not purchase another Remington product due to this. Avoid buying. Show details

Very poor battery – As a hair clipper I like it. However it has only light use and the battery is no longer holding a charge, the only way it can be used is with the cord. To replace the battery is almost mission impossible, the whole unit has to be disassembled. If Remington put in such a poor battery at least it should be user replaceable...but no. I see from other… Read more

reviews that the battery is a common problem. It is a breach of trust for Remington to sell a cordless product that does not last, and the battery is not economically replaceable.

This little beast is near perfect – For a fully portable hair clipper, this little Remington Rapid Cut is a ripper. It's super fast, clean, efficient and it's a reasonable priced item in comparison. Did my aged father's hair on a six and adjusted lower for sideburns and back of the neck. So easy to use... would definitely recommend this unit, no qualms.

The best by far – I have had this shaver for 18m now and it hasn't missed a beat. I shave my head and it has cut down shave time from 15 min on my old shaver to now 5 mins. Still plenty of charge after all this time. I use it once or twice a week. When the battery packs it in I won't hesitate to buy another. I hope Remington keep making it, I would buy a second now just in case they delete the line but for the fact the battery won't last.

Great. While it lasts – Received one as a gift when they first appeared and it looked, felt and worked great. Then a little over a year later it started to cut out every 3 to 5 seconds even after a full recharge, before finally stopping altogether. Thinking it was an anomaly I bought another one because I liked it so much when it worked but almost a year to the day it… Read more

started failing too. After fully charging it works fine if used immediately but after a handful of days without use it loses it's charge completely. So I now have to charge it right before every use. Very inconvenient, inefficient and exactly what it's not designed to do. I've noticed similar complaints about not holding it's charge so it's obviously an inherent fault in it's construction and design. I'll keep it until it dies like the first one and then that's it for me as far as Remington products are concerned. I'll be looking elsewhere.

Fast ,easy super charge – I bought this more than a year ago . Still going great. The charger got short circuited and shaver shop replaced it with no Q asked . Pretty happy with this product . I mostly use this for body hairs , The pointy curved edges can give you small scratched but then again its made for head not for body . Still v satisfied with this product thanks

Great product – I have used my clippers for about 2 months now and used them every Friday to do my head and face except my goatee. Takes 50-60 seconds maximum. They are just brilliant!! They are so good we bought a set for the father in law for his birthday. He said they are the best gift he has ever got (absolutely loves them). In fact he is 73 and has arthritis… Read more

and said that they are easier to hold than the conventional corded clippers he used to use. He threw the others out. Well done Remington.

So impressed with this product – Got one when they first came out , and have not had an issue with the works , but have had to replace the comb a couple of times as the tips break off, still going goof

doesn't last long – Bought this as a gift last year and after half a dozen haircuts it no longer works, won't hold a charge and for the price, I thought it would last a fair bit longer ( I paid $99) ... okay for convenience while it lasts I s'pose

not a good start – After buying this product we were disappointed to find that they would not cut properly right away and that the blades had to be realigned first. After realigning the blades the product worked reasonably well.

Bad, Unbelievably Bad – Purchased December, 2017 at Harvey Norman for $ 69.00 Followed the instructions exactly. Pros 1. Great design concept 2. When it does cut it cuts really well. 1. On full charge (twice), runtime about 4 minutes. 2. Will not hold a charge in 'Standby' 3. The motor is severely underpowered. Apparently based on a few other reviews this… Read more

is not an isolated case. I think Remington missed a great opportunity by taking a brilliant design concept, building a sturdy quality shell and filling it with the lowest grade materials from the very worst suppliers in China.

Remington, Be ashamed, be very ashamed.

One of the best product in market – I found this product to be very good for personal use. There are plenty of different sizes included as part of this purchase. It makes hair cutting so easy. Loved it.

Great to use – Been wanting to get one of these since they came out, couple weeks ago i saw the vs sassoon cordless crew cut clippers, needless to say it didnt last a week before i cracked it and swapped for one of these... so easy to use and it works great - the curved blade makes it easy to get around the ears and make it all nice and even. Being cordless you… Read more

can do it all in the shower with ease and not worry about hair all over the floor. Comes with heaps different sized combs too. Only thing im not happy with is that i put off getting one for so long!

The best gadget I have ever purchased – I purchased this six months ago and am very pleased with it.Previously I have had to go to a Barber and I always begrudged paying to come out with less than I went in with,or My Wife cut my hair with Clippers. Now I can do it myself in a few minites. Easy to use and clean although may be better for those with not so much hair like me who just… Read more

needs a no 2 all over. It can be used in the shower but be careful if you have a partner and she spots hair in the drain! Overall 5 out of 5.

Remington Rapid Cut HC4250AU – Have been using this for a while. Best thing to use for crew cut. So simple to use. Doesn't miss any hair you attack. If there was a gripe it would be asking that they make to outa casing with rubber for hand gripping. It becomes an awkward to hold when moving around your scalp.

Brilliant for a number 0 cut – I've used mini battery trimmers and big heavy clippers and this is the best! I do a number 0, no guard cut every morning and this is so much more comfortable. The curved blade doesn't always touch your head along the whole width, but is much more comfortable. The short, palm like design is really nice. Easier to shave the back and front of your… Read more

head. The best bit is that it can run straight off the cord if you forget to charge it.

Very happy with it.

Does the job very well! – Very easy to use and feels nice in your hand. The wide design and curve of the blade works really well, cordless design feels great for DIY, can swap clip on combs for a blended cut. Saves a trip to the barber every 2 weeks if you like to keep your hair short and sharp! Cheers. Paul

Does not do the job – Bought this for my son for his birthday. Used once, not too bad, will not cut through his hair. He has very thick hair. Should this make a difference. Very disappointed as not cheap.

Very easy to use – After several years of using corded hair clippers I decided to buy the Remington Rapid Cut hair clipper. I read the reviews and thought it sounded like the best men's clipper on the market. I've used it several times now and am very impressed with the ease of use. It's cordless easily and comfortable sits in your hand and very manoeuvrable… Read more

over and around your head. It's cordless, easily rechargeable and quick to use.

I highly recommend this hair clipper.

Cheers, Paul

Good for 6 months – This worked perfectly for 6 months and now the battery doesn't hold a charge and rarely works while the cord is plugged in, it's disappointing because it was lightweight and easy to hold.

High Quality and low Cost – Decided to try a DIY job on my hair and liked the look of this trimmer and as I’ve said before I always look up Product Review before I make a purchase of any item to get a feel for users experiences. This clipper had a load of great reviews with only a couple of negatives probably because they were lemons, so that was a good sign. Having… Read more

had a negative experience with the shaver shop and swearing to never buy anything else from them again, I found this clipper from a seller in the UK and it cost $63 shipped by Royal Mail and arrived within a week, they also included a universal power adapter for free!

The trimmer is high quality, nothing flimsy about it and runs well, easy to use for a newbie with a 15mm guide all over. I completely agree with a previous poster by the name of Morry from Eddington NSW, who explained that he wishes there was a longer guide with the 15mm being more like a 5mm so first haircut is a crew cut and then second cut, sides and back only so slightly longer on top, then third haircut is back to a crew cut and so on.

Great clipper, highly recommend it!!

Battery issues – Battery stops working after 2 years of use. Just used machine oil and it works perfectly fine Show details