--- title: "Panasonic Multi-Groomer ER-GB80-S review" description: "Panasonic ER-GB80-S review: a 39-setting dial trimmer for beard, head and body. Specs, battery, what is in the box, who it suits, and common questions." canonical: https://vettedten.com/us/household/beard-trimmers/panasonic-er-gb80-s/ language: en-US updated: 2026-11-08 score: 8.6 --- # Panasonic Multi-Groomer ER-GB80-S review > **Our verdict:** The Panasonic Multi-Groomer ER-GB80-S ranks 7th of the 10 beard trimmers we compare, with 8.6 out of 10. No. 7 of 10 in our [beard trimmers ranking](https://vettedten.com/us/household/beard-trimmers/) · Updated November 2026 · [How we rank](https://vettedten.com/how-we-rank/) **8.6 out of 10** The Panasonic ER-GB80-S is a dial trimmer with 39 length settings and three combs for beard, head and body. It suits men who want one washable groomer that also runs plugged in. Why it's here: - Dial with 39 length settings from 0.5 mm to 20 mm using three combs - Built-in slide-up precision trimmer for sideburns, mustache and edges - Works corded or cordless, with about 50 minutes per charge - Washable and usable wet, with a 2-year limited warranty Keep in mind: - Only about 50 minutes of battery per charge - No travel case or nose and ear head included - Three loose combs to keep track of [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TO54PAI) ## Why the Panasonic ER-GB80-S scores 8.6 - How happy owners are: 6th of 10 - How many rated it: 4th of 10 - How new it is: 7th of 10 ### Level with the Braun All-in-One Series 5 Trimmer AIO5510 The Braun All-in-One Series 5 Trimmer AIO5510 and the Panasonic Multi-Groomer ER-GB80-S score the same, so either is a safe pick. The Braun All-in-One Series 5 Trimmer AIO5510 goes first because it is a much newer design. The Panasonic Multi-Groomer ER-GB80-S leaves owners a little happier. ## About the Panasonic ER-GB80-S The ER-GB80-S sets length with a thumb dial and three attachable combs. Together they give 39 settings from 0.5 mm to 20 mm. The current setting shows on an LED screen, which also shows charging progress and battery level. The blades are stainless steel, described as hypoallergenic, and sit at a 45-degree angle. A slide-up trimmer on the back of the head handles sideburns and mustache edges. It has a Ni-MH battery. A full charge takes about an hour and gives about 50 minutes of cordless use. It also runs plugged into a wall outlet. The body is washable: rinse it under the tap, take the comb off first and wash it separately, then pat it dry. The box holds the trimmer, three combs, a cleaning brush and an AC charger. ### Key specs - Length settings: 39, from 0.5 mm to 20 mm - Combs: 3 attachable combs plus dial - Blades: Stainless steel, hypoallergenic, 45-degree angle - Battery: Ni-MH - Runtime: About 50 minutes per charge - Charge time: About 1 hour - Power: Cordless or plugged in - Size: 1.6 x 2 x 7.1 inches ## What owners report about the Panasonic ER-GB80-S We found little owner feedback for this exact model on pages we could open, so we report none here. ## Who the Panasonic ER-GB80-S suits It suits someone who wants a single trimmer for beard, head and body without a pile of guards. The dial gives fine length control, and the pop-up trimmer covers edges. Being washable and usable while plugged in helps if the battery runs low mid-trim. Look elsewhere if you need a longer runtime or a kit with nose and ear heads and a travel case. The Wahl Lithium Ion+ Stainless Steel Grooming Kit 09818-5001 includes detail and ear and nose heads. The Philips Norelco All-in-One 7000 Series 23-Piece Trimmer MG7970/49 is a larger kit. ## Questions about the Panasonic ER-GB80-S ### How long does the Panasonic ER-GB80-S battery last? About 50 minutes of cordless use on a full charge. It can also run plugged into an outlet. ### How long does the Panasonic ER-GB80-S take to charge? About one hour from empty to full. A full charge then gives about 50 minutes of cordless use, and it can also run plugged in. ### What comes in the box with the Panasonic ER-GB80-S? The trimmer with its pop-up trimmer, three combs, a cleaning brush and an AC charger. ### Can you wash the Panasonic ER-GB80-S? Yes. Rinse it under the tap and pat it dry, removing the comb first and washing it separately. ## All 10 beard trimmers, compared | No. | Product | Score | Badge | | ---: | --- | ---: | --- | | 1 | [Philips Norelco Multigroom Series 5000 MG5910/49](https://vettedten.com/us/household/beard-trimmers/philips-norelco-multigroom-5000-mg5910-49/) | 9.1 | Best Choice | | 2 | [Philips Norelco All-in-One 7000 Series 23-Piece Trimmer MG7970/49](https://vettedten.com/us/household/beard-trimmers/philips-norelco-all-in-one-7000-mg7970-49/) | 8.9 | | | 3 | [Philips Norelco Beard Trimmer 9000 Prestige BT9810/40](https://vettedten.com/us/household/beard-trimmers/philips-norelco-beard-trimmer-9000-prestige-bt9810-40/) | 8.8 | Best Premium | | 4 | [Wahl Lithium Ion All-in-One Grooming Kit 9854-600](https://vettedten.com/us/household/beard-trimmers/wahl-lithium-ion-all-in-one-grooming-kit-9854-600/) | 8.7 | Value for Money | | 5 | [Panasonic Beard Hair Trimmer ER-SB40-K](https://vettedten.com/us/household/beard-trimmers/panasonic-er-sb40-k/) | 8.6 | Best Budget | | 6 | [Braun All-in-One Series 5 Trimmer AIO5510](https://vettedten.com/us/household/beard-trimmers/braun-all-in-one-series-5-aio5510/) | 8.6 | | | 7 | **Panasonic Multi-Groomer ER-GB80-S** (this review) | 8.6 | | | 8 | [Wahl Lithium Ion+ Stainless Steel Grooming Kit 09818-5001](https://vettedten.com/us/household/beard-trimmers/wahl-lithium-ion-stainless-steel-grooming-kit-09818-5001/) | 8.6 | | | 9 | [Manscaped The Beard Hedger](https://vettedten.com/us/household/beard-trimmers/manscaped-the-beard-hedger/) | 8.5 | | | 10 | [Remington The Beardsman Beard Boss Full Beard Grooming Kit MB4045B](https://vettedten.com/us/household/beard-trimmers/remington-beardsman-beard-boss-mb4045b/) | 8.4 | | ## How we score it Every score here comes from our ranking model; no editor sets the order. We haven't read the review sites for this guide yet, so for now it is led by owners. It ranks products by how happy owners are, holding back any product few owners have rated until more agree. How many rated it and how new it is only settle close calls, and value for money earns its own badge rather than a higher place. We compared 23 models for this guide before settling on these ten. Brands can't pay to be included or to move up. We last checked these picks in November 2026. [How we rank, in full](https://vettedten.com/how-we-rank/) ### Where these facts come from - [Shaverguru: Panasonic ER-GB80-S review](https://shaverguru.com/panasonic-er-gb80-s-review/amp/) - [Techlicious: The Best Beard Trimmer](https://www.techlicious.com/review/the-best-beard-trimmer/) - [Carl Thompson: Panasonic ER-GB80 Multi Groomer Reviewed](https://www.carlthompson.co.uk/further-reading-blogs/2018/6/25/panasonic-er-gb80-multi-groomer-reviewed) - [Smartprix: Panasonic ER-GB80-S Trimmer](https://us.smartprix.com/trimmers/panasonic-er-gb80-s-trimmer-ppd1bzqbi1bp) - [ReviewFinder: Panasonic ER-GB40-S vs ER-GB80-S](https://reviewfinder.com/top-beard-mustache-trimmers/panasonic-er-gb40-s-vs-panasonic-er-gb80-s/) --- Canonical page: https://vettedten.com/us/household/beard-trimmers/panasonic-er-gb80-s/ · Every guide: https://vettedten.com/llms.txt · For AI agents: https://vettedten.com/agents.md