Philips 5000 series Hair Clipper HC5721 Series 5000

Name: Philips 5000 series Hair Clipper HC5721 Series 5000
Brand: Philips

75 min runtime with 5 min quick charge, but limited 3 mm precision.

Manufacturer reference HC5721/15

54 /100 Its best score: the fastest charging, rated "long" on its category’s scale.

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What the Philips 5000 series Hair Clipper HC5721 Series 5000 is worth

The Philips HC5721 Series 5000 is a cordless hair clipper powered by a lithium-ion battery providing 75 min of runtime. It offers 10 length settings from 3 mm to 2.4 cm in 2 mm steps, with self-sharpening stainless steel blades. Full charging takes 4 h, with a 5 min quick charge option available.

Scoring 54/100 overall, this model shows short battery life (55/100, market median at 120 min) and decent charging time (63/100, median at 1.5 h). Precision is limited at 3 mm (45/100, median at 0.5 mm) and the number of settings (56/100, 10 steps versus 14 median) falls below market average.

This clipper suits users seeking an entry-level cordless device with quick charge and maintenance-free blades. The 291 g ergonomic design includes 2 adjustable combs, a cleaning brush and a travel pouch. 2 year warranty.

Its scores, criterion by criterion

Scores out of 100, calculated from the datasheet and compared with the market. The full method is public.

Charging Long

4 h · category median: 1.2 h

Settings Limited

10 · category median: 14

Battery life Short

75 min · category median: 120 min

Precision Limited

3 mm · category median: 0.5 mm

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Documents

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Manual PDF 7.6 MB

Specifications

Performance 12

Product colour Black

Number of length steps 10

Suitable for entire body No

Number of speeds 1

Minimum hair length 3 mm

Maximum hair length 2.4 cm

Step precise 2 mm

Wet & Dry No

Precision trimmer No

Precision trimmer purpose Not supported

Self-sharpening blade Yes

Blade material Stainless steel

Ergonomics 3

Ergonomic design Yes

Travel lock No

Washable No

Indication 1

Battery low indication Yes

Power 7

Power source Battery

Operating time 75 min

Rechargeable Yes

Battery type Built-in battery

Charging time 4 h

Fast charging Yes

Fast charging time 5 min

Other features 2

Oil-free maintenance Yes

Warranty period 2 year(s)

Weight & dimensions 1

Weight 291 g

Packaging data 1

Package weight 476 g

Packaging content 6

Attachments quantity 2

Comb type Adjustable

Cleaning brush Yes

Travel pouch Yes

Storage pouch No

Carrying case No

Battery 1

Battery technology Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)

Who this model suits

It’s for you if

Your first criterion is the charging: it happens to be its best score.

You want a good score on the settings, above its category average.

You prefer a model tracked across several merchants, to buy at the right time.

Skip it if

Its lowest score is on the precision: skip it if that is decisive for you.

Frequently asked questions

Answers drawn from this model’s datasheet.

The Philips HC5721 offers 75 min of battery life, which is below the market median of 120 min. However, it features a 5 min quick charge function for emergency use.

The minimum cutting length is 3 mm, which is limited compared to the market median of 0.5 mm. This clipper therefore does not allow very short cuts.

No, the HC5721 model is not designed for wet and dry use, and is not washable. Only the blades can be cleaned with the provided brush.