Buying the Best Cordless Dog Grooming Clippers – 4 Top Brands

Searching for the best cordless dog grooming clippers on the market?  You are in good company! Dog groomers, and dog owners alike, love to search for the latest in technology to make clipping their pets less of a chore.

There are some excellent corded clippers to be sure. But if you work as a mobile groomer or if you travel with your dog, then cords can be somewhat of a nuisance. They are always wrapping around something, whether that be your arm or around your dog’s paws.

Cordless Dog Grooming Clippers on the Market

It is important to note that in addition to cordless, the key word here is ‘dog’ or ‘pet’. We need to use clippers that are designed for dogs; home bathroom clippers are not suitable.

Now that you have seen a video highlighting 10 of the best dog grooming clippers, let’s look at what we have come up with.

Which Cordless Dog Grooming Clippers are Best for You?

Finding the appropriate cordless pet clippers is definitely a worthwhile exercise. This applies to both pet owners and groomers who want to trim their animals when on the go.

Versatility and portability are 2 words that come to mind when thinking of cordless clippers.

But more than that, you don’t have to manoeuvre your dog around or under a somewhat-of-a-nuisance electrical cord.

Oster Pro 3000i Cordless Pet Clippers with Size 10 CryogenX Blade (078003-100-000)

Cordless Dog Grooming Clippers Countdown

What is Our #1 Choice?

Here are 4 cordless dog clippers that you can consider in your search for the ideal clippers to manage your grooming. We have rated and ranked them according to our own opinion – read on to see which one was our #1 choice? And then tell us what would be your #1 choice when it comes to dog grooming clippers?

I would expect that our respective choices will differ because your specific set of circumstances and needs would be different than ours.

Let’s have a look at some of the very popular cordless dog grooming clippers that are currently available on the market.

#4. Adjustable Blade Cordless Dog Clippers from Andis

This Andis model comes in a stylish black colour.

Its features include adjustable blade lengths, a lightweight design, and a detachable battery that recharges very quickly.

The battery life, about 3 hours, is generally considered a real plus with these clippers.

Offering 5 different speed settings, these clippers are reported to run cooler than many other models. You might find that your budget is stretched a little, but we believe you would find these clippers to be a sound investment. 

Andis Pulse Zr II 5-Speed Detachable Blade Clipper, Cordless, Removable Lithium Ion Battery – Black

#3. Wahl Cordless 2-Speed Dog Clippers

This clipper from Wahl enjoys quite a following from professional groomers.

Not that color makes for a good clip, but these clippers come in a poppy shade so they are easily found among all your other tools.

Naturally these Wahl clippers run on batteries if cordless is your choice. However, they do offer either option: cord or cordless.

Whilst we were looking at these clippers from the point of view of grooming dogs, they can be used for other pets, even up to the size of horses.

When I first started clipping dogs, I wasted a lot of time, not to mention money, trying to cut through coarse dog hair with very cheap clippers. In fact, one session took so long, that the dog in question simply gave up and went to sleep. I would have been far better served to have invested in these clippers instead.

At the time of writing, these clippers could run for up to 2 hours on a battery charge.

We ranked the Wahl 2-Speed Clipper 1 notch higher than our #4 but that is based on our own opinion.

Wahl Professional Animal KM Cordless 2-Speed Detachable Blade Pet and Dog Clipper Kit, Poppy (#9596-200)

#2. Single Speed Cordless Dog Clippers from Oster

This lithium ion clipper kit from Oster is a worthy runner-up and is known for its lightweight design, easy hold, and clear coat protectant that can help guard the product from smudges, fingerprints, and dirt. This is a great feature – especially when some products on the market end up dirty after just a few uses.

With the kit, you have everything you need to get started, including:

• a battery
• brush
• oil
• clipper
• charging stand and of course:
• a #10 blade.

The ion battery provides consistent power and quicker charging.

What do groomers think?

Whilst the noise has been criticised occasionally,  most have been very happy with these clippers. The blades are well balanced.

The clever design allows for cooler blades over a longer period of grooming time.

Oster Volt Cordless Pet Clippers with Detachable Lithium-Ion Battery (078004-000-000)

#1. Professional Cordless Dog Grooming Clippers from Wahl

Here it is our #1 choice: the Wahl Bravura Lithium Ion Clipper

And yes, given the features this professional pet clippers offer, I would say it is a real contender.

These Wahl cordless dog clippers come jam-packed with more features than we have space to list here:

• These cordless clippers come with a corded backup anytime it is needed.
• 5-in-1 adjustable blade design
• Variable hair cutting lengths courtesy of the adjustable blade sizes from #9, 10, 15, 30 and 40.
• 90 minutes of operation on battery with only 1 hour required for recharging. Alternatively, the cord can then be used if required.
• Runs cool and relatively quietly, with little vibration
• The kit provides
  • A stand while charging
  • Oil for the blades
  • Guide combs
  • A handy carry case adding to its potability
  • An instruction booklet

The quality of this product is so appreciated. In particular, we like the fact that it suits dogs that might be a touch nervous when it comes to clipping.

WAHL Professional Animal Bravura Pet, Dog, Cat, and Horse Corded/Cordless Clipper Kit, Gunmetal (#41870-0425)

So, if you are in the market for a cordless pet trimmer, then you would certainly be in good hands with these Wahl cordless dog clippers.

And in conclusion, we hope this brief review of 4 cordless dog clippers can help you when buying your next set of dog grooming clippers, whether they are for home use or for a grooming salon.

Non-Cordless Dog Grooming Clippers

When it comes to mobile grooming, it is hard to look past cordless clippers for dogs.

However, if cordless is not what you are looking for, then you can view a much bigger range of grooming clippers here.

Or, if you are looking for other breed-specific clippers to complement your cordless clippers, then you can find some more reviews here:

• Poodle Grooming Clippers
• Grooming Cockapoo with Clippers

For help with clipping at home, read our article that features excellent videos showing you how to use dog clippers.