Beauty & Grooming · Head-to-head
Philips Norelco Bodygroom Series 7000 (BG7040/42) vs MANSCAPED The Lawn Mower 5.0 Ultra
Which should you buy? Our verdict on both, pulled from our full Body Groomers: Which to Buy and Which to Skip comparison.
The Philips Norelco Bodygroom Series 7000 is the most complete tool here, trimming and skin-safely shaving the whole body with easy shower cleanup. If your real interest is below the belt, the Manscaped Lawn Mower 5.0 Ultra is the more focused, gentler pick.
Philips Norelco Bodygroom Series 7000 (BG7040/42)
Buy itA dual-ended, shower-safe groomer that trims on one end and skin-safely shaves on the other, top to toe.
- Two working ends: an adjustable-length trimmer plus a rounded-tip foil shaver for a closer finish
- Shower-safe and fully washable, so wet-or-dry use and cleanup are simple
- Patented rounded tips and a hypoallergenic foil on the shaver head, which Philips says protect against cuts and nicks
- Premium price sits above most single-tool body groomers
- Philips lists no back-extension handle, so reaching your own back is still awkward
MANSCAPED The Lawn Mower 5.0 Ultra
Buy itA below-the-belt specialist with a two-headed system that trims and then shaves close, built around skin-safe blades.
- Dual heads: a rounded SkinSafe trimmer plus a snap-in foil shaver for a smoother groin finish
- Waterproof for shower use, with a quiet motor and a built-in light for shadowed areas
- Blades are designed to be gentle and are easy to swap when they dull
- Replacement blades are a recurring cost as they dull
- Focused on below-the-belt and small areas, so it is not a whole-body workhorse
Side by side
The 7 criteria below are the ones our full comparison judged every product on, narrowed to these two.
| Philips Norelco Bodygroom Series 7000 (BG7040/42) Our pick | MANSCAPED The Lawn Mower 5.0 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Best for | Anyone who wants one capable tool for the whole body, from chest and back to the groin. | Guys whose main concern is comfortable, close grooming below the belt. |
| Price tier | $$$ · premium | $$ · mid-range |
| What it grooms | Whole body, chest to groin | Below the belt and small areas |
| Skin-safe blade design | Rounded-tip hypoallergenic foil | SkinSafe rounded trimmer + foil |
| Waterproofing | Shower-safe, fully washable | Waterproof, wet or dry |
| Length control | Adjustable comb, 5 lengths (3 to 11 mm) | Guard plus foil for near-skin |
| Battery runtime | 80 minutes (maker) | Not verified |
| Replacement-blade running cost | Low; Philips says refresh the foil yearly | Higher, periodic blade replacement |
| Best use | One tool for the whole body | Comfortable below-the-belt grooming |
Which one is right for you?
Pick the Philips Norelco Bodygroom Series 7000 (BG7040/42) if
anyone who wants one capable tool for the whole body, from chest and back to the groin.
Know before buying: premium price sits above most single-tool body groomers.
Pick the MANSCAPED The Lawn Mower 5.0 Ultra if
guys whose main concern is comfortable, close grooming below the belt.
Know before buying: replacement blades are a recurring cost as they dull.
The bottom line
Our overall pick is the Philips Norelco Bodygroom Series 7000 (BG7040/42) - A dual-ended, shower-safe groomer that trims on one end and skin-safely shaves on the other, top to toe. Choose the MANSCAPED The Lawn Mower 5.0 Ultra instead if guys whose main concern is comfortable, close grooming below the belt.
Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete Body Groomers: Which to Buy and Which to Skip.