Andis Trimmers and Foil Shavers: The Full Range Explained

Andis is one of those names you see far more often behind a barber's chair than on a drugstore shelf. The Wisconsin company has been building clippers and trimmers since 1922, and its reputation was earned in professional shops, not marketing. That heritage is exactly why searches for an "Andis trimmer" or an "Andis foil shaver" can get confusing fast: the brand sells detail trimmers, cordless outliners, corded workhorses and a small but serious line of foil shavers, and the model names overlap in ways that trip people up.

This guide lays the whole range out in plain English so you can tell an Andis trimmer from an Andis shaver, work out whether you need a corded or cordless model, and decide which piece of the lineup actually fits your grooming routine. If you are cross-shopping the clipper side of the catalog too, our full Andis clippers lineup guide covers the Master, Fade Master and balding models in the same detail, and the Andis brand hub ties every review together.

What counts as an "Andis trimmer"?

In Andis terms, a trimmer is a smaller, tighter-cutting tool meant for edges, lines, necklines, beards and detail work, as opposed to a full-size clipper that bulk-removes hair. When people type "andis trimmer," "andis hair trimmers" or the common misspellings "andis trimer" and "andis trimmers cordless," they are almost always looking at one of a handful of tools:

• Andis T-Outliner (GTO): the corded classic. A carbon-steel T-blade, a magnetic motor and a shape that has defined outlining and lining for decades. It also comes in a Blackout finish and an updated T-Outliner 2. Our Andis T-Outliner review breaks down how those versions differ.
• Andis Cordless T-Outliner Li: the same barber-shop lining tool without the cord, running the deeper-tooth GTX blade. If cutting the cord matters to you, our Cordless T-Outliner Li review covers the real runtime and blade costs.
• Andis Slimline Pro Li: a slim, lightweight cordless trimmer that many barbers keep as their travel or finishing tool.
• Andis edgers (often searched as "andis edgers" or "andis edjer"): the Edjer and similar T-blade tools built specifically for crisp outlines around the ears and neckline.

All of these double as beard tools, which is why "andis beard trimmers" and "andis beard and hair trimmer" point to the same hardware. Andis does not really sell a plastic-comb, drugstore-style beard kit the way some brands do; its trimmers are bare-blade barber tools that happen to work beautifully on facial hair when you add guards.

Corded vs cordless Andis trimmers

The single biggest decision inside the trimmer range is power source, and it is worth being honest about the trade-offs rather than assuming cordless is automatically better.

Corded (the original T-Outliner, Slimline corded models): consistent power that never fades mid-cut, no battery to degrade over the years, and typically a lower price. The downside is obvious: you are tethered, which is less convenient at home and awkward for mobile work.

Cordless (Cordless T-Outliner Li, Slimline Pro Li, and the broader "andis cordless trimmers" family): freedom to move, no cord snagging on your arm, and lithium batteries that hold power well until they drop. The trade-offs are a higher price, a battery that will eventually need replacing, and the need to keep it charged. For most people grooming at home, a cordless trimmer is the more pleasant tool; for a barber running back-to-back cuts, a corded outliner that never dies has real appeal. You can see how Andis stacks up against the wider field in our cordless grooming tools guide.

Andis foil shavers: ProFoil and Resurge

This is where the "trimmer vs shaver" confusion peaks. An Andis foil shaver is not a trimmer at all: it is a dedicated electric razor with thin metal foils over oscillating cutters, built to take hair down to a clean, close finish. Barbers reach for one to bump a client's beard line or finish a bald fade smooth, and plenty of people buy one purely as their daily face or head shaver.

There are two names worth knowing here, and both show up constantly in searches like "andis foil shaver," "andis profoil," "andis pro foil shaver" and "andis resurge shaver."

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Andis ProFoil Lithium (TS-1) and ProFoil Lithium Plus (TS-2)

The Andis ProFoil Lithium Titanium foil shaver — model TS-1 — is the one most people mean when they say "andis profoil shaver." It is a cordless, lithium-powered foil shaver with hypoallergenic gold titanium foils, aimed at barbers who want a fast, close, low-irritation finish. The searches for "andis profoil lithium titanium foil shaver reviews" and "andis profoil shaver review" almost all land on this model. The ProFoil Lithium Plus (TS-2) is the longer-running version, adding battery life and a slightly refined head, but the shaving experience is very similar.

The ProFoil is a genuinely close, gentle shaver, which is why it doubles so well as a head shaver — searches for "andis head shaver" and "andis close shaver" usually end up here. It shines on already short hair; it is a finisher, not a tool for hacking down a long beard from scratch. Do that part with one of the trimmers above first.

Andis Resurge

The Andis Resurge is the wet/dry member of the family. Unlike the ProFoil, it is designed to be rinsed under the tap and used with shave gel or foam, which makes it easier to keep hygienic between clients or in a home bathroom. If you want a foil shave you can do in the shower, the Resurge is the Andis answer.

If you are weighing an Andis foil shaver against Braun and Panasonic options, our best foil shavers guide puts them side by side, and the broader best electric shavers roundup covers foil vs rotary in general.

How the "andis razor" and "andis electric razor" searches fit in

Terms like "andis razor," "andis razors," "andis electric razor," "andis electric razors" and "andis shaving machine" are just different ways of asking about the same foil shavers — Andis does not make a rotary razor or a manual cartridge razor, so any "electric razor" from the brand is going to be the ProFoil or the Resurge. "Andis trimmer and shaver" typically means a barber's two-tool combo: a T-Outliner for lining plus a ProFoil for finishing, which is the classic pairing.

A quick word on color and "black Andis clippers"

Searches for "black andis clippers" and "new andis trimmer" usually reflect the fact that Andis regularly releases limited or seasonal color finishes — a Blackout T-Outliner, matte-black Master editions and so on. The finish is cosmetic; the motor, blade and performance are the same as the standard model. Do not pay a big premium just for a color unless the look genuinely matters to you.

Andis professional trimmers vs consumer expectations

Because Andis is a "andis professional trimmer" brand first, its tools behave a little differently from a boxed home kit. The blades usually ship bare (you add guards), they benefit from regular oiling, and some, like the T-Outliner, can be "zero-gapped" for an even sharper line — a technique we walk through in our zero-gapping guide. That professional pedigree is the upside: these are durable, repairable tools with cheap replacement blades. If you want something that works straight out of the box with no maintenance, that is worth knowing before you buy.

Which Andis tool should you buy?

• You want crisp beard and neckline edges: a T-Outliner (corded for value, Cordless Li for freedom).
• You want the closest, smoothest daily face or head shave: the ProFoil Lithium (TS-1) or ProFoil Lithium Plus (TS-2).
• You want a foil shave you can rinse and use wet: the Resurge.
• You want to do full haircuts, not just detailing: you need a clipper, not a trimmer — start with our Andis clippers guide.

For the barber setup that covers everything, the pairing most pros land on is a lining trimmer plus a foil finisher.

Where to buy Andis trimmers and shavers

People often search "andis shaver near me," but Andis pricing and stock are usually best online, where the full lineup and every color option are available in one place. Beauty-supply chains and barber-supply stores carry the professional models too, but selection varies store to store, and the corded classics in particular are often cheaper online than in a walk-in shop.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Andis ProFoil a good shaver?

Yes, for what it is designed to do: a fast, close, low-irritation finish on short hair. It is a favorite among barbers for cleaning up beard lines and finishing bald fades, and it works well as a personal head shaver. It is not built to mow down a long beard, so pair it with a trimmer for that first pass.

Are Andis trimmers cordless?

Some are and some are not. The original T-Outliner is corded; the Cordless T-Outliner Li, the Slimline Pro Li and several other models in the "andis cordless trimmers" family run on lithium batteries. Check the specific model name — Andis often sells corded and cordless versions of a similar tool.

What is the difference between the ProFoil and the Resurge?

Both are Andis foil shavers. The ProFoil Lithium (TS-1/TS-2) is a dry, cordless finisher with titanium foils. The Resurge is a wet/dry, rinseable shaver you can use with gel or foam and clean under running water. Choose the Resurge if wet shaving or easy rinsing matters to you.

Can I use an Andis foil shaver to shave my head?

Yes. The ProFoil in particular is popular as a head shaver because it is close and gentle. Take longer hair down with a clipper or trimmer first, then use the foil shaver to finish the scalp smooth.

Do Andis trimmers work on beards?

They do. The T-Outliner and similar trimmers are excellent for beard lines, necklines and detailing; add guard combs for length work. There is no separate "andis beard trimmer" line — the same barber trimmers handle facial hair.

What is the Andis model TS-1?

TS-1 is the model number for the original Andis ProFoil Lithium Titanium foil shaver. The TS-2 is the ProFoil Lithium Plus, its longer-battery successor. Both are the shavers behind the "andis profoil" and "andis foil shaver" searches.

The bottom line

Andis is a professional-first brand, so the range rewards a little homework. If you want edges and lines, you want a trimmer like the T-Outliner. If you want a close, smooth finish on your face or head, you want a ProFoil or a Resurge foil shaver. And if you want to cut full haircuts, you want a clipper. Match the tool to the job and Andis will give you barber-grade results that last for years.

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Last update 2026-09-10. Price and product availability may change.