Balder Pro verdict: who should buy it
The head shaver to buy when you aren't sure you'll stick with shaving your head. It costs about a quarter of the premium options, it has a bigger following than anything else on this page, and the hair capture chamber keeps your sink usable. You give up a little closeness and a little polish.
Best for
- First-time head shavers testing whether they like the look
- Anyone who wants the clippings caught rather than scattered
- Shaving in the shower, where dropping the thing is only a matter of time
Look elsewhere if
- You want the closest scalp finish and will pay for it: Philips Norelco Head Shaver Pro 5000
- You want a shaver shaped to sit in the palm against the scalp: Freebird FlexSeries Head & Body Shaver
- You mainly want a face shaver that could do a head occasionally: Philips Norelco Shaver 7800
Why it ranks #13 of 17
Five rotary blades on a pivoting neck, each on a dual track, is a simpler arrangement than the thirty-six-blade systems on premium head shavers, and it shows up as an extra pass or two over the back of the skull. What it buys you is price and forgiveness. The flexing blades sit lightly, which matters on a scalp that has never been shaved and is going to complain for the first fortnight. The hair capture chamber is the feature owners mention most, and it is the difference between shaving your head over the sink and shaving it in the shower, because the cleanup is otherwise what makes people quit.
It earned a Shaver Notes score of 8.0/10 and the "Best cheap head shaver" spot on the best electric shavers for men list.
What the Balder Pro does well
- A whole head in a couple of minutes once you have the motion
- Clippings go into the chamber instead of the sink
- Fully waterproof, so the shower is a real option
- Cheap enough to find out whether head shaving suits you at all
Balder Pro problems and things to know before you buy
- What ships in the box varies between versions. Some include a wall adapter and lubricating oil and some don't; the travel pouch is in all of them. Read the listing rather than the photo.
- The owner average across a very large base of ratings is solid rather than glowing. The complaints are about closeness on the first pass and blades dulling, not about the thing breaking.
- A scalp needs two to three weeks to settle, same as a face. Don't judge it on week one.
- It is a scalp tool. It will shave a face, but a $60 face shaver does that better.
What owners keep saying
With this many ratings the pattern is reliable. The praise is about cost, the hair chamber and shower use. The criticism is about needing a second pass at the crown, and about blades losing their edge sooner than people expected, which is mostly a replacement-schedule problem rather than a defect. A recurring note: this is the shaver that convinced people to go bald on purpose.
Owner base: Over seventeen thousand owner ratings, the largest following of any shaver on this page (Amazon, October 27, 2026). Summarized in my own words; no reviews are copied.
Balder Pro specs that matter
| Shaving system | 5 Dual Track rotary blades on a pivoting neck |
|---|---|
| Built for | Scalp first, face second |
| Hair capture | Built-in chamber collects clippings as you shave |
| Wet / dry | 100% waterproof, works with foam or gel, rinses clean |
| Battery | Lithium, up to 50 minutes cordless, travel lock |
| In the box | Travel pouch; charging cord with or without a wall adapter depending on the version |
| Model number | XR7000A |
| First sold | September 2020 |
From the maker's listing, checked October 27, 2026.
Model numbers and versions explained
The XR7000 is the Balder Pro. Remington's head-shaver line also runs a plain Balder and Balder Pro bundles with different accessories, and box contents vary between sellers and production runs, so match the model number XR7000A rather than the picture.
Running cost: heads
Replacement part: Remington XR7000 replacement rotary head, about every 12 months. Rinse the head under running water after every shave and empty the hair chamber before it packs solid. A drop of oil on the blades every few weeks is the single biggest thing you can do to delay replacement. Swap the head when a second pass stops fixing the missed patches.
Rough 5-year cost including heads: about $210 at a $ street price (estimate). Run your own numbers in the 5-year calculator.
Score breakdown
Overall 8.0/10. Weights: closeness 30%, comfort 20%, owner ratings 20%, running cost 15%, convenience 15%. Editorial score from specs, owner data and costs, not a lab test. Method.
Balder Pro alternatives
Philips Norelco Head Shaver Pro 5000
Better if: you want the closest scalp finish and will pay for it.
Freebird FlexSeries Head & Body Shaver
Better if: you want a shaver shaped to sit in the palm against the scalp.
Philips Norelco Shaver 7800
Better if: you mainly want a face shaver that could do a head occasionally.
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Balder Pro FAQ
Is the Remington Balder Pro XR7000 good for shaving your head?
Yes, and it's the one to start with. It takes a couple of minutes, catches the clippings and survives the shower. It isn't the closest head shaver sold, but it costs about a quarter of the ones that are.
How does the Remington Balder Pro compare with the Philips Norelco Head Shaver Pro 5000?
The Philips has far more blades and gets closer in a single pass. The Remington costs much less, catches hair in a built-in chamber and has a much larger owner base. If budget is open, the Philips. If you're testing the idea, the Remington.
Does the Remington Balder Pro come with a charger?
It comes with a charging cord. Whether a wall adapter and lubricating oil are included varies by version, and Remington says so on the listing. A travel pouch is included either way.
Where can I buy the Balder Pro?
It is sold on Amazon. This page links directly to the listing (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FNFCPNL?tag=best-electric-shavers807-20); the price and stock shown there apply.