Harry’s Original vs. The Beard Club PT45 for shaving or keeping stubble
Stubble on the cheeks and a clean neckline are two different jobs. Choose the tool for the finish you want most mornings.
Quick verdict
Choose Harry’s Original for a freshly shaved face. The Beard Club PT45 is the beard-focused choice if you want to reproduce a short stubble setting. Philips MG7910/49 is the more versatile choice if the same kit also needs to handle hair, eyebrows, nose or body.
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At a glance
| What matters to you |  Harry’s Original razor |  The Beard Club PT45 |  Philips Series 7000 MG7910/49 |
|---|---|---|---|
| What finish does it leave?harrys.com · support.thebeardclub.com · documents.philips.com | A cartridge cuts near the skin. It has no stubble-length setting. | With no guard, the adjustable blade leaves 0.8 to 2.0 mm. Guards add longer settings. | Philips specifies 19 length settings from 0.5 to 16 mm. The shortest setting still trims hair. |
| How do I keep the same look?harrys.com · support.thebeardclub.com · documents.philips.com | Use a fresh compatible Original cartridge as needed. Blade condition affects the shave. | The bare blade clicks through 0.8, 1.1, 1.4, 1.7 and 2.0 mm. Keep a note of your preferred setting. | Use the precision guard for short lengths and the adjustable 3–7 mm guard for a longer beard. |
| What do I carry or charge?harrys.com · documents.philips.com · thebeardclub.com | A manual handle and replacement cartridges. No charger. | Cordless beard trimmer with guards and a claimed three-hour battery life. | Up to five hours per charge. The kit includes a precision head, nose/ear trimmer and body guards. |
Which option fits you?
Harry’s Original razor
Original is a good fit when you want smooth cheeks or a clean neckline. Choose a compatible Original blade refill when the cartridge needs replacing.
The Beard Club PT45
For short stubble, PT45 gives a specific setting to return to after lining up your neck. Even its closest bare setting leaves some hair.
Philips Series 7000 MG7910/49
Philips fits someone who otherwise needs separate tools for eyebrows, facial hair and body hair. Most of those attachments add little if all you do is shave your cheeks.
A clean neckline and 1.4 mm cheeks are two different jobs
For that particular routine, the PT45 has a marked 1.4 mm setting for your cheeks. The Harry’s cartridge can shave below the beard line. If the neckline only needs shortening, the trimmer may be sufficient. If you want it smooth, a cartridge serves a purpose even when you own a trimmer.
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Frequently asked questions
- Which tool should I buy for a clean shave, short stubble or all-over trimming?
- We Tried It All recommends Harry’s Original for a clean shave, The Beard Club PT45 to reproduce a specific stubble length and Philips MG7910/49 for someone who wants one kit for beard, body and hair. A manual cartridge handles a smooth neckline even when a trimmer sets the length on your cheeks.
- How short can the PT45 trim without changing guards?
- The Beard Club lists built-in blade settings from 0.8 to 2.0 mm. A short setting still leaves hair; that is useful for stubble but different from a cartridge shave.
- Can a PT45 replace a razor for a clean neckline?
- The PT45 starts at a listed 0.8 mm blade setting, so it is designed to leave measurable length. A cartridge such as Harry’s Original makes more sense where you want a skin-close finish.
- Are the PT45 dial settings the same as its guard lengths?
- No. The blade adjustments cover 0.8, 1.1, 1.4, 1.7 and 2.0 mm. Attachment guides provide different lengths. Record both the attachment and the dial setting if you want to reproduce a trim.
- How do I compare the PT45 with a Philips multigroom kit?
- The PT45 dial starts at 0.8 mm and makes it easy to reproduce a beard setting. Philips MG7910/49 covers 0.5–16 mm and includes eyebrow, body and nose/ear attachments. For someone using only the beard blade, the extra heads offer little value.
- What is a fair annual cost comparison for shaving?
- Add the handle and the number of compatible cartridges you personally expect to use. For a trimmer include its purchase price and expected replacement parts. Consumables and frequency matter more than handle price alone.
- Which part should I check before ordering Harry’s refills?
- Match the handle’s system name to the cartridge package. The guide compares the Harry’s Original system; do not infer compatibility from a similar-looking head or from the brand name alone.