Philips recently launched 7 new trimmers in the Indian market. One of those trimmers was the Philips BT3221/15. Here, we will do a full review of the Philips DuraPower BT3221, including its features, pros, cons, and also compare it with similar trimmers.
What’s in the box of the Philips BT3221/15
Inside the box of the Philips BT3221, you will find only a few things. The first thing is the trimmer itself, the blades of which are protected by a plastic wrap. Obviously, you’ll need to remove the wrap before you can start using the trimmer. The second thing is the charger. It’s a standard 2-pin charger with universal compatibility. That means it supports a voltage range of 100-240V. That means that you can take this trimmer abroad and still charge it with the same charger.
Next, you’ll find the comb that will have to be attached to the top of the trimmer to use it effectively. You will also find a small cleaning brush inside which will help you clean out trimmed hair from the head easily.
The last thing that you will find inside is a travel pouch in which you can store the pouch and take it with you. However, the pouch is flimsy and of poor quality. We would recommend finding an alternative travel bag to carry the BT3221 with you. You will also find some paperwork and a user manual inside—but hardly anyone ever uses or reads it.
In short, here are the things that you’ll find inside the box of the Philips BT32221 Beard Trimmer:
- The trimmer
- Universal charger
- Trimmer Comb
- Cleaning Brush
- Travel Pouch
- User manual and other paperwork
Philips DuraPower BT3221 Features Complete List
There are plenty of features in the Philips BT3221 which make it a very attractive trimmer for everyday use. The first important feature to discuss is Durapower Technology. It’s a fancy way of saying that Philips has included a battery that not only charges quickly but also lasts longer. It’s similar to the fast-charging technology that we find in modern smartphones.
And the battery life is actually pretty good. The Philips BT3221’s battery charges up completely in just 1 hour and lasts close to 90 minutes on a single charge. That is one of the best battery performance on any trimmer that we’ve ever seen.
The second feature is the trimming range. The Philips BT3221 has 20 lock-in settings which start at a minimum of 0.5mm and go upto 10mm with a 0.5mm jump or precision.
The blades on DuraPower 3221/15 are stainless steel based and have a titanium coating on top—which makes them strong and corrosion-resistant. The twin-blades are designed in a way that the blades sharpen each other while the trimmer is being used. That results in an elongated blade life that lasts many years.
Similar to other trimmers, the BT3221 also features a zoom wheel for choosing your look. There are a total of 20 settings available which start at 0.5mm and go up to 10mm, each with a 0.5mm jump. You can also remove the shaving comb and use the trimmer directly on your face for a much cleaner look. Although, you will not get a clean shave to look as you would get with a proper shave.
Apart from the extended battery life, all these features are present in plenty of other trimmers. Let’s talk about some of the features that are exclusive to the new 3000 series trimmers, specifically the Philips BT3221.
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The first thing to know is the new lift and trim system. The new shape of the blades and comb are designed in a way such that the hair is lifted and fed to the blade. This results in faster cutting, and Philips claims that the BT32221 cuts facial hair 30% faster. Many people also reported that they get cleaner shaves and don’t have to struggle or move the trimmer multiple times on an area to get a good trim. 
The second thing exclusive to the new 3000 series trimmers is the corded and cordless operation. Older Philips trimmers were recommended to be used only cordlessly, not while charging, although some users still used it while charging. The new 3000 series trimmers, including the BT3221, have gotten rid of the problem altogether. Now you can use the BT3221 while it’s being charged—which makes it very convenient to use.
The last important thing on the Philips BT3221 is the new battery indicator. Older trimmers only gave a battery indication when they were being charged. You couldn’t know when the battery was actually low. It was quite a bummer, and many people constantly complained about it. Finally, Philips listened and included a decent battery indicator which indicates you when the battery is low, being charged, or is fully charged.
Here is how the battery notifications work.
- Battery Low: The notification light will turn orange
- During charging: The notification light will blink green
- Fully charged: The notification light will remain steady green
Please note that the full-battery light turns itself off in about 30 minutes. If you accidentally left your BT3221 on charging and return to see the light turned off, that means the trimmer is fully charged.
Here is the complete list of features of the Philips DuraPower BT3221 at a glance.
[row] [column size=”1/3″] [list icon=”icon: arrow-right” icon_color=”#0af700″]- Durapower technology for longer battery life
- 90 min usage with 60 minute charging
- 20 lock in settings
- New battery indication system
- 0.5mm to 10mm trimming range
- 0.5mm precision
- New lift and trim system for 30% faster trims
- Skin friendly blades
- Corded and Cordless operation
- 2+1 year worldwide warranty
- Free carry pouch included
Philips BT3221 Pros and Cons
[row] [column size=”1/2″]PROs
[list icon=”icon: check” icon_color=”#0af700″]- Great value for money
- Excellent battery life
CONs
[list icon=”icon: exclamation-triangle” icon_color=”#f7a900″]- Included travel pouch is of poor quality
- Build Quality is average
Philips BT3221 vs Philips QT4011
Many people have this question about the differences between the Philips BT3221 and the Philips QT4011. To be honest, there are only small differences between the trimmers. Here they are.
Lift and Trim System – 30% Faster trimming
- Philips BT3221 – Yes
- Philips QT4011 – No
Durapower Technology
- Philips BT3221 – Yes
- Philips QT4011 – No
This needs some clarification. Although both the QT4011 and the BT3221 use a Ni-MH battery with the same capacity, the Durapower technology ensures that the BT3221 holds its battery capacity for a longer period.
Using While Charging
- Philips BT3221 – Yes
- Philips QT4011 – No
The Philips BT3221 can be used while charging, while the Philips QT4011 cannot.
[note note_color=”#2bc79d” text_color=”#0e0e0e” radius=”5″]Important Note: On Amazon and other shopping websites it is mentioned that the QT4011 can also be used while charging, however, there is a major difference. If you use the QT4011 while charging, its charging stops automatically. This does not happen with the BT3211.[/note]Battery Charging Indicator
- Philips BT3221 – Battery Empty, Battery low, charging, fully charged
- Philips QT4011 – Battery low, charging, fully charged
This is an important difference. The QT4011 only showed you an indication when the battery was being charged, while on the BT3221, you can see when the battery is low, is being charged, or is fully charged.
Rest all the features of the Philips QT4011 are the same as the Philips BT3221. We have omitted the obvious design and cosmetic differences as they are obvious.
Is the Philips BT3221 better than the Philips QT4011?
Short answer, Yes. The BT3221 is superior to the QT4011 because of all the reasons we mentioned above. Considering that the price of both the trimmers is the same, we would recommend that you buy the Philips BT3221 if you were previously considering the QT4011.
Verdict – Should you buy the Philips BT3221?
Absolutely. The Philips QT4011 is an excellent trimmer and the BT3221 has built on top of it to be even better at many things at the same price. According to use, the Philips QT3221 gets a full 5 stars and you should definitely purchase it.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Philips BT3221/15
Can you trim your beard with the Philips BT3221 when it is wet?
No. Any Philips trimmer, or any other trimmer for that matter, including the Philips BT3221 should not be used when your beard is wet. It may cause the machine to malfunction and may result in injury.
Is the Philips BT3221 waterproof?
No. The Philips BT3221 is not waterproof. However, you can detach the head and then wash it with running water to clean it. But, make sure that the head is completely dry before putting it back in the trimmer.
How much warranty does the Philips BT3221 have?
The Philips BT3221 beard trimmer has a 3-year worldwide warranty. You get a 2-year warranty when you purchase the trimmer and then get an additional year of warranty when you register your product.
Will I need AA or AAA batteries for this trimmer?
You need none. The Philips BT3221 has a built-in rechargeable battery which you can charge with the charger provided.
How to register your BT3221 for additional warranty?
Visit this link, which will take you to the Philips website. Create an account, if you already don’t have one. After creating an account, enter your serial number in the mentioned field. You will then get an email with the extended warranty certification.
Alternatives to the Philips BT3221
Although the Philips BT3221 is an excellent value for money, some of you guys might want alternatives. Here are some great alternatives.
Philips BT3211
This is another excellent trimmer which is cheaper than the BT3221. The only difference is that the BT3211 has a 60 min usage time on 10-hour charge, and it has stainless steel blades.
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Philips BT3215
If you’d like to save a couple of hundred bucks then you can also try Philips BT3215. The only difference between the BT3221 and the BT3215 is that the BT3215 has a usage time of 60 minutes while the BT3221 has a usage time of 90 minutes.
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Philips BT3227
The BT3227 is almost identical to the BT3211 except that it is a full metal-based trimmer. That means the build quality of the BT3227 would be better than the BT3221. Because of the metal used, the BT3227 is also a couple of hundred rupees more expensive than the BT3221.
Sadly, it’s not available online and is found at offline retailers only. If you see it being sold online, do let us know so we can update this article.
Very Nice analysis of the product. Like I have searched everywhere but atlast this gives the clear picture of what BT 3221
Thank you. Hope you found it helpful Raghuram.
You are wrong about 3211 it doesn’t charge in 60 min but it takes 10 hrs to charge.
Thanks. We’ll update the article to reflect that.
Bt 3227 is available on tata cliq https://www.tatacliq.com/philips-3000-bt3227-15-cordless-electric-beard-trimmer-black/p-mp000000004637609
Thanks for the information, Shubham. We will check it out and update the article.
Is Philips BT3221/15 made in China?
Vikas, we are not aware of that.
Majority of them seem to be made in Indonesia.
Thanks for the info, Vikas.
It is made in Indonesia and designed in Netherland.
Thanks for the update Mazhar. We will add it to the list.
Great review and comparison! I had some doubts about the differences between the models so this was really helpful
Glad you found it helpful Vishal
Very helpful review. Thanks
Ur explain very well sir. I am reading after a research. But there is a issue. If u ll hone through ur review’s again. U ll see somewhere u have written bt3221 having titanium blade and qt4011 having stainless steel blade with titanium coating. But if u see in the start u hv written that bt3221 having stainless steel with titanium coated… Can u plz clearify it… And how titanium is good for individual… Is it making a big difference… And bt3221 build quality is average….sure
Sir, I want the exact difference between BT3227 & BT3221 which one to buy please reply.
Both are quite identical. We would recommend the BT3221, as spares would be easy to find if needed.
QT4011 is titanium blade whereas BT3221 is stainless steel blade with titanium coating,
will it not be a big difference in favour of QT4011?
Well, that is purely marketing speak. In reality, both the QT4011 and the BT3211 have titanium coated blades. Keeping that in mind, the BT3221 is clearly superior.
I have checked on various websites it says bt3227 has metal blades so, metal used in bt3227 is stainless steel or something different ? Also whichever material used is better than titanium coating?
You said bt3227 has metal body so bt3221 is plastic made ?
Vasu, all trimmers have metal blades, but some have titanium coatings on them. Manufacturers like to call them titanium blades even if they have only coatings.
The BT3227 has some metal components, and it feels better, but the overall trimmer is still plastic.
Excellent review. Thanks! Helped in final decision to purchase.
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In which country is made the Philips BT3221 trimmer.
We don’t know. We will check and let you know.
Made in Indonesia.
Indonesia
BT3227 is available online on Reliance digital and Croma.
B3227 vs B3221 which is better comparing blades ( SS or titanium coatings blade is better) what’s ur recommendation?
Titanium coated blades usually last longer. 🙂
Excellent article. Has everything you need to know about the trimmer. Was a bit confused about how the notification LED worked and this article helped me figure it out since the instructions manual that comes with this trimmer is useless.