Andis 68520 Excel Professional 5-Speed Detachable Blade Clipper Kit - Animal/Dog Grooming, Rotary Motor, Soft-Grip Anti-Slip Housing, 14-Inch Cord, for All Coats & Breeds, SMC, Blue Review

Our scorecard

The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other dog and cat food, health, gear and grooming we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.

Overview

['The Andis 68520 Excel Professional is positioned at the premium end of this lineup at $211.82, and it ships ready to use with a size 10 CeramicEdge blade and blade oil included rather than requiring a separate blade purchase.', "It's a corded electric model with 5 speed settings, aimed at pet owners who want finer control across different coat types than a basic 2-speed clipper offers, and it's rated for all hair types rather than one specific texture.", "With 802 reviews and a 4.3 star average, plus roughly 300 units bought in the past month, it draws a smaller but consistent audience, consistent with a premium tool priced well above the category's budget options."]

Specifications

Best for

Coat

Performance notes

The included size 10 CeramicEdge blade and blade oil mean this kit is ready to use out of the box rather than requiring a separate blade purchase. Five speed settings give more granular control over cutting power than the 2-speed clippers elsewhere in this lineup, and the ceramic blade material is generally prized for running cooler and holding an edge longer than plain steel. A 2 inch maximum cutting length and corded electric power round out a kit clearly aimed at frequent, professional-style use rather than occasional home trims.

What buyers say

With 802 reviews and a 4.3 star average, plus roughly 300 units bought in the past month, this clipper draws a smaller but consistent audience, consistent with a premium tool priced well above the category's budget options.