BaByliss Clippers — Complete Brand Guide

BaByliss entered the professional barber market aggressively with the FX series and quickly became the brand of choice for barbers who want brushless motor technology and gold aesthetics. Here is the complete lineup explained.

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By BarberSupplyHub · Updated April 2026

BaByliss Professional Clippers Compared

Model	Motor Type	Cordless?	Best For	Where it sits in the range
FX870 Influencer	Brushless rotary	Yes	Fades, everyday professional use	Upper
GoldFX Boost+	Brushless rotary	Yes	Dense/coarse hair, heavy cutting	Top of the range
Lo-Pro FX	Brushless rotary	Yes	Low-profile design, detailed work	Upper
FX673N Boost+	Brushless rotary	No	Corded workhorse, continuous power	Middle
FX Outliner	Electromagnetic (T-blade)	No	Lineups, edge work	Cheapest of the five

What Makes BaByliss Different

→Brushless rotary motors — no carbon brushes means longer lifespan and consistent speed under load.
→Boost+ technology — on-demand power boost for thick or coarse sections at the press of a button.
→Gold aesthetics — the FX series gold finish has become a signature look in many barbershops.
→Heavier than Wahl — BaByliss clippers run heavier than comparable Wahl models. Some barbers prefer the weight; others find it tiring over long shop days.
→The FX870 is in more viral barber videos than any other clipper — partly technique, partly brand association.

BABYLISS VS WAHL VS ANDIS

BaByliss brushless motors outperform Wahl and Andis electromagnetic motors in raw power and longevity. However, the Wahl Magic Clip and Andis Master remain more widely trusted for fade blending due to decades of refinement. BaByliss is gaining market share fast — it is genuinely worth owning alongside a Wahl or Andis, not instead of one.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is BaByliss good for beginners?

The FX870 is beginner-friendly in that it cuts well and requires little maintenance. It also sits near the top of the range, which makes it a heavy first purchase. The Wahl Magic Clip costs noticeably less and is the more practical entry point.

What is BaByliss Boost+ and do I need it?

Boost+ adds extra motor torque on demand via a button on the housing. For barbers who regularly cut dense or coarse hair, it is useful. For average daily use on mixed hair types, standard models work fine.