BaBylissPRO FX clippers and trimmers

BaBylissPRO FX Clippers Explained: GoldFX vs FXOne vs LO-PROFX vs SnapFX

GoldFX, SilverFX, BlackFX, FXOne, LO-PROFX or SnapFX? What the BaBylissPRO names actually mean and which clipper or trimmer to buy.

BaBylissPRO FX clippers and trimmers

BaBylissPRO names can be confusing: GoldFX, SilverFX, BlackFX, RoseFX, FXOne, LO-PROFX, SnapFX, Skeleton. Some of those are different tools and some are just colours. Here is the short version.

The colours are finishes, not models

GoldFX, SilverFX, BlackFX, RoseFX and the limited editions are colour versions of the same tool. A GoldFX Skeleton trimmer and a SilverFX Skeleton trimmer have the same motor, blade and battery. Pick the finish you like and compare the model names underneath.

FX870 clipper – the classic

The original FX clipper (sold as LithiumFX, GoldFX, SilverFX and so on) is a high-torque brushless clipper with a taper lever and around two hours of cordless runtime. It made BaBylissPRO the barbershop brand it is today and is still a great all-round fade clipper.

FXOne – one battery for every tool

FXOne is the current flagship system. The clipper, trimmer and foil shaver all share the same interchangeable battery, so you can keep a spare on charge and swap it mid-cut instead of stopping. If you are building a full BaBylissPRO kit from scratch, FXOne is the range to standardise on.

SnapFX – swappable battery, single tool

The SnapFX clipper and SnapFX trimmer use a snap-in battery pod that pops out in seconds. Same idea as FXOne – never wait on a charge – without moving to the full FXOne platform.

LO-PROFX – low profile for close work

The LO-PROFX clipper and LO-PROFX trimmer sit lower in the hand, so you can see the blade and get flat against the head on skin fades and lineups. Barbers who do a lot of detailed, close work often keep a LO-PROFX next to a full-size clipper.

Trimmers: Skeleton, FX3 and LO-PROFX

The Skeleton trimmer is the lineup standard – an exposed, zero-gap-adjustable T-blade for crisp edges. The FX3 is the newer, higher-torque trimmer for thick hair and beards, and the LO-PROFX trimmer is the low-profile choice.

Foil shavers

The FoilFX02 double foil shaver is the finishing tool for skin fades and bald heads, with hypoallergenic foils that cut close and feel comfortable. The UVFoil adds a UV light charging base, and the FXOne shaver runs on the shared FXOne battery.

Replacement parts

Blades, foils, cutters and charging bases are model-specific. Check the FX number printed on your tool before ordering from our replacement blades range.

Where to buy BaBylissPRO in Australia

MV Hair & Beauty stocks over 150 BaBylissPRO products at 412 Churchill Rd, Kilburn SA (click & collect) with Australia-wide delivery. Shop the full BaBylissPRO range.

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