Yes, Gamma+ is a good choice for barbers, barbering students and home users who want professional cordless tools they can customise. Its Boosted trimmer pairs an 8,000 RPM rotary motor with a 40mm X-PRO DLC T-blade that adjusts down to zero gap, its foil shavers use ultra-thin gold titanium foils, and many of its clippers and trimmers come with interchangeable covers. This guide covers what Gamma+ does well, what to check before you buy, and which Gamma+ tool suits which kind of work.
What is Gamma+?
Gamma+ is the brand of Gamma Più, an Italian company based in Cazzago San Martino, in the province of Brescia in northern Italy. It was founded in 1978 as a small hair dryer maker, and today it makes professional dryers, straighteners, curling irons and brushes for stylists, plus a barber range of clippers, trimmers and foil shavers. MV Hair & Beauty stocks genuine Gamma+ from authorised Australian distributors.
What Gamma+ does well
- Customisation. The Boosted and Boosted Up clippers each come with three interchangeable body kits and a choice of click or floating levers, and the Boosted and Hitter Up trimmers each come with three interchangeable covers.
- Blades. The Boosted trimmer's 40mm X-PRO Black Diamond Carbon DLC T-blade adjusts from 0.8mm down to zero gap, and the Boosted Up clipper uses a 45mm Black Diamond Carbon DLC blade.
- A motor for every style of work. Gamma+ uses rotary motors in its Boosted clippers and trimmer, a digital motor in the Cyborg tools, a micro-chipped 10,000 strokes-per-minute motor in the X-Evo trimmer and its Vector IN2 motor with torque control in the Xcell and XCeed clippers and the Xcell trimmer.
- Finishing. The Boosted foil shaver runs at 11,000 RPM with two gold titanium foils and a central cutter for longer hairs, and it is rated IPX7 water resistant.
- Light, fast dryers. The X-Cell hair dryer weighs 290g and has a 110,000 RPM digital motor, and the XCeed hair dryer runs a 120,000 RPM brushless motor with Smart Memory for your last settings.
What to check before you buy
- Boosted is a range, not one tool. The Boosted and Boosted Up are two different clippers, and the Boosted One is a narrow single-foil shaver, separate from the Boosted foil shaver. Our Boosted vs Boosted Up comparison explains the two clippers.
- Charging differs by model. The original Boosted clipper charges on its base, by direct cord or by mini-USB. The Boosted Up, Boosted One, Hitter Up and Xcell tools charge by USB-C, and the Wireless Prodigy shaver charges wirelessly.
- Runtime runs from about two hours to four. The Boosted Up, Boosted trimmer and Boosted foil shaver are each listed at 120 minutes, the Cyborg trimmer at 180 minutes and the Absolute Hitter trimmer at up to four hours.
- Guard sets differ. The original Boosted clipper comes with eight double-magnetic guards from 1.5 to 19mm, while the Boosted Up comes with four.
- Parts are model-specific. The Boosted shaver replacement head fits the Boosted shaver only, while Gamma+ lists its DLC fixed fade blade as compatible with all Gamma+ and StyleCraft clippers. Match the part to your tool before ordering.
The Gamma+ range at a glance
| Tool | Key specs | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Boosted Up clipper | 7,200 RPM rotary motor, 45mm Black Diamond Carbon DLC blade, 120 minutes, USB-C, 270g | Fades and everyday cutting |
| Boosted clipper | 7,200 RPM super-torque motor, 45mm DLC fade blade, eight magnetic guards | Barbers who want a full guard set |
| Xcell clipper | Vector IN2 motor up to 11,500 RPM, Echo DLC fixed blade, magnetic drop-top, USB-C | Dense hair and custom tapers |
| Boosted trimmer | 8,000 RPM rotary motor, 40mm X-PRO DLC T-blade, 0.8mm to zero gap, 120 minutes, 180g | Line-ups and detail |
| Cyborg trimmer | 7,500 RPM digital motor, 40mm X-PRO stainless steel T-blade, 180 minutes, full metal body | Long days of detail work |
| Hitter Up trimmer | 7,000 RPM DC rotary motor, X-PRO blue titanium nitride blade, magnetic drop-top, USB-C | Edging and finishing |
| Boosted foil shaver | 11,000 RPM, two gold titanium foils and a central cutter, IPX7, 120 minutes | Skin fades |
| Boosted One shaver | 9,000 RPM, narrow single gold titanium foil, IPX4 splash proof, USB-C | Lines and tight spots |
| X-Cell and XCeed hair dryers | 290g with a 110,000 RPM digital motor; 120,000 RPM brushless motor with a diffuser and two nozzles | Stylists and home blow-drying |
| Keratin Glory straightener | 1-inch floating ceramic plates with tourmaline, six heat settings up to 230°C | Straightening, curls and waves |
Which Gamma+ should you buy?
For a busy barbershop
Start with the Gamma+ Boosted Up clipper. Its 7,200 RPM rotary motor drives a 45mm Black Diamond Carbon DLC blade, it runs for 120 minutes and charges on its dock or by USB-C, and Gamma Più describes it as upgraded, with improved clipper protection and longer life. If you would rather have eight guards in the box, the original Boosted is still a strong choice. Compare every model in Gamma+ clippers.
For line-ups and detail
The Gamma+ Boosted trimmer is our best-selling Gamma+ tool. It pairs an 8,000 RPM rotary motor with a 40mm X-PRO Black Diamond Carbon DLC T-blade that adjusts from 0.8mm to zero gap, weighs 180g and sits on an anti-slip LED dock. For a longer runtime, the Cyborg trimmer runs for 180 minutes in a full metal body. We compare them all in our guide to the best Gamma+ trimmers and foil shavers, or browse Gamma+ trimmers and trimmer kits.
For skin fades and finishing
The Gamma+ Boosted foil shaver runs at 11,000 RPM, weighs 160g and has a central cutter between its two foils for longer hairs. The Boosted One has a narrow single-foil head for lines and tricky spots, and the Uno is a pocket-size shaver for mobile work. Browse Gamma+ foil shavers.
For stylists and home blow-drying
The Gamma+ X-Cell hair dryer weighs 290g, runs a 110,000 RPM digital motor and shows 12 heat and speed combinations on its LED interface. A reverse-airflow function helps clean the filter, and it comes with four nozzles and a diffuser. Browse Gamma+ hair dryers.
For a complete first kit
The Boosted trio pairs the Boosted Up clipper, Boosted trimmer and Boosted foil shaver, and the Neo Protégé combo gives you a metal clipper and trimmer with three selectable speeds and USB-C charging. Browse Gamma+ clipper and trimmer bundles.
Keep your Gamma+ tools cutting well
- Brush loose hair from the blade after every client. The Gamma+ Blow Vac 2-in-1 blows and vacuums loose hair in one tool.
- Lubricate the blade regularly. Gamma+ Blade Therapy is a 400ml 5-in-1 spray that lubricates, cleans, cools and helps prevent rust.
- After zero-gapping a blade, check the alignment before it touches skin.
- Replace a blade or foil when it starts pulling. Gamma+ suggests changing clipper blades every 1 to 4 months, depending on use, and Boosted shaver heads every 3 to 6 months. Genuine parts are in our Gamma+ replacement blades and shaver heads range.
Our guide on how to maintain hair clippers covers cleaning and oiling step by step.
Where to buy genuine Gamma+ in Australia
MV Hair & Beauty stocks genuine Gamma+ from authorised Australian distributors. Order online for Australia-wide delivery, with free standard shipping on eligible orders of A$99 and over and standard delivery 2 to 3 business days to most metro areas. Or use Click & Collect from Kilburn: we are at 412 Churchill Rd, Kilburn SA 5084, open 7 days, 9:00am to 5:30pm. We also offer 30-day change-of-mind returns on unused, unopened products.
Gamma+ FAQs
Is Gamma+ a good brand?
Yes. Gamma Più was founded in Italy in 1978, and its Gamma+ barber range covers cordless clippers, trimmers and foil shavers with DLC or titanium-finished blades, alongside professional dryers and straighteners.
Is Gamma+ the same as Gamma Plus or Gamma Più?
Yes. Gamma+ is the brand of Gamma Più S.r.l. "Più" is Italian for "plus", so you will see the same brand written as Gamma+, Gamma Plus and Gamma Più.
What is the difference between the Gamma+ Xcell and XCeed?
You will see both names. Gamma+ launched its Vector IN2 tools as the Xcell line, and Gamma Più's own site now lists its Vector IN2 clipper, trimmer and shaver as Xceed. Our Xcell and XCeed clipper listings both describe the Vector IN2 motor with torque control and Click and Freestyle taper lever options with six click settings, so compare the guards and covers in each box before you order.
Which Gamma+ clipper should I buy?
For most barbers, the Boosted Up: a 7,200 RPM rotary motor, a 45mm DLC blade, 120 minutes of runtime and USB-C charging. Choose the original Boosted if you want eight guards from 1.5 to 19mm in the box. See Gamma+ Boosted vs Boosted Up for the full comparison.