This is our Manscaped 4.0 vs Meridian comparison.
On May 6, 2021, Manscaped launched its top-of-line, the Lawn Mower® 4.0.
Many of Style Recap’s followers asked me to write up Lawn Mower 4.0 review (with the Lawn Mower 3.0 comparison). Now the time has come to compare the Lawn Mower 4.0 vs Meridian. I’ve tested both and here is our test results:
This article is complementary to our main Meridian Grooming vs Manscaped guide. Check it out now.
Lawn Mower 4.0 vs Meridian Comparison
| Feature | Meridian Grooming trimmer | Manscaped The Lawn Mower 4.0 |
| Weight | 4.23 Ounces | 4.25 ounces |
| Size | Bigger | Smaller |
| RPM | 6000 stroke/min | 7000 stroke/min |
| Noise level | Quiet | A little quieter |
| Safety and nicks | Very Good | Good |
| Guide combs | 2 (3-6 mm, 9-12 mm). | 2 (3-6 mm, 10-13 mm) |
| Battery Runtime | 90 minutes | 90 minutes |
| Battery Life | Excellent | Average |
| Charging time | 1 hour | 5 hours |
| LED Light on the trimmer head | No | Yes |
| LED Charging indicators | Yes | Yes |
| Charging Dock | No | Yes (wireless) |
| Travel Lock | No | Yes |
| Colors | 2 (onyx, sage) | 1 (black) |
| Water-resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Cost | $ | $$ |
| Price | Check The Price on Amazon | Check The Price on Amazon |
Manscaped 4.0 vs Meridian
The fourth-generation trimmer of Manscaped comes with a lot of bells and whistles. The leading men’s grooming brand tried hard to handle the Manscaped 3.0 issues and outperform Meridian Grooming trimmer.
Did Manscaped succeed?
Okay. In the Meridian and Manscaped 3.0 battle, the Meridian trimmer was the winner due to its higher safety margin, more convenience, and its better battery life.
So, did Manscaped 4.0 solve these issues? And what more did the Lawn Mower 4.0 offer?
Performance & Safety
Blades, motors, and batteries are the major attributes of performance and safety. The Lawn Mower 4.0 didn’t change any of these 3 components. It comes with the same blades, motor, and batteries that the Lawn Mower 3.0 has.
So, the Meridian trimmer still has relatively safer results compared to the Manscaped 4.0.
Winner: the Meridian trimmer.
Manscaped The Lawn Mower 4.0
The Meridian Trimmer
Battery life and charging system
Many customers complained about the battery decay of the Manscaped 3.0. The Manscaped 4.0 comes with a whole new charging system to hopefully handle this problem.
The Lawn Mower 4.0 comes with a wireless dock and Type-C USB. So, you can wirelessly charge your trimmer. Yet, this comes at the expense of the charging time, which surged to 5 hours with the same battery runtime (90 minutes).
On the other hand, the Meridian trimmer only needs one hour to be fully charged to give you 90 minutes of runtime.
For the battery discharge problem, the Manscaped 4.0 groin trimmer features an overcharging and over-discharging protection circuit to handle this issue.
Yet, many customers report that the battery problem still exists. It seems that the battery needs to be completely replaced in the next version, not only the charging system.
So, the Meridian Grooming trimmer still has better battery life.
Winner: the Meridian trimmer
Convenience
Attachments: Unlike Lawn Mower 3.0, Lawn Mower 4.0 has 2 guards (3-6 mm, 10-13 mm). The Meridian trimmer also comes with 2 combs (3-6 mm, 9-12 mm). So, you can both pubic trimmers to get any manscaping style.
Colors: The Manscaped 4.0 trimmer comes in one color (a mix of glossy and matte black) while the Meridian trimmer comes in 2 colors (onyx, and sage).
Power indicator: Both trimmers feature a power indicator that lets you check the remaining battery capacity to avoid unexpected, awkward moments when the battery dies during shaving.
LED Spotlight: The Lawn Mower 4.0 boasts a LED spotlight that you can turn on/off for better lighting and more precision, a feature that the Meridian Grooming trimmer doesn’t possess.
Travel lock: The Manscaped 4.0 has a travel lock while the Meridian doesn’t. So, the Manscaped Lawn Mower 4.0 is a better option for heavy travelers.
Winner: The Manscaped Lawn Mower 4.0
Manscaped The Lawn Mower 4.0
The Meridian Trimmer
Verdict: Manscaped 4.0 or Meridian?
In short: when it comes to Meridian vs Manscaped 4.0, I still recommend Meridian trimmer over the Manscaped Lawn Mower 4.0. If you’re a frequent traveler, the Lawn Mower 4.0 would be more convenient.
I’m really passionate about shaving and grooming. I shave my friends’ hair as a hobby and totally enjoying my time writing about shavers and razors. My main job? Ok, I’m a pharmacist!