4 min read MAYBE IT WAS because I could never afford a car released outside of the 1990s, or maybe it’s my general allergy to manual labor, but I’ve never been much of a gearhead. Before I moved to New York City and gave up cars forever, I was more of a point A to point B-type driver. Then I started getting serious with my grooming devices, investing in legit electric razors , nose hair trimmers , and beard trimmers , and I finally understood the benefit of looking under the hood. With beard trimmers specifically, there are two specs directly linked to the quality of your device: the motor and the blades. Celebrity barber Jomo Kenyatta-Lopez says that the combination of a strong, consistent motor and a sharp, well-maintained blade is the key to a clean cut or trim. With motors, the guidelines are pretty clear-cut. You’ll want a trimmer that produces at least 5,000 RPM and holds a charge of 45 minutes minimum.…