Our Definitive Ranking of the 15 Best Beard Trimmers of 2020

When it comes to styling your facial hair, the line between a messy, overgrown Rip Van Wrinkle beard and a perfectly on-trend look is often a slim one. A little bit of growth on either side can really make or break a beard. And while people without beards often assume this type of facial hair requires less grooming than daily shaving, men with beards know that’s not really the case. At least, men with well-groomed beards understand this. That’s why having one of the best beard trimmers in your grooming arsenal is so important.

Electric beard trimmers offer clips and blades that can help you shear through your facial hair like a set of hedge trimmers can cut through the greenery. Most come with clip-on combs to help manage longer facial hair and then smaller, more adjustable settings to lock in your desired look. Especially in the time of the coronavirus, it’s a great tool to have on hand while we’re on lockdown.

However, top brands like Braun, Phillips Norelco, Wahl and Panasonic have dozens of different beard trimmers with a wide range of price points. And that’s why choosing the best beard trimmer for your grooming needs can be a real challenge. There are budget models you can buy for under $30, as well as premium hair clippers that will set you back $200 or more. Keep reading for some tips on choosing the best beard trimmer for your facial hair, as well as our picks for the best trimmers available in 2020.

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Review: We Love the New Marshall Monitor II Noise-Cancelling Headphones

A pair of noise-canceling headphones as stylish, well-made, and comfortable as Marshall’s new Monitor II Active Noise Canceling over-the-ear headphones couldn’t have come at a better time. With so many of us now working from home, A.N.C. headphones are a balm for our souls, allowing for much needed moments of solace and relief from the very, very stressful outside world. They’re so good, in fact, that we here at SPY recently added them to our ongoing list of the best noise-canceling headphones. But what makes them pop?

The thing that immediately stands out is their retro-inspired design. The textured, pebbled caps evoke the feeling of the music company’s history with producing quality amplifiers. That design doesn’t come at the expense of comfort, as an ergonomic build allows for long-lasting comfort; the earpads themselves have a slight square to them which allows for them to sit sturdily — yet gently — on your ears for the duration of its staggering 30 hours of battery life. That design also allows for the headphones to seal over your ears nicely to bolster the noise-canceling ability.

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10 Small Desks to Help You Get All Your Work Done Without Taking Up Precious Square Feet

Where do you work these days? Sure, you can sit in bed with your laptop or park yourself on the couch, but that’s not nearly as effective as sitting at a dedicated workspace that gets you into the right headspace to work efficiently. Let’s face it, not every seating area in your home is meant to be a makeshift office. That doesn’t mean you can’t find a solution, however.

Enter, the tiny desk. No, not the titular NPR show, but rather, small desks that can help you better maximize the area you do have. Clever options like floating desks, ladder desks and the common writing desk are perfect work stations, and they have a small physical footprint. No matter how much square footage you have to spare, we’re confident you can find a small desk for your home.

With this in mind, we’ve rounded up 10 of the best small desks on the market in order for you to get your tasks accomplished. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, we recently wrote about our favorite drafting tables, which can also function as small desks for your home office. Our selections, below.

Couch Review: 'Fargo,' Year 4

This article originally appeared on Complex.com

Noah Hawley’s Fargo on FX has always been about history. Whether it’s the previous relationship audiences have with the Joel and Ethan Coen movie the show was adapted from, or even the way the anthology series has engaged with itself over the last three installments, Fargo has been keenly aware of the preconceived notions audiences automatically have about it just by merely existing. Fargo (the show) has mostly stuck to the "formula" of what audiences expect from this specific kind of Midwestern crime series. That is, until now.

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Stroll Into Fall in Style With Some of Our Favorite Men’s Fashion Pieces for 2020

Now that Labor Day has come and gone, we’re finally in full-fall mode even though, well, it isn’t exactly fall quite yet. While we wait for those temperatures to drop, now is the perfect time to go ahead and stock up on pieces that can seamlessly transition you from summer to fall to winter. And you know what that means — long-sleeves, jeans, accessories and layers galore.

Fall is an opportunity to have some fun with fashion. Breach out of your summer uniform (a tee and shorts) and dabble in layering multiple pieces together that you normally wouldn’t. Now’s the chance to play with different kinds of textures, colors and looks to create the ultimate fall ‘fit for apple picking, pumpkin snagging and drive-in movie dates. But if you feel like the whole process of switching up that wardrobe is pretty daunting, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

Below, we’ve rounded up 17 of our favorite pieces that you’ll need to have a stylish fall. And, to make it even easier, we’ve scoured the internet for socks, shoes, pants and shirts, to keep you covered — literally — from head to toe. So grab that pumpkin spice latte and settle in for your most stylish fall ever.

10 Running Earbuds to Help You Crush Your Personal Record

Running can be a bit of a tedious activity sometimes. Sure, there’s something to be said for falling in love with your surroundings as you pound the pavement in your best workout gear. But more often than not, you might need something to help you push yourself a little faster. Running headphones have been essential to that process, and over the years, they’ve gotten quicker and lighter to help you do the same.

Earbuds, specifically designed to be worn while running, are a godsend for those that need some fast beats to help them along the way. Fortunately, companies have realized the inherent intensity of the activity. They have started to cut the wires, so the earbuds themselves are light and then reinforced them with a water and sweatproof construction to make sure they won’t fall apart on you. Oh, and extended battery life makes it so you can keep pushing yourself.

With that in mind, we’ve rounded up 10 of the best running earbuds for you to use on your next jog. All that’s left is for you to cue up some killer tunes and put one foot in front of the other — our picks, below.

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Acer’s Predator Triton 500 Gaming Laptop Is a Portable Powerhouse

PC gaming is all about power. Really, at the end of the day, if you’re going to invest significant funds into a rig of any kind, you absolutely want it to be as feature-heavy and future-proof as possible. Fortunately, Acer and their line of Predator gaming laptops understand the demands of a modern-day gamer and have delivered accordingly with the new Triton 500 gaming laptop.

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Review: Sony’s HT-G700 Soundbar With Dolby Atmos Is a Cost-Effective Surround Sound Option

Like a lot of people, we’re spending a lot more time indoors, and we’ve naturally spent more time watching content. Whether it’s streaming TV, the return of sports or even throwing on an old DVD, watching content from home is undoubtedly one of the safest activities of 2020. But for those of us who miss going to the actual movies, there’s still something lacking in our home theater experience. And, more often than not, the missing link comes down to your sound setup. Of course, investing in a surround sound system can be quite pricey, which is why so many people are instead opting for soundbars. However, with the right products, you can enjoy the best of both worlds.

As it turns out, Sony has a solution in its new HT-G700 soundbar and subwoofer combo. The G700 has some impressive tech that essentially mimics the effect of surround sound audio immersion without you having to invest in an entire setup. Dubbed the “vertical surround engine,” the G700 helps to generate sound that expansively fills the room. All you have to do is press the Immerse AE (Audio Enhancement) setting.

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