It works okay. It doesn't do a great job on long ear hairs. (what a disgusting and demoralizing thing to say and to admit having the darn things.) It is no worse or no better than the one it replaced. 【Energy Efficient & Quiet】 A new and more powerful motor, reduces power usage by up to 25%. One AA battery (included) can last for more than 12 months, when used for 5 minutes at a time. Noise is lower than 50db, so you can use these nose hair clippers confidently without disturbing others. The clipper’s slim shape and pen-like design make these clippers the best choice for both travel and home. 【Ultra-sharp Dual-edged Blades】 This nose hair trimmer has a double-edged, rotary stainless-steel blade. The clippers are comfortable to use, as the blade rotates 360°, gently and quickly cutting nose hair without painfully pulling out the hair by the root. Powerful motor-driven blades effortlessly cut and trim even the thickest, coarsest, most unruly hair. 【Multifunction & Convenie