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The Andis Envy II is a cordless clipper that Amazon lists as the Envy II Cordless Clipper Premium Edition. We watched four barbers on YouTube (Concise the Barber, Tank Be Choppin, The Woodshed Barber and Dru Santana) and read a few Reddit comments. Below is what they said about the motor, blades, battery, noise and fit, and what they didn’t like. Some of them got their units from Andis, a supplier or a friend. We say so where it matters.
In this guide:
Is the Andis Envy II worth a look? Quick facts from the reviewers below.
The Envy II
Andis Envy II
- 6,700 SPM rotary motor
- Stainless steel phase blade plus a ceramic cutting blade
- About 68 dB, per Concise
Concise says rotary motors like this one do a great job on all hair textures. Tank calls the motor soft and forgiving.
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Introduction
Tank calls the Andis Masters the holy grail of clippers. He says the Envy II isn’t the best Andis clipper, but it’s a decent one. It’s cordless, comes in gold and black, and takes Andis Master blades if you swap out the stock phase blade. If you are weighing the cordless Master itself, see our Andis Master Cordless vs Wahl Magic Clip comparison.
Technical Deep Dive
Motor Performance & Power
The Envy II has a 6,700 SPM rotary motor. Concise says that’s enough, with the ceramic blade, to cut, fade and take down bulk. He measures about 68 dB and calls it a little loud but not bad. Tank wasn’t impressed by the sound when he first switched it on. He says the motor isn’t strong but is forgiving: go too high with it and it doesn’t cause a problem.
The Woodshed Barber rates the power 7.5 out of 10 for an entry-level clipper. He says it plowed through everything, though not as cleanly as the Master, and that it’s a lot quieter than the original Envy. Dru Santana found it the quietest clipper on his table. He calls it slower than a Master. That suits him for fading very fine hair, because it takes hair off gradually. In his comparison video, Concise lists the Envy II at 6,700 SPM against 6,500 SPM for the Black Label Master, and says he expected the Master to have more.
Blade System & Versatility
The Envy II ships with a stainless steel phase blade and a ceramic cutting blade. Concise and Tank say you can fit Andis Master blades instead. Tank adds that you need the Master screws, and that a fade, taper or phase blade will all go on. He liked the ceramic cutter for debulking: no snagging or pulling, and the hair came down to length quickly. Concise says the ceramic blade takes down bulk with no problems.
Guards are the catch. Tank says the stock blade won’t take regular wall-style guards, so the box includes its own set. He was disappointed that he couldn’t use the Master guards he already has unless he changed the blade. Concise mentions purple double-magnet guards with it.
The Woodshed Barber calls the Master blade fit the main reason the Envy II matters. An entry-level Andis now takes a Master blade with no modification, and he says a fade blade would fit too. Dru Santana says the bracket is also drilled for Wahl, Stylecraft and Babyliss-style blades, and that an Andis Master blade ran fine on it. On guards, Dru says wall, magnetic purple and Speedo guards didn’t fit the stock blade. The guards in the box look cheap, he says, even though they snap on firmly. The Woodshed Barber says his OG purple guards didn’t fit the blade that comes with it, but fit once he put a Master blade on.
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User Experience
Ergonomics & Handling
Concise likes the ridged grip area on the housing and calls it a nice balance. He says it could be more ergonomic and is a bit plain. Tank calls it very lightweight but a little bigger than he likes, and says ergonomics aren’t his favorite part. The box includes an extra all-metal lever, so you can put the lever on either side. Concise points out that helps left-handed barbers. Tank says his lever was stiff until he loosened a screw.
They disagree on the extra lever. The Woodshed Barber praises it as a first for an entry-level clipper and calls the body slim, not as bulky as the original Envy. Dru Santana calls the reversible lever a marketing gimmick and says he has never met a barber who needed it. Dru weighed the Envy II at 96.8 g against 89.6 g for a cordless Master with a fat blade. That made it the heaviest clipper he weighed, though he says it doesn’t feel heavy. The Woodshed Barber also points out the long-press power lock, which helps if you carry the clipper in a bag.
Battery Performance
Concise quotes a runtime of about 2.5 hours and a charge time of around 2 hours. He wishes charging were shorter and runtime longer. The gold version includes a charging dock. He says the black one doesn’t. He also calls the battery indicator old-school. Tank reads off the spec that it can run corded or cordless.
The Woodshed Barber calls the 2 hour battery life decent for a starter clipper and compares it with Wahl Magic Clips at 75 to 90 minutes. One of his units died mid-day from heavy use. In his comparison video, Concise puts the Envy II at about 2.5 hours of runtime and about 2 hours of charging. The Black Label Master gets about 1.5 hours of runtime and about 1 hour of charging.
Professional Performance
Cutting Experience
Concise and Tank both rate the cutting as good. Concise says it fades well and takes down bulk with no problems. Tank went in expecting little and was impressed. He calls the blending forgiving, but says it isn’t the best clipper overall and the Masters feels more powerful. He says you can do a whole cut with just this clipper.
In his comparison video, Concise says the Envy II and the Black Label Master perform about evenly. He says the ceramic blade runs cooler and the Envy II is the better buy for the money. He gives the Master the edge on looks only. Dru Santana uses it differently. He calls it a good backup to a Master, because Masters can start pulling hair or fail on a busy day. He rates it a buy “by a hair”.
Daily Use Considerations
In the box, Concise and Tank list the clipper, a charging cord, oil, a cleaning brush and an extra lever. Concise also lists a blade cover. The gold version adds the charging dock. Both mention the stock phase and ceramic blades.
A Kenny Duncan edition also exists, with red guards and the same 6,700 SPM motor. Concise likes it in his review of that edition. On Reddit, u/Jdreams402 (r/Barber, June 2025) says the Envy II blends through all hair types, debulks well, stays cool and quiet, and takes a Master blade. In a June 2026 r/Barber thread, a home user is leaning toward the Envy II because it’s cheaper. u/BlackMarketCigars replies that neither Andis model is great and suggests Wahl Magic Clips or TPOB instead. A commenter on r/BuyItForLife says they chose a Wahl over the Andis Envy 2 “premier” because the Andis wasn’t self-repairable and had fewer parts available. These are single comments, not a survey.
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Price
Most listings run about $130 to $160. The gold Premium Edition we link to has the charging dock. Tank said that in the mid-$100s or below he’d call it a good clipper. Concise picked the gold one for the dock. He says the black version is a little cheaper but has no dock, and that you can often find it for less on other sites.
Concise also says the Envy II costs well under half as much as the Black Label Master special edition. He calls that gap a big part of why it wins on value. Dru Santana got his for free and still calls it only a narrow buy, mostly as a backup to a Master. Prices change often, so check the current one.
Insights from Key Influencers
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Tank Be Choppin’s Perspective
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The Woodshed Barber’s Perspective
The Woodshed Barber says he worked with Andis on this clipper and had prototypes for six or seven months. Treat his view as coming from someone close to the brand. He likes the Master blade fit, the reversible lever and the quieter sound compared with the original Envy. He gives it design 9, power 7.5 and performance 9 out of 10. He says the original Envy didn’t impress him.
Dru Santana’s Perspective
Dru Santana says he got his Envy II free in a bet. He likes the Master blade swap and the quiet running, and notes that it comes with a ceramic blade. He dislikes the cheap-looking guards, the guard fit and the lever, which he calls a gimmick. He says it’s the heaviest clipper on his table but doesn’t feel heavy. His verdict: worth buying by a hair, mostly as a backup to a Master or for people with fine hair like his.
Concise’s Envy II vs Black Label Master comparison
Concise followed up with a comparison and thanks a barber supply shop for the units. He picks the Envy II as the most bang for your buck and the Master for looks. He lists 6,700 SPM against 6,500 SPM, about 2.5 hours of runtime against about 1.5 hours, and about 2 hours of charging against about 1 hour.
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FAQ
Does the Andis Envy II take Andis Master blades? Yes. Concise, Tank and The Woodshed Barber all say a Master blade fits; Tank adds that you need the Master screws, and that fade, taper and phase blades all go on.
How long does the Andis Envy II battery last? About 2 to 2.5 hours. The Woodshed Barber puts it at about 2 hours, and Concise quotes about 2.5 hours of runtime with around 2 hours of charging.
Do Andis Master guards fit the Envy II? Not on the stock blade. Tank and Dru Santana say regular wall-style and magnetic guards don’t fit it, so the box includes its own set; The Woodshed Barber’s purple guards fit once he swapped in a Master blade.
Is the Andis Envy II as good as the Andis Master? Opinions split. Tank and Dru Santana say it is a step below on power, while Concise rates it about even with the Black Label Master and calls the Envy II the better value.
How much is the Andis Envy II? Most listings run about $130–160. The gold Premium Edition includes a charging dock; the black version is a little cheaper and has none.
Final Verdict
Going by the four barbers and the Reddit commenters, the
Buy it if you:
- Are a student or newer barber who wants a cordless Andis that takes Master blades
- Are left-handed, or want the lever on either side
- Want a backup clipper next to a Master (Dru Santana)
- Cut fine hair and like a slower clipper that takes hair off gradually (Dru Santana)
Skip it, or look at a Master or a Wahl, if you:
- Want Master-level power (Tank and Dru say it is a step below)
- Own wall or Master guards you want to keep using, which do not fit the stock blade
- Want a clipper with a long track record, since we found no long-term reports
Concise scored it 3.8 out of 5. Tank called it a decent, good-value clipper in the mid-$100s or below. Check the current listing before you buy.
