The Envy is built for barbers and stylists who need a single corded clipper that can move between very short fades (000) and slightly longer cuts (up to size 1) without changing blades, thanks to its adjustable, zero-gappable blade. It's suited to cutting wet or dry hair.

Because it's corded and Andis markets it for professional use, it fits a barbershop or salon chair better than occasional at-home trims, though anyone comfortable operating a professional clipper can use it.

The Envy's main advantage over a fixed-blade clipper is its adjustable 000-to-1 blade with zero-gap capability: a single tool covers the tight fades and tapers that would otherwise require carrying multiple clipper heads or blade sizes. Paired with a 7,200 SPM magnetic motor, it's built to hold up to back-to-back professional use rather than occasional grooming.

1. Remove the blade guard and plug the clipper into a 120V outlet.
2. Slide the switch button forward to turn the clipper on; slide it back to the original position to turn it off.
3. Set the blade with the thumb lever: the upright position gives the shortest/finest cut, and moving it down opens the blade toward its longest setting within the 000-1 range; press it fully closed to zero-gap the blade for outlining.
4. Snap on an attachment comb over the blade teeth for a longer, guarded length, if desired.
5. Cut with or against the hair grain as needed — cutting against the grain gives a shorter result than cutting with it.
6. Oil the blades before, during, and after use; if they feel hot, cool them with Andis Blade Care Plus or Cool Care Plus before continuing.

Pros

• Single adjustable carbon-steel blade covers a 000-1 cutting range plus zero-gap, reducing the need to swap blades mid-cut
• 7,200 SPM magnetic motor is built for continuous professional use rather than intermittent home trims
• Corded design means no battery to charge or run down mid-shift
• Cuts wet or dry hair

Cons

• Corded only — no cordless option, unlike Andis's separate Envy Li clipper, so movement is limited by cord length and it can't be used away from an outlet
• At roughly 19.4 oz it's heavier than many trimmers, which can add up over a full day of cutting
• Single fixed motor speed, with no external low/high control — power is adjusted internally via a screw rather than by a switch
• Blades need regular oiling and occasional cooling; skipping this can cause them to run hot or leave streaked cuts