I think going unshaved is barbarianism, the only acceptable form of facial hair is a moustache. I will grow one out once I'm older but for now I'd uniron go for laser hair removal or whatever it's called.
I dislike phillips because at least for their electric toothbrushes I made the experience that they build planned obsolescence into their product. The phillips one blade has replaceable heads so I assume they try to milk you this way there.
For battery powered trimmers and battery powered shavers I think panasonic is one of the best. For cabled trimmers you can go for moser or wahl.