Manspot vs Manscaped Lawn Mower Go: I Tested Both — Here's Which I'd Choose
When it comes to trimming below the belt, I have always believed that you don't need to spend a fortune to get good results. But you do need a trimmer that feels comfortable, gives you enough control and, most importantly, doesn't make you nervous every time you use it around your balls.
Over the years, I've tested quite a few body groomers, including several models from Manscaped, Braun and Philips. Two affordable options I've spent plenty of time with are the Manspot Body Hair Trimmer and the Manscaped Lawn Mower Go.
Both can be found for around $50 or less, depending on the retailer and current discounts. Both are designed for intimate grooming, and both have impressed me in different ways.
But after using the Manspot for more than 30 days and the Lawn Mower Go for several weeks, I've realised something interesting.
The Manspot is the better all-round body trimmer for me, while the Lawn Mower Go is the one I prefer for more precise grooming around my balls and groin.
Here's why.
Manspot vs Manscaped Lawn Mower Go
| Feature | Manspot | Lawn Mower Go |
|---|---|---|
| Best For | Full-body grooming | Balls and groin |
| Blade | Wider ceramic blade, approx. 40mm | Smaller trimming head |
| Groin Trimming | Very good with a guard | Excellent precision and control |
| Chest Hair | Very good performance | Struggled and occasionally pulled hair |
| Handling | Comfortable grip, wider coverage | Compact, rubberised and easy to manoeuvre |
| LED Light | No | Yes |
| Battery | Approx. 90 minutes tested | Not directly measured |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Price | Around $30–$50 | Usually under $50 |
| My Choice | Best overall versatility and value | Best for dedicated intimate grooming |
Design and Comfort: Two Different Approaches
The first thing I noticed about the Manspot was its wider blade.
At approximately 40mm, it's noticeably wider than many of the dedicated groin trimmers I've used. That makes sense when you're trimming larger areas like your chest or stomach, because you can cover more hair with each pass.
The body has a slightly curved shape with a comfortable grip. It doesn't feel particularly luxurious, but it feels solid enough, and I never struggled to keep control of it.
The Lawn Mower Go takes a different approach.
It's smaller than Manscaped's more expensive Lawn Mower 5.0 Ultra, with a compact body and a rubberised finish that I genuinely like.
When you're working around your testicles, that smaller size makes a difference. It's easy to change the angle, reach awkward areas and work carefully without feeling you're holding a large electric clipper.
The Go also has a built-in LED light, something the Manspot doesn't offer. It's a small detail, but extra visibility is welcome when trimming sensitive areas.
For design, I prefer the Manscaped Lawn Mower Go around the groin, but the Manspot feels more practical for larger areas.
Trimming My Balls and Groin: Which One Feels Safer?
This is probably the most important part of the comparison.
I've been keeping my pubic area closely groomed since my twenties, and after nearly three decades, I know that precision and control matter far more than having the most powerful motor.
With the Manspot, I started with the guard attached and gradually moved to shorter lengths.
Throughout more than 30 days of testing, I didn't experience any nicks or cuts when using it with a guard.
That's an excellent result, particularly considering its affordable price.
However, I noticed that the wider blade requires a little more attention when working around loose skin. If you're planning to use it without a guard directly on your testicles, I would recommend taking your time.
The Lawn Mower Go impressed me for slightly different reasons.
When I first tested it, I'd allowed my pubic hair to grow longer than usual during a month away in France. That gave the trimmer a proper challenge.
The Go handled the longer hair reasonably well, although I needed more than one pass.
What I liked was how manageable it felt. The motor is noticeably gentler than Manscaped's more expensive models, and the smaller trimming head made it easy to work around sensitive areas.
I used it again three days later for normal maintenance, and that's when it really impressed me.
Keeping everything short and tidy was straightforward.
For trimming my balls and groin specifically, I would choose the Lawn Mower Go.
Not because the Manspot is unsafe — it performed very well with a guard — but because I prefer the smaller head and precise handling of the Manscaped.
Of course, neither trimmer can completely eliminate the possibility of cuts or irritation. I always recommend stretching loose skin gently, using light pressure and starting with a guard if you're inexperienced.
Chest and Body Hair: This Is Where the Manspot Wins
Now, this is where the comparison becomes much easier.
I don't have a particularly hairy chest, but I like keeping it short. I also regularly trim my underarms and other areas.
And this is where the Manspot impressed me.
Its wider blade made trimming my chest quick and comfortable. I didn't experience pulling, and I found it easy to work across larger areas without repeatedly going over the same patch.
It performed equally well on my underarms.
The Lawn Mower Go, unfortunately, wasn't nearly as convincing.
When I tested it on my chest, the motor struggled more than I expected. Hair sometimes caught around the comb, and I felt some pulling.
It wasn't painful, and I didn't cut myself, but it certainly wasn't an enjoyable experience.
On my bum, the Go actually performed better than expected. But for chest and stomach hair, I wouldn't make it my first choice.
If you want one affordable trimmer for your balls, groin, chest and underarms, I'd buy the Manspot.
It's simply the more versatile of the two based on my testing.
Battery Life, Charging and Everyday Convenience
Both trimmers offer USB-C charging, which is always welcome. I don't particularly enjoy having a bathroom drawer full of different charging cables.
With the Manspot, I achieved approximately 90 minutes of cordless runtime, which is more than enough for several grooming sessions.
It also comes with a useful selection of combs, allowing you to choose different lengths depending on the area you're trimming.
The Lawn Mower Go comes with two combs, an LED light and a compact design that makes it particularly convenient for travelling.
I haven't measured its battery runtime as precisely as I did with the Manspot, so I won't pretend to have an exact comparison.
For everyday use, both are convenient. The Manspot is particularly good when I want to trim several areas of my body in one session, while the Lawn Mower Go makes more sense for quick maintenance below the belt.
One consideration with the Manspot is cleaning. I couldn't establish a clear waterproof rating from the documentation I reviewed, so I would avoid fully submerging it.
My Body Grooming Scorecard
How both trimmers performed on different areas of my body, based on my real-world testing.
| Area | Manspot | Lawn Mower Go |
|---|---|---|
| Chest & Tummy | 9/10 | 5/10 |
| Balls | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Groin | 8.5/10 | 9/10 |
| Bum | Not rated | 8/10 |
| Armpits | 9/10 | Not rated |
| Overall Score | 8.4/10 | 8.2/10 |
Scores reflect my personal experience, including comfort, control, performance and value. Overall scores are editorial judgements, not mathematical averages. Not rated means the area was not specifically assessed in my published testing.
Final Verdict: Manspot or Manscaped Lawn Mower Go — Which Would I Buy?
After using both trimmers extensively, I think they offer very good value for money, but for different reasons.
The Manspot is the more versatile of the two. Its wider blade makes trimming my chest, tummy and underarms easier, and it also performs very well around the groin, particularly with a guard attached. For an affordable trimmer, I was genuinely impressed with how much it could do.
The Lawn Mower Go is different. It's smaller, less powerful and not nearly as good on my chest. But around my balls and groin, I actually prefer it. The compact trimming head, comfortable grip and built-in LED light make it easy to control, particularly when I want to keep everything short and tidy.
And that's really what separates them.
If I wanted one affordable trimmer for my entire body, I'd buy the Manspot. It's practical, versatile and offers excellent value.
If I mainly wanted to trim my balls and groin, I'd choose the Lawn Mower Go. It isn't the most powerful trimmer I've tested, but for regular intimate grooming, it does its job very well.
Neither replaces the more premium body groomers I've used over the years, but at around $50 or less, both deserve consideration.
For overall versatility, the Manspot gets my recommendation. For dedicated intimate grooming, I would personally reach for the Lawn Mower Go.
You can also read my full 30-day Manspot Body Hair Trimmer review and my Manscaped Lawn Mower Go review for more detailed testing notes and photographs.
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I tested the Manspot Body Trimmer and Manscaped Lawn Mower Go on my balls, groin and body. Here's which one I'd choose and why.