WAHL 5 STAR VAPOR CLIPPER # 3026480

Bald to fade without changing tools.

The Wahl 5 Star Vapor #3026480 is a professional cord/cordless clipper built around the F32 FADEOUT adjustable balding blade, which cuts from 0.5mm to 1.2mm on a single lever. A high-speed brushless motor with Adaptive Speed Control holds 8,000 RPM through every hair type, so the close end of a fade does not stall the way a balding blade normally does. It is the tool for barbers who live in the bottom two millimeters of the haircut.

• Start bald and blend up in one pass: the F32 FADEOUT adjustable balding blade covers 0.017 in to 0.050 in without a blade change.
• No bog-down on dense hair: a brushless motor with Adaptive Speed Control delivers a consistent 8,000 RPM across textures.
• Fewer nicks on close work: 32 fine ball-point teeth glide over pores, and the deeper teeth feed hair consistently.
• Blades that outlast the season: high-carbon steel with black PVD and DLC coatings, which Wahl states stay sharp up to 4x longer than its standard blade.
• Control where it counts: a metal taper lever and housing with rubberized no-slip grip, plus zero-gap adjustability for the tightest hit.

Specifications

• Model: 3026480
• Motor Type: Brushless with Adaptive Speed Control
• Motor Speed: 8,000 RPM
• Blade: F32 FADEOUT adjustable balding blade
• Blade Material: High-carbon steel with black PVD and DLC coatings
• Cutting Length Range: 0.017 in – 0.050 in (0.5mm – 1.2mm)
• Battery: Lithium-ion
• Run Time: 150 minutes
• Charge Time: 60 minutes
• Connection Type: Cord/cordless
• Charging Cable: 5V plug-in transformer
• Unit Weight: 280 g (9.9 oz)
• Unit Length: 6.75 in (17.1 cm)
• Color: Black

In the Box

• Professional cord/cordless clipper
• 7 premium cutting guides (1/16, 1/8, 3/16, 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 5/8)
• Plug-in 5V transformer
• Blade oil
• Cleaning brush
• Blade guard
• White styling comb

Questions Barbers Ask

Is the Vapor a balding clipper or a fading clipper?

Both, and that is the design intent. The F32 FADEOUT blade adjusts from 0.5mm to 1.2mm, so you can set a bald line and then open the lever to blend up without swapping blades.

How long does the Vapor run per charge?

150 minutes of run time on a 60-minute charge. It also runs corded off the 5V transformer if the battery dies mid-client.

Can the F32 blade be zero-gapped?

Yes, the blade is zero-gap adjustable for an ultra-close cut.

Does it charge over USB-C?

No. Wahl specifies a 5V plug-in transformer as the charging cable for this model.

Why Barbers Love It

Most balding blades punish you for opening them up: the teeth are too shallow and the fade sits in a shelf you then have to chase with a second clipper. The F32 has 50% more teeth than Wahl's standard blade and six grams less mass, and the practical result is that the transition from skin to a #0.5 happens under one tool instead of three. The brushless motor is the other half of it. It does not sag when you push into a thick crown.

About Wahl

Wahl Clipper Corporation has built professional grooming tools in Sterling, Illinois since 1919. The 5 Star series is its professional barber line.

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