Codos is a consumer-electronics and professional-grooming brand best known for manufacturing electric hair clippers, professional barber clippers, children’s hair clippers, pet grooming clippers and related grooming equipment. The brand is operated and manufactured by Shenzhen Codos Electrical Appliances Co., Ltd., which is based in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China. According to the manufacturer’s official website, the company was established in 2004 and specializes in the design, development, manufacturing and sale of hair-clipping and pet-care products 1.

While some retail descriptions in Southeast Asia have characterized Codos products as “Korean” or “designed by Korea,” the manufacturer’s own corporate history identifies it as a Chinese company established in Shenzhen. Regulatory certification records also identify Shenzhen Codos as the manufacturer 1.

According to Shenzhen Codos’ official company profile, the brand was established in Shenzhen in 2004. The company began with a focus on professional grooming equipment and subsequently expanded its product range into hair clippers, pet clippers and other personal-care appliances 1.

The company describes itself as having internal capabilities including:

• Tooling/mold workshop
• Injection-production line
• Assembly lines
• Quality-control laboratory
• Product-development team
• Management team
• IC/electronics design capability

Its official profile currently describes an approximately 8,000 m² facility and more than 300 employees 1. Older manufacturing profiles provide somewhat different historical figures—for example, a 2010s supplier profile described a roughly 4,600 m² facility and more than 200 employees. These differences are consistent with the company having expanded over time.

The manufacturer is Shenzhen Codos Electrical Appliances Co., Ltd. (Chinese name: 深圳科德士电器有限公司). It is a Shenzhen-based manufacturer of electrical grooming appliances. Company-registration information identifies its business activities as including hair clippers, beauty/hairdressing equipment, pet appliances, shavers and related electronic products 3.

The company’s own website explicitly states that Codos was established in Shenzhen in 2004 and is involved in design, development, manufacturing and sales 1. There is also evidence that the company operates internationally as an OEM/ODM manufacturer. Historical manufacturing information indicates that Codos has provided OEM and ODM services for European companies in addition to selling products under its own Codos brand.

Clarification on Brand Origin

Online information about Codos can sometimes be confusing regarding its origin. Some retailers describe Codos products as a “Korean brand” or state that particular products were designed using Korean technology. For example, Vietnamese distributor sites have described some products as Korean brands, while another product page specifically noted that the T10 model was designed by Korea but manufactured in China 4.

However, the manufacturer’s own corporate history states that Codos was established in Shenzhen in 2004 1. Furthermore, regulatory certification data for a Codos-manufactured clipper identifies Shenzhen Codos Electrical Appliances Co., Ltd. as the manufacturer and China as the manufacturing country 1. Therefore, Codos is accurately described as a Chinese grooming-appliance brand/manufacturer that has occasionally been marketed with Korean-design positioning in certain regional markets.

Codos has built its business around several major product categories.

Professional Hair Clippers

This is the brand’s core category. Examples include models such as CHC-916, CHC-919, CHC-922, CHC-923, CHC-925, CHC-932, CHC-969, CHC-970, CHC-972, CHC-973, CHC-980 and CHC-982. The manufacturer’s current catalog categorizes these as professional/pro clippers and highlights features such as multiple speed levels, electronic length adjustment, LCD displays and long battery operation 1.

Trimmers and Outlining Clippers

Codos also sells smaller machines intended for edge work, hairline detailing, beard/neckline work, creating designs, and finishing/outlining. In Vietnam, distributors commonly refer to this category as “tông đơ chấn viền” 2.

Children’s Hair Clippers

Codos produces clippers specifically marketed for children. The CHC-805, for example, is marketed around relatively quiet operation and reduced noise to make haircuts easier for children 2.

Pet Grooming

Pet care is another significant part of the manufacturer’s business. The official catalog includes models such as CP-8000, CP-9600, CP-9700 and CP-6800, as well as pet dryers and pet grinders 1. This indicates that Codos maintains a broader grooming-appliance portfolio beyond just barber tools.

Codos products tend to emphasize a combination of battery operation, adjustable cutting lengths, ceramic/titanium blades, electronic controls and relatively quiet motors, depending on the model.

For example, the manufacturer’s CHC-980 is described with five speed levels, electronic micro-length control, an LCD display, and around four hours of operation. Other models use ceramic or titanium-coated ceramic cutting components 1. Distributors similarly emphasize features such as lithium-ion batteries, stainless-steel/ceramic blades and quiet motors 2. Specifications vary substantially by model.

Vietnam

Vietnam appears to be an important market for the brand. The Vietnamese website Codos.vn identifies Công Ty TNHH Đầu Tư Thương Mại Minh Thi as a Codos distributor/business operating in Vietnam. The site states that the company has been distributing Codos products in Vietnam and positions Codos as a major clipper brand in the Vietnamese market 2.

The Vietnamese operation’s catalog covers professional clippers, children’s clippers, pet clippers, replacement blades, chargers and accessories, and provides warranty/support services 2. The Vietnamese site also reports the opening of a Codos branch in Ho Chi Minh City in January 2016, offering professional, children’s and pet grooming products 2.

International Markets

Codos is not limited to Vietnam or China. Historical manufacturer information says the company has exported to markets including North America, South America, Europe, Southeast Asia, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East and East Asia, and has provided OEM/ODM services to overseas companies. Trade-data records show Shenzhen Codos Electrical Appliances Co., Ltd. continuing to appear as an exporter of hair-clipping products.

Codos sits between consumer grooming appliances and professional barber equipment. Its product strategy is broadly divided into three levels:

1. Home users: Products intended for people who cut their own hair or their family’s hair. Distributors promote Codos clippers for household use 2.
2. Semi-professional users: Including barbering students, freelance barbers, home barbers and small grooming businesses.
3. Professional barbers and salons: Higher-end models are marketed toward barbershops, hair salons, professional hairstylists and fade/detailing work. The manufacturer labels many models as “PRO CLIPPER” and markets them toward hairdressers 1.

Competitive Position

Codos competes in a market that includes brands such as Wahl, Andis, Oster, Panasonic, Philips and numerous Chinese professional-clipper manufacturers. Its competitive proposition is generally positioned as more professional than basic household clippers, while remaining more accessible than premium Western professional equipment. This makes it relevant in markets where barbers and home users seek cordless operation, strong motors, replaceable blades, long battery life, multiple attachments and reasonable pricing.

Some recognizable Codos model numbers include:

Exact specifications differ by generation and market. The manufacturer’s current catalog confirms many of these model families 1.

Codos’ identity is strongly associated with grooming technology rather than fashion or luxury. The company’s messaging revolves around professional hair cutting, practicality, innovation, battery-powered convenience, reliable cutting performance, pet grooming and product variety. Its official English website describes Codos as a symbol of “high qualified and innovative professional hair clippers and pet clippers” 1.

One aspect of Codos is that it presents itself as more than a simple trading label. The company claims capabilities covering Concept/design → engineering → tooling → injection molding → assembly → quality control → sales. Its manufacturer profile describes independent R&D capabilities and OEM/ODM development 1. This contrasts with many inexpensive grooming brands that primarily purchase generic products from third-party factories.

As of 2026, Codos continues to operate as a grooming-equipment manufacturer with an active international product catalog. Its current official site lists professional clippers, pet clippers and related grooming equipment 1.

There is evidence of continued international trademark activity: Shenzhen Codos Electrical Appliances Co., Ltd. filed a U.S. Codos trademark application in May 2026 covering electric hair clippers, shavers, children’s clippers, dog clippers and related grooming products 5. This suggests the company is continuing to develop Codos as an international brand.

Codos is a Chinese personal-grooming appliance brand established by Shenzhen Codos Electrical Appliances Co., Ltd. in 2004. The company specializes in electric hair clippers and related grooming equipment, including professional barber clippers, children’s hair clippers and pet-grooming products. Based in Shenzhen, Guangdong, Codos operates as both a manufacturer and an international supplier, with its products distributed across multiple markets. The brand has developed a presence in Vietnam, where its products are marketed to professional barbers, salons and household consumers. Despite some regional retail descriptions referring to Codos as a Korean brand, available manufacturer and regulatory records identify Shenzhen, China as the company’s manufacturing origin 1.

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