20 Best Underarm Electric Shaver (2022 Updated)

It’s relatively easy to use. I bought this because I injured my knee, so standing in the shower to shave is not as easy as it normally would be. It is rechargeable and cordless, which is nice. I’ve only used it once (dry), but used it for my underarms, full legs, and also lower abdomen (where I have a really small amount of fine, barely noticeable hair).

I charged about 7 hours before using, and the charge lasted the entire duration of my first use. A full charge on an “empty” battery takes about 20 hours, per the instructions. It definitely lasted long enough to do multiple passes on my underarms, legs, and lower abdomen.

Underarms: it worked well here, where my hair is relatively course and had a few days of growth. I normally shave my legs and underarms everyday if they are exposed. Upper legs: I have finer, slower growing hair here, and for the most part it did a good job here as well.

Lower legs: I had the most trouble here, where my hair is courser and I had trouble getting a close shave. Visually, my hair for the most part was gone, but you can feel a slight stubble feeling. Lower abdomen: no trouble using the shaver here.

All areas did require multiple passes, especially my lower legs. However, it is a good alternative if you want an alternative to shaving in the shower that still gets the job done. The only area where I really noticed a difference in final result was my lower legs.

But it still worked well enough as an alternative. I don’t know how long it will last in the long-run, but so far it works well enough.

I really like the idea of an electric shaver. I ended up returning it because: 1. It takes forever to recharge 2. When I used it, it left me with the second day after a shave with razor feeling. I had stubble everywhere.

I tried it wet. Irritated my skin. This is not bad for bikini line if you just want to get down to a bit of stubble but this is in no way close shave feeling. I had to use this every day to get the stubble down and it takes forever to charge (20 hours) so it chronically needs to be plugged in 24 hours a day which is a real big electricity cost for so little benefit.

I was pleasantly surprised how well this works, having given up on electric shavers decades ago. It shaves relatively close when I’ve used it dry, and conforms to the body shape. I haven’t yet used it wet.

It happens that the charger doesn’t fit well in my bathroom – the outlet is under the medicine cabinet, and the razor has to angle out when the charger is plugged in, so this will work better where the razor can stand tall in the outlet.

I’m not sure about this razor. The first time I charged it, it worked perfectly and it worked throughout my shaving process. The second time, I charged it for maybe 6-8 hours before using it and only got to shave one leg (5 minute shave maybe?) and then it died.

I tried charging it again for about 15 minutes hoping it would last me enough to shave my other leg. That time it only lasted less than 2 mins. Maybe I didn’t charge it enough first? I read somewhere it needs to be charged for at least 12 hours before use.

I don’t know, but I’m a little disappointed that it didn’t last more than 10 minutes. I mean come on! It’s a great shaver. when it holds a charge.

I 100% recommend this shaver. I have 3 kids, 2 are under 2. Dad drives a truck so when I shower I really don’t have the time to sit in shower and shave like I used too. So I was using my husband’s beard trimmer for the private part.

and it was so big and bulky. I liked how it worked tho! so I went and got this one. let me tell you how WELL it truly works. I have Italian thick black hair on my body. yes its horrible. Anyways I always used to lather up in the shower so I was kinda nervous about the electric shavers.

BUT I am so glad I bought this little thing. its big enough to hold but small enough to get into those hard to reach areas and the quality of it, perfect. It got through all my hair no problems and no cuts.

it did pull on any hair. I was very pleased with this. So now, I take it outside with me or where ever I can just go and shave very quickly. I love this one but I just saw they have a newer one out with 4 blades so I do want to try that one too! My only down fall- it doesn’t have a place to catch the hair.

and if your anything like me. after 2 swipes up and down your leg, you have to pop the little blade up with the button and empty the hair out. it literally takes 2 seconds and it has a button to pull up.

Also, I adore that it is electric it can go for wet and dry but I wish the battery lasted just a little longer. its rechargeable tho! 4. 5 stars! Take it on the GO!.

I bought the Panasonic Close Curves to be more eco friendly and save money, but it’s made me spend out of pocket even more. I’m someone who grows back hair fast and long, and I can’t finish my legs and torso whenever I use this product.

I’ve had to spend money on disposable shavers whenever it dies out. Don’t invest in this, save your $20. Also, not sure if I’m the only one that experiences this, but I sometimes feel pinches when I use this shaver on my body.

Something to consider, especially since its marketed to be gentle.

I have been using this as a bikini trimmer since 2018. It works great, except the instructions don’t tell you how to take the blade apart and get the hair out. So this year I finally took it apart and realized that you could do that! The blade part totally pops off and there’s just a plastic frame holding it together, mine also started rusting because I never oiled it (shame on me a professional barber/stylist).

But it didn’t even come with oil!!! So I bought a new one because I couldn’t find a replacement blade at a decent price. I read the instructions this time and it says to oil the blade every so often, but then doesn’t provide you with oil.

lol. I think it’s wasteful to not provide blades at a decent price Philips you can do better than that! All of their other products come with oil why doesn’t this one? So yea ladies, oil your blades with BLADE/TRIMMER OIL which can be bought at Sally’s.

And it will last much longer, and you can take it apart and clean out the hair its very simple.

I have had my electric shaver for over a year now, and dang, is it durable!! This electric shaver, is built to last! I’ve dropped it onto hard flooring, I’ve thrown it, and it didn’t crack or break or dent AT ALL.

There’s been some instances where my shaver was dropped (hard) onto wood flooring, hard enough that it should have ended up in pieces, unusable, but has performed consistently up until now. Unfortunately, with all the use it’s seen, it’s just now getting to the point of needing to be replaced, but it’s still working.

In a world full of cheaply made crap from China, Phillips is crafting their products to the good ol’ USA standards for durability and consistent performance. Would DEFINITELY recommend!! Looking forward to shopping some of their newer products!.

I purchased this for my tween who is just starting to shave her legs. She (and I) were a little concerned about cuts so we opted for an electric razor instead of a straight blade. The size of this makes it easy for her to hold.

It’s lightweight. I didn’t notice when I purchased it that it runs on batteries (2AA, included) so I’ll have to adapt to that. I assumed it was rechargeable. It does a great job on her legs. For kicks I did my legs to show her.

It doesn’t give the smooth result of a straight razor but it works well. I purchased another one for me. The wet/dry option is great so she can shave in the shower and not worry about clean up. This small, inexpensive razor packs a good punch.

An average rotary shaver. Cuts quite close, but, the shape is not overly functional, making it — for some parts of the face — more difficult than it should be to complete one’s shave. Position of the on/off button is, frankly, quite bizarre as one inadvertently turns it off every so often.

I also question the “Turbo” button — why? Sure, it increases the speed, but, should Philips have rather found an optimal speed between “normal” & “Turbo” which could do the job? Also, one inadvertently presses Turbo occasionally without meaning to.

Quite amazing, actually. have Philips stopped pre-testing their products? Weird. Overall, must candidly say that the shaver “does the job” in an average (but slightly irritating way) but, would honestly not have been at all comfortable paying full price this item.

Even at the much-reduced price I bought it for, well, still not exactly value-for-money. Guys, Philips have been at this game for a vast amount of years. Its older models had far, far more thought behind them, and, were pleasant to use.

Today’s versions, clearly, do not. So, not a “bad” shaver, just unexpectedly limited and dysfunctional in some ways. As mentioned, though, it gets the job done, however. Don’t expect any fireworks. I must end off by saying that if I compare this current model with my last (+/- 10 years old) Philips 7000 Series shaver, I’m afraid to say that the latter is more impressive than this modern one as it’s far better designed and thought out! How does that work, really? C’mon Philips, this is not what one expects from your brand.

Firstly charging the Philips Shaver series 5000 wet and dry electric shaver with SmartClean is really quick (5 minutes) and it works a long time (1 hour) compared to other shavers I have used in the past.

However the shaver comes with a European plug and therefore requires an adapter to use in the UK. When shaving you need to shave in a circular motion rather than back and forth and the 5-directional flex heads do a good job of working round facial curves.

You can use shaving cream/gel or even in the shower but I didn’t find that it made much difference. However it is a plus that it is has Aquatec for dry or wet technology so can be used in the shower to save time.

It does take quite a long time to shave using the S5572/10, much longer than a manual razor and is not as close a shave. However it seems much safer as if there is no chance of nicking skin. Also there is no razor rash or soreness after shaving.

One of the biggest benefits to the S5572/10 is the smart clean technology. The top of the shaver head flips open and the shaver head can be cleaned under the tap – which is a massive plus. There is also an electric cleaning system which comes with cleaning cartridges to give the shaver a deep clean – which is an excellent idea although it would be good if consumers could use their own detergent – I’m not sure if this is possible.

The easy cleaning of the shaver is probably it’s biggest positive – it’s something I’ve always struggled with with previous shavers. Another positive of the shaver is the extra heads – there is an attachment included in the S5572/10 which I think is only for sideburns/beard edges – however it’s quite awkward to switch between attachments due to the shaver head flipping open to be cleaned really easily when trying to unclick it from the shaver unit.

There’s also a facial exfoliating head available to buy. So the pros of the S5572/10 are that its really quick to charge, really easy to clean, comfortable while and after shaving, extra attachments available, can be used wet and dry.

The cons are no uk plug (at least on my unit), takes a while to shave, not a close shave (although comparable to previously used electric shavers). In conclusion I would recommend this shaver especially for the SmartClean technology.

After using many electric shavers with fixed shaver heads, this was my first with a ‘floating’, flexible shaver head. The system allows the heads to swivel and glide easily over the contours of the face, jaw line and neck to give a smooth and very close shave The flexible heads are far better than previously used fixed heads in one for whom aging (73 years) has decreased the elasticity and suppleness of the skin.

The separate trimmer is great for sideburns but the removal of the shaving head, in order to replace it with the trimmer, took some getting used to. The instructions were clear: pull, not twist the shaving head BUT it required a little bit of force – perhaps because the shaver is brand new.

It also needs care as it is so easy to touch the power button, switching on the shaver, when trying to remove the shaver head. The shaver handle fits very comfortably in the hand, but as noted above, without taking care, it is easy to touch and therefore unintentionally switch off the power button whilst shaving.

The product is very easy to clean: just click open the shaver head and rinse the shaver under running water. I’ve used it in my bathroom, with the UK 2-pin socket provided and in my toilet/utility room with the 2-pin socket plugged into a 3 pin plug via a separate adaptor (NOT provided).

An excellent shave, dry or wet (at the sink or in the shower). One minor disadvantage is that it cannot be used whilst plugged into the mains for charging. However, it is a powerful battery that charges up quickly.

The shaver is provided with a 22 page instruction booklet but that I found to be disappointing. The booklet is small (7. 5cm x 10. 5 cm) and contains pictorial information only. Each page has an average of 11 pictures, most of them 2cm x 2cm.

Several of them are difficult to fathom out and there remains a few that I completely fail to understand. There needs to be some written information to support the illustrations, the illustrations need to be larger in size and produced on a better quality paper.

I received a Braun Series 9 Pro 9477cc Electric Shaver as a free sample from PINCHme for my honest review. This was my first foil-type electric razor I have ever used and I am continually impressed on how well it works after 3 weeks of use.

It provides a close shave without irritation I often get from the rotary-type shavers I have used in the past. I have very coarse and thick facial hair and this cuts through very well. The product states it will shave through up to 7 days worth of growth, I could see that if you have finer or more sparse hair than I do, but as for my facial hair, I would say anything more than 4 or 5 days should be trimmed with the included trimmer rather that going right after the growth to avoid some uncomfortable pulling.

The cleaning station is awesome and works great, no issues there. Manual cleaning is really easy as well, not having to worry about parts flying out while you do it like rotary shavers. The shaver seems well built and sturdy, we will see how it does long term.

The charging case is a nice bonus if you need to bring it along for travel (it is a lithium battery so you may need to see if you can bring it with carry-on or not). There are many positives to be had here, I will point out a few negatives I have noticed.

One is that you cannot use this while it is on the charger, as it is a safety feature since this can be used in wet applications (in shower or using shaving gel and creams. Really just a minor inconvenience, just need to remember to keep it charged up.

The real major issue is the cost (not a real issue for me as I received it as a sample) looking around it typically retails for over $250+ depending on features. It works well and if you need to have a daily or every other day shave this would make sense, but if you only need to do a touch up here and there you would have to weigh if that cost is worth it to you.

All said I would say this is a well made shaver that seems to tick all the boxes for me (smooth shave, little to no irritation, easy to maintain and sturdy) so with that I would definitely recommend it.

For the first time ever, an electric shaver that impresses and works well for me. I may never have to wet shave with a regular razor again (kind of)! I’ve tried Norelco, Remington, and Braun electric shavers in the past and they never shaved that close and always irritated my skin with terrible razor/shaver burn.

Not this one! I was not expecting much but was blown away the first time I used it. It shaves so fast and comfortably and close, with almost no effort. My skin is very smooth after shaving with this, but I find I do shave to shave every other day, where with regular wet shaving I could go up to 3 days between shaving for work.

But shaving with this is so fast, easy, and convenient that it’s still better. The charge also seems to last forever. I’ve been using it for 6 weeks and the battery indicator is still showing a completely full charge.

The cleaning and lubricating base is also a great accessory for disinfecting and extending the blade life. Speaking of blade life, it’s recommended to replace it every 1. 5 years, which is much longer than I expected.

So many electric razors want new blades every 3-6 months. The only drawback I’ve experienced is shaving with it while having a beard. It’s a bit difficult to see and maintain the edges of my beard with this shaver.

Which is the only reason I still wet shave occasionally, to more precisely maintain the shape and edges of my beard. If go back to being completely clean shaven, this shaver is all I will ever use. Like I said, it’s the first electric razor that really works for me.

I would recommend it without reservation. It is worth the price.

After using a 7-series Braun shaver for years, I was surprised how well this new 9-series cuts through longer beard hair. The design seems tailored to that task. My series-7 actually still gives a closer and more gentle shave.

It is better than the 9-series for cleaning up short stubble – for example, daily shaving. The 7-series never pulls my hairs when I’m shaving from 1-3 days of stubble. However, this new 9-series has painfully caught and pulled my beard hairs multiple times at every use! Ouch! I’m starting wonder whether I received a faulty cartridge, or the design of the cartridge is poor.

It pulls my hair every time, no matter what length my beard is at – even 1-2 day stubble. It pulls more if the beard is longer, even though it makes short work of cutting down a longer beard. Braun, unless this is a known design flaw, I’d appreciate it if you would send me a new replacement cartridge.

Perhaps that would fix the problem? Shaving with such an expensive shaver should not be painful… The Powercase is large, but still convenient enough for travel and it works well.

I love this shaver that I tried out as soon as it was delivered here. It arrived here fully charged. I intentionally didn’t shave my legs or underarms for over a week so I could really test this shaver.

I used it dry in the opposite direction from how the hair grows naturally on my legs and underarms. I used the edge first, then the top to remove the stubble. I didn’t have to over my legs and underarms multiple times, it took less than 5 minutes to shave my legs and my underarms which was wonderful.

It is a much closer shave than I ever got with my ladies disposable razor. My legs and underarms have never been so smooth! I love the fact that I can charge this shaver from the base or plug it directly into the bottom of the shaver! This shaver fits perfectly in my hand without resulting in muscle cramps.

This shaver was definitely worth every cent I paid for it.

But I’m a hairy person when it comes to my legs, always have been, it works but it doesn’t quite get it down to the nitty griddy for me. There are still nubs on my legs after I use it but again I’m sure someone that is not as hairy as I am would work fine for them.

But I’m keeping it cause if I can’t use it someone in my family can.

This shaver is wet or dry I’ve only used it dry. It left my skin feeling so soft. I just can’t say enough about it. It’s great.

I frankly didn’t believe the article I read about the best shavers for the buck. I’ve always been a Norelco/Phillips kind of guy, but I thought that this was definitely worth a try for three tenners.

I mean, even if it didn’t do a good job, that’s just a couple lunches I wasted. Compare that to the two name brands where you try them out for several hundred dollars, and you regret your decision. So, I tried it.

I couldn’t believe how good this thing works as a day-to-day shaver! It’s not perfect, mind you, but it has taught me a lot about how those name brands mark up their product and make us pay through the nose for an expensive shaver, when an inexpensive one works just as good.

I mean, for crying out loud, this WHOLE shaver is cheaper than the replacement foil on my two name brand shavers! I still like the feel of a freshly cleaned out shaver (ala Norelco self-cleaning units) better, but not if it’s going to cost me a ton of money.

I don’t enjoy taking off the foil, brushing it out, blowing it clean, etc. But other than that, it’s great. My recommendation to you, gentle reader, is to keep this thing fully charged. I originally just charged it every couple of weeks, but I noticed that it does its best work when fully charged.

Now I just keep it plugged in almost all the time, and I get a great shave daily. WELL DONE, Remington!.

Had I known how improved both battery technology and shave technology has become, I would have gladly retired my Braun 5005 (corded only) much sooner. The F5 provides a faster, comfortable shave, including the problem spots I had to really scrub at with my old shaver.

The faster, easier shave means less irritation. The water clean-up is also great, and no brushing to clean it means the cutters should last far longer. The battery life has been impressive as well. The last time I tried a cordless shaver, it seemed I always had to have it on charge – not so the F5.

The cord/cordless functionality is nice to fall back on if needed (though it hasn’t been necessary since the battery life display means I know in advance when it needs to charge), and it can charge enough for a shave very quickly in a pinch.

While I’m sure the higher end shavers probably provide an even more impressive shave, I can’t imagine the difference being worth the significant jump in price they command. As a frugal guy and a creature of habit, I’m definitely happily with the F5 enough to not miss my old shaver and enough to not feel I’m missing out on much with the higher end shaver options.

This is my first foil razor and I like it I have to say that for me the foil razor shaves closer and quicker than the rotary head ones. My skin has adapted to this razor quickly. This razor is easier to clean than the floating head ones.

I think the shave is closer but with any razor like this you still have to go over the face more to get your face smooth. That’s no deal breaker for me lol. The battery Life is ok with me I guess, it’s fine to me.

I like the lights on this razor that shows the battery life and when it needs to charge again. The sound is not too loud I guess it’s a razor ok no big deal. The price and quality of this razor is awesome I’m impressed because I have bought two floating head ones in the past and they were expensive and did not work nearly as good as my Remington.

It’s trial and error with these razors bottom line they all work the same it’s trial and error. I’m glad this one works good for me because they can be expensive. I would definitely recommend trying this Remington as your first razor.

I have had this shaver for 2 months at the time of writing this review. I bought it in a sale so I was happy with the lower price. I have had this type of Philips shaver for decades, my last one was still working at probably over 15 years old, but I thought it was time to get a new one.

I just wanted an inexpensive basic shaver that shaves which is why I chose this model. I was a bit disappointed that after all this time they had not improved the basic design of the shaving head holder such that the 3 shaving heads are securely held in place and that the holder remains attached to the body of the saver when you open it to clean out the shaver.

I always put the plug in the plughole of the sink as occasionally the head will drop into the sink and/or the 3 blades will drop out of the head as you shake out the shaving. This is the same as my previous shavers.

It also seems to have a slightly shorter battery file than my old saver, which is a bit surprising as I thought battery technology had improved. It does not come with a brush to clear the shaver or a stand as my old shaver did.

These point are why I gave it four stars. Apart from this if it lasts for a nice long time I will be happy.

I’ve been using these types of Philips Norelco shavers for many years. This recently purchased shaver is the third one in this series. These are the “low-end” Philips shavers, so I don’t expect much other than about 2 to 3 years of use before the blades get dull.

The first shaver I got was amazingly good in that it shaved smoothly and as close as a blade, with one or two passes. The second one was not as good, but did the job. This third 2500 model is, by comparison, not good.

It takes several passes over the face to cut the stubble and it feels rough on the face. Given that it takes longer to do the job exposed another shortcoming: it has a smaller capacity battery than the older models.

This is the first time that my shaver actually ran out of power starting from a full charge. It took about 20 minutes to deplete all the charge. Regression in product design is never a good thing. Next time I’ll be looking for a different brand.

Hi there, I wish to inform you that the item just came to my possession this afternoon has factory defect. It is not functioning after charging for an hour. 2ndly, the Model I have had ordered is supposedly PHILIPS NORELCO SHAVER 2300.

The model written in the box is Model 2300 but, the content is Model 2000. misleading. Please I wish to return the said Philips Norelco Shave 2300? to exchange it to a different rechargeable Cordless Shaver Men’s Electric Razor MAX-T Rechargeable Wet Dry Electric Shaver with Pop-Up Trimmer(with Adapter).

At lease the Model written Men’s Electric Razor MAX-T Rechargeable Wet Dry Electric Shaver with Pop-Up Trimmer(with Adapter) written in the box is the same model or content. Kindly email the return postage asap.

Thank you for your assistance. Beny Chua Miguel.

An excellent little travel shaver – compact; easy to use; gives a good shave and enables trimming of moustaches etc without any attachments; batteries last a long time and are easy to replace. I haven’t owned equivalent products from other brands in order to compare them, but note that some have rotating shaving heads while this one has a straight shaving area which makes it easier to use for trimming purposes.

The shaving surface flexes to follow the contours of your face, which gives a comfortable and close shave. I’ve just returned from a holiday on which it was the only shaver I used, and it did the job to my complete satisfaction.

I don’t know it it’s the best, but it would take some beating. Highly recommended.

The Panasonic Travel Razor (Model number ES3831) is a popular product. Like Henry Ford’s model T, it only comes in one color, black. However, the similarities with the model T do not end there. The Panasonic ES3831 is quite a simple product, and is easily mass produced, and at very low cost.

Furthermore, like the model T, the Panasonic razor is designed for regular use by the ordinary man. This is true whether you have a thick manly beard or a scant one like I do. Panasonic is both a widely respected Japanese company and brand.

It is long known for its quality standards. The Panasonic Travel Razor ES3831 is mass produced in China in order to minimize production costs. The razor is light weight (under six ounces), has a nice contour for ease of handling.

The razor is symmetrical so it can be used equally well by right-handed or left-handed people. (Of course, ambidextrous men could use two simultaneously for quick results. ) In addition, since there is no nickel in the product, there is no need to worry about a topical allergic reaction.

The Panasonic ES3831 is battery operated and requires only two double AA batteries which can last a considerable time even with daily use. The razor uses a single blade which has a high motor speed of 8500 RPM.

This is remarkably high speed which results in a clean, close shave. The risk of a nick or cut is extremely low because the razor has a curved foil on the exterior above the blade which is both protective of the skin and smooth to the touch.

Importantly, the blade will last a long time and continue to produce good shaving results. The batteries may have to be changed every six months or so, but the razor should last for years. The Razor prominently asserts itself to be “wet/dry” on its face.

This means that you can shave dry as I do, or wet with shaving cream in the shower. Regular cleaning of the razor is quite simple. The shaving component can be rinsed with water and there is a also a small black brush to clean out small cut hairs and debris from the cutting chamber as needed.

While the Panasonic ES3831 is designed for travel use given its easy to manage compact size and light weight build, it is fine for home use as well. The only drawback in this regard is that one cannot use this product with outlet electricity.

It is battery powered only. The best quality of the Panasonic razor is its very affordable price. It can be purchased for 15 dollars or less. This is truly a bargain for a great little razor. The price may resemble a Ford, but the shave is definitely a Mercedes!.

I wish in the “Tell us more” section, it had an option under “Do you recommend it?” to be “Maybe”; Ditto for is it a good value. It is well known that electric foil and “pad” shavers work well but maybe not as well as blade.

Remember that old adage by some shaver manufacturers that their shavers “shave as close as a blade or your money back. “? That tells you that blades shave closest. In the case of this Panasonic shaver, that is still true.

The foil on this shaver gets dull rather quickly after using it for a few weeks, so I now have to follow it up with a going over with a razor. The reason that I use this shaver is that I keep cutting myself with the razor if I use the razor first; even with shaving cream.

I wish there was a way to closely shave but not cut myself. On the good side, this shaver is waterproof and the batteries last a long time, weeks, before replacing.

Before anything else when purchasing this brand new, apply some clipper oil to the cutting edge prior to the first use! The factory coating was insufficient even for the first operation and led to a poor experience requiring many runs over the same areas for a clean shave.

I use the tried and true Wahl clipper oil and found that *very lightly* oiling it along the whole of the cutting edge helped (Applied after over 2 hours of use) as per mentioned briefly in the manual.

By doing so, it brought the level of how well it shaves to a degree vastly above that of where it was originally out of the box! What were originally many passes were in some areas brought down to a single pass shave.

This also dramatically reduces how hot the foil became in operation even when firmly pressed against the skin to encourage contouring. Lightly dab oil along the cutting edge, put the foil back on, and operate it for upwards of 30 seconds while slowly rotating it back and forth and side to side.

Oil will seep through the foil so be prepared to wipe it down. This will soak the interior with oil so wiping down the interior of the foil head is pointless. — To easily remove the foil top: Press in the release toggle button and rock it up from that side until it rotates over the cutting edge.

(I think that replacing it by catching it on the side that the power toggle is on and rocking it back down in reverse may potentially elongate the life of this plastic point) — While I’m new to the world of single foil shavers, going against the grain in small moves such as if scrubbing a difficult pan helps a lot with how cleanly the shave can become.

If the skin is loose or has a layer of fat underneath it, pulling it taunt dramatically helps improve how well it can operate.

Instantly amazed with the quality of this shaver! Upon opening the package you are greeted by a gold shaver that looks like luxury! You get a charger, manual, shaver and a storage pouch. Upon first use you can instantly feel the shaver going to work ! Babyliss is definitely a premium brand and this shaver from them is no exception! Charging is super fast and battery life is excellent.

Cleaning is a breeze as the shaver head is easily removed with the a simple press of a button on the side! 10/10 barbershop quality at home!.

Received this for free from Influenster in exchange for my honest review. First of all the box for this one looks so nice! Packaging was down really well and with care. This is my first time I try an electronic shaver my self.

First off love the gold color on it mm it was pretty smooth easy to use honestly. I didn’t shaved for a few days cause I wanted to get the full effect of this product and it work really well. Highly recommend now I see why barbers really use these.

They are smooth and no pain what so ever!.

I found the shaver works really well for me. I shave everyday so my stubble is always the same length. With a fully charged battery I get at least 12 shaves. The shaver is lightweight and gives a smooth shave, the pop-out trimmer works well, the linear motor is quiet and whines along at 13000 rpm.

If you follow the recommendations to replace the foil every year and the blades every 2 years the cost of 2 foils and a blade would be about 50 which is not far off the current cost of the shaver itself.

If you didn’t buy and spares and bought a new shaver after 2 years you’ll be getting a new battery as well.

Panasonic’s latest rework on the wet-or-dry. The head doesn’t pivot. The trimmer is much more robust than the older “pivot” models. The “display” is now simple indicator lights. It is small and compact for traveling.

Panasonic quality is good, but not as good as it used to be. Whenever this razor needs a screen or has any other issue, I buy a new refurbished unit. I’ve had good luck with refurbished and a refurbished razor for about the same price as a new screen.

My trusty Braun 5760 shaver has not been shaving as well lately, so I decided to give this Panasonic Arc3 shaver a try. I have a small Panasonic ES3831K travel shaver that has always worked well and I trust the Panasonic brand, so I had high hopes for the Arc3.

For the most part, I’m happy with it. First, the most important part – Does it shave well? The answer is yes, this shaver performs well and gives me a close shave. I actually have a fairly light beard, which actually makes it hard to get a good shave – my whiskers are fine enough that the Braun shaving foil often misses them and I have to make multiple passes.

With the Panasonic, one pass usually gets them all. To be fair, I have never changed out the foil and blades on my old Braun shaver and you are supposed to do that annually – If I replaced those, the Braun might still be working well.

Of course the replacement foil and blades run about $30 so you’d spend a good percentage of the cost of this new Panasonic shaver replacing them. The Arc3 has a pop-out trimmer which is different from the pop-up trimmer on my Braun – trimmer works the same, but in a different orientation.

This took a few days to get used to, but I actually think I prefer the Panasonic trimmer now. It seems easier to actually view what you’re trimming. On the other hand, the actual foil head of the Arc3 is much larger than the head of my old Braun.

This surprised me, but it’s larger in every dimension. It makes it a little harder to see where you’re shaving because the bulk of the foil head tends to block your view. I read in another review that this shaver uses a ‘linear motor’ rather than a rotary motor – I don’t know which my Braun uses, but maybe that causes the size difference? I was also surprised that the Panasonic does not have a swivel foil head – I’ve gotten so used to the swivel head on my old Braun that I guess I assumed that all new shavers had them.

That being said, I don’t think the lack of a swivel head affected the performance of the shaver at all. Turns out, my own wrist works pretty well as a natural swivel while shaving! I don’t think I miss the swivel function at all, however I wonder why the Arc3 foil head is larger than the Braun swivel head when it presumably has fewer parts inside? The Arc3 shaver also comes with some nifty attachments for the trimmer which let you trim a beard or mustache to an exact length.

I was skeptical, but tried these on my beard and ‘stache and they work surprisingly well. I don’t think they are a substitute for a true beard trimming set, but would work nicely for travelling so you don’t have to bring a separate trimmer.

I don’t think the number guides correspond exactly to the trim length numbers on my Phillips trimmer though, so don’t assume they are the same – test first! Another nice addition are the status lights on the Arc3.

Lots of shavers have them now, but my older Braun only has a charging LED. The Arc3 has a ‘locking’ feature to prevent the shaver form accidentally turning on while packed in a travel bag – handy! Unfortunately, no travel case is included – would have been nice, but not surprising at this price point.

It also has a special mode for cleaning the blades and foil under the faucet with liquid soap and water. There is also a low battery light, but I haven’t been able to test this yet because the shaver has not run low on power yet! Been using for a week and the battery is still strong.

As far as build quality goes, the Panasonic seems well-constructed though not as weighty as my Braun. The Braun ‘feels’ more quality (because better quality things are heavier, right?), but I don’t doubt that the Panasonic is as well-made as the Braun.

Lastly, the sound of this Panasonic shaver is distinctly different from my Braun – a much higher-pitched whine rather than a low buzz. I don’t know if this is because the Panasonic blades vibrate at a higher frequency due to the ‘linear motor’? Depending on your ears, the sound may be more annoying than other shavers.

In conclusion I would recommend this shaver as a good value that provides a good shave and performance, with the added versatility of the beard/mustache trimmer. I drop it by one star due to the lack of a carrying case/pouch and the size of the foil head.

I like the fact it works both wet and dry. Of course, it’s not as close as a regular razor, but it certainly does a quick and clean job! I let it charge the full 24 hours before using. When I tried to turn it on, it didn’t work.

I was so disappointed. however, I read some reviews and someone else had the same problem. The company wrote back saying you needed to push down and up. I did, and it worked fine. I was ready to return it before I read the review.

The directions were not specific enough and the button looked like all you needed to do was push it. Maybe that would be helpful to the new buyer. Other than that, totally pleased.

I had a Remington electric razor years ago and thought it was great. I enjoyed being able to shave whenever I wanted to, and it also seemed to be gentler on my skin than a blade. It lasted long enough that by the time I needed to replace the foils, they no longer made that model.

After years of using cheap disposable razors I decided to try another electric, and oh how I wish I had read the reviews first! This razor simply does not work. At first I thought I needed to “get used” to it, but after over a month of using it every other day, I give up.

It takes at least 15 minutes to get a barely acceptable shave on my calves. I have to go over each area 3-5 times from different angles and the shaver still leaves areas with long stubble that I have to go over again and again.

The trimmer is nearly impossible to use, and I ended up with horrible “bites” and razor burn when I trimmed my bikini area. I have tried using this shaver in the shower and out, with skin totally wet or totally dry, using light pressure and heavy pressure, and I have never gotten acceptable results.

Bottom line: don’t waste your money.

I purchased this product to replace an older Remington shaver. I have had many Remington shavers in the past and have been happy with them. This shaver was the first one that didn’t remove the hair on my legs.

Even after going over the same area several times, it leaves areas of hair. I do not have thick or coarse hair on my legs so am amazed at this shaver’s poor performance. When I shave my underarms the razor is very hard to work into the nooks and crannies of my underarm area.

It also does not remove the hair even after many attempts to go over the same area. Also because of the design of the cutting blade it often nicks my underarm! Definitely not a pleasant experience! At first I thought it was just me or I was exaggerating the poor performance of this product.

Now after reading the other reviews I realize this shaver is substandard and a poorly designed product that does not do what it is designed to do. shave legs and underarms! Definitely would not recommend this product!.

Philips 9000 I have been using Philips shavers for half a century now, and even when I have occasionally tried an alternative I always return to them. My previous shaver was the 9000 Prestige, so that is my main point of comparison, and I have been using this new model for two months so this review is more than an initial reaction.

It improves on the Prestige in a number of respects, not least the charging method. I could never see the point of the ‘wireless’ charger of the Prestige, which itself had to be plugged in and was really quite large and unsuitable for travelling, leaving me once without its use when we were locked down abroad at the start of the pandemic and I had not taken the charger.

This newer model has a much smaller wired charging stand which charges the shaver in about an hour, compared with the 3 hours the wireless one took. A full charge gives about 100 minutes of shaving which lasts me a little over 3 weeks.

You can use it wet or dry, and I find I get a better shave using it wet with soap, but for a quick trim before maybe going out of an evening a dry run over is OK. Lights below the head indicate whether you are pressing too hard or too softly on your face, or just right.

I soon found my pressure was OK and so switched this feature off, but it is useful to get started with. The cleaning station is an improvement over earlier Philips versions as it is independent of charging the shaver and does not itself need to be plugged in.

Philips have returned to a flip out long hair trimmer on the back of the shaver, rather than having to replace the shaving head with a trimmer as with the Prestige. A weakness is that there is rather a lot of surround of the actual cutters on the shaving head, and this makes it difficult to get into tight places such as under the nose, so you have to use the trimmer to shave that area.

Then there is the App. Well, I suppose everything has to have an App these days, so you can’t blame Philips for trying, but if they think I am going to stand in a steaming bathroom over a sink of hot water with a shaver in one hand and my phone in the other, well… But in the end this is a new model and not particularly cheap (depending on what offer you might get), so the main question has to be, does it give a better shave? The answer, for me at least, is yes, but only just.

The 9000 Prestige was a quantum leap from its predecessor, and while this does improve on that, it is only marginal. But then that is the law of diminishing returns and Philips have now reached a point where improvements are incremental rather than game changing.

Overall though I do recommend this shaver as Philips’ best shaver yet.

About 10 years ago I transitioned to using electric razors and I haven’t really looked back since. While sufficient for my needs, one of the problems I have had with different razors I’ve tried in the past is that they never get the shave quite close enough, especially when compared side-by-side to manual razors.

That being said, I found my time using the Phillips Norelco – 9500 to be the closest I’ve come to that manual razor shave, without actually using a manual razor. It does tend to work best in my experience with some water and a little shaving gel, but even as far as dry shaves go, I really like the experience quite a lot, especially if you just need a quick touch-up.

Lately, as with many during the last year-and-a-half, I have been letting my beard grow longer than normal, so most of my shaving comes from cleaning my neck and upper cheekbones, along with trimming to keep things clean.

So, for me, this has been an amazing product, as it saves me a ton of time, and really satisfies most of my shaving needs in one device. Now, if I did have one complaint, and I do, it would be the charging system.

Basically, to charge the system you need to attach a power cord to the bottom of the razor while it is in the cleaning dock (or if you lay it on the counter). They do reference a separate charging stand in the manual, but it isn’t included in the package, and so the charging process can be a bit bulky to plug in and unplug the razor regularly.

It would be a nice to just be able to have the cleaning stand double as a charging base, so I could leave it plugged in and charged at all times. Not a deal breaker, hence my high score still, but something to note as a minor annoyance.

But back to the good stuff, in addition to providing a close shave and little to no skin irritation, the razor comes equipped with a light that helps tell you how much pressure you should be applying.

You can customize this, but I found it works great out of the box, and really helped me dial in when I should be applying more or less pressure to get the best shave. On that note, I also highly recommend that you read the manual when you get the razor.

The operation and options are relatively straight forward, but the display relies on a lot symbols and visual cues to communicate things like pressure settings, cleaning needs, and status, all of which can be a bit hard to interpret without the manual to break everything down.

Back on the cleaning front, you can rinse the machine out with water afterwards, which makes clean-up nice and easy, and eliminates the need for special cleaning tools to keep the machine spotless. You can do more in-depth cleaning, and the manual recommends this on a monthly basis or so, but all-in-all, cleaning/maintenance is pretty easy.

The dock also has a cleaning process with an included liquid solution that should last you 1-3 months depending on how often you use the shaver. Again, I recommend you read the manual to fully understand how to run the cleaning process, but essentially you power the razor on while in the dock, and the process from end-to-end takes about 1 minute or so.

Finally, there is an app that pairs with the shaver to help you track your shaving schedule and performance. In general, I don’t find this all that useful as I tend to try to keep shaving quick and simple, but for some who are more meticulous about their grooming routine, this is a useful addition to your toolkit.

All-in-all, I think this is a great product, and I have no issues recommending it. It’s the best electric shaver I’ve used, and I plan to have it as my main shaver for a long time to come.

The Philips Norelco 9500 Shaver is a stunning package of technology and the latest entry by Philips in a new generation of connected consumer personal care products. It incorporates a number of important advancements in shaving systems and is designed to provide the ultimate in sensitive skin care of any shaver available.

Norelco shavers are manufactured by Philips North America (the tradename Norelco comes from North American Philips electrical Company. ) which is a unit of Koninklijke Philips N. V. , a $20 billion Dutch electronics, lighting and medical products company founded in 1891.

Among its best-known consumer products are Norelco grooming devices, Sonicare oral health products, Magnavox & Philips audio and video products, Philips kitchen appliances and personal healthcare. Here is a summary of the key features: • Philips Norelco 9500 Shaver, Model: S9985/84 • 72 self-sharpening Dual Steel PrecisionBlades provide 150,000 cutting actions/minute designed to minimize tugging and the need for multiple passes • Smart Hair Sensor measures beard density 500 times per second and adjusts power as needed for maximum efficiency • 360 degree ContourDetect flexible heads follow facial contours to maintain skin contact for a closer shave • ComfortGlide Rings around cutter blade assemblies with anti-friction coating to reduce skin irritation • Pressure Guard sensor gives a continuous color signal: blue (too light)/green (correct)/orange (too much) to indicate shaver pressure and optimal closeness • Motion Control sensor provides guidance on shaving technique to reduce required number of passes • Shaves dry or wet, using water, soap, shaving foam or gel • Waterproof (IPX7), may be used in shower, fully washable • OLED display gives charge status, feedback on shaving technique, • GroomTribe app connects to shaver via Bluetooth, monitors shaving activity, suggests changes • Pop-up precision trimmer for mustache, sideburns, eyebrows • 60 minutes of cordless shaving time, lithium ion battery is fully charged in 60 minutes • 15 volt, 5.

4 watt/360 mA charger • QuickClean pod provides automatic cleaning/lubrication, serves as charging stand • Travel lock to prevent activation when stored in luggage • Shaver dimensions: 7. 2 inch height, 2.

7 inch depth, 2. 5 inch width; Weight: 8 ounces • QuickClean Pod dimensions: 3. 2 inch height, 3. 9 inch diameter • Includes shaver, travel case, QuickClean Pod, cleaning fluid, cleaning brush, charger • 45 day risk-free trial + Two year warranty on parts and labor I have used Norelco and other premium quality electric shavers for many years so I know what to expect and demand.

This new Norelco 9985 joins my Norelco 7940 which was the previous top-of-the-line model and has given me flawless service for the past couple of years. I also own a lower cost Norelco 3134 shaver that I keep at my Summer cottage.

See photo comparison of the new and old shavers. Like all Norelco shavers the 9985 is elegantly styled and very ergonomic. It is a nice combination of chrome, silver and black. It is fairly lightweight, but feels substantial in your hand.

There is rubberized grip material where your index finger and thumb would grasp the shaver and your remaining three fingers cradle the bottom of the shaver’s body. It is a bit longer than my older Norelco and a bit heavier (8 ounces vs 6 ounces.

) An OLED display on the front of the shaver indicates charge status, shaving efficiency, a notice to clean the shaver, the Travel Lock status and Bluetooth data connection. When you press the power button on the shaver and raise it to your face you will see a ring below the shaving head which lights up to indicate the degree of pressure you are exerting while you shave.

Blue means you are not pressing hard enough, orange means too much pressure and green is just right. This visual guide is very effective and really helps to improve the quality of your shave. The shaver head consists of three flexing pentagons, each containing one cutting blade housed in a ComfortGlide ring with an anti-friction coating.

I was a bit puzzled by the shape but then realized that the large grooved pentagons both stretch and smooth your skin and also help to lift the beard hairs up for a closer cut. Very clever engineering! Each cutting head has 24 blades, 15 in an outer ring and 9 in an inner ring.

Collectively the three cutting heads have 72 blades which rotate at about 2100 RPM, producing about 150,000 cutting actions per minute. The Smart Hair sensor on the motor measures hair density 500 times per second and adjusts the cutting power continuously to optimize shaving efficiency.

However, before you can use all of the 9985’s features you need to download the “GroomTribe” app to your smartphone. This requires pairing the shaver with your phone through Bluetooth but the process is very simple.

Once paired, the app will offer a “guided shave” which monitors your shaving progress and provides tips to improve it. Usually the tip is just “Use smaller circles” or “Move the shaver slower. ” You will also be asked questions about skin irritation and the app will adjust the comfort setting between Normal, Sensitive and Extra-Sensitive accordingly.

You can also manually select any of these settings, but only through the app. (You cannot change settings using just the shaver. ) The app also has a number of helpful illustrated tips to improve your overall shaving experience.

I found the app useful at first, but really did not need it after I used it a few times. The lighted pressure indicator on the shaver itself was much more useful than the GroomTribe app. So how well does it work? Superbly! The shaving function is the equal to or exceeds the best electric shaver I have ever experienced.

It is quiet (no loud buzz like some electric shavers) and it removed every trace of my stubble with absolutely no irritation to my skin. I am accustomed to very good shavers and this is certainly the among the best I have ever used.

I did shave for about 12 minutes, more than the suggested 3 – 4 minutes, but I am not about the break the habits of a lifetime just to stay within Norelco’s concept of an ideal shaving time. Did the “Guided Shave” help? No, not really.

It just made me nervous to have my $1,000+ smartphone sitting on my bathroom counter so that I could watch the screen for instructions. I kept imagining the phone being destroyed by getting knocked off the counter onto my marble floor tiles.

I think the concept of a Bluetooth-connected shaver, guided by an app, is techno-overkill. As I noted earlier, the advice given by the guided shave feature is pretty trite and unnecessary. Perhaps a neophyte to electric shavers might find it useful but I don’t think it added any significant value.

I suggest that you spend some money on a good, lighted, magnifying shaving mirror and you will achieve far better results than by relying on the advice of this app When finished, I rinsed the shaver and put it into the cleaning/charging station.

The included QuickClean pod is compact and it will consume about 12 square inches of your bathroom counter space. It is a patterned black plastic with the base containing the replaceable cleaning cartridge and can be used to hold the shaver.

Power for the 62 second cleaning cycle is supplied by the shaver and an icon indicates when it is time to replace the cleaning cartridge. At the end of the cycle I opened the shaver head and it was spotlessly clean and glistened with a light lubricant fluid which had a nice aroma.

So I give this feature top marks for effectiveness. The downside is that the cleaning cartridges need to be replaced every three months at a cost of about $6 each time. Not a huge cost but something to keep in mind.

However, I was curious if just rinsing the shaver heads would adequately clean out all of the clippings. The next time I shaved I opened the shaver head and saw my beard clippings filling the head. I closed it up, then rinsed the head under running water and opened it again.

It was completely clean! The new design somehow allows water to flow through and clean the heads thoroughly without opening them! So if you want to forego using the cleaning system I think you will still have a fairly clean shaver by just rinsing it.

The flip-out trimmer is adequate for the occasional sideburn, eyebrow or mustache trim. However, the separate trimmer head on my 7940 shaver is a superior design which gives much better control and visibility.

The shaver comes with an elegant, form-fitting travel case. But there is no room for the charger in the case! I wish that Norelco would change the design of its chargers to a USB-C system. That way a simple USB-C cable could recharge the shaver and eliminate yet another electronic item to pack on trips.

Norelco makes the assertion that a full, 60 minute charge is sufficient for up to 20 shaves, but most men will shave longer than 3 minutes, which means that you can really only expect 6 or 7 shaves before depleting the charge.

Fortunately, the digital display on the OLED screen removes the guesswork about how much charge remains. OK, so how do I rate the Norelco 9500? For pure shaving function, it certainly is unmatched. The flashy color LED pressure indicator and motion control sensor can really improve your shaving technique over time.

The display feedback is superb and the QuickClean pod is excellent for maintaining your shaver without taking up much space. The look and feel of this shaver is a marvel of engineering elegance. In summary, the Philips Norelco 9500 Shaver has easily earned my unqualified five star rating.

I can assure you that it is well worth its cost and you will agree with me that it delivers an absolutely superb shave every time!.

I really wanted to love this shaver. It feels great in the hand and is well weighted and shaped. It charges via USB which is great for travel and backpacking; however, it only came with the USB cord and not a USB brick for use at home in my bathroom’s outlet – I don’t keep a computer there to charge it! The ear trimming blade on the back works great and was able to get through a monkey tail beard with one inch long hair without pulling or yanking; that was a major surprise and delight! Unfortunately, that’s where the delight ends.

Even after a full charge, the face blades just can’t handle cutting your stubble down to nothing. Even following directions of holding it perpendicular to face, running it in circles, and holding skin tight with other hand.

After four days of attempting to get this shaver to fully shave me, I am still left with splotches of stubble all over that it just can’t cut. The problem is worst on the neck, but extends to the chin, cheeks, and lips as well.

Despite the positives, the negatives just outweigh them and make this a shaver that is not worth buying.

I having been using this foil shaver since receiving this product and my experience has been nothing but postive. This device is loaded with useful features that help to deliver a clean and painless shaving experience during my mornng routines.

The shaver comes with multiple setting and parts so that you can decide on your perfect shave. All of the control buttons and interfces are intuitive in design and are easy to use. The shaver manueavers effortlessly along my neck, chin and face.

The battery life is more than enough for shaving each and and charges fast. Each shave is comfortable with no aftershave effect, which is a huge plus for my sensitive skin. Overall the design is sleek and modern and since this is cordless, I can take this everywhere I go for a nice, clean shave.

This is a product of high quality, value and utility and I would recommend this to other men.

It’s the first time I am using a electric razor. I did a lot of research before buying this product. It’s quite reasonable and does a good job at removing hand and underarms hair. If your hair growth is big and if your hair is thick then this won’t be a good one.

I tried using it on my legs and didn’t do a good job. It could only remove those hair which were small. I used it about 3-4 times to remove 70% of my leg hair. You can’t remove the finer hair and will have to use wax strips or use normal razor.

But it’s perfect for hands and underarms and even little bikini hair removal. The battery life is fantastic and can be used on both dry and wet skin.

Works great! I’m older, and not a ton of body/leg hair – way easier and more convenient than shaving with a razor. The charging dock holds the shaver securely, so it doesn’t knock over when it’s bumped.

The shaver holds a charge for a good length of time. It’s lightweight and comfortable to hold. Overall, very satisfied, and would recommend to a friend.

I have been using this amazing razor. It trim and clear all skin hair. Best remover I ever purchased. I had different major I was struggling to shave my legs. After I use this product it consumes my time.

Its quicker and much easier. Time saver.

I have always been leary of buying an electric razor. However, over the past few years the cost of razor blades has skyrocketed and the quality of shave has deteriorated just as fast. I was tired of paying for razors that gave you a lousy shave.

I was in the military and I know what a close shave is supposed to feel like. I took the plunge and purchased this razor. This razor has worked really well. The quality and closeness of shave is equal to anything I could get from a disposable razor.

It takes a couple of weeks for your face to get used to shaving with an electric razor. It has been almost a month since I purchased the razor and I no longer feel any irritation at all. It is very easy to clean and the charge lasts for weeks.

I will not back to using high priced low quality razors. You get what you pay for and this razor is very high quality razor at a reasonable cost.

I have long used cartridge razors, but no more. I’ll preface this with I have sensitive skin and prone to ingrown hairs & razor bumps. I used this in both my face and legs, and it’s the smoothest, least irritated my skin has ever been.

There are even some contours I could get smooth with a good cartridge razor that I was able to get with this. I used it ‘wet’ with a foaming shaving cream. I also exfoliated first. The result blew me away.

We’ll worth the money.

This is my first foil razor after 30 years with rotary blade razors. First shave with the Panasonic was the best I’ve had in years. Wow! Razor is very light in the hand, will balanced, and the large shaving head provides fast coverage of the entire face.

I especially like the way the head tilts forward and back and side to side. This keeps all five blades in contact with your skin most of the shave. The display is useful by giving you charging status and length of shave at a glance.

I wasn’t sure about cleaning the foil head and blades, but the easy solution was to rinse both at the faucet, set to dry, and snap together later. The Panasonic videos recommend this for every shave.

They don’t say much about lubrication. I use Wahl hair trimmer oil. One drop in the center of each foil and blade two or three times a week, run for 10 seconds to spread it and your done. I can’t imagine what more razor would get you.

I’ve been using the body groomer for years. Works great on my back or hard to reach places. Only reason I’m not giving this a 5 star is that the back attachment breaks. I find myself buying a new body groomer once a year because of this.

Philips won’t cover the back extension under their warranty. This is a great groomer but the wear and tear on that back attachment really does take a toll at about the one year mark for me. As I write this I’m ordering a new one.

Last one I purchased was a little over a year ago. This time though, I’m buying the 2yr extended warranty that Target offers. Hoping the warranty will pay off if I have the same issue in the next year or two.

Compared to other body shavers that I’ve used this one is good. Nothing beats using a blade yet this comes close as possible. The best part about this is the back attachment. Again, I’ve used others, back blade type and electric razor, for my back.

Both those didn’t do the job this one can. The handle and the way the razor fits in is solid and it’s easy to use to get the job done.

After using this groomer over the period of just over a week I am pleased to say I would recommend it as it does exactly what it says on the tin. Right out of the box it was easy to set up and navigate and had a very user friendly interface.

The back attachment was simple to fit and required very little effort. As far as looks go it’s not my personal preference I have to say, I would say the design is a tad outdated. This however is probably really my only niggle.

In terms of performance I tried a variety of lengths of cuts on my hair (I have an undercut I need to trim every two weeks) beard and back and the performance all round was solid, even and mostly importantly the unit didn’t stutter when it was getting a little cluttered with hair.

I do have to point out at this point that my back is not very hairy so I lent the groomer to my housemate to test out functionality of the back shaver. While he said it was relatively easy to use and I inspected the cut and it seemed more than adequate, he said that it would still be a personal preference of his for someone else to shave his back for him as it would be easier to see what they were doing.

Obviously that is entirely subjective and the actual results couldn’t be faulted. All in all I’d rate this a solid 4 out of 5, only dropping one point as a subjective con that I wasn’t a huge fan of the style of the unit.

Would recommend.

my husband has been through 10 electric shavers in 25 years and he didn’t like any of then. expensive to cheap shavers. he said they pull his facely hair and didn’t shave, I would have to shave him with a single blade razor to see his face.

He loves this one it shaves close and look like a man every morning. WE WOULD RECOMMEND THIS TO EVERY MAN, HE IS 73 YEARS OLD. MAKE SURE YOU CHARGE FOR THE FIRST TIME 24 HOURS AND USE UNTIL IT’S DEAD THE FIRST TIME.

THEN CHARGE FOR HOW EVER LONG YOU WANT AFTER THAT.

I took it back the next day. Truly appalled. I have always used Remington so this is a direct comparison to previous Remington shavers that I owned. First off, It doesn’t cut. I needed 3 times as many passes to shave and it still doesn’t get the job done.

Also, What’s with the trimmer being located at MID span ( on the side) along the length of the shaver??? The trimmer should be at the tip!! What moron designed this?? Seriously?? It is virtually unusable as a trimmer.

It’s also ergonomically difficult to turn on and off with one hand as the on/off button is situated incorrectly for one handed operation. The pivoting head is non functional and useless. Folks this is a pathetic product.

Do not waste your money. Bean counters, corporate greed and incompetent design have utterly destroyed Remington I’m afraid.

From the standpoint of electric razors, this particular model is exceptional. No electric razor is going to give you the same “close shave” feeling of a straight razor, but this series of Braun Razors gives you a very smooth, clean shave.

I’ve owned three Braun electric razors and this model outperforms the other two in several ways. This model has a more curved design which allows you to keep a 90 degree angle to your skin. In past models, I’ve always felt like I had to go over the same area multiple times which can be irritating to your skin and leave it feeling razor burned.

Without leaving patchy spots, this electric razor provides a close shave going over the area just once or twice, and whether your beard is short or a little long, there is little tugging at the hair follicles.

Once charged, the razor can be used in the shower or while your skin is wet. The foil of the shaver seems to be a bit more durable then past models. The grip is rubber with a few ridges that make it easy to hold even if your hand is a little wet or soapy.

Dimples and hard to reach areas are easier to shave with this model because their are multiple locked settings for the razor. Therefore the head is not always swiveling when your going over a chin dimple or underneath your nose.

It comes with a foil guard to protect the razor, a brush to clean the razor thoroughly and a cord for charging. To me, the biggest drawback to electric razors was how they felt like they pulled some of the hair from your skin.

To date, I’ve not felt that terrible sensation from this model. It’s slightly more compact then past models which make it much easier to take on trips and use when your mobile. This product also offers a trimming function that allows you to edge sideburns, shape your beard or mustache, and trim areas with precision, but it doesn’t have depth settings which would allow you to keep a half beard or stubble if you wanted that look.

Like with any electric razor, it does produce a buzzing sound while shaving, but the noise level is not overly loud. I’ve found I tend to feel like I’ve received a closer shave when I shave with a dry face.

However, the difference is very marginal. The product appears to be very durable which is a huge positive because over time you want to know you are getting the same close shave as the first time and it can be a tremendous savings over buying replacement blades.

I rated this model a 4 out of 5 for cost, durability, functionality, effectiveness, and options. I took off one star due to noise and because I would like to see an option that allows you to have depth settings so you can trim your beard without completely shaving it down to the skin.

Full disclosure. I have never owned nor used any electric shavers before using this product. All my life, I have used disposable razors thinking that I could save more bucks rather than buying the more expensive electric shaver.

I have been missing out all these time on long term saving and convenience. The wet & dry capability of Braun Series 5 5140s has surpassed my wildest expectation of nick-free shaving experience. Unlike razors, I never had to worry about the efficiency and safety in shaving hard to reach areas especially around the neck area.

Using razors, I usually have to sacrifice time over the safety. Using Braun Series 5 5140s, never will I have to worry about the time it would take to get that perfect close shave. What I usually worry when I shave is getting the shaver close to my more delicate part of my face like the upper neck areas and the sideburn areas since that is where most of the hair tugging happens to me when using razors.

I am pleasantly surprised to find a built-in precision trimmer at the back of the shaver. So don’t worry shaving your sideburns, just look behind your shaver and you will see the push up trimmer that works efficiently as the main shaver.

Hey, I am a clumsy guy in the morning (hence the nicks!) so it is convenient that this shaver has the most ergonomic grip there is! I had no problem with handling shaving dry but shaving wet with shaving cream on usually for my razor means dropping the razor in the sink a couple of times.

For this shaver, never did I had a more greater grip and control over the performance of the shaver. At first I was worried that I have not bought the Clean&Charge Station add on since who would not want to have a clean and brand new shaver every use.

However, cleaning the 5140s shaver is never difficult and can be achieved in under 20 seconds. Still, the Clean&Charge Station add on is still on my wish list. This is simply the more efficient shaver there is in the market today.

If you don’t mind the price, I strongly recommend this product for men.

Overall, the Braun 5140s shaver is conceptually great, and if you like electric foil shavers, this is the right one for you. Braun has done a great job on every conceptual aspect of the electric shaver, including: packaging, instructions, guarantee/warranty, features, and design.

The box itself is impressive, highlighting all key features and design, as well as stating there is a 60 day money back guarantee and a 2-year world-wide warranty. The instructions are simple and straight-forward; YES, you should read the instructions! The stated “50 minutes cordless shaving” is true; after a full initial charge the shaver has worked well for more than 1 week with no recharging.

Although the shaver weighs slightly more than I would have thought, the shape and grip is indeed ergonomic; which is a good thing, since you need to reposition the shaver in your hand to hit all areas of your face and neck.

I used the shaver dry, and it gave me a close, smooth shave over most of my face, but there were a few “stray” whiskers that needed more attention. Similarly, whiskers around my chin dimple, lips, under the nose, and lower neck required special attention.

The shaver and pop-up trimmer are easy to clean with the brush that was provided. I have used a regular blade razor with shave cream for more than 40 years, and although that shave is better than an electric shaver, in my opinion, I will continue to use the Braun shaver on a part-time basis.

It is a nice change of pace and it works well for quick touch-ups without the mess of water and lather.