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Men's Electric Shaver, Cordless, Rechargeable, 3 Heads, With LED Display, Charging Time: 60 min., Cordless Operation: 45 min. |  |
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| Product Reviews from Amazon.com (Rating System 1 to 5) |
| Review | Rating | Last Updated | What you *really* need to know!!!
When you buy a Norelco shaver, the shave is determined by the first digit of the model number. There's the 6xxx series, the 7xxx series, the 8xxx series, and, now, the 9xxx series. With rare exception, all models with the same the first digit in their model number use the same style of shaving heads. Within a series, you get more features as the model number gets greater (from corded to cordless to quick charge with more metering), but the shave within a series is pretty much the same.
Check each shaver's cutters, either by blowing up the picture of the shaver or by blowing up the picture of the replacement heads. The 6xxx series, like those before it, has heads with slots across the entire cutter. With later series, part of the cutter cover contains small holes rather than slots.
When my 5xxx shaver started to lose its ability to hold a charge, I decided to get "the best" and bought a 9xxx shaver. I knew that it sometimes took a few weeks for new heads to seat themselves and give an optimal shave. However, even after this break-in period, I found myself leaving the 9xxx on the dresser and grabbing the 5xxx for a much more reliable shave. This is what prompted me to take a close look at the heads and comapare them.
I can't imagine Norelco made the change to their cutter covers without extensive market testing. When I called Norelco Customer Service to tell them of my disappointment, they had me return the 9xxx for a full refund and told me that I'm not the only one who doesn't like the new heads. They also pointed out that the 6xxx series heads are the same style as the 5xxx heads.
I agree with what others say about the construction of the 6xxx shavers. However, lighter plastic casing is not always bad, as personal computers have demonstrated. More important is that the 6863XL gives me the same good shave I came to rely on from my 5xxx shaver. | 5 | Today | Some Flaws, But I'd Buy It Again
I bought this to replace a nearly identical Norelco 5825-XL that I used for 12 years until the NiCd battery faded.
This one indicates battery level with 5 LED's, which is nice.
The case is flimsy or "lighter and more compact" depending your viewpoint.
The marketing geniuses at Norelco decided on a rather feminine light blue color for this model.
Other than that, almost nothing has changed in 12 years.
This one's made in China. I see nothing sub-standard about it once you get beyond the insult of paying $70 for something with a manufactured cost around $10.
According to the manual, this shaver will cost you an additional $ 395.40 over 12 years because you should replace the razor heads once a year. The heads on my old 5825-XL went 12 years with no problem, thank you.
The Norelcos might not shave quite as close as foil-headed reciprocating shavers, but they're quiet, comfortable, and good at tackling 3 day's growth and/or difficult parts of your face.
If I lost this shaver, I'd buy the same one again. | 4 | Today | Great Razor/Bargain
This razor does a great job. The battery charge lasts long, the razor is extermely quite compared to previous owned razors. definetly a recommended buy. | 5 | Today | Best shaver I have owned
I have used Norelco shavers for many years and most of the time I plug them in directly. As I recently was going on a 2 week European vacation, I decided to buy this model as it could run on 120V or 240V. The first time I used it the charge lasted more than 3 weeks. I have just returned from the trip and have still not needed to recharge it. Functionally, it shaves better and more quietly than any I have owned before. | 5 | Today | Affordable portable laudable
I needed a new shaver - always like Norelco's. This is a big improvement with the floating heads providing a really close shave. Very quiet and gentle. Nice travel pouch and long shave time allowed me to take on three day trip without the charger. Great value. | 4 | Today | Norelco's own
First time shaving with it pinched and pulled a little. After that, it's smooth every time. I love it and it's definately worth the price. I wish it had interchangeable heads instead of the pop-up trimmer, but it still works fine. | 4 | Today | Good Unit, Close Shave
I have had many Norelcos. This one shaves fast and neat.
Great on the neck.
Nice trimmer.
Good battery, used for 3 weeks now, have not had to recharge it.
Also, fast charging.
| 5 | Today | great razor, well worth the money
this razor is great, your free shipping could be faster. | 5 | Today | Wonderful produst at best price
This product is worth at its full suggested retail price. However, I got it at less than $50 at Amazon. Wondering how they do that? Recharging is so easy and last long. It gives smooth and close shave than my previous Norelco product. I love it's color and design. I'm glad that I shopped at Amazon. | 5 | Today | Good value for the price
I had used foil screen savers for years, and was always frustrated in what was missed. Facial hairs would always seem to remain uncut in spots. Reading the reviews, I was concerned on how it would handle under chin hairs, but I am pleased at the job it does, being much better than the foil screen shaver I had. It is a very quiet shaver. I wish it had a better pop up sideburn cutter, but there are always compromises. It seems to do a better job and a faster job than what I was using before, and that is really what shaving is all about, isn't it? | 4 | Today |
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