Customer reviews from Panasonic
Panasonic - ARC5 PALM-sized 5-Blade Electric Luxury Razor - Black
Average customer rating
4.4
(14 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 14 reviews
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Star
2
92%of customers recommend this product.
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11 out of
12)
Customer Reviews for Panasonic - ARC5 PALM-sized 5-Blade Electric Luxury Razor - Black
Posted by: dlebryk
from Southwestern Michigan
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Luxury is the correct name for this razor. Everything about it is elegant. This is the perfect travel razor. The blade cover is held in place with a magnet, and is integral to the design (not a cheap plastic afterthought). There's something so cool about slipping that cover off.
The shave is just as great as my ARC6 razor that stays home now. It took a moment to get used to the smaller egg shape, and fixed head. Using a razor with a handle for so many years, there's a slight learning curve.
I love the material. It feels so good in my hand (including the travel case), a perfect satin finish. Yes I thought a long time about the less expensive black version, but then figured, sustainable materials and white, let's just go for the more expensive one.
I can now zipper close my dopp bag. This fits inside perfectly. I love USB-C recharging. Save the included cable, not every USB-C cable will work. But every USB adapter does work, including a computer in a pinch.
There are a couple of minor issues. The USB-C charging slot is covered by a rubber cap that is fiddly to open and replace. The on off switch is kind of hidden in the base. Guess I'm used to a big old button, this takes a moment to find and use. On the other hand, it can't start up accidentally in your suitcase. The blades are super easy to replace, exactly like all the other ARC5 razors around. Replacement blades are expensive. But then you expect that from a Panasonic razor - it's why they shave so well.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from PanasonicBy Team Panasonic - S, Team Panasonic, December 20, 2024
Thank you for the stellar review and for recommending us to others! Your support is invaluable. We are thrilled to hear how much you are enjoying the product and the shaving it offers. It is great to know that you like the material of the shaver and the travel case as well. We hope you will have many more great shaves with the product!
Written by a customer while visiting Panasonic
Customer Rating
1
Truely expensive
on November 16, 2024
Posted by: RR123
Gender:Male
I mean Panasonic is a good brand but as a portable razor for travel as this size and functions. Not worth for this price at all
Response from PanasonicBy Team Panasonic-C, Team Panasonic, November 25, 2024
Hello! Your review is very concerning to us and we are really sorry to hear that you are not satisfied with this unit. Your input is important to us, as it helps us improve our technology and ensure customer satisfaction.
Written by a customer while visiting Panasonic
Posted by: Anonymous
from Indiana
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Beautiful machine
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from PanasonicBy Team Panasonic - S, Team Panasonic, April 3, 2025
Hi there! Your 5-star review and recommendation are greatly appreciated! Thank you for sharing your positive experience.
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Posted by: SJAirpilot
from Jacksonville
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Does nothing to get hard areas. Under nose, trimmed and angled side burns with a nice straight edge.
Very pricy to miss these shaving needs
Very pricy to miss these shaving needs
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from PanasonicBy Team Panasonic - F, Team Panasonic, May 30, 2025
Hello there! Your review is very concerning to us and we are really sorry to hear that you are not satisfied with this unit and about the situation you experienced. We value our customers' opinions and would like to thank you for bringing this to our attention, as it helps us improve our technology and ensure customer satisfaction.
Written by a customer while visiting Panasonic
Posted by: Yury K.
from NY
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
The shaver is nicely built and fairly quiet. The result of the shave is satisfactory, but not great. Not easy to clean. Price is on the higher side of the spectrum.
It seems that the shaver removes hair is very tiny chunks and that makes cleanup a bit of a hustle. I have not tried wet shave yet, so possibly it will help to address this issue.
It seems that the shaver removes hair is very tiny chunks and that makes cleanup a bit of a hustle. I have not tried wet shave yet, so possibly it will help to address this issue.
Second complaint I have is battery live - for me, a full charge lasts for 4 shaves. This is a far cry from my old shaver that can do about 2 weeks, but a much more compact size compensates for that.
Overall, I give this shaver a solid 4 star. ⭐️
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from PanasonicBy Team Panasonic-C, Team Panasonic, March 13, 2025
Hey Yury! Thank you for the excellent rating. We're so glad to hear that you find the shaver well-built and quiet. We appreciate your honest feedback regarding the shave quality and battery life – we understand how important these factors are. Hopefully, the wet shave option will improve your experience! Thanks again for sharing your thoughts and for your 4-star review.
Written by a customer while visiting Panasonic
Posted by: Vsupervia
from Western North Caolina
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Very effective razor. I’ve had several Panasonics - first time trying out the palm-sized thing. It shaves just like any other Panasonic (close, but gentle) and feels super in the hand.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from PanasonicBy Team Panasonic-C, Team Panasonic, December 23, 2024
Thank you for your 5-star review, we deeply appreciate it!
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Posted by: Brent E
from Chicago, IL
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
I've not had great success with electric razors in the past, but saw this and was impressed enough by the design - so much so that I felt it would look great to be left out on the bathroom counter and I wanted to give it a shot. It is impressive, overall it gives a great shave, if using daily or every 2 days is pretty fast and straight forward. Some neck hair can be a bit challenging to get, which is tough - but that has already been true for me with electric razors which is why I've always avoided them, this is the best I have ever used. It is also extremely compact and the travel case it came with is an equally small footprint making it ideal for travel.
Only design call out as I went with the White Nagori which looks stunning set out - is why the levers on each side of the guard cover are black and not white like the remainder of the exterior.
Overall great razor, I would highly recommend.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from PanasonicBy Team Panasonic - S, Team Panasonic, March 3, 2025
Hello Brent! We're truly grateful for your 5-star review! Thank you for choosing us and for taking the time to share your positive thoughts. ! We’re thrilled to hear that you’ve found it to be the best you’ve used, especially when it comes to giving a great shave and offering convenience for daily or every-other-day use.
Written by a customer while visiting Panasonic
Posted by: BB
from CT
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
It is a pleasure to buy a product that exceeds the claims of the manufacturer!!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from PanasonicBy Team Panasonic-C, Team Panasonic, April 7, 2025
Hey there! Thank you so much for sharing your 5-star review with us. We’re thrilled to hear that the razor has exceeded your expectations and lives up to more than just the manufacturer's claims. Your satisfaction means a lot to us, and we truly appreciate your kind feedback!
Written by a customer while visiting Panasonic