I have used Norelco shavers since 1960 and have always found them to be an excellent shaver. I especially like the new feature this one has where I can run the head under a stream of water to clean it each time I use it. And as always, I get a very good shave in a very short time.
I have had a781xl razor for many years and bought a new one and it does not work as well as old one, I made the mistake of buying a new one instead a new set cutter head for my old one .
Instead of the 4 weeks the instructions are needed to break away from adr razor, it only took me 8 days. Being able to wash it out under hot running water is a great feature. Two relatively minor shortcomings are the power chord is aboutt 3 feet too short for me Ito conveniently use. I wish they offered an optional lingers power chord for sake. Secondly, one of the prongs in the cheap plastic head guard
Pros: mcrfrin evtomcinveniently, quickly adjusts to beard, easy to clean under running water, quick & smooth shave
Cons: needs optional longer power chord, plastic head guard is work of. bean counters
I like the pivoting heads, and the blades seem sharp enough. The trimmer attachment leave a little to be desired, as far as sharpess, and usefulness. I don't like the way the trimmer too easily folds back down to it's original position when you are trying to use it.
Pros: main blades are good and sharp, like the pivotint headsa, nice battery life
Cons: trimmer sucks, trimmer blades are not effective
I have used other electric shavers in the past and have come to really enjoy the Phillips shaver. I read other reviews that seen to indicate the shave would not be as close as others, but found the closeness & smoothness to be very comparable if not better! I really like the easy to clean head and body, and really love the life of the rechargeable battery! I highly recommend this product to anyone looking for a quality product at a reasonable price.
I got this for myself, and have been really surprised at how well it works. I never had luck with electric shavers in the past, but after 20 years, figured that I would try again.