It cleans by running a bit of water into the top of the shaver; I was surprised by this but the parts underneath are water proof. It travels easy also. You can give yourself a shave very quickly. I'm happy with it.
I cannot compare to other shavers as this is the first time using something other than a safety razor. It is best if used daily. Keeps charge satisfactory. Takes a long time to charge. (12-15 hrs. Or more). For the modest price I am satisfied. Not sure if higher priced item would yield a closer shave.
I’ve owned several Norelco shavers over the years but decided to buy the less pensive model this time. Big mistake. With the better models I was used to getting 2 to 3 weeks of shaves before recharging. And it felt like there was some POWER behind the blades. But in this 2300 model I am lucky to get 4 shaves before recharging. And it always - even just after recharging - feels like the the motor is so underpowered - it can hardly cut. Save your money and put it towards one of the higher-end models.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from philips.comBy Philips Consumer Care, June 10, 2021
Hello,
We're sorry to read that your new Norelco did not meet your expectations, you should expect a high performance regardless of the lower price.
We recommend you to fully charge it for 8 hours straight and clean it, following these instructions: https://www.usa.philips.com/c-f/XC000004469/how-do-i-clean-my-philips-shaver . If you don't see any differences after that, could you please let us know? We will be glad to assist you: please feel free to get in touch via social media. We’re available 24/7 on Facebook and Twitter. Alternatively, you can reach out to us via the contact page on our website. One of our colleagues will then try their best to help you further.
This is my third Philips shaver and this one has less speed than the previous ones. Shaving takes longer and the shaver doesn't seem like it has enough power even if you just run it without trying to shave with it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from philips.comBy Philips Consumer Care, June 10, 2021
Hello there,
We're sorry to read that your new Norelco performance did not meet your expectations, especially after having set high standards with your previous Philips shavers. We recommend you to fully charge it for 8 hours straight and clean it, following these instructions: https://www.usa.philips.com/c-f/XC000004469/how-do-i-clean-my-philips-shaver . If you don't see any differences after that, could you please let us know? We will be glad to assist you: please feel free to get in touch via social media. We’re available 24/7 on Facebook and Twitter. Alternatively, you can reach out to us via the contact page on our website. One of our colleagues will then try their best to help you further.
It is very easy to use and safe - I never get knicks or cuts. The battery charge lasts a long time - more than a week between charges. But, the shave is not nearly as close as I was used to using a cheap manual razor, and it does not reach some spots on my face effectively.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from philips.comBy Philips Consumer Care, June 3, 2021
Hi there, thank you for sharing your experience with the Norelco Shaver 2300. We appreciate your feedback. It's good to hear that you find the shaver easy to use and that you're keen on the battery life, but it's a pity that the device doesn't shave as close as you had expected. On the following page you can find tips that will help you to get the most out of the shaver: https://www.usa.philips.com/c-f/XC000004492/how-do-i-get-the-best-results-with-my-philips-shaver. If you have any questions, now or in the future, then don't hesitate to contact us via social media. We’re available 24/7 on Facebook (Philips) and Twitter (PhilipsCare). Alternatively, you can reach out to us via the contact page on our website.