Amazon USA/Can/Europe - amzn.to/36FLfyF UK - amzn.to/35kzRI1 3000X Series - amzn.to/4bWmnj1 Philips seems to keep changing models, but all the 3000 series ones seem to be like the 2 shown in the video! X series adds USB A charging to the same basic design
I have been using one of these for about a month now. I have been shaving for 64 years and this is the best that I have had, far better than my previous Braun, which was more expensive. I get around 18 shaves from a one hour charge. Yes, it sounds slow and feeble, but is actually very efficient.
I get along fine with it; the motors are quiet. Hence some people seem to think they are under-powered, which isn't really the case. I did try the entry Bruan shavers; I would give this the advantage for comfort and shave quality.
I just purchased it around 18:20 from the local grocery store here in Toronto called Fortino's. I just used it for the first time after charging it, and it is the best Phillishave I have ever used. the one which is more expensive I had stepped on 11 months ago. I bought a cheap one like the one on the right in your video. It's by far the best one they have made that I have purchased. I will purchase a more expensive one next year after I have paid off all my debts. P.K.
I'm not sure how much better the higher prices ones are, not really considered one. All I can say is this gives a pretty good shave way nicer than the Braun one I had a few years ago, wet or dry wet seems to be a closer shave. Two models shown have the same heads/same shave, Philips just seem to change the basic body design for some reason
With a wet shave this isn't bad, but no nothing is quite as good. Still it's decent enough if you do that. And much less chance of hacking yourself up, I was constantly cutting myself
I have both and I have to say the old one is louder but it has better grip, it just feels better holding.. New model is not underpowered, it is just much quieter. They have done an amazing job with that.
@@MrBazReviews If you open both shavers and look at the turning speed of those 3 rubber things you will notice that the old model spins quite faster. However the new model shaves superb. And the price is super fair. With all the inflation I paid 50 Euros for the new model and less then for the old one in 2018. S3510/06
This one replaces my slightly over two year-old Aquatec, which had the switch/capacitor/battery drain issues in that order... Instead of shutting the unit off, the problematic on/off switch tends to stick after using the shaver regularly, thus re-routing the power through the capacitors and other components, completely draining and making the battery inoperable... Since it would cost me more to replace the switch, the battery, and a capacitor or two than the unit was worth, I pitched it, and purchased this one... I also purchased a retailer's warranty as well JIC... This one has to seem to have a more solidly built switch, improved recharge indicators, and has a pivoting head... A little better in dry shaving (with a pre-shave lotion) than the Aquawreck was...We'll see how far this one goes...
@@MrBazReviews - As far as I can see, the blades the 3000 uses are not of the "Lift & Cut" (MQ8) variety like the Aquawreck has, but I hardly notice the difference, and besides, I've been using a pre-shave lotion ever since my first Philips/Norelco unit back in the mid/late 70s (the kind that you COULDN'T get wet whatsoever), which lasted me over 7 years of heavy use until the motor burned out... The previous Aquatec unit was the first Philips shaver I had purchased in well over 30 years of conventional (hand shaver/ cream), and the foil type (Remington) I had been using since my first Norelco rotary type gave out... I had thought the product was still as durable as the one back then... BIG mistake!
@@Jhihmoac The higher end Philips ones seem to use a slimmer head design, apart from that I can't say what else they offer much over this (few things like display/battery life). I went for the 3000 as it's wet and dry, the 1000 is dry only. I did see a 9000 Prestige for £400, can't say I'd want to spend that much on a shaver! Seems a bit nuts really and overkill. All I know is v the Braun type foils I've used, I think it gives a better shave. Not tried any new ones from them for a while, Have to see how it lasts and holds up with long term use. I can see why it's so popular, at this price (I got a pretty nice deal) it's enough shaver for most. Even if it did pack in after a few years use, it's cheap enough to buy again and not worry about it. Only downside is you can't use it plugged in, so when the battery wears out you'll have to replace it or get another one
@@MrBazReviews - Other than wet/dry, more expensive blade/head replacement, easier access to the blades themselves, the entire triple head assembly set on a single multidirectional floating pivot, and the high price (about $95 USD to start and upwards from there), I know little about anything that falls under the 5000 series all the way to the 9000 Prestige (the latter about $350 - $400)... I wouldn't pay that much for a shaver, either! I thought the Aquawreck a bit high at $80... Even the old "Steelhead" (Three 12 blade rotary cutters that had to be soaked overnight in a special alcohol-based cleaning/lubricating solution once every two weeks - Exposure to ordinary water would rust them out within a fortnight!) Adjustable rechargeable unit I first had in 1977 was expensive at then the mid/late 70s price of $49.99, which would translate to about the $200 to $250 range today! Fortunately, that one was an Xmas gift...
Эта бритва вас не разочарует, я сам пользуюсь такой бритвой Philips. Ты знаешь, почему я сменил бритву, не потому что она сломалась или перестала брить. Просто моя старая бритва Philips, отличная бритва.
It's still working for me at this time. The foils/cutters should last a few years, it depends how you use them/growth/how often you shave. If you are wet shaving less friction so the foils should in theory last longer
Has it got a reasonable size bin for hair clippings I was thinking of using it for my head. Looks about same size bin as my current head shaver. Great video 👍
I do not have a lot of experience with electric shavers as I have usually wet shaved. I have had three different electric shavers in total. A Philips I inherited from my father about 20 years ago, similar in design to the model demonstrated. It was much heavier and it worked very well, better than this model. Unfortunately I lost it. I replaced it with a Braun in 2014. The Braun had a very good motor and had a solid feel. It was well engineered and felt like the business but it did not give a close shave, no matter how many times you went over the same area and at what angle. It was a big disappointment quite honestly. It was a mid range shaver so in direct competition with the Aquatouch3000. So last week I decided to revert to Philips and ordered this one. When I opened the box I was amazed at how light and flimsy it is compared to the Braun. It seems like it's doing nothing when you use it but when you open the hair collector you find hairs in there so it is working. As the reviewer says, it is good around the neck area which is difficult to cut with a wet shave. However I find myself going backwards and forwards for a very long time, about 25 minutes, before I can get a close shave. Forget the idea that you can get good results in 5 minutes but you will get good results eventually. In summary, flimsy and slow but ultimately effective.
There's no way it will take 25 minutes to get a close shave. A few points, wash face before use to clear off grease and it lifts the hairs. If needed stretch the skin to help when shaving. Also it works well for a wet shave and in 2-3 minutes you can get a good shave no question.
Excellent simple and informative review. Just helped me make my decision, I am going for the model S3333/54 that comes with the base charger unit.. Many thanks
I don't see much difference a few models have more bars for the battery display, some have a slightly different power button/shape. From what I see comparing the two here the cutters/shaving performance is the same
@@MrBazReviews In the official introduction , S3580 have 4-direction Flex Heads and S3134 have 5D Pivot and Flex Heads . This difference prevents me from making a choise . If the performance is the same , maybe I'll buy the cheaper one . Anyway thanks for your reply . .
It's pretty normal for this type of shaver, it's quiet and doesn't feel as if it's moving a lot. Remember you have 3 rotary blades, so the cutting performance is decent enough IMO
Paid £65 for the same shaver from Tesco. Disappointing that a cleaning brush and travel/storage case are not included. My previous shaver was bought at Aldi. It was just as good, if not better and despite an included 3 year warranty it lasted over 10 years. The Aldi shaver came with a cleaning brush and case for a fraction of the price of the Philips S3134. If I could have got another I would have.
I think they do a bundle with the travel charger/case, but I only got the bare shaver. I didn't get a brush, though it's not as effective for rotary shavers I usually tap it out. I've not tried the Aldi shavers, I have the Braun ones. Pros and cons for both really. I do like the shave this gives, and it's fairly quiet
Yeah but like the guy who said 6 months ago can he shave his 3 year homestead mega beard..you gotta trim long hairs first. No shaver does well with really long hairs
Using wet it's not far off. I don't think you can ever get quite as close with an electric, it's pretty near to it though (use a decent gel/wash face etc to lift up hairs)
@@MrBazReviews Just called Norelco, no razor they make has both a pop up trimmer and the lock feature on one razor and they make so many of them. Go figure
@@harshadsachdeva5381 Yes what wet or dry? Wash your face before with soap, warm water lifts up the hairs. Don't push too hard not needed just light movement/pressure
Are you using the hair trimmer on your chin and neck? I’ve used electric (Philips) shavers for just over 3 decades and have NEVER once cut myself shaving. Nor have I ever cut myself using the hair trimmer.
@@MrBazReviews I had my straight safety razor shave yesterday and found that I still needed to use the electric shaver afterwards for a smooth finish. I’m now contemplating using the Leaf razor
@@anonymous4201 I just use this mostly, sometimes I wet shave with a normal one (wilkinson sword). Wet electric is pretty good, use foam/gel. It's not quite as good as a decent blade shave
My shaver does not flash when charging , any ideas anybody, also only lasts for roughly one shave 🤔. Also seems to run very slowly . Purchased xmas 2023 .
I brought this device and using this always is giving me cuts and blood. I have used multiple shavers before, cheaper ones which do not do this. So I think it was a bad deal
I have not taken it out, and at the moment I'm crazy busy. A list of batteries is here on Philips shavers. ionicindustries.com/battery-info/li-ion-replacement-battery-for-philishave-shaver/
I have not taken it out, and at the moment I'm crazy busy. A list of batteries is here on Philips shavers. ionicindustries.com/battery-info/li-ion-replacement-battery-for-philishave-shaver/
I think the new series 3000 are little downgrade from the previous years. Previous years you can use it with the cable while shaving. When you battery die suddenly like it happens most time when you are in a hurry this is the greatest option. Also have Li-ion battery and will have the power till the end of the battery. But for safety issues they don't make them anymore like that and everything became cordless.
Battery should start flashing and have about 4-5 minutes left, least this one does. The have to charge part, yeah no doubt someone would plug in and try to shave in the shower and electrocute themselves! What I wish they would do is ditch the mains cable plug and just use a type C for charging - that way for travel or using it when charging the lower voltage would be safe enough so nothing bad happens if it got wet. I've seen other brands do that
@@MrBazReviews well if someone is that stupid to do it while taking shower then the natural selection will do it's job at it's finest. This is great idea with the type C-port. But Philips still make money from aftermarket accessories ...
@@TheMilenkata Other shaves I had ages ago you could just plug them in flat battery and use them it is useful. Or if the battery is gone use it as a mains shaver. They were not wet shavers though. Yeah I'd say someone is dumb enough to do it, or course most normal people would think wow bad idea but I bet someone has done it. I don't even have a charger socket for a shaver in the bathrooms I have, but I know hotels often do. Still I think the type C would solve that problem 5V isn't going to hurt anyone! I'll see how this one pans out it's been pretty good so far, I'm not a £500 shaver kinda guy!
I give it a try, but did you use it wet or dry mostly? Just wondering It was either this or a Braun, I gave up on Remington a while back as I had bad experiences with their clippers, the Wahl I got blew the remington away!
This shaver sucks. If this is the only shaver you've ever used I can understand why you're okay with it. Your life will get much better if you throw it in the trash and buy a better one. I've come to realize they're putting tiny motors in these so the blades spin slow. Apparently this helps some people with razor burn, and it helps make the razor quieter. Unfortunately for the rest of us we just end up with a cheaply made tool that takes forever to shave with. Initially I bought a Braun but those blades spin extremely slow also so I returned it to buy this Philips. I simply cannot shave with this anymore because it takes so long. I don't even have much facial hair, and I can't even grow a beard. I'm just trying to shave the whiskers that grow on my cheeks and chin and it still takes way too long. I'm going back to my old linear shaver.
I honestly find it pretty good, and I have a similar price point Braun, yet I find this to be a more comfortable effective shave. I don't find the blades that slow really so unless you have something wrong with it, perhaps you should return it
They should have a readily accessible battery compartment like any other electric appliance out there..... but this way the manufacturer ensures that you have to take the shaver to an authorized service center to have the battery replaced. Clever move...but I´m sorry, Philips. I´m not going to swallow the bait. This thing belongs in the garbage can. As long as I have any other shaving options, I won´t ever buy electric shavers again.
I agree but it's common among many brands (sadly). I did do a teardown video it is possible to get to the cells (but it's a hassle and you have to de-solder them). I am hoping makers might consider easier battery replacement designs. There is legislation for phones coming in in Europe to make it compulsory to have easy access batteries (no tools needed), and it's long long overdue.
@@MrBazReviews Yes, my series 3000 gave up the ghost in less than 3 years and I´m really disappointed. I owned several Philips shavers in the past and I must say that they were excellent products made in Holland that could easily last a decade if properly taken care of.....but today the company´s philosophy appears to be very different. It looks like they intend to force us to spend our precious money on a new shaver every two years and the rest of manufacturers seem to follow suit. The problem is that I ´m looking for basic shavers that no longer exist on the market....I don´t need to shave in the shower, I don´t need TFT screens, rechargeable batteries or other bells and whistles on a shaver. I just need a plug-in shaver that does the job well.... and I can´t find it.
@@DuncanLafayette You could try some of these lesser known brands I saw a few around. Not sure if they are any good one company contacted me but I didn't think anyone would be interested in a video and honestly, you have to use these things for extended time to see how they hold up. The first one latch broke (the one in this video), and it was replaced under warranty (2 years)
@@MrBazReviews Thank you for your reply !!....yes, definitely, I´ll take a look at other brands. I´ve always used Philips or Braun shavers, but I´ve given up on them as they´re too sophisticated and expensive for me. I need a more basic product. Maybe Remington could be a good choice....what do you think of this brand?? Specifically, the Remington RP1330 seems to work off the mains only...no batteries. I think I´ll give it a try.
@@DuncanLafayette Remington were OK last I tried, but I have not used them for a while. Otherwise give one of those unknown ones a look, a few people said they were pretty good and half the price (comparable performance maybe not sure)
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Philips seems to keep changing models, but all the 3000 series ones seem to be like the 2 shown in the video! X series adds USB A charging to the same basic design
I have been using one of these for about a month now. I have been shaving for 64 years and this is the best that I have had, far better than my previous Braun, which was more expensive. I get around 18 shaves from a one hour charge. Yes, it sounds slow and feeble, but is actually very efficient.
I get along fine with it; the motors are quiet. Hence some people seem to think they are under-powered, which isn't really the case. I did try the entry Bruan shavers; I would give this the advantage for comfort and shave quality.
I just purchased it around 18:20 from the local grocery store here in Toronto called Fortino's. I just used it for the first time after charging it, and it is the best Phillishave I have ever used. the one which is more expensive I had stepped on 11 months ago. I bought a cheap one like the one on the right in your video. It's by far the best one they have made that I have purchased. I will purchase a more expensive one next year after I have paid off all my debts. P.K.
I'm not sure how much better the higher prices ones are, not really considered one. All I can say is this gives a pretty good shave way nicer than the Braun one I had a few years ago, wet or dry wet seems to be a closer shave.
Two models shown have the same heads/same shave, Philips just seem to change the basic body design for some reason
Just bought one of these to shave my head. Honestly I have never had an electric shaver get anywhere near as close as a razor. Theres always stubble
With a wet shave this isn't bad, but no nothing is quite as good. Still it's decent enough if you do that. And much less chance of hacking yourself up, I was constantly cutting myself
I have both and I have to say the old one is louder but it has better grip, it just feels better holding..
New model is not underpowered, it is just much quieter. They have done an amazing job with that.
I don't find it underpowered at all, quieter yes but I've never seen it struggle with any shaving.
@@MrBazReviews If you open both shavers and look at the turning speed of those 3 rubber things you will notice that the old model spins quite faster. However the new model shaves superb. And the price is super fair. With all the inflation I paid 50 Euros for the new model and less then for the old one in 2018. S3510/06
@@GenX_in_the_wild I find the performance to be fine overall
This one replaces my slightly over two year-old Aquatec, which had the switch/capacitor/battery drain issues in that order... Instead of shutting the unit off, the problematic on/off switch tends to stick after using the shaver regularly, thus re-routing the power through the capacitors and other components, completely draining and making the battery inoperable... Since it would cost me more to replace the switch, the battery, and a capacitor or two than the unit was worth, I pitched it, and purchased this one... I also purchased a retailer's warranty as well JIC... This one has to seem to have a more solidly built switch, improved recharge indicators, and has a pivoting head... A little better in dry shaving (with a pre-shave lotion) than the Aquawreck was...We'll see how far this one goes...
I've not tried that make, so far this seems to be working OK thanks for sharing your thoughts on this
@@MrBazReviews - As far as I can see, the blades the 3000 uses are not of the "Lift & Cut" (MQ8) variety like the Aquawreck has, but I hardly notice the difference, and besides, I've been using a pre-shave lotion ever since my first Philips/Norelco unit back in the mid/late 70s (the kind that you COULDN'T get wet whatsoever), which lasted me over 7 years of heavy use until the motor burned out... The previous Aquatec unit was the first Philips shaver I had purchased in well over 30 years of conventional (hand shaver/ cream), and the foil type (Remington) I had been using since my first Norelco rotary type gave out... I had thought the product was still as durable as the one back then... BIG mistake!
@@Jhihmoac The higher end Philips ones seem to use a slimmer head design, apart from that I can't say what else they offer much over this (few things like display/battery life). I went for the 3000 as it's wet and dry, the 1000 is dry only. I did see a 9000 Prestige for £400, can't say I'd want to spend that much on a shaver! Seems a bit nuts really and overkill.
All I know is v the Braun type foils I've used, I think it gives a better shave. Not tried any new ones from them for a while, Have to see how it lasts and holds up with long term use. I can see why it's so popular, at this price (I got a pretty nice deal) it's enough shaver for most. Even if it did pack in after a few years use, it's cheap enough to buy again and not worry about it. Only downside is you can't use it plugged in, so when the battery wears out you'll have to replace it or get another one
@@MrBazReviews - Other than wet/dry, more expensive blade/head replacement, easier access to the blades themselves, the entire triple head assembly set on a single multidirectional floating pivot, and the high price (about $95 USD to start and upwards from there), I know little about anything that falls under the 5000 series all the way to the 9000 Prestige (the latter about $350 - $400)... I wouldn't pay that much for a shaver, either! I thought the Aquawreck a bit high at $80... Even the old "Steelhead" (Three 12 blade rotary cutters that had to be soaked overnight in a special alcohol-based cleaning/lubricating solution once every two weeks - Exposure to ordinary water would rust them out within a fortnight!) Adjustable rechargeable unit I first had in 1977 was expensive at then the mid/late 70s price of $49.99, which would translate to about the $200 to $250 range today! Fortunately, that one was an Xmas gift...
Thank you. I couldn't figure out to open the trimmer for my dad.
Glad I could help
Эта бритва вас не разочарует, я сам пользуюсь такой бритвой Philips. Ты знаешь, почему я сменил бритву, не потому что она сломалась или перестала брить. Просто моя старая бритва Philips, отличная бритва.
It is still working well for me, so based on that I say it's worth getting
It is still working after a year, or it has decreased the cutting?. Wondering if the blades lasts more than a year.
It's still working for me at this time. The foils/cutters should last a few years, it depends how you use them/growth/how often you shave. If you are wet shaving less friction so the foils should in theory last longer
Got my son one for Christmas. Didn’t work out of the box. Tried a long charge still nothing.
3 bars of power & not working. Will have to go back.
Unfortunate perhaps try a replacement
@@MrBazReviews yes once the shops are open I’ll replace it 👍🏼
Has it got a reasonable size bin for hair clippings I was thinking of using it for my head. Looks about same size bin as my current head shaver. Great video 👍
It's enough for a head shave it you do that shouldn't be a problem
@@MrBazReviews thanks so much 👍
In future shaving review videos maybe we can hear the motor. Thanks!
Maybe if I do another one
I do not have a lot of experience with electric shavers as I have usually wet shaved. I have had three different electric shavers in total. A Philips I inherited from my father about 20 years ago, similar in design to the model demonstrated. It was much heavier and it worked very well, better than this model. Unfortunately I lost it. I replaced it with a Braun in 2014. The Braun had a very good motor and had a solid feel. It was well engineered and felt like the business but it did not give a close shave, no matter how many times you went over the same area and at what angle. It was a big disappointment quite honestly. It was a mid range shaver so in direct competition with the Aquatouch3000. So last week I decided to revert to Philips and ordered this one. When I opened the box I was amazed at how light and flimsy it is compared to the Braun. It seems like it's doing nothing when you use it but when you open the hair collector you find hairs in there so it is working. As the reviewer says, it is good around the neck area which is difficult to cut with a wet shave. However I find myself going backwards and forwards for a very long time, about 25 minutes, before I can get a close shave. Forget the idea that you can get good results in 5 minutes but you will get good results eventually. In summary, flimsy and slow but ultimately effective.
There's no way it will take 25 minutes to get a close shave. A few points, wash face before use to clear off grease and it lifts the hairs. If needed stretch the skin to help when shaving. Also it works well for a wet shave and in 2-3 minutes you can get a good shave no question.
Excellent simple and informative review. Just helped me make my decision, I am going for the model S3333/54 that comes with the base charger unit.. Many thanks
I find it quite good, yet with some drawbacks, still a decent option
Does it only shave clean off? or can you use it to trim the beard?
It's not a beard trimmer just a shaver
Great review 👍 I just want to find out if your pop up trimmer closes while you trimming side boards etc
Sometimes it's not that solid apply less pressure. The Braun shaver has a much better trimmer, trouble is the shaver isn't as good!
Would be good to have seen/heard the speed as mine feels very slow, so not sure I do I've got a faulty model.
There is nothing wrong with it
I wondered the same thing
so it rotates at quite a slow speed .. not really fast buzzing ?
Mines same feels underpowered but does the job for me
I have used S3580 till it broke. Now I want to buy a new one.Should I choose S3134?which one is better?
I don't see much difference a few models have more bars for the battery display, some have a slightly different power button/shape. From what I see comparing the two here the cutters/shaving performance is the same
@@MrBazReviews In the official introduction
, S3580 have 4-direction Flex Heads and S3134 have 5D Pivot and Flex Heads . This difference prevents me from making a choise .
If the performance is the same , maybe I'll buy the cheaper one . Anyway thanks for your reply .
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Can I ask what the difference is between the 3000 and the 3000x series? Is the X just an upgrade of the series? Thanks
Same body design/shaving foil, but has USB charging (A port normal size to the same plug as on this one)
I'll put a note in the description.
Very satisfying listening to it cut the hair.
So they say yes it is I suppose
I picked one up today. It feels really slow when turned on - almost like the batteries are about to run out. Is that how it’s supposed to be?
It's pretty normal for this type of shaver, it's quiet and doesn't feel as if it's moving a lot. Remember you have 3 rotary blades, so the cutting performance is decent enough IMO
Mines the same
hi,i want to buy a electric shaver for the first time,which one is better?this one or at890?thanks
I don't see much advantage to the AT890 I find the 3000 to be more than good enough
As you know a lot, what model can you recommend today?)
I still use it, unless you're into high end shavers, this seems to do a reasonable job
Is there an indicator light to tell you when it needs to be re-charged ?
The light flashes when it's low (you have maybe 3-4 minutes shaving time left)
Thanks.@@MrBazReviews
Can you also use it for pubic hair shave? I know it’s not made for that but would it work ?
Well it cuts hairs even semi long ones on my arm so I guess it's going to work for that!
@@MrBazReviews Great! Thanks for the quick response :)
Paid £65 for the same shaver from Tesco.
Disappointing that a cleaning brush and travel/storage case are not included. My previous shaver was bought at Aldi. It was just as good, if not better and despite an included 3 year warranty it lasted over 10 years. The Aldi shaver came with a cleaning brush and case for a fraction of the price of the Philips S3134. If I could have got another I would have.
I think they do a bundle with the travel charger/case, but I only got the bare shaver. I didn't get a brush, though it's not as effective for rotary shavers I usually tap it out. I've not tried the Aldi shavers, I have the Braun ones. Pros and cons for both really. I do like the shave this gives, and it's fairly quiet
Is it good for head shaving, My Remington RX5 is on its way out 😔
Get a head shaver it will work better
Can you trim your hair with this?
You have the pop up trimmer so a bit ie sideburns etc. Obviously it's not going to do the job of hair clippers
Cheers ! Thanks for the tip! @@MrBazReviews
I just bought the bleu one
Looks nice
It's pretty good for the price
i just bought this one, can i shave my body with this? not only facial hair hehe
Yeah but like the guy who said 6 months ago can he shave his 3 year homestead mega beard..you gotta trim long hairs first. No shaver does well with really long hairs
Is this a good shaver for down below?
It's not bad at all with moderate length hairs, the trimmer is passable. They do ones better suited for that though. (Body groom Series)
Can I use this on my chest and stomach?
If you want it works fine for body hair
Compared to my old Philips it looks like the RPM of the razors is very low.
Not really it's just quiet
Is it shaves as close as blade ?
Using wet it's not far off. I don't think you can ever get quite as close with an electric, it's pretty near to it though
(use a decent gel/wash face etc to lift up hairs)
Thank you so much for this information, it helped alot
You're very welcome! I tried to make it useful and quick to the point
Does it have the lock feature?
No lock
@@MrBazReviews Just called Norelco, no razor they make has both a pop up trimmer and the lock feature on one razor and they make so many of them. Go figure
@@RadioRich100 Very strange but that's how they do it, shame because they are quite good in other ways
I have used philips shaver it works well but problem is when I put shaver near my chin and neck it cut my neck tell me what is the problem
Are you doing wet or dry shave?
@@MrBazReviews wet
@@harshadsachdeva5381 Yes what wet or dry? Wash your face before with soap, warm water lifts up the hairs. Don't push too hard not needed just light movement/pressure
@@MrBazReviews thanks a lot
Are you using the hair trimmer on your chin and neck? I’ve used electric (Philips) shavers for just over 3 decades and have NEVER once cut myself shaving. Nor have I ever cut myself using the hair trimmer.
my razor clipper doesn't come out of the casing!
You mean the hair trimmer part?
Thanks for the review.
Not a problem
Is this better than the Panasonic Arc 5?
I've heard good things about Panasonic, though I have no experience of them. So can't really say
@@MrBazReviews I had my straight safety razor shave yesterday and found that I still needed to use the electric shaver afterwards for a smooth finish. I’m now contemplating using the Leaf razor
@@anonymous4201 I just use this mostly, sometimes I wet shave with a normal one (wilkinson sword). Wet electric is pretty good, use foam/gel. It's not quite as good as a decent blade shave
Purchased today on amazon prime. Its been reduced from £120 to £50..looks good value
It's worth £50, but the £120 RRP is dreaming a bit I think! lol
@@MrBazReviews yeah, PS great review mate
@@72steviec Not a problem let me know how you find it; at this price I get on well with it
Great review cheers. It's half price at Argos so will get.
It's worth it at that price I find it gives a good shave
My shaver does not flash when charging , any ideas anybody, also only lasts for roughly one shave 🤔. Also seems to run very slowly . Purchased xmas 2023 .
These shavers have a 2 year warranty, so get in touch with the seller for a replacement
Does it harm the skin? I want to give it as a present but I must be sure it doesn't leave cuts
I have not had any problems with cuts, it's not impossible to cut yourself with any shaver, but pretty rare
I brought this device and using this always is giving me cuts and blood. I have used multiple shavers before, cheaper ones which do not do this. So I think it was a bad deal
Thanks, excellent review and appreciate your many replies, you are very good to reply to all.
I try my best to show as much in a short as time as possible, I am working on a Braun one be ready soon!
Would it work as a face shaver?
It is a face shaver lol!
great review
It's been quite a popular video, surprised me. Thanks for the comment
Can it trim my arm pit hair, pubic hair and etc?
You're better off with a hair clipper set but it can work sort of lol
What battery it uses?
I have not taken it out, and at the moment I'm crazy busy. A list of batteries is here on Philips shavers.
ionicindustries.com/battery-info/li-ion-replacement-battery-for-philishave-shaver/
I have not taken it out, and at the moment I'm crazy busy. A list of batteries is here on Philips shavers.
ionicindustries.com/battery-info/li-ion-replacement-battery-for-philishave-shaver/
I think the new series 3000 are little downgrade from the previous years. Previous years you can use it with the cable while shaving. When you battery die suddenly like it happens most time when you are in a hurry this is the greatest option. Also have Li-ion battery and will have the power till the end of the battery. But for safety issues they don't make them anymore like that and everything became cordless.
Battery should start flashing and have about 4-5 minutes left, least this one does. The have to charge part, yeah no doubt someone would plug in and try to shave in the shower and electrocute themselves! What I wish they would do is ditch the mains cable plug and just use a type C for charging - that way for travel or using it when charging the lower voltage would be safe enough so nothing bad happens if it got wet. I've seen other brands do that
@@MrBazReviews well if someone is that stupid to do it while taking shower then the natural selection will do it's job at it's finest. This is great idea with the type C-port. But Philips still make money from aftermarket accessories ...
@@TheMilenkata Other shaves I had ages ago you could just plug them in flat battery and use them it is useful. Or if the battery is gone use it as a mains shaver. They were not wet shavers though. Yeah I'd say someone is dumb enough to do it, or course most normal people would think wow bad idea but I bet someone has done it.
I don't even have a charger socket for a shaver in the bathrooms I have, but I know hotels often do. Still I think the type C would solve that problem 5V isn't going to hurt anyone!
I'll see how this one pans out it's been pretty good so far, I'm not a £500 shaver kinda guy!
@@MrBazReviews I agree 100% with you
True story 3 years later @@ketchup4466
How often do I change the cutting heads . Still ok bought it in may this year
Varies quite a bit... few years
tnx
No problem!
Can I clean my beard by this shaver... Reply to me honestly please...
Like any beard you need to take the length off first then use the shaver. No shaver can straight clean a bushy beard off the bat, none I've used
It doesn't last long. I got this shaver last January and today it will not shave anymore.
I give it a try, but did you use it wet or dry mostly? Just wondering
It was either this or a Braun, I gave up on Remington a while back as I had bad experiences with their clippers, the Wahl I got blew the remington away!
Well bud Quit shaving your body & ur hairy rump & maybe it will last you for eternity ^_^✌
@@MrBazReviews whats a Brauun mean?
@@pdswrld5200 It is a brand.
Perhaps it's time to replace the blades, man.
Tôi muon mua
It is not expensive
This shaver sucks. If this is the only shaver you've ever used I can understand why you're okay with it. Your life will get much better if you throw it in the trash and buy a better one. I've come to realize they're putting tiny motors in these so the blades spin slow. Apparently this helps some people with razor burn, and it helps make the razor quieter. Unfortunately for the rest of us we just end up with a cheaply made tool that takes forever to shave with. Initially I bought a Braun but those blades spin extremely slow also so I returned it to buy this Philips. I simply cannot shave with this anymore because it takes so long. I don't even have much facial hair, and I can't even grow a beard. I'm just trying to shave the whiskers that grow on my cheeks and chin and it still takes way too long. I'm going back to my old linear shaver.
I honestly find it pretty good, and I have a similar price point Braun, yet I find this to be a more comfortable effective shave. I don't find the blades that slow really so unless you have something wrong with it, perhaps you should return it
What shaver do you use?
I like the razor but the trimmer is junk...dont give a clean sharp cut/trim seems wobbly, hate it !!!😩
It's flimsy, the Braun one is far better, but then I prefer the shave of this one
They should have a readily accessible battery compartment like any other electric appliance out there..... but this way the manufacturer ensures that you have to take the shaver to an authorized service center to have the battery replaced. Clever move...but I´m sorry, Philips. I´m not going to swallow the bait. This thing belongs in the garbage can. As long as I have any other shaving options, I won´t ever buy electric shavers again.
I agree but it's common among many brands (sadly). I did do a teardown video it is possible to get to the cells (but it's a hassle and you have to de-solder them). I am hoping makers might consider easier battery replacement designs. There is legislation for phones coming in in Europe to make it compulsory to have easy access batteries (no tools needed), and it's long long overdue.
@@MrBazReviews Yes, my series 3000 gave up the ghost in less than 3 years and I´m really disappointed. I owned several Philips shavers in the past and I must say that they were excellent products made in Holland that could easily last a decade if properly taken care of.....but today the company´s philosophy appears to be very different. It looks like they intend to force us to spend our precious money on a new shaver every two years and the rest of manufacturers seem to follow suit. The problem is that I ´m looking for basic shavers that no longer exist on the market....I don´t need to shave in the shower, I don´t need TFT screens, rechargeable batteries or other bells and whistles on a shaver. I just need a plug-in shaver that does the job well.... and I can´t find it.
@@DuncanLafayette You could try some of these lesser known brands I saw a few around. Not sure if they are any good one company contacted me but I didn't think anyone would be interested in a video and honestly, you have to use these things for extended time to see how they hold up. The first one latch broke (the one in this video), and it was replaced under warranty (2 years)
@@MrBazReviews Thank you for your reply !!....yes, definitely, I´ll take a look at other brands. I´ve always used Philips or Braun shavers, but I´ve given up on them as they´re too sophisticated and expensive for me. I need a more basic product. Maybe Remington could be a good choice....what do you think of this brand?? Specifically, the Remington RP1330 seems to work off the mains only...no batteries. I think I´ll give it a try.
@@DuncanLafayette Remington were OK last I tried, but I have not used them for a while. Otherwise give one of those unknown ones a look, a few people said they were pretty good and half the price (comparable performance maybe not sure)