Customer Ratings & Reviews

Amazing Shaver. I've owned an older Panasonic shaver model and the blades were wearing off. Decided to try this new version and the experience has been great. Clean and easy shave. The electronic display is nice and modern looking. I probably don't care too much about time spent, but the remaining time can be helpful. The shaver itself is a bit big, but still convenient for traveling. It comes with a case that fits the shaver so it's not bulky. There's a pop up trimmer in the back like other models/ shavers that works as expected. Thumb push to open it is easy to use. Shaver is very easy to clean. You can directly rinse it with water.

The Panasonic Arc5 is an excellent shaver and definitely an upgrade from the Arc3 I've been using for years. I get a nice comfortable shave with digital readout for time used and amount of battery power remaining in ten percent increments; I usually can get a complete shave with about ten percent. It also comes with a decent case.

Works very well for shaving your head, battery lasts long, cleaning feature saves a lot of trouble. The only downside is having to keep buying the detergent for the cleaning base but it's worth it and is very necessary for getting a good shave without razor bumps.

Great electric shaver that I use daily for a few years now. Still cuts great and easy to use.

I was going to need a new foil and blades for my Arc 5 that I had purchased several years ago. This current Arc 5 was on sale for just $40 more than the price of a replacement foil and blade. The razor does not disappoint. It provides a good close and smooth shave.

I have been using foil shaver for so long. this new shaver, I can say that I really like the first touch of it. so far I am happy for the product.

Given the cost of this device and its stellar reviews, I was expecting much better dry performance. After going only a few days in between shaves it doesn't even cut any of my hairs. At least it also has a trimmer, but that turns the process into shaving two times when even the lowest quality disposable razor blade would very easily be able to handle it in a once over. Even the cheap 30 dollar electric I used to own could handle light stubble To give credit where credit is due, it does provide an exceptionally close shave... when it actually cuts all the hairs I run it over - which has been rare - as I am always left with hairs this thing refuses to cut, even when I thoroughly trim first (see attached image). I am hesitant to include a direct link since the review will likely be hidden or deleted, but I put a video on youtube demonstrating my frustration with this product. If interested, you may search for it by its code 1Rd4Xuq1rng or title "Panasonic Arc 5 doesn't cut hair"

good my husband loved it he hasnt changed his razor in a while because he was scare but this was perfect

I have had many elect. razors over the 20 years. This Panasonic is the most powerful electric razor I have ever owned. I have tried others Norelco, Braun, Wahl. None compare. I got a deal while it was on sale.

First off this Shaver, along with ALL of Panasonic’s shavers use Nickel-Free Stainless Steel for both the blades and foils, a huge plus for people with Nickel allergies. Shaver is great and gets a close shave. It does get a little warm after a couple of minutes of use so I’d start with your more sensitive areas first myself. I’d have given it 5-Stars except the pop-up trimmer is so sharp and close that I get really bad burn, so I’d recommend using a different trimmer unless you’re just touching up your sideburns. The build quality is really nice, the shaver is actually made in Japan. The travel lock function for the power button is convenient and the digital display gives it a very modern touch. I’ve only shaved dry with this shaver and I’m happy with the closeness of the shave. Down the road whenever it’s time to buy another electric shaver I’ll definitely be buying another Panasonic thanks to the hypoallergenic stainless steel materials.

Took a little getting used to. I bought Lectric Shave to use before shaving and it works great. My beard just had to get used to it.

This my second Panasonic shaver as opposed to previous Brands like Braun or Phillips. It’s impressive, much like the first & definitley worth it. I chose to write the review a couple of weeks after so far so good. Long batery life, light weight and a wide angle to cover a lot of area. The motor is powerful motor and quite too so that’s nice.

Decent product but after washing the first time it’s working/shaving properly, unsure what is wrong i wonder if anyone had the same experience

I like it, I like that it’s self cleaning. It just misses more than I expected unless I go over the same spot a few times. As much of a pain as my $100 Babyliss BUT smoother overall by far! And I like self cleaning

I absolutely love this shaver . I had them all . Norelco , Braun , Wahl and none of them come even close to Panasonic . I literally enjoy shaving because you can feel the close cut . No pulling , just smooth shave . I shave every day and it takes me less then 5 min to shave . Even the neck area as well . All you need to do is to find different angles to get the closest shave around the neck .

It us so fascinating that a electric blazer has functions including self-cleaning and self-drying.

This Panasonic Shaver is one of the best electro Shavers you can buy in the market... it does the work without harming your face and takes all the facial hair without any problems...

I hate shaving because I always seem to either cut above my lip,or I end up with several in grown hair. I’ve always been wary of electric razors but decided to give this a chance. I am very pleased with this device and have tried it out for a few weeks now. Pros: -precise shave. It gets clean to the skin without any cuts on my face due to the 5 blades that give me a nice smooth movement. -noise: it’s quiet which I like a lot. I was afraid it would be too loud in the morning when my family is asleep, but there is a nice soft sound that is not too loud. -movement: it moves along my chin and mouth area very nicely. There is a very loose pivot joint that allows it to navigate your face in smooth motions. -battery life. When first opened and powered on, the Digital display indicates you have about 30% charged. After about an hour of charging I was at full power. It’s been over a week and I’ll use it every morning and the battery life is at 80%. -traveling pouch. Nice little leather-like pouch addition to store it in. Cons: -size: it’s somewhat bulky for my hand, can get a little uncomfortable. It’s not too heavy but feels awkward in my hand. -sideburn trimmer: this doesn’t get a clean cut to my sideburns due to the position of the head. When you pop out the trimmer, the head is now locked where it will not move. But the trimmer is either too short or the blades does not cut well. Overall I am very pleased with the Arc5. It gives me precise shave and the battery life is very good. I am disappointed with the side burn trimmer, but overall very happy with the Arc5.

I’ve been using electric razors since the early 80s, my first one being a good ol’ reliable Remington. Then over the years I’ve had all the major brands and finally settled on Panasonic. For my beard this one does the best job of them all. I have some hairs that are super thick and tough, I can’t use a razor as these hairs cause the blade to dig in and cut me. After trying an electric long ago and this never happening I was sold on using electrics ever since. My old Panasonic Arc3 is really showing its age, and it was about time to retire it, I’ve had it for 11 years and it never let me down. In that time I’ve gotten a couple other ones “Norelco and Braun” to try out and for me they just didn’t work as well. I saw the Arc5 and finally decided to try one out. Unboxing: The Arc5 came in a nice retail box, and inside the razor was in a nice leatherette carrying pouch along with a charger, lubricating oil, cleaning brush, smoked plastic protector for the head, and paperwork. There’s no room in the pouch for the charger so that would have to be packed separately when traveling. Using: The first thing I did was plug it in and charge it up, it was half charged so getting a full charge took less than an hour. There’s a nice graphical battery display on this one, different from the LCD display of the Arc 3. I also washed it thoroughly making sure the head was clean. These Panasonic's are very easy to clean too. We have an automatic dispenser with antibacterial hand soap in it and it dispenses just the right amount for cleaning. I then run a little water over the head and turn it on and run for a few seconds, “there’s a cleaning instruction sheet included that shows pretty much the same”. After letting it dry out I went ahead and shaved. I let my beard grow out a couple days beforehand so that I could give it a good workout. My old one didn’t have any problems with this so I figured this one would have to equal it for me to be happy and I wasn’t disappointed. I noticed that this one has more of a hum to it and is quieter than the old Arc3. I see in the specs that the Arc5 has a 70k cut per minute rate “cpm”, and the Arc3 is rated at 13k cpm. That’s a big difference, and surprisingly it’s quieter doing so “could be the age of my Arc3 too”. Shaving seemed pretty much the same except it cut through hair a lot faster “probably due to it having 2 extra blades and higher cpm”. And the wide head pivoted around my face just as good as my old one. Afterwards I was left with a very nice, close clean shave. I’ve never used shaving cream or lotion with my shavers, something I may have to try one of these days but have never really seen a need to use it. Conclusion: Once again Panasonic has produced an excellent razor, for my beard type it works great. I like the pivoting head; it has a lot more movement to it than my old Arc3. I like the two extra blades, makes shaving that much faster. The way the head pivots more too means I’m not moving my wrist around as much getting into all the little spaces around my face. And like my old one it’s very easy to keep clean. My only minor complaint is the trimmer popout, I think the Arc3 had a better one, and is easier to use, but it’s not that big of a difference to worry about. I’ve found that with all electric razors you have to try them out to see which one suits your bear/skin type, everyone isn’t the same, but for me this one is pretty much perfect. If it works for you I’m sure you’ll like the Arc5 by Panasonic.

My husband loves it and more that can be used either dry or wet. It leaves a smooth skin and the digital screen looks more expensive than it's price.