Philips Norelco - i9000 Prestige Rechargeable Wet & Dry Shaver with Charge Stand, Precision Trimmer and Premium Case - Chrome

This shaver has been outstanding as a replacement for my 10 year old Norelco shaver that was heavier and had fewer blades. Shaves are 50% shorter in time, and smoother. I am quite pleased. The only problem was DELIVERY was the worst in 30 years of online ordering. I will NEVER order anything to be delivered by Best Buy again. The delivery person tossed it into the flower garden beside the house, between the sidewalk and the street. Worst service I have ever witnessed. I was 50 feet away from him when he abandoned the package in the bushes. Absolutely appalling.

This is my first time using an electric shaver and I must say that I am impressed. I have tried it on 1 to 4 days of the beard and have got the same smooth, irritation free shave every time. Here are my observations after around 2 weeks of use. The design of the shaver is pretty good. It feels quite natural in the hand and reaches all areas without any problems. There is a light that indicates how much pressure you are applying. I find it really helpful as it takes the guesswork out. There is also an app and the shaver connects to your phone via bluetooth. This allows you to review your shaves for pressure, motion and time. As per the product description it has dual nano tech blades with a lift and cut system. I can say that this is not a marketing gimmick as I get smooth shave similar to manual razors without any nicks and cuts. The shaver came with a charger base, charging cable, carrying case, cleaning brush and manual. It takes around an hour to fully charge and 5 minutes to charge it enough for one shave. There is also a trimmer at the back to edge your side buns neatly. But I don't find it very helpful.

I’ve been using a foil shaver for the past 10 years, but I have never tried a rotary. The first thing I noticed when using the Philips Norelco i9000 Prestige was how incredibly quiet it was compared to my foil. The second thing I noticed was how effortless and easy it was to get a nice close shave. Cleaning is easy, as you can just rinse it with water. If you open the shaving head, you can rinse inside to clean it more thoroughly. There is a light ring that illuminates orange if you are applying too much pressure, blue if it’s too light, and green if it’s perfect. It takes some practice to keep it green, especially under the chin and neck area. It fades from one color to the other and changes instantly as you are shaving providing immediate feedback. There are 72 self-sharpening blades. The instructions say you only need to replace the blades every two years, which is much less frequent than what I’m used to. Only time will tell, but I will be happy if after two years it performs as well as it does out of the box. This kit comes with a carrying case for traveling and a charger cord which goes into a USB-A port. I wish it was just a USB-C port for charging in case I were to lose the proprietary cable, but at least the cable is small enough to squeeze into the case with the shaver. You can plug the cable directly into the shaver and leave the base at home for trips. The only real downside is the precision trimmer that pops out of the back for trimming sideburns or defining beard lines. It’s weak, takes several passes to get the hairs, and cannot shave close to the skin. It’s worth noting that there is an app available but the QR code in the instruction manual leads me to the Philips support page and entering the model number i9000 only shows me results for the older S9000. I think this model is likely too new to even show up on their support website so I was not able to try out the app. Pros - Easy to See Light Ring to Indicate Pressure - Quiet - Can be used wet or dry - Clean, close shave - Self-sharpening blades last 24 months (Replace with SH91) - Carrying Case Included - Includes charging base and USB-A Cable (but not charger brick) - 2-year warranty Cons: - Precision Trimming is Weak Overall – For my first rotary shaver I’ve been impressed. It gives a nice close shave, requires minimal maintenance, and the blades do not have to be replaced often.

I have been using Philips shavers for many years and the Norelco i9000 Prestige performs very well. It felt like a distinct upgrade from my last year’s S9000. The i9000 Prestige shaver has great design and built quality. It looks and feels premium. The shaver has built-in trimmer, and it can connect through your phone to provide a score and overview of how you can improve your shaving. There’s an LED ring light on the shaver that provides visual cue whether you’re applying too much or too little pressure when shaving. Battery power is excellent as it takes less than 10 percent of juice when I use the shaver for my weekly routine. I always shave my facial hair dry, and the shaver works both effectively and efficiently. I did use the trimmer to shorten my facial hair before using the shaver blades. The shaver glide through the skin smoothly and it did the job effectively. The shaver had no problem in following the contour of my face and the whole shaving experience was mostly seamless. Philips wants you to shave in rotary motion and I followed suit. There was no skin irritation occurring and I was very pleased with the result as I could feel the smoothness of the skin. It only took several minutes to perform my weekly routine. The shaver charges through a USB cable and it includes a charging dock. However, there’s no USB charger being included. Charging works with typical USB phone charger. There’s a small case included to store the shaver when traveling. The shaver is also easy to maintain even without relying on Philips’ cleaning pods. I did use the cleaning pod that I got from my S9000 shaver last year, so cleaning was a breeze at the push of a button. Manual cleaning is easy enough, just use water to run through the trimmer blade and the shaver. Getting small hairs out from the shaver and cleaning the shaver blades is easy enough. Bottom line is this shaver has so far exceeded my expectations. Like: Great results Comes with traveling case Easy to clean and maintain Long battery life Don’t like: No USB Charger included

I have not used an electric razor in a while, but the Philips Norelco has opened my eyes to just how convenient they are, and how technology has made them so much better. It's now my regular travel companion (thanks to the handy included case). The only thing that would make it perfect is if the Norelco has a USB C port. -= In the Box =- - Philips Norelco i9000 Prestige - Carrying Case - Charging Stand - Charging Cable (USB A to 2 pin adapater) - Cleaning. Brush -= First Impressions =- The Norelco i9000 looks nice, with a mix of soft touch plastics and matte and gloss metallic plastics. There's a power button, a small LED screen (shows battery status and current setting), and another button to cycle between different modes. -= Setup =- It's optional, but you can pair the i9000 to the Philips "GroomTribe" app. I decided to pair, as the box claims "powered by AI" so was keen to see how it worked. Pairing took seconds, the app doesn't require registration but Philips promise an extended warranty if you do register. -= Use =- The Norelco i9000 works as both a wet or dry shaver, I prefer dry - one of my quirks on electric razors, I get anxious about liquid! The bit that is revealing and not obvious until you use it is there's a LED ring around the top of the Norelco that detects the pressure. Blue, too light, Orange too hard, and Green just right. It's best to do this in front of a mirror, as you can only just see the colors in your peripheral vision except when you get to your neck. When paired to the app - see the images, you will get a report on your shave technique. This is handy and makes for a smooth shave, as using an electric razor requires a different technique to a manual razor. -= What's Good =- The Norelco i9000 shaves smooth and close. Great for those early morning rush shaves, but also great to have in your bag to clean up the 5 o'clock shadow before a client dinner. It's relatively quiet and after a week of use, battery life is solid. I also love the included carrying case, it's super premiium and fits both the Norelco i9000 and the charging cable - just a little snug for the cleaning brush, but no issue - as the i9000 can be cleaned with a running tap. The colored LED ring is useful to help you shave better. The app is interesting, but right now I am not sure you need the app long term - good to get use to the circular motion of electric shaving, but not as useful as say a smart app for an electric toothbrush (the latter I use everyday - app and toothbrush haha). -= What's Not So Good =- The charging was a bit slow, I need a faster USB A charger. I wish it charged via a USB C to USB C cable, as easier to get a GAN charger that would make for a faster recharge. I am guessing that's something to do with the need to also use the charging point as a stand (the base stand uses the same 2 pin design) holds the i9000 upright. -= Final Thoughts =- I am super impressed with the Norelco, from the premium look and feel, to the case, to the smarts (LED ring light). Definitely recommended and I think I wiill pick up another as a gift.