Customer Ratings & Reviews

Works perfectly. Close shave, keeps a good charge and everything I needed in a delivery package. Very satisfied with the purchase and product.

I asked my Husband, if he enjoyed his anniversary gift, as he had a huge smile. He was amazed of how smooth his face felt, while it cut half of his time in shaving. I was so happy getting this shaver that he deserves so much. His face is so smooth w/ out any cuts in the face or red marks around his neck .

It fits very well and is easy to operate, and the handle also fits well when held.

Bought the Philips Norelco S9000 Prestige yesterday. First impression: looks so beautiful, impeccable quality. Haven't used it yes and hope it to be as good as most of reviews say.

The Philips Norelco S9000 Prestige is a truly fantastic electric shaver that I cannot recommend enough. It provides a close, quick shave that I can do inside the shower or out due to its showerproof nature. Previous electric shavers that I owned really didn’t provide a close enough shave for my tastes and often left me bleeding. I have quite sensitive skin so I tend to be pretty picky when it comes to shaving. With the S9000 I had a wonderful time. It only upset my skin once, but I realized that was my fault as I was shaving too long, and not doing the proper circular shaving technique. It’s elegantly designed to the point that I have no qualms leaving it out on the bathroom counter. Same with the quick clean pod which you simply set your shaver down on after shaving and it thoroughly cleans the head with minimal work from you. I don’t love that it's another replacement product that I have to buy, but it works so well that I am alright with it. Also, don’t clean it immediately before using as that cleaning fluid will drip down the front of you, always clean the head after. Overall this is one of the best shavers on the market and well worth the price. While I would love to have this shaver charge via USB-C along with the rest of my gadgets for easier travel, the included charger is quite compact and fits nicely in the beautiful travel case. If you’re looking for a top of the line shaver, look no further! Pros: A great, close shave Elegantly designed Long battery life Quick clean pod cleans shaver thoroughly Showerproof Wet/Dry shaving Cons: Would love USB-C charging for easier travel Have to swap heads for sideburns trimmer Quick clean pod is one more replacement product to buy

Summary: If a rotary-style shaver is your thing, or you’re interested in trying one out, you can’t go wrong with this one. It is very comfortable to hold, extremely quiet and has a surprisingly functional automatic cleaning base. The cleaning base is not a charger, though, so you still have to plug it in occasionally, but you can put this anywhere that’s convenient for daily use and cleaning even if an outlet is not nearby. Pros: * Extremely quiet operation. * Does a great job for this style of shaver. * Long use between charges. * Cleaning base doesn’t require power so it can go anywhere. * Auto-cleaning cycle with a single button press. * AC adapter is small and designed not to block nearby outlets. Cons: * Cleaning base relies on air drying so it takes a while to be ready for the next use. * Provided carry case is large. * No drop-in charger - requires plugging in with provided AC adapter. Setup: The shaver itself requires no setup aside from initial charging. Plug in the provided AC adapter to the shaver and the wall and the display indicates charging status. Easy enough! Just be aware that you can’t use it while it’s charging, but a full charge is about an hour with a quick charge for a single use in about 5 minutes. The provided cleaning base is really simple but works well. There is a disposable Quick Clean Cartridge that you need to replace about once a month depending on your use. Open the Quick Clean Pod by rotating the lid and lifting it off, then peel off the cartridge’s cover, place the cartridge inside the pod and put the Pod’s lid back on. That’s it. Typical Usage: There is a power button to turn the shaver on or off and also put it in travel lock mode. There is also a power level switch to adjust the speed/comfort of the shaver. I’ve been using a foil-type shaver for years so that’s what I’m used to. The instructions say it takes up to a week to get used to switching things up and I agree. That said, this did a great job on 5 days of stubble as well as a 2 day shadow. It was remarkably quiet even compared to my pricey foil-type shaver. I will say that the design of this shaver didn’t work as well as my foil shaver on my chin, under my nose or at my ears/sideburns. It worked great everywhere else, though. A single use consumed about 7% of the battery, so doing the simple math, that’s over 14 uses between charges. If used every-other-day, that’s nearly a month between charges! Great for week-long trips since you don’t need to carry the cord. The provided Quick Clean Pod has no motor, lights or power. It is merely a well-designed holder for the cleaning cartridge that the shaver fits into upside-down. My foil shaver uses a similar type of cleaning solution and base but has pumps, air driers and power pass-through so that shaver not only cleans, but dries and charges while inverted in it. This shaver’s pod only cleans the shaver after which it air dries. There is no power cord connected to the pod so the shaver doesn’t charge when inserted. Even though this might seem like a lesser design, it actually works really well. Plus, since there’s no cord connected to the cleaning base, you can put it anywhere that’s convenient and only plug in the AC adapter when you need to charge the shaver - again about once or twice a month for typical use. After shaving, pop open the cutter assembly with a spring-loaded tab, tap out any loose stubble, then close the assembly, invert the shaver and rest it on the Quick Clean Pod. Press the power button on the shaver and it goes into an automatic self-cleaning mode for 1 minute then turns itself off. Leave the shaver upside-down on the Pod to drain for a bit and then it’s ready to use long before the next day. Even though the pod doesn’t charge the shaver, you still might get up to a month between charges depending on your use. Replacing the Quick Clean Pod’s cartridge is super easy - just unscrew the Pod’s lid, throw out the old cartridge and drop in a new one. By the way, the shaving head pops off and can be swapped with the provided trimmer attachment for sideburns, etc… This kit also includes a carrying case for travel use. It holds the shaver, the trimmer attachment and the AC charger. The cleaning base isn’t meant to be moved since the cleaning liquid will slosh around and spill. The case is OK but given that you probably won’t need to take the AC charger with you for typical week-long trips, the case is a bit larger than necessary. I would prefer a smaller case that is more form-fitting for just the shaver and leave the rest at home when traveling. Conclusion: Incredibly quiet with a long-lasting battery and a useful put-anywhere auto-cleaning base to keep it ready for use. If a rotary-style shaver meets your needs, this is a really nice one!

I’ll admit that I’ve been pretty old school regarding shaving over the years. I usually buy the bulk pack of disposable razors from the big box store and have done ok with that. But recent medical events have caused me to have to be on a blood thinner, and those shaving nicks and cuts can bleed quite a bit more once you’re on those. I wanted to switch to an electric razor, but past experiences weren’t very good for a variety of reasons. Enter the Philips Norelco S9000 Prestige. Now, this is not an inexpensive rechargeable razor. It’s at or just under $200 depending on sales. So I expected the world from it for the price, to be honest. For the most part, it’s delivering. This particular model has three large shaving heads with “NanoTech” blades and “Nano Particles” (short – very small, very sharp blades), and skin protection rings around each of the three sets. In the past, other models pulled at my beard and the experience wasn’t comfortable, but these do a much better job. You can use them dry, or with shaving creams, and even use it in the shower as it’s waterproof (I still avoid direct water flow with any device that uses batteries, though – that’s just my own quirk). In my set, it came with the shaver of course, a proprietary charger (boo – would have preferred USB-C), a trimmer head that can be used for precise trimming of sideburns, etc., a nice hard case, cleaning brush, and a head cleaning stand with cleaning solution. Everything needed to start using and to maintain the shaver. On a full charge that takes a couple of hours, you get about a full hour of continuous runtime, which equals quite a few shaves. A large digital read out on the front lets you know the exact percentage of battery power you have left. It’s easy to hold and has a good grip. The razor has sensors that continuously monitor the thickness of what it’s shaving and adapts to it as you shave, and it seems to work, but using a plus/minus bar lets you adjust the speed as well. It’s also very quiet, too. The shaving head pops off easily so you can rinse off the blades to keep them clean. My own beard hair is fairly standard and I sometimes go 2-3 days without shaving, but it handled mine just fine with proper maneuvering around my roundish face. Now, it takes time to get used to an electric/rechargeable razor over hand held old school ones, so your first few times might feel awkward, but give it time. The large heads can make it a little hard to get around chins if you have a smaller one, so it’s not perfect. However, I also allowed a friend to try it out and they have a shaved head – even with two weeks of stub on his head, he said this shaver did a super good job on it, and even shaving face and head together, only used about 6% of the charge. Using too much foam can gunk it up a little FYI, so go light. Is the Philips Norelco S9000 worth $200? That’s up to you to decide – I always wait for sales for something like this, but it is definitely a very nice shaver that I would recommend if it’s in your budget.

THE BREAKDOWN: The Philips Norelco 9000 Prestige Series Shaver (SP9841/84) is a rechargeable wet/dry shaver with included beard trimmer attachment. The trimmer also comes with a premium carrying case and cleaning brush. This shaver delivers a decently smooth shave and I have to admit with less skin irritation than my other electric shaver. The shaver came packaged in retail packaging. It was very well put together. Inside the box was the Shaver, a premium case/pouch, power/charging cord, small cleaning brush and cleaning pod cartridge. The shaver battery was almost completed depleted when it arrived. I fully charged the battery before first use. You can also charge the battery for one hour and it gives about 60 minutes of shaves and depending on the time you take to shave. This shaver has ultraflex suspension system that does a good job of keeping contact with your skin. The heads are also surrounded by hydro skinglide coating for minimum friction and maximum comfort. I found them to work very well. They also claim that they have 150,000 cutting actions per minute and that it also has 72 self-sharpening blades. For the week that I have used this I cannot really tell if they do self-sharpen. I used the shaver in both wet and dry conditions, and both seemed to work well. I did not notice any difference in either condition. The trimmer did not work as well as advertised, I felt as if it just pulled my hair. The shaver came with a cleaning base that cleans and lubricates in just a minute. I felt that this feature worked well and for me the only drawback is that you have to keep buying the pods to clean your shaver. The LED display on the shaver itself was great and intuitive. I normally shave about every 3 to 4 days and my beard grows pretty fast and this would do a great job and did zero pulling. The shaver is very quiet to previous shavers that I have owned. You can still have a conversation while using it. PRO’s: -Shower Proof -Lithium-Ion battery -Super quiet -Great display -Wet or Dry shave CON’s: -Replace the pod cleaning solution -The trimmer attachment doesn’t work well SUMMARY: Overall, this product worked well and as intended, and I would recommend this to a friend if they were in the market for device like this.

I will start by saying that I have used every high end brand of electric shavers. I have been using a competitor for years but the Norelco changed my opinion on who is best. What I really like is the shaver charges fast, cleans fast, and gives a close shave. Many competitors on the market take a lot of time to clean and are noisy, The Norelco is fast at cleaning and the quietest one I have seen. It cleans fast-in one minute. When shaving, you get a close shave, I can't tell any difference compared to other high end brands. The Norelco shaves much faster is quiet and much gentler. The foil shavers vibrate back and forth and are noisy and clunky. The Norelco is so much smoother and fairly silent. You can adjust the speed of the blades rotate in case your skin is sensitive. The cleaning pod is easy to use and keeps the Norelco clean and smelling fresh. It comes with a case and a dock for the cleaning solution. The one unique trait is the side burn trimmer is separate and your have to take off the shaver head to use. It does not flip up like most other shavers. Nothing is perfect and everything else about this shaver outstanding. After using the Norelco, I believe it is the best on the market.

I’ve owned several Norelco shavers over the years, but this Philips-Norelco S9000 was like going from an SUV to a sports car! It’s a very attractive yet functional design that fits and balances very well into my hand. One of its best features is hard to miss, as it displays the actual battery charge status on the front display when it is moved or powered on. Oddly, there is also a low-battery indicator light. Other indicators in the display tell you when it’s time to clean it or change the shaving heads. Besides the large power button there is a rocker switch to adjust the shaving mode. The shaving head has a similar triple layout to my older unit, but they are in a more splayed-out pattern, putting them farther apart and making the overall shaver head larger. Being used to the old dimensions, it took me a few shaves to get the hang of the new configuration, but I found that it made it easier to get into and around some of the tougher spots such as under the nose. The individual heads flex a lot to get over curves such as around my chin. Overall a nice design and it gives a very close shave. I always shave dry but this shaver will work in the shower or with shaving gel. Unlike the usual pop-up trimmer of most shavers, the S9000 uses a removable trimmer that you insert after pulling off the main shaving head. At first I didn’t care for this since it’s one more part to keep track of, but then I found that it makes it a lot easier to see what I’m doing with the trimmer on top – for example when squaring up my sideburns – than with a pop-up trimmer on the side. It’s more like having a separate personal trimmer device. One unique thing included with the shaver is the cleaning pod, which consists of a part to hold the shaver and contains a replaceable cartridge with the cleaning solution. This is all new to me and since I have only had the shaver for a short time I have not tried it out, but it looks like a good way to clean the shaver at the cost of buying refills in the future.

Simply put, this is the best shave from an electric shaver I ever had. My first electric shaver was a basic Norelco back in the 90s. The technology has definitely come a long way. Compared to my old one, this shaver is quieter, smoother, and most importantly, the razor heads do not pull any hairs on my face while shaving. A claim on the box says the shaver can cut any beard up to seven days since your last shave. My first shave with this model was after six days of not shaving and it cut with ease. Again, without any pulling of hair. The independent rotating heads glide over the skin easily and did a good job adjusting to the contours of my face and neck. And the shave itself was close to the skin. Obviously, it doesn’t match a real razor, but this was close and clean enough. And honestly, it shaves so close that there really isn’t a need to shave with an actual razor unless it’s your wedding day. And even then, this model can be used for a wedding or anytime a close shave is required. In regards to the different settings on the shaver, I found the highest speed (3 bars) gave me the fastest and easiest cut. I did lower the speed a couple times to cut the hard to reach places on my neck. That area required a few more passes to get all the hair. Considering I was switching from a foil shaver to these rotating heads, my skin adjusted fine. It does take about a week or two for you skill to fully adjust to a new shaver. I suspect the shave will be even nicer after my skin adjusts. Cleaning the shaving heads is very simple. I just open the shaving cage and rinse it under hot water. This model comes with solution and a base for cleaning. After a few shaves, the LCD screen on the razor indicated I should clean the heads with the solution. It is very easy to prop the shaver upside down on the base and let the motor on the shaver do the cleaning. It’s pretty neat how this unit cycles the solution into the base and through the heads without much noise and battery usage. I’ve had a shaver in the past with a cleaning system, but this one is much simpler and smaller, and doesn’t require it to be plugged into an outlet for power. The cleaning process itself takes only a few minutes. As much as I love the main shaver heads, the trimmer attachment does not do a good job trimming hair. The trimmer itself is not made from the same materials as the main shaver heads. The attachment is made with thin plastic with small trimmer blades that move slowly. While trying to trim my sideburns, it would take several passes and it still wouldn’t cut all the hair. Unfortunately, I don’t think I’ll use this attachment, and will have to resort back to my old electric shaver’s trimmer for a clean cut. It’s too bad, considering the premium price you’re paying for this model. In a pinch, the trimmer attachment will work, but you’ll have to remember to bring it with you if you travel. That shouldn’t be too hard because the shaver comes with a nice case that fits everything. Overall, this shaver has become my primary shaver. I’ll be retiring my older foil shaver because it’s really impressive how nice the shave is with this unit. I’m not a fan of the trimmer attachment, but I can deal with this because I have a better trimmer already at home. I’ve been shaving with this unit for a week now and every time I use it, I’m amazed with how nice it feels and how fast and smooth the shave is.

Overall - Great Tri head lift and cut shaver. This shaver works wet or dry and features variable speed settings and an extremely long run time. I took it out the box, added the cleaner to the base and charged it fully. I then proceeded to shave daily with this razor for almost ten days without charging it. Impressive battery life ! The travel pouch that is included fits the razor, the AC adaptor and the clipper accessory without issue. It is hard sided and will avoid your razor being crushed when packed into luggage. Since I have very sensative skin and am very prone to rashing and ingrown hairs - I'm inclined to let everyone know that this shaver works extremely well for dry shaving. It can mow through every other day shaves without issue. I recommend not applying much pressure as the lift and cut technique of this triple head shaver will actually result in too close a dry shave resulting in ingrown hairs and irritation. Use a very light pressure and multiple passes and you will receive an incredibly close shave without it being "too close". What I love: Super close shave - even dry ! Great runtime - I used it daily for over a week without recharging it Lightweight and includes travel case. Could be improved: Pop on clipper attachment works but I'll stick to a dedicated clipper Wireless charging would be nice - the cord is awkward when on the cleaning base

When I pulled this out of the box, the device was at 10% charge; plugging it in had it charged to 100% in probably an hour or less (I wasn't monitoring closely). I've tried this out for a few days now and it gives a very close shave and contours to parts of your face without having to go over it over and over again. I do have slightly sensitive skin so there was some irritation when I first tried it out but after changing the settings for sensitive skin and using it a few more times. The instruction manual actually recommends you give this at least three shaves within a week to give your body time to acclimate to a new shaving system. I always dry shave with electric shavers but this one is capable of doing wet shaving with shaving cream as well, which should help out with achieving a closer shave without irritation. I am slightly confused by the charging mechanism as the dock that this shaver comes with does not function as a charging dock - it's exclusively intended to house the cleaning solution for cleaning the razor mechanisms. The shaver needs to be connected directly to the charging cable to be charged. Speaking of the razors, the heads are all water resistant and can be rinsed under running water to wash out hair and debris. This also comes with a trimmer head that you can easily swap out with minimal effort. I was shocked to feel how light this shaver was to hold. I think it was designed strategically to be lightweight without reducing the feel of quality and good construction. My only issue really has to do with the dock (hence the 4/5 stars) as I would expect it to be a charging dock but it's not a deal breaker. It is a compact cleaning mechanism as other comparable systems have HUGE docks to be able to hold the cleaning solution. Speaking of compact, this also comes with a hardshell storage case that also has space for the charger, cleaning brush, and trimming attachment.

As you can probably tell by my pictures, I'm a huge fan of Philips grooming products. I've been using their grooming products (almost exclusively) for over the last 10 years. I switched from the Braun series 9 foil shavers years ago and never looked back. To cut to the chase, this shaver is yet another home run from Philips when it comes to their flagship electric shavers...well, mostly a home run. While I was mostly very pleased with the shaving performance and overall package of this newly upgraded S9000 Prestige shaver, there were a couple of points of contention that kept it from receiving a five star review. In terms of it's shaving performance, this new S9000 Prestige delivers an incredibly smooth and close shave that seems to just effortlessly glide over your skin. I'm a long time owner of the previous generation S9000 Prestige shaver and I always raved about how comfortable the shaving experience was with that shaver. Well, Philips has somehow managed to improve upon that and this is now the new king of comfort. I believe it has to do with the larger surface area of the new shaving head design along with it's "Hydro SkinGlide coating" tech. When I first read this on the box, it sounded like a bit of marketing jargon. However, once I used it (dry shave), I could instantly tell that it had some type of coating on the heads that allowed them to just freely glide over my skin. The result was a silky smooth shave. Also, it's worth mentioning that I have very sensitive skin (eczema is one of my skin conditions). This shaver never caused any type of irritation or skin discomfort. When I first received the shaver, I purposely grew out a 4 day beard to see how the shaver performed. The shaver performed flawlessly on the medium and high settings. Not once did I ever feel any hairs being pulled nor any lack of cutting power. The shaver effortlessly cut through hairs. Using it on the 'high' setting also helped minimize the amount of passes. Despite the 4 day beard, the shave was still incredibly smooth and comfortable. The resulting shaves were also very close to the skin rivaling that of a manual razor. Despite the great performance of this shaver, once in a while, the plastic lip around the bottom shaving head would sometimes catch on my chin a bit. There's no discomfort, it's just more of a small annoyance when it slightly catches as it slows down my shave more than anything. This only happens when I'm shaving my chin area. This is something that never used to happen on my previous gen S9000 Prestige. I believe this is due to the added flex of the new shaving head design and how the surface area around the shaving heads come to a point. As you can see in my picture, when the top two shaving heads are pressed downward, it creates a gap whereby the lower lip of the shaving head has the potential of catching on oddly shaped surfaces like the chin. I tried shaving in perfect circular motions and decreased the pressure applied to my chin but no matter what I did, it would still manage to catch a little bit once in a while. I do happen to have a prominent "cleft chin" so it could just be the shape of my chin and the new design that doesn't play as well as the previous gen design did. The cleaning station is a very welcome addition to the S9000 Prestige line. The base station has a minimal design and doesn't take up too much space. The shaver does a great job of detecting when it's placed on the cleaning base. All you have to do is press the 'Power' button once it's in the base and the 1 minute deep clean cycle begins. I love the deep clean feature as it not only does a phenomenal job of cleaning the shaver from hairs, but it also leaves your shaver smelling amazing with a fresh out of the shower aquatic scent. I also love that you get the option of using the included push button to quickly expose the shaving head in order to give them a manual rinse. This is perfect if you want to conserve some of your deep clean cycles or if you're traveling and don't have access to the base station. Although I love the cleaning base station, here's where my second point of contention comes in. While overall, the shaver and base is extremely high quality from a build & construction perspective, I hope that Philips figures out a way in the future to integrate the charging capability into the cleaning base station. As you can see from my pictures, it's just simply not a great presentation having the cord dangling on top of the shaver while it's in its base. It's also a bit of a nuisance to have to manually keep plugging and unplugging the cord in order to charge it. While one could make the argument that the charging cord is useful for traveling purposes, why not make a cleaning base with charging capabilities AND include a separate charging cable for travel? Adding this capability along with having rounded surface area lips around the shaving heads would have made this a 5 star electric shaver for me. Overall, the new S9000 Prestige is still one of the best, if not the best, flagship electric shaver on the market. It delivers one of the closest and most comfortable shaves that you can get from an electric shaver. The battery performance on this shaver was also incredible. I used this for 7 days straight on a single charge. I used the shaver each day in the morning for about a 5 minute shaving session each time. On some days I used the shaver twice a day. This also included 3 deep clean cycles throughout this 7 day period. At the end of the week, I was still at 45% battery. I also love the included accessories. As you can see from my pictures, Philips has slimmed down the travel case a lot! It used to be quite cumbersome using the older travel case on my previous gen s9000 Prestige due to it's bulky size. I'm loving this newer more travel friendly sized case. Still the same high quality hard case material! The included trimmer also worked great for trimming my sideburns. If you're looking for one of the closest and most comfortable shaves that you can get on an electric razor, the new S9000 prestige will not disappoint.

I received the Norelco S9000 Prestige Wet & Dry shaver and after using it now for a couple of weeks, both wet and dry shaving, I couldn't be happier. As a man with very sensitive skin, I have used various shavers from Braun, Panasonic, and cheaper Norelco previously; but this leaves them all in the dust. Unpacking: The razor comes in a custom case that houses the razor, trimming attachment, and cleaning brush. Also in the package are the power cord and cleaning pod. It's a great looking razor, and the rigid case protects it well during travels, no worries about it accidentally turning on while in your baggage. First time use: I charged it for a few hours to get it to 100%. It does require being plugged in; however, it seems otherwise identical to their Qi charging shaver that will cost you another $50. Is having wireless charging worth that extra spend on an already expensive shaver? You'll have to decide that for yourself of course, but to me, I am happy to plug it in. After charging it, I gave it a go at my 3-day old stubble as a dry shave, and was truly amazed and happy at how quickly, quietly, and smoothly it cut and made my face and neck baby smooth in barely 3 minutes. No redness, no discomfort, just a great shave. I then popped off the razor head and replaced it with the included sideburn trimmer which pops on in its place. It did a fine job straightening up my sideburn line as was as trimming around my ears. I much prefer this method of trimming to the flip up style my prior shaver had; those flip up ones don't lock in place and it's impossible to use any amount of pressure moving in an upward motion without making it start to fold. I waited a full week before using it again, since it claims to work on 7-day growth. I went with a wet shave this time and it did just as great a job as the first time, speeding through in under 4 minutes. It was a pleasure to use, the glide was fantastic, it cut with ease, and cleaned up good as new. I stopped a couple of times to pop the cover open to clean out the inside, then closed it up and ran it that way under the water to clean the blades. Easy Peasy, Lemon Squeezy. I have not used the cleaning pod that comes with it. I have found that just running it under water after wet shaving, or just opening it up and using the handy dandy cleaning brush after a dry shave, cleans it just fine. Final thoughts: All I want from a shaver is a comfortable, close shave even in the tight spots; no nicks/cuts; and for it to complete the task quickly without having to make several touch-up passes. This hits all of my requirements exceptionally well. I give the Prestige S9000 model SP9841/84 my unconditional, enthusiastic recommendation.

The Norelco S9000 Prestige Electric Razor provides a close, comfortable shave with three settings to choose from for maximum shaving ability and comfort. However, the lack of trimmer embedded on the razor is one of the drawbacks of the S9000 Prestige. Pros - Comfortable Shave - Quick Charging - Easy clean Cons - Attachable Trimmer - Lack of Pressure Light Sensor The Norelco S9000 Prestige has three different settings for comfortable shaving. Out of the box, the shaver is set to the second bar on the razor. While testing the standard setting, I found that it was adequate; I tried this during a dry shave. I set the the razor on the third bar to see the difference, and although I felt that the shave was better (I felt that minimal stubble was left behind on the second setting) the third provided a smoother shave, but I felt some irritation (I do not have the best skin, which I will admit). The first bar setting did not shave as well, but I did not have any irritation. More so, anyone with sensitive or easily irritated skin, keep in mind that there are settings/adjustments you can make to find the most comfortable, accurate shave. I will admit, this was a great feature; I will continue to stick with the second bar setting while shaving. Out of the box, it took approximately fifteen minutes to charge. Though, while I used the razor for a couple of days and I maxed out the battery, it took approximately one hour to charge the razor. If anyone is in a hurry and forgot to charge their razor, note that the razor's charging ability is fast. Cleaning is easy and the razor reminds you after using it to place it on the stand (included) and clean it using the pod solution (included). It takes approximately one minute for the razor to clean itself. The solution smells great and I opened the razor to check how well it cleaned, and I can report that razor cleaning performed exceptionally. However, note that once your cleaning solution begins to get "full" of hairs after so many cleans, you will need to buy more solution pods. Though this could add up, it's not necessary to clean your razor. The razor is waterproof, so you can simply open the razor and run it under water to clean. Though the razor itself provides a comfortable, smooth shave. Where it lacks is the detached trimmer (included). Mind you, I had a three-day beard going and I wanted to trim it down before shaving. I popped off the shaving head and attached the trimmer. You can use the power settings I described previously for the trimmer settings. However, while I tried out the standard second bar setting, I found that it was pulling/tugging at the hairs on my face. Also, I changed the setting to the third bar setting (hoping it would improve the trimming function) and sadly, it did not perform as well either. Additionally, the trimmer is an attachment, whereas the previous 9000 model was built-in. For someone who places their razor on the cleaning pod and leaves it there until the next day to shave, there is no place to keep the trimmer when not in use. Granted, a travel case is included and you can keep it in there. But this becomes combersome when I need to quickly switch between shaving and trimming. Lastly, the previous 9000 Norelco Razor had built-in sensor lights. Meaning, when you shave the razor will light up in different colors (blue, green, and yellow). Blue being too light, green "just right" and yellow "too much pressure." This feature was not included in the S9000 Prestige, which I feel would benefit from that feature. As you watch yourself shaving in the mirror, having a light indicator guide you while shaving helps ensure you are shaving properly and comfortably. Overall, the Norelco Prestige S9000 provides the best shave; it's comfortable, smooth, and shaving settings allow the three-head flexible shaver to perform exceptionally on any skin sensitivity. However, it's downfall is the trimmer accessory where functionality and performance fell below expectations. I would recommend the Norelco Prestige S9000 to anyone who wants a great shave and can look past the trimming portion; it still performs but not as good as it has.

***TLDR:*** This is a quality investment if you want a fast, pain free shave across the contours of your neck and face. ***BUILD QUALITY:*** The shaver is built from a mixture of plastic, rubber and steel and feels nice to hold. I won't be drop testing it, but I think you could still have a functional item even after an accident. ***COMFORT:*** Shaving with the unit is smooth and pain free, given your skin is relatively free of goose-bumps. Being that you get a very close shave, it could definitely give you a "burn". ***SPEED:*** This S9000 makes short work of short hair. It's faster than a razer and just as close. The motor can also be adjusted to fit your preference. Keep in mind I used it with a light amount of basic (Barbasol) shaving cream. ***BATTERY/CHARGING:*** Battery charging is fast and life is long lasting. A full shave only took the unit down from 100 to 94. Charging the unit is relatively pain free if you use the cleaning pod to hold the shaver, though attaching the cord (from a 15V, two prong charger) took considerable pressure. I would prefer something USB C, but most things like this have an old-school charger. ***CLEANING:*** CLEANING the unit is simple. I rinse it and shake it, then use the cleaning pod to get it even better, letting it sit to dry off. For a deeper clean, the shaving head can be easily fully disassembled. ***STORAGE:*** The shaver doesn't fit very well in the carrying case with the shaving head attached. This isn't really a problem for me, as I won't be traveling with it. For me, the carry case holds the trimmer attachment, cleaning brush, and manual, as the procedures (read: learning curve) are kind of substantial. For my use, sitting it in the cleaning pod - up and away from where my son can get it - is good enough. ***DISPLAY:*** The display tells you multiple useful things in a clear and bright manner. It's a great addition for feedback on mode and charge state. ***OVERALL:*** A larger, better-fitting carrying case and USB C charging would make this a knockout, stand-out device. For my needs, these are only minor nitpicks, however, so I give it full marks.

I normally do not use this type of shaver as I had bad experiences with cheaper ones in the past. This one is so much better and really worth the price. Unboxing the razer reveals a high-end high-quality razer. The razer itself is a stainless-steel and with black rubber. This razer has some weight to it and doesnt feel cheap at all. It is also very comfortable to hold while using. There is a power button along with a rocker button to adjust the intensity of the razer. It also has a screen to show different items, such as charge level, cleaning reminder, shaver head replacement reminder, and other helpful items. The screen is very easy to read and looks on par with the rest of the razer. Also included with the razer is a very nice carrying case, cleaning brush, a precision trimmer head, and a quick cleaning pod. This is an all-in-one package to get you going for at least a year (shaver heads should be changed every year). The cleaing pod worked great, you just put the shaver in the cleaning pod and push the razer power button. It knows its on the cleaning pod and will do its thing to clean it. It only takes about a minute and the display will tell you when its finished. Once finished it cleans out all the hair that is in the razor and does a great job at doing it. As for how it works on your facial hair, it works great and gives a nice clean shave. I normally have a beard and go weeks without shaving. I tried it on my neck (over a weeks' worth of hair growth) and it shaved my neck to a nicely smooth surface. I did have to go over some areas twice, but that's because of how long the hair was. Using it every other day fixed that issue and works great at maintaining facial hair. I now enjoy shaving every day instead of being lazy and only shaving every so often. I think with this type of razer you get what you pay for, and this one is well worth the price. If you are a person who shaves everyday treat yourself to a high-quality razer as it does make a huge difference. Philips has always made great razers and this one is top notch.

I had the opportunity to try out the Philips Norelco Shaver 9000 Prestige and I have to say, it's truly a remarkable electric shaver. This rechargeable wet or dry shaver is perfect for anyone who wants a close, comfortable shave without compromising on skin comfort. The shaver's NanoTech precision blades are super strong and incredibly precise. They're even strengthened with nano particles, which means they can cut hair with incredible precision for the closest results. I was particularly impressed with the shaver's excellent skin comfort system, which made shaving a breeze even on a longer, seven-day beard. I also noticed that the new wider, rounder openings caught more hair per pass, which definitely made a difference. One of the coolest features of the Philips Norelco Shaver 9000 Prestige is the BeardAdapt Sensor. This sensor checks hair density 15 times per second and automatically adapts the shaver to your hair. Plus, with three customizable modes to choose from (Sensitive, Normal, and Fast), you can easily customize your shave for the best possible results. The shaver is also really versatile, offering both wet and dry options, and comes with a skin-friendly precision trimmer that's perfect for maintaining your mustache and sideburns. Plus, the included premium travel case is a great bonus - it's the perfect way to protect your shaver and all its accessories when you're on the go. The shaver's Lithium-ion battery is also incredibly powerful and long-lasting, which means you can get up to 60 minutes of shaving time on just one hour of charging. However, it's worth noting that the shaver only operates in cordless mode. And while the replacement heads do need to be replaced every 12 months, the SH98/82 or SH91/52 replacement heads are easy to find and sold separately. Overall, I would highly recommend the Philips Norelco Shaver 9000 Prestige to anyone in search of a high-quality, customizable shaving solution that delivers a close, comfortable shave.

Philips Norelco shavers have become the gold standard for rotary shavers, in my opinion. The S9000 Prestige is a wet and dry tripleheader shaver from the manufacturer that promises (and delivers) the closest shave yet. Below is a list of the contents of my package when received: • S9000 triple head shaver • Cleaning brush • Trimming attachment • Power cord • Quick clean pod and cartridge • Protective pouch • Manual The S9000 Prestige is sizeable and has a gratifying wield to it. During use though, the more obvious feature is the closeness and contouring abilities of the shaver. The heads appear suspended and are able to pivot in a multidirectional fashion. Between the NanoTech precision blades and the “Top-spin” digital motor, hair pulling shaving is a thing of the past. The user is afforded the option of three settings (comfort, dynamic or efficiency) that appear to be essentially three different operational motor speeds. In my experience, all modes delivered irritation-free shaves, either dry or wet; wet shaving delivered the more effortless experience as can be expected. The device appears well-built and should last for years; I still own older Philips Norelco shavers that date to the mid 2000s. Yes, they still work. The grip is also comfortable and the design is attractive. Feedback is communicated via a monochromatic digital screen (about an inch in size) on the front of the shaver. Audible beeps confirm when the shaver is plugged in. Notifications displayed include: • Battery level • Charging status • Blade cleaning reminder • Blade replacement reminder (model SH91, every twelve months) • Personal comfort setting • Travel lock engaged status (activated via long press of power button) The S9000 Prestige is powered by a Lithium-ion battery that charges in about an hour. A full charge is capable of about sixty minutes of runtime. There appears to be a wireless variant but my unit charges solely via a corded adapter. An added advantage is the fact that a five-minute charge will provide enough juice for a quick shave. To help maintain hygiene, Philips ships this model with a Quick Clean Pod. The idea is a proprietary cleaning gel that thoroughly cleans the shaving blades for longevity and the aforementioned hygienic purposes. Philips suggests this will provide a better clean than simply rinsing with water, however, it appears the cleaning pods once activated have a shelve life that will require replacement (model CC12) from one to three months at max. Equipped with a gyroscope, the shaver detects when it has been inverted onto the pod to begin the cleaning process. The S9000 Prestige also boasts versatility. The unit ships with a trimmer for styling/edging facial hair. To swap, the shaving head is simply removed (vertically) and the trimmer snapped in. A compatible nose trimmer attachment can also be purchased for use. A protective carrying/travel pouch is provided to help store unit, charger, cleaning brush and attachments. My only gripe with the unit is that I always appear to get a trickle of water whenever I pick up, from possibly the last rinse. Not a big deal. For facial hair, three devices are typically resorted to: a shaving blade (stick), foil shaver or a rotary shaver. In my experience, rotary shavers have offered the perfect balance between the least irritation and closeness of shave. The Philips Norelco S9000 Prestige in my opinion lives up to the brand’s heritage in an exciting package; highly recommended.