Philips Norelco - 3100 Wet/Dry Electric Shaver - Black

Many years ago my first razor was a Braun and it lasted a very long time before it simply refused to hold a charge one day. Sadly their quality isn't what it used to be so I avoid them now. My son is 13 and he decided he would like to shave so I read quite a few reviews and selected this model as his first razor. After the Braun died I've used another model Philips Norelco with good results so I wanted to stick with the brand. It would be nice if it came with a carry case like my model does but I couldn't see spending much more for the higher tier models that do provide the case. When he is older and shaves more frequently he will have a job and can select whatever model he wants. Hopefully this razor will last him a few years until then.

Probably one of the best you can find for this price. But, compared to my 5 year old higher-end Norelco, I realized there really is something to be said for the next level up razor. FYI, I've used the new razor for 2 weeks. My old one is super smooth on the face, while this one was noticeable rougher. The old was very quiet, this one sounds plasticy and 2-3x as loud. The old one had 3 rings of razors on each head, this one only has one. That said, this one cut just as well as the old one. I I'll return this one and shoot for something closer to the $80-$00 price range since I plan to use it every day for years. Personally, the quality difference is worth it to me.

Probably one of the best you can find for this price. But, compared to my 5 year old higher-end Norelco, I realized there really is something to be said for the next level up razor. FYI, I've used the new razor for 2 weeks. My old one is super smooth on the face, while this one was noticeable rougher. The old was very quiet, this one sounds plasticy and 2-3x as loud. The old one had 3 rings of razors on each head, this one only has one. That said, this one cut just as well as the old one. I I'll return this one and shoot for something closer to the $80-$00 price range since I plan to use it every day for years. Personally, the quality difference is worth it to me.

Shaves as it should. This is my second one. I had to take the first one back after less than 2 weeks. Was in middle of shaving and it just stopped. Was completely charged and nothing. Put it back on charger(just in case) flashed like it was charging for about 5 seconds then went to solid green light(meaning it is charged). Took it off charger, tried and nothing. So, hopefully this second one works better. I will say this...I did have a Norelco charger before this and it lasted about 6 years w no issues before it died.

My previous shaver died so I was looking for an inexpensive replacement. I like the fact that this shaver can be used while being plugged in -- comes in handy when the shaver is completely discharged. Plus, when the battery eventually dies, this shaver can become a backup (by being used with the powered cord). I mention this since I purchased another shaver that could not be used while being charged (while it is plugged in). Overall this shaver does a decent job at a very reasonable price.

Was looking for a replacement Philips Norelco shaver after having my previous one for over 5 years. While there were several in the high end price range, the clipper was a separate attachment. For travel, I wanted to stay with an all-in-one unit. This model has an embedded pop up clipper on the back, and the charging cord plugs directly into the unit instead of a separate charging base, and for less than $50, works perfectly for a nice shave without breaking the bank.

I've only used it dry, but this shaver seems to fit the bill. It does a satisfactory job. I just can't see spending almost ten times the price for a high end shaver, though I would guess they'd shave a little closer than this one. At this price point I simply replace them every few years rather than spending just as much to replace blades.

Battery life is good - lasts me for about 10-12 shaves which works out to about 3 weeks (with alternate day use). The charge time is very long - but this is advertised so can't do much about it - usually charge it overnight. Good value for the price.