Philips Norelco Shaver 7100, Rechargeable Wet & Dry Electric Shaver with SenseIQ Technology and Pop-up Trimmer S7788/82 - Dark Chrome

The Phillips Norelco Shaver 7100 is a nifty, nicely featured alternative to your everyday razer. Going back and forth thinking about trying one, I took the jump. With the nice features and savings of not having to buy blades ever so often, the 7100 is now my go to for my shaving needs. The shaver comes with the Norelco 7100 shaver, a blade guard, a small hair cleaning tool for cleaning hair off of the shaver, and a charger. Additional accessories are available like a charging and cleaning station as well as a travel pouch from Phillips. After finally deciding to shave my beard and mustache, I used the 7100 to see how smooth of a shave it would leave. Touting thier SenseIQ, Smart Hair, and ComfortGlide technology, Phillips claims to achieve better shaves with less irritation. With less irritation and redness, it accomplished what my previous razer would, a clean, smooth shave. The movement allowed on the shaver was nice as well and I was able to easily shave in areas like my chin and upper neck. The biggest reasons why I would choose to use this shaver is because of it's features; a decent pop up side trimmer for longer hair, mustaches and side burns, its patented ComfortGlide rings that help irritation (did help some for me), its IPX7 waterproof rating (can be used inside the shower), and its cutting blades that last longer than one blade would. There is also a nice app that gives tips for shaving based on the way you shave and keeps track for how long and how often you shave. One down side to the shaver was that it only lasts for one hour. It didn't nor doesn't take long to shave but having to remember to charge it after just one hour of use. Coming from a regular razer to the shaver it did take some getting use to. Overall I would recommend the Phillips Norelco Shaver 7100 for those looking to combine a small trimmer with their shaver and save on blades purchased.

I don't shave every day because my facial hair doesn't grow very fast. So all this time I've used a razor to shave and that happens every few days or so. When I got this norelco, I was curious to see how it would do in the shower. Well, it works great but I feel it doesn't give me the closeness that a razor does and it does take just a bit longer to cover all the areas for a close shave. Where this item really works for me, is when I need a quick "clean-up" before i head out of the house. This has made it so much easier and quicker. The razor itself gives a nice close shave without any irritation, not as close as a razor but that is to be expected. The one added benefit for me was every morning a quick run with this shaver made me have to use the razor a lot less. The form design fits in the my hands really nice. Not once did it slip even when my hands where wet. I'm really impressed with this unit. Oh, and the battery last quite a while. I used it every day for a week and lost 1 bar.

I’m not a particularly hairy guy, & I don’t have a thick, coarse, stubbly beard. My facial hair is soft & baby fine, & it grows slowly. In fact, it can take me a full week to achieve the 5 o’clock shadow-look that my wife likes, whereas some guys can grow that look in just 1 day. Given that I have such a light beard, I’ve always been surprised by the difficulty I’ve had in obtaining a close shave w/an electric shaver, even after dozens of passes, whether w/new shavers or older shavers fitted w/new replacement blades. In fact, the number of passes that I’ve typically had to make under my jawline & down my neck has been so time-consuming & irritating to my skin, that I’d finally begun shaving just once/week w/a disposable razor, & then growing a 5 o’clock shadow the remainder of the week. Enter the Norelco Tripleheader 7100 Shaver. From the moment I picked up this shaver, it felt comfortable in my hand as I guided it over my face & beard. That’s probably because it reminds me of my old Norelco Model 1090X Arcitec Rechargeable Razor that I’ve used on & off since Nov. 2007. That 13-yr.-old triple-headed shaver is similar in form factor, except that all 3 of its shaving heads are mounted on a flat/level plane, vs. this new 7100, which juxtaposes all 3 angular-mounted shaving heads so that, as a unit, they form a slightly curved dome. Then, this curved dome of shaving heads is mounted atop a pivoting base, which enables the independent heads to closely follow the contours of my face. The shaving heads are surrounded w/something Norelco calls “ComfortGlide” rings, which have a special protective, anti-friction coating that provide skin-gliding properties to help shield my face from irritation. I’ve been pleasantly surprised at how little skin irritation I’ve experienced, whether dry- or wet-shaving. I assume this is also due, in part, to the “SenseIQ” intelligent sensor that reportedly reads facial hair density 125x/sec. & auto-adapts the cutting power during the blades’ reported 90k cutting actions/min. In an effort to dial in an optimal, customized shaving experience, I also downloaded Philips Norelco’s GroomTribe app (available for Android & iPhone) & connected the shaver via Bluetooth. The more I use this device, the more I realize that this is a rather ingeniously designed little hi-tech shaver, especially given its mid-low-price range. Refreshingly, it’s made in the Netherlands instead of China. All this smart technology delivers a closer shave w/far fewer passes required than any of my previous Norelco electric shavers. To be sure, there are higher end electric shavers available that include more bells & whistles, including Philips Norelco’s own S9000 Prestige Qi-Charge Electric Shaver & Braun’s Series 9 Wet/Dry Electric Shaver, to name just a couple. And you’ll pay 3x the price for those vs. this little shaver. But if you’re into pure functionality, & you don’t need all the extra fancy features, this shaver gets the job done. And, surprisingly, the close shave I’m getting w/this unit is achievable whether dry-shaving over the bathroom sink or wet-shaving in the shower. This is a departure from what I’m used to. In the past, my electric shavers were dry shavers used before or after my shower. I also like the ergonomics of this shaver. Unlike some competing brand shavers w/wide, bulky, metal mesh screens, the 7100’s shaving heads are much more maneuverable, allowing me to get into creases & tight spots between my upper lip & nose. The shaver fits comfortably in my hand, & the raised rubber pattern along the upper sides provides a no-slip grip. The hardware’s sleek silver & black straight-line casing provides an appealingly clean, minimalist look. And the intuitive white LED icons embedded in the flush front screen present a tasteful, understated display. This unit also comes w/a pop-up trimmer for sideburns & mustache, a tiny cleaning brush, & a std. a/c charging cord for the shaver’s lithium ion rechargeable battery. You don’t want to forget to recharge the battery because, if you’re in a rush & the battery’s dead, you can’t plug in the shaver into the a/c wall outlet to operate it directly. But a 5-min. quick charge will give you enough juice for 1 shave. Otherwise, a std. 1-hr. charge will provide a total of 1 hr. of shaving (about 20 3-min. shaves). There’s no travel bag or charging cradle included, but I’m not a fan of cradles, anyway, as they take up limited countertop space, occupy precious a/c wall outlets, & collect dust. I do like the 1-touch flip-open shaving head which allows for easy access to the blades & a quick post-shave cleaning rinse. Comes w/2-yr. warranty. If there’s a knock on this shaver, it’s that while I’m shaving, it doesn’t feel all that substantial. It’s lightweight & has a little bit of a cheap, plasticky feel/sound to it as I roll it over my face. But if you can get past that, this little smart razor really shaves well. The bottom line: I get a quick & efficient shave, wet or dry, w/easy cleanup, & all for a remarkably affordable price. Although I tend to gravitate towards more expensive, higher-end tools, I’m really impressed w/this shaver. I’ll be interested to see if its 45 high-performance, self-sharpening blades provide the promised, consistently close shave over the coming yr. (Philips Norelco recommends buying a replacement head every yr., although I hope I can stretch that, given that the slower growth rate of my facial hair doesn’t really require daily shaver use.) Based on my initial impressions as of this writing, I rate this shaver a “strong buy”.

To get straight to the most important aspect about this device, it delivers a very close shave with no irritation. Now on to the other things... The blades are nice and sharp which produces a clean shave with no discomfort. The flexible head with 3 individual heads that move independently allow it to move across the curves on your face while providing broad coverage, so fewer passes are needed to avoid irritation. You can also use this shaver in the shower if you’d like with any shaving foam or creams but I used this shaver primarily dry without any lubricants or water and it was still incredibly comfortable. It also has a pop-up trimmer that you can use for cleaning up your sideburns or facial hair so it’s kind of an all-in-one package. It’s incredibly easy to clean. All you do is just press one button and the head pops up and you just rinse it off with water. This shaver does exactly what it’s supposed to do - highly recommended!

Every thing went fine till I got to the store. One customer occupying both employees. After many minutes of being obviously ignored I decided to find the product in-store and started to leave. At that point one of the two employees said “Oh, can I help you.” She found the razor quickly and I left. The other customer was still there. Apparently just chatting.

This shaver is a very nice unit with all the features I could want and then some. The shaver is smooth and comfortable, the handle is ergonomic and the battery life is great. I didn't have any irritation at all with the well designed shaver head. It was able to get everywhere I needed to with little effort. The trimmer on the back is very convenient for quick trims. The wet option is great for both convenience and flexibility. I normally don't use it but it's nice to have as an option. The app is also nice and informative. It's extra and not needed but does have good advise and offers updates for the shaver which I assume just helps the app work better. I would highly recommend this shaver for anyone looking to upgrade. It's top of the line and well worth the money.

I have not used an electric razor my entire life. I’ve liked the thought of them…. No replacement razors every week or so. Calm, circular motions to gently shave the stubble without the fear of nicks and cuts. And speeding up the process of shaving with technology and electricity! Unfortunately this razor fell short of my expectations. To be completely honest, this might be a review for ALL electric shavers and not this one specifically. I have relatively fine facial hair which may have caused issues. My first attempt at using this as a wet razor was disastrous. This razor could not get all of the hairs and I ended up shaving again with a disposable razor. I felt maybe I had done something wrong. So I Googled and Youtubed everything I could. I learned about pre-shaving liquid and how it dries everything out to better shave. I learned that I had to pull my skin tighter than with a disposable razor in order to get stubborn hairs. Then I applied what I knew to about a week and a half worth of growth. First… OUCH! After a couple passes, if felt like hairs were being ripped rather than cut. I figured out that it was because there was a decent amount of hair in the head of the razor that needed to be emptied out. Cleaning it relieved this issue for a moment. I had to repeat this process until the hairs were a lot shorter. I pulled my skin tight and kept the repetitive circular motion that the machine requires. I will say the technology in this razor is pretty cool. It tells you if your circular motions are being done correctly by a little LED icon. However, after applying everything I learned, it still took just as long, if not longer than shaving with a disposable razor, and that still left areas that I just could not get to cut. Maybe it’s user error. I will concede to that fact. I will say that if you have used electric razors before and you are happy with the results, you will probably be happy with this razor. The technology it provides with a phone app and the aforementioned LED icon for shaving pattern confirmation assist the user greatly. I do like the “safety lock” feature that keeps the razor from being turned on accidentally, which is beneficial for travelers or people with curious little ones. All in all, I cannot recommend this razor. I’m disappointed to say that because I was really looking forward to making my morning routine a little easier and quicker with this device.

This item is listed for MEN ... As a woman I also like nice smooth skin. For that reason, I purchased this for ME and I love how nice it makes my legs feel. Now I don't have to prop my legs up in the tub!! LADIES, this is wonderful and I wish I'd had it years ago. Thank you Best Buy for having everyday necessities!