Customer Ratings & Reviews

I have used electrics in the past but have always gone back to traditional razor and shave cream. I shave in the shower but decided to go back to electric, rather than waste all the water and electric required for shower shaves. I bought a new Braun 7, which had a great accessory package and a reasonable price. However, I didn't like the razor. I missed the old pop-up trimmer, as the Braun required removing the foil and snapping on a trimmer. This is not convenient, and I didn't really need most of the other accessories (stubble beard kit) and the whole set-up seemed flimsy. So, I returned it and ordered the Arc 5. I have been happy with the change and the Panasonic seems to be a better build unit. It is more attractive sitting on the counter and no switching of head components are required. I have fairly sensitive skin and have had no issues with this razor. The pop-up trimmer is nice and practical, and the razor is comfortable to use. I have to go over areas multiple times, but that is always the case. I never get as close of a shave as with water/blade/shave cream, but the convenience balances things out. The cleaning system is very compact and doesn't take up much counter space. It seems to do a good job, but it is loud. My wife has come from a couple of rooms away to ask what the noise is. It is louder than the Braun and quite a bit louder than my older Phillips-Norelco. But it works well and is the first one I have had that has a dryer cycle. You can hear the fan, but not like the sonic cleaning. The cleaning solution pouches are overpriced, but there are less expensive options to be found. If you are looking for an electric, I feel this is a good choice. Heads and foils are not cheap for any of them, but you should get a couple of years out of these. Hope they stay available, unlike my Phillips-Norelco. And there isn't the constant snapping on/off of head accessories, like the new generation of Braun. Battery life seems good and has plenty of juice for weeklong trips without a charger. This is my favorite of the three major brands which I have tried.

Great shaver works well wet or dry ! Close shave as well morning noon or night ! Love it battery life I shave every am been about a week and a 1/2 before a charge! Great shaver for the price !

I've been eyeballing these shavers for a while and I finally got one a few weeks ago. This is shaver is amazing! I actually got what feels to be a closer shave with the Arc5 over my Gillette Fusion and my safety razor and a WAAAAAY better shave over my Norelco rotary. It's comfortable to in the hand and on the face. The cleaning/charging base is AWESOME! If you're lazy like me, this is a must! The razor get almost spotless with the cleaning function. Waaaay better than using those little brushes. Only complaint is it's a bit loud when cleaning. I ended up putting some foam padding under the base to dampen the vibration noises. Other than that, I highly recommend this!

First ever electric razor, and it is fantastic. I prep with Molton Brown razor-glide shave gel, and shave in the shower. The shave is closer than a Proglide Fusion blade. No worry about getting a cut. Long battery life- at least two weeks. Easy to clean with pop off head. Highly recommend.

Close shave, comfortable in hand, easy glide. I search discount & sale items when in the market for items. Found this on black friday and am very pleased. I dont normally shave everyday as i prefer a razor but this electric razor is great!. I have O.C.D as well so i will follow up with blade razor after but this gets a clean cut in under 5 mins

This, Shaver cuts close, but not as close as a razor. Seems to hold a charge for a faur number of shaves. Overall Im happy with its performance.

I have owned several electric shavers and this one is the best one hands down. Way better than the Braun 7 shaver. The trimmer on the side is great and easy to use. Well worth the money! You get a good close shave with this shaver, still not like a regular razor but pretty close! Also the battery life is great and easy to determine how much battery life is less. If you want an electric shaver this is the one to get.

Easy to use, battery lasts, gets really close shave. Can be used dry or wet, shaving cream or not this item rocks. Not one complaint, not one. Amazing product.

I bought this shaver based on the online reviews. After using it for a few weeks, Im pleasantly surprised with the close shaves Im getting. I still haven’t figured out how to reach underneath my nose with it. Cleaning the razor after every use is extremely easy! I do wish the carrying case was be big enough to accommodate the charger and the razor. Bottom line, i wish I made the switch from a blade razor to and electric razor years ago. Im happy and very please to have made the Panasonic Arc 5 my first electric razor. I completely recommend this model.

This is my 3rd Arc Shaver from Panasonic having previously owned the Arc2 and Arc3 shavers and my first time having a shaver with the cleaning system. Ever since my first Arc shaver, I've been sold on Panasonic making the absolute best electric shavers (which is all I've ever used since I was a teenager because I have an intense fear of razor blades). This Arc5 is an excellent upgrade from my Arc3. It makes shaving so easy with the individually flexing shaving blades and then the overall head that can be locked in place or allowed to move and adjust with the contours of your face and neck. I mean, so many other companies would have one or the other, but Panasonic builds there's with both! The handle is comfortable to hold. A single charge seems to last forever. The battery level indicator is clear. You can lock this thing for travel so it can't accidentally get turned on in your suitcase. It really is the PERFECT electric shaver. Then throw in the cleaning system and it's unbeatable. I love the cleaning system. It's easy to use and keeps my shaver cleaned and charged. Really the best shaver on the market!

I purchased this after reading many reviews, and it seemed to be the best value for the money. After using this for a while it has been great. Nice shave, easy to clean, and hold a charge very well. With its 5 blades it's hard to beat for any price and handles the curves of my face very well.

Have been using a older model of Panasonic Arc shaver with 4 blades for the last 10 years or so. It was definitely getting old and beat up from travel. Bought this ARC5 model when it went on sale $100 off. It's definitely much quieter than my old ARC4. The shave is close and battery lasts over a week. One thing I had to get used to is the blade position design. There are 5 cutting blades: Two sets on either side plus one in the center for cutting any long ones that are laying down. The 2 sets of blades on either side of center do most of the work. The most outer blades cut the hair down to a level where the next blade over cuts it to skin level. This is different from my older version where these blades were swapped in these positions. I'm finding that the newer ARC5 is hard to get a smooth shave just under the nose and up to the side burns because the outer most blades on either side IS NOT the blade that shaves the closest. This means you have to work it in quite a bit around those areas to get a good close shave. I liked the older opposite design better. However all in all its a good shaver that cuts well to a smooth finish without causing any burn.

I had a previous Panasonic model, and the battery eventually wore out after many years of heavy use and travel around the world. I liked the previous model so much that I would not consider buying anything other than an equivalent Panasonic replacement. The Arc 5 has 5 shaver heads compared to 3 for the previous model. My first thought was that this was excessive and unnecessary, but on trying it for the first time, I discovered an even more comfortable shave. This is a wet/dry shaver with long battery life (both charge and durability), quick recharging, replaceable heads, and a popup trimmer. It comes with a leather case and a plastic cap to protect the shaver heads. It is a relatively expensive choice, but it's well worth the money for a comfortable shave with something I use every day.

I purchased this shaver because I recently became ill and cannot shave any longer in the old traditional way with a razor. This is actually my second electric shaver. I’m extremely impressed with this one, my first one was not expensive, was a gift, and did not seem to cut very well after a few uses. I have now use this shaver for a few weeks and it gives me a very close shave with no pulling. This is excellent as the reason I’ve used traditional shavers. My entire life is because the sensitivity of my skin. I think this one’s gonna work out well, it’s very well-made, swivels and moves, and just about every direction required, is absolutely waterproof, I’m a happy camper!!

Best electric shaver I’ve ever owned. Decided to buy this one after checking out many reviews and have not been disappointed. Very close shave for an electric shaver, great lasting charge and also very easy to clean. Very satisfied

I have sensitive skin and hair that grows in several directions. Over the years I have tried all the major brands and either I'm usually shaving my face raw to get a close shave. Painful! Only Panasonic seems to do well for me. It helps that Panasonic makes great wet/dry shavers. Let me tell you, if you have sensitive skin but haven't tried a wet shave yet, you don't know what you're missing! The Arc5 is my third generation of Panasonic shaver. They've come a long way. Panasonic uses three kinds of cutters: a beard trimmer (which pops out of the side of the shaver), a course cutter blade, and a fine cutter blade. You need the course cutter for the long hair and the fine cutters to bring the short hair to a close, clean shave. In the past models there were two fine cutters - one on top and one on the bottom - and sandwiched between them was the course cutter. This worked, don't get me wrong, but if you had long hair they first met the fine cutter which tended to tug on them. The Arc5 fixed that. Now it has two course cutters - one on top and one on the bottom - which sandwich two fine cutters between them. Now all hair meets the course cutter first and then goes on to the clean, close shave. Amazing! Not only that, but the RPM of the motor is much higher in this model than previous. I kid you not, this thing is like a beard eraser. I have never had a better shave outside of a safety razor. The downside to this is four blades makes a huge head. This razor is much bigger than earlier generations. Feels a bit like one of those oversized men's watches. I would give this thing 6 stars if it wasn't for that, but it's a small price to pay. In summary, you will LOVE this razor, but it's very big. If you do your beard close with precise lines, like Prince, this isn't for you. But that's a niche market. If you're a regular guy with sensitive skin and unruly chin whiskers, this is a highly recommended tool.

Extremely satisfied with this product . Smooth shave every time . Saves me so much time . Thank you Panasonic for making a excellent product

Works great- I moved to the Panasonic Arc5 from an older Braun. I researched electric razors quite a bit and landed on the Arc 5. I'm amazed how close it shaves and love the ease of cleaning it under the faucet. My Braun had a clean and charge station which worked great, but got really expensive constantly buying cleaning solution that evaporated. I've had the Arc 5 for about 2 months now and I love it. Plus its very reasonably priced. You can get newer versions of this razor for more money, but this Arc5 does everything I expect.

Have had this for a couple of months and so far, so good. Shave is closer than the Braun I have been shaving with the past 10 years or more. Time will tell how long the blade stays sharp. Holds a good charge and recharge is quick.

Excellent shaver. Gives a smooth, clean, comfortable shave without razorburn. Shaver is easy to clean and holds a charge.