Customer Ratings & Reviews

I've been using this shaver for a week now and I will say it is an excellent shaver. I had been using a circular shaver and I believe I get a closer shave with this straight shaver. I like the way it moves with the contours of your face while shaving. The battery was quick to charge and so far is staying at 100% charged for much longer than I anticipated. It is easy to take apart and clean and it fits very well in my hand as I am shaving. All in all I am very pleased that I made this purchase.

This is my first shaver like this and I’m sold! This will shave as close as a razor blade and give you that baby face smooth shave. I’m not the biggest fan of that feeling after I shave my face, being bald, I am a fan of that when I shave my head. When I shave my face I like a little stubble left. Shaving my head with this I was extremely surprised it did as well as a razor. I have a small spot on the top of my head that with a razor if I go to fast I can cut, that’s not a problem with this. Panasonic says the outer foil system should be replaced after 1 year and the inner blades after 2 years. If the blades last that long, that’s amazing and well worth the price in disposable blades alone.

The best razor I ever used . This is my second one and I can’t believe how close it shaves and how comfortable it is . The charging is quick and it’s easy to clean with soft soap and water . Panasonic is my razor company for life . Great product!

I have liked Panasonic shavers for a very long time. 2 years ago I decided to try a different solution. It was expensive too, but I didn’t like it should have returned it, but suffered for two years. Finally purchased this new Panasonic shaver and love it. Smooth, easy shaves. Battery lasts very long time. Easy to clean. Love to travel with it too.

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!!

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.

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.

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.

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

Wry nice razor. Flexible head, use in water or dry. Comes with a trimmer. Low notice. Compact nice for ease in packaging.

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.

Great shaver. Use wet or Dry. Very close shave and can use trimmer for grey hair.

I love this shaver in every way. It gets all lengths of hairs, runs a long time on a single charge, feels great to hold. The price was also a great value.

Close shave, good battery life, easy to clean, and doesn't give me razor burn. Better than competing shavers that are double the price.

Works as intended. Close shaving and no irritation.

I love this product. It gives me a clean shave wet/dry ,no dragging or burning my face feels smooth and clean. Easy to clean and the charge last for a longtime.

Gives a close shave and easy to clean. Comes with a handy travel case. Quick to charge and lasts for many uses.

My old (other brand) three-head shaver was WAY past its expiration date, so after seeing the Panasonic arc5 on sale and checking out quite a few comparisons (on line) I decided to go for it. Besides, I was tired of being tethered to an outlet with a cord. Wow! I can hardly feel anything as it provides a close shave. There's no post-shave irritation either - smooth from the first use. And I love the feature that tells you when it's time for a recharge (versus having to guess). Still no movie star look, though. Hey, it's only a shaver; not a magic wand.

I am surprised to be honest. I have used electric razors in the past but they just didn’t cut close enough so I switched to razor for maybe 3 decades. I read reviews and decided to try it. I shaved dry and with cremo cream. Both worked very well. I would say as close as a blade - Gillette Fusion 5 blade that is. Although shaving with shave cream works, it’s messy so I probably won’t do it much if at all. It rinses out super easy though. This unit is so easy to rinse/wash. Amazing device!

I have the Norelco, a Braun and this Panasonic. The panasonic shaves the fastest and closest. Some complain about pulling, but none of them are perfect. This one is as smooth shaving as either of the others. Looks plasticy, but it is pretty solid. Easy to clean. The norelco sheds hairs when sheding. Haven't had this with the Norelco. The Braun is good, but sometimes leaves hairs. None are perfect, but this is the best deal by far. It's as good as the top of the line Braun and 1/2 the price.