Customer Ratings & Reviews

Great razor, close shave, light weight, quiet, long lasting battery.

The shaver seems pretty solid and all-around quality shaver. I prefer the horizontal shavers as opposed to the circular ones. I think these shave a bit cleaner than the circular/triangular ones do. The package includes the basic things like a case, charger and some oil. Nice little package and will be great for traveling. This shaver also has a side trimmer. The head on this shaver is pretty loose compared to other ones I've had. It's a floating head so it's just a bit different than what some people might be used to. There is an option to lock the head in place too so there is that. Shaver cleans really nice and is easy to clean so that's always a bonus.

Great shaver at a great price. It gives close shaves. The trimmer for my sideburns is easy-to-use. It's easy to clean. It has a longer lasting charge than previous shavers i owned.

I've only used this shaver a few times since purchaseing, but I can already tell this is one of the best I've ever bought. My most recent electric was a Remington F5. Used it about 6 years. Bulky, heavy, NOISY, and had to go over and over the same areas to get close. The last replacement blade/foil combo did not shave any closer than the used 2-year old one it was replacing! I've also owned Braun - nice but expensive. Norelco triple head rotary - too many parts to clean and not particularly close. Which brings me to the Panasonic Arc5. It is very comfortable to hold. Extremely quiet! Gives a nice close shave. Has the option to keep the head locked or to flex in different directions. And can be used wet or dry. I've only used it dry -- but I do set my beard up with a pre-shave lotion first. I really like the gauge that tells me how much battery life is left too. I am really impressed so far. Time will tell if there is any longevity to this model. The replacement foil/cutter is quite expensive and must be ordered online. None of the local chain stores stock it.

ARC5 Matte Blk great razor, clean smooth shave no multiple passes needed for a good clean shave. Very quiet, easy in the hand. Great battery life. Can use in lock or pivot mode. Easy to clean. Nice digital readout for battery life. Charges quickly. Comes with head guard and nice travel pouch. Great purchase! I would recommend purchasing extra blades and foils if possible. Highly recommend.

Using 7 months now. Great shaver. Comfortable & close shaves. Quick charging & long lasting with a %charge indicator on grip. Easy to clean. Sometimes skip shaving on the weekend, Friday until Monday morning. Shaving then may take a little longer but no pain or pulling even with my greying beard. Feels good in the hand and sideburns trimmer works well.

I had used a Braun Series 5 (8000) Activator for what seemed like forever. It had seen better days (even with replaced foil and cutter block). I saw the Panasonic Arc5 on Deal of the Day. I had no idea how good this shaver was, but the reviews were outstanding around the Internet so I went for it. I first was taken aback by the large shaver head (I guess due to the 5 blades) but quickly learned that this made shaving quicker. Pros: It cuts closer, and is quieter than my Braun. It is comfortable to hold, and there is no burning or scratching afterwards. It has a pop-up trimmer, and can be used wet or dry (haven't tried the wet shave yet), and also rinses or washes clean. It also has great battery life, shows battery left percentage, time used, and time to clean indicator. In addition, it has a lock-out feature that when activated, it won’t accidentally turn on when you don’t want it to, like when in your luggage. Cons: You can’t use it while it is charging. Also, maybe it’s just my beard, because the Braun did the same thing, but there are a number of hard to cut hairs left behind on my lower neck, and where the jaw meets the neck (especially next to my ears). The pop-up trimmer can help with that.

I previously had always stuck with Braun electric shavers, as I found them to provide a good shave and hold up well over time. However, the most recent Braun razor I had wasn't performing quite as well anymore, and I had to keep replacing the head/blades to get it to do a clean shave with little irritation. When that shaver broke (only had it for a little over a year), I decided to start looking at other brands of electric shavers. After reading lots of reviews, I decided to try the Panasonic Arc5 shaver. The sound it makes was quite different, and it sounded like it wasn't as powerful as the Braun. BUT, when I used it the first time, I was amazed at how well it performed. It may not sound powerful, but it is definitely BETTER than the Braun shaver. It shaved much better on the first pass, whereas the Braun took multiple passes to get most of the hairs. The Braun shaver would pull hairs sometimes, instead of cutting them, which hurt every time. I don't have that issue with the Panasonic Arc5... it cuts short or longer hairs with ease, no pulling or pain. The Arc5 is also really easy to clean. I just pop the head off, run it under the faucet for a bit and clean out the stubble. And I run the shaver itself under the faucet to clean it off. The Braun shavers were not as easy to clean, often getting stubble stuck in places that were a pain to clean out. I don't have that problem with the Arc5. Charging the Arc5 is fast and easy... It does a full charge in less than an hour. The Braun shavers took over an hour to charge. The Arc5 battery lasts longer too... I can get 2-3 full shaves on one full battery charge, whereas I could only get one full shave using the Braun. Overall, I am VERY satisfied with the Panasonic Arc5. I wish I had tried a Panasonic sooner.

I got this to replace a Braun series 3 that finally broke. I wanted to get a better shaver as the series 3 was inexpensive but a little hard on the skin. Neither did I want to spend $300 and up for a shaver. This Panasonic Arc5 at $150 was a nice compromise. It shaves very well. Better than the Braun series 3 and is much easier on my skin. Far less irritation. The charge lasts for several shaves and the unit is easy to clean. There is a built in trimmer but I don't use it. I'm very satisfied with the shaver.

The price was awesome. It doesn’t pull or knick. It is quiet, easy to clean and gives a close shave The charge lasts a long time. Just received for Christmas and haven’t had to charge yet. It is good quality made.

This Panasonic Arc5 shaver seems to be an iterative update to the previous model that addresses some of the major complaints about the older unit. The biggest complaint seems to be bulk and weight, this new unit is very slim and easy to hold with good weight and balance. The head is still relatively heavy but that's because there's 5 foil heads and all the motors in that area, but its still not heavy. The battery power is excellent, it took only 30 minutes to charge from 20% to 100% and apparently the run time is 45 minutes which should be good for a full week of business travel. There is a nice pleather case and the charger is high quality. The charging connector is a little bit clunky but most folks will only need it once a week or so. If you want a more seamless experience, buying the charging and cleaning base may make more sense. Overall a great shaver, highly recommend since a few years worth of razors costs similar.

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.

I have been using Braun shavers my whole life, and I’ve seen the quality go down and down. I git fed up after my last Braun only lasted 9 months, so i decided to give Panasonic a try, Wow! I’m so impressed with this. I get far bettet shaves than ive gotten from any of my old razors in decades. This is a fantastic shaver that is quiet, easy to clean, and simply works great.

This was a gift for my S.O. and they use it in the shower to tidy up their face. It holds a good charge and handles course facial fuzz like a champ. They've remarked on it being effective and easy to use for wet or dry use and preferable to a standard wet razor.

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!!

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.

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.