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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 1536 reviews

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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91%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers find value in the Arc5 Wet/Dry Electric Shaver's superior shaving quality, ease of use, and long battery life. Many appreciate its quiet operation and the convenience of the wet/dry functionality. The included trimmer also receives positive feedback. While some find the size to be a bit large, the overall experience is largely positive.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Noise level, Shaving quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fabulously smooth

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    What to say about this shaver. It's quieter than the Arc3 it replaced. It cuts closer and leaves my skin smoother as well. The head is a bit larger and that's about my only gripe with it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Panasonic Team
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      Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and feedback with us! -M Panasonic

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Shaving quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great shaver model

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very, very close shave. Pivoting head takes some getting used to as it has a lot of movement. Tried it both locked and unlocked. Unlocked is better as it makes a close shave easier and faster, just need to practice with it. Charging is quick and the battery lasts quite a number of shaves. I would recommend this over current Braun models of comparable price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Panasonic Team
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      Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us and the community! We are grateful for the 5 stars and glad to know you are enjoying the product. -A Panasonic

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Shaving quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    As good as expected

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I had the lv65 version but the trimmer broke, so I went for the slight upgrade with this lv67 version. It works just as well as the previous but I think I prefer this look over the silver 65. My post cuts feel smooth and of course easy to clean with some liquid soap and a rinse.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Panasonic Team
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      We deeply appreciate you took the time to provide us with your feedback! We are happy to hear the product meets your expectations. -G Panasonic

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Shaving quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Smooth quick and easy

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have been looking for an electric razor for my husband that gives a close shave. It seems they all leave stubble and still looks like you have not shaved. This razor is the BEST it leaves your face nice and smooth and is quick and easy to use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Panasonic Team
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      Hello! It's so great to hear that the product meets your expectations! Thank you for the review! -M Panasonic

  • Pros mentioned:
    Shaving quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing trimmer! Best I've ever used

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This razor blew me away! After years of using the Braun Series 9, I was in need of new blades, but had grown tired of the poor trimmer function and the slow response of that razor. I read a ton of reviews of different kinds and went with this one. To my surprise it's made in JAPAN! A show of true high quality. I couldn't believe how luxurious it feels in the hand. a nice high end feeling. Love the travel mode so it doesn't turn on in a bag, and love how smooth and fast it is!!! The trimmer function is to DIE FOR. A lot of times I will trim up the edges of my beard with the slide out trimmer function and then use the foil to shave that closer. but wow the trimmer is SO PRECISE and fast and it NEVER pulls my hair. I have a cheaper 40 dollar panasonic beard trimmer that sometimes pulls my hair so i was worried, but this trimmer is so fast and sharp it just slices right through and makes very clean close lines. I love it so much I can't stress enough what an upgrade it has been over my series 9!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Panasonic Team
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      Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us and the community! We are grateful for the 5 stars and glad to know you are enjoying the product. Happy New Year! -A Panasonic

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Ease of use, Shaving quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent. Easy to use, high quality, and good battery.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Panasonic Team
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      Thank you for the feedback. Panasonic

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Shaving quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Gives a great shave. Easy to clean. Worth the money.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Panasonic Team
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      Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and feedback with us! Panasonic

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Shaving quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The best shaver! Don't hesitate!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I've owned 2 Arc4 Panasonic shavers, and still use them both. I decided to purchase this Arc5 because it was finally within my price range. $100 off, are you kidding me!? Thanks Best Buy! But besides price, this shaver is a great value! Wet/Dry, quick charging, and long battery life. The shave experience is even better, and takes half the time of my Arc4's. Cuts through thick hair like a hot knife through butter.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Panasonic Team
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      Thank you for the review.. Panasonic

  • Pros mentioned:
    Shaving quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The best razor ever. EVER!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have used Braun razors for more than 20 years and have had 3 different models during that time. I have been happy with them overall. My Series 5 died last week and I was about to get another one. This Panasonic went on sale for $120 so I decided to give it a try and return it if I didn't like it. WOW. What a night and day difference. The Braun isn't even in the same league. Very close and smooth shave. It took far less time because you have to make less passes than with the Braun. It got my difficult neck area closer and smoother than anything in the past. I have always shaved my head with a blade because the Braun's never got near close enough. I tried the Panasonic and it got AS CLOSE as a blade, quickly and with great comfort. I was amazed. Cleaning is a snap and took about 30 seconds. The razor is very quite and fits my hand perfectly. It glides over my face and head with no effort. I can't say enough good things about this razor, and it is a tremendous value at $120.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Panasonic Team
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      Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us and the community! We are grateful for the 5 stars and glad to know you are enjoying the product. -A Panasonic

  • Pros mentioned:
    Shaving quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Wet/Dry Shaver I've Used!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I am 74 years I old and yse my Panasonic Arc 5 Shaver every morning when I shower. I gad previously used the Arc 3; the improvement is marked! I have found that by lathering with Cremo Shave Cream and shaving in the shower, gives me a great, comfortable smooth shave! Great Shaver @ a great price! I highly recommend the Arc 5

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Panasonic Team
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      Thank you for the feedback. Panasonic

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Panasonic shaver

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Close shaves, quicker and quieter than ever. With its nifty pop up trimmer it is Easy to clean charge and store

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Panasonic Team
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      Hi there! Thank you for your amazing review! We’re delighted to hear the shaver is giving you close, quick, and quiet shaves, and that you’re enjoying the convenience of the pop-up trimmer. Your 5-star rating means so much, wishing you continued smooth experiences ahead! - F Panasonic

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Shaving quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Panasonic Es-Lv65-S-arc5

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best electric shaver I've ever owned. It gives very close shave with minimal pressure.I get about 6 shaves on a charge.I recommend it highly!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Panasonic Team
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      Thank you for your 5-star rating! We are happy to hear you are pleased with the product. -M Panasonic

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Shaving quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A Close Shave

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I had a Norelco...this Panasonic foil is far superior!! Works great dry or in the shower. Very close shave and easy to use and clean. I highly recommend this Panasonic Arc 5!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Panasonic Team
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      Thank you for your 5-star rating! We are happy to hear you are pleased with the product. -M Panasonic

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Noise level, Shaving quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Super Quiet and Great Shave

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    After reading other reviews I purchased last years model which has better graphic LED indicators on the handle. This saved me $30 for basically the same "mechanical" shaver. And unlike some of the negative review on noise level... This ES-LV65 Arc5 is extremely Quiet compared to my older Panasonic ES-LT41 this is replacing. I can confirm the positive reviews of a quick clean smooth shave in under 2 minutes and love the 5 shaving foils that tackle any type of scruff. I opted to not get the charging base kit that added 50% to the cost because this shaver will last 3-4 weeks on a single charge. I did allot of research before buying this and hope my review will help you with yours.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Panasonic Team
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      Thank you for the wonderful review and for taking the time to share your feedback with us. Our priority is customer service and we are ecstatic that we met that mark! Panasonic

  • Pros mentioned:
    Noise level

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    No Shaver betterfor the Price

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    New version in quieter sharper and fits better in your hand. for the price, it will compete with the best. I have had 2 diffrent Brauns

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Panasonic Team
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      Hi there! Thank you for sharing your experience and for comparing our shaver with other leading brands. We’re pleased to hear that the new version’s quieter operation, sharper performance, and ergonomic design have impressed you. At Panasonic, we strive to deliver quality and value that stand out, and your feedback means a lot to us. - S Panasonic

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Shaving quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Top shaver

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is the best shaver I have ever used. Prior to this I used a rotary razor, and it worked fine, but this has it beat in terms of quality, speed, and ease of use. I read a lot of reviews before buying this, and they were right. A big plus was that it's made in Japan.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Panasonic Team
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      We are glad to hear that you are enjoying the product, thank you for the 5 stars! -A Panasonic

  • Pros mentioned:
    Shaving quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best shaver that I have owned!

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have only used this for a week, but it is the quickest and most comfortable shave that I have ever experienced. I actually look forward to shaving and using this device. I owned mostly mid-priced Norelco rotary in the past, and a couple low end Brauns. The rotary razors were ok, but took a long time. They were very durable and lasted a while. The Braun did a good job as well, and I was close to buying a more expensive model. I just never owned a Panasonic before, and the stellar reviews made me want to try it out. I am so happy with this purchase. Some people claim that it does not cut longer hairs as well as daily maintenance. I find that all razors can struggle with them which is why I have always gone different directions and try to stretch my skin over shaving areas to help it shave. It maybe took an extra pass to get everything in a different direction, but it does work just like every other razor. The huge benefit is the incredible comfort from daily maintenance shaving. Extremely close and quick. I will be ecstatic if this razor lasts a while.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Panasonic Team
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      Thank you for the feedback. Panasonic

  • Pros mentioned:
    Shaving quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Awesome Mid-Priced Foil Shaver

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a great electric wet/dry shaver. I did a ton of research before deciding on the Panasonic Arc 5. This one was a leader amongst several other foil shavers for the money and for the shave. The directions and a couple of videos I wanted did warn that there is a learning curve as well as a period of adjustment for your face. And they weren’t lying. Learning to hold the Arc 5 at the right angle to make sure all of the foil surfaces are going over your face takes a bit of time, especially if your are used to only shaving with trimmers. Then as close of a shave as it gives your face will become a bit irritated during the first couple of uses. But instead of having shave intervals that were close together with the Arc 5 I spread the days apart to allow my face to rest. I have also found that using my trimmers first to take my beard stubble down as far as possible first then using the Arc 5 to get that baby-skin smooth feel works better for me.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Panasonic Team
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      Thank you for the feedback. Panasonic

  • Pros mentioned:
    Shaving quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best razor I have owned!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a fantastic razor that is well worth the money. I had a razor that was less expensive, but quickly learned that paying a little more is important. It cuts well with no irritation. Don’t be tempted to buy a cheaper one.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Panasonic Team
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      Thank you for your support. We are dedicated to consistently providing the best possible experience and your review encourages us to maintain this standard! - S Panasonic

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Shaving quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Ok so far

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good razor so far. Doesn’t shave as close as I expected for the price but much better than my one year old Norelco. Battery life is great. I haven’t used the trimmer function yet.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Panasonic Team
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      Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and feedback with us! -M Panasonic

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