Customer Ratings & Reviews

Have had several Panasonic shavers over the years, but this without a doubt is the BEST...It's quiet, fast and smooth...Battery life is incredible...Easy to clean...GRRRREAT for shaving your entire head as I do...Never any irritation either...Money well spent on this shaver...

My beard may be a bit different than the avg. guy’s beard. I’m not a hairy guy, & I don’t have a thick, coarse, stubbly beard. If I don’t shave during the work week, I won't end up with a stylish 5 o’clock shadow until Friday afternoon--a look that a lot of other guys can achieve in just 1 day. But even with my soft, thin facial hair, this electric razor doesn’t offer the close shave I’d hoped for. In fact, the number of passes I’m forced to make over my face & neck to obtain a clean, whiskerless mug is both annoying & time-consuming. So, despite my slow-growing beard, if I don’t shave at least 2-to-3 times/week w/this electric razor, then I’m forced to revert to a disposable razor for a clean shave. In addition, I found that the shaver’s large head makes it a bit unwieldy & difficult to obtain a close shave in the area just beneath my nose. Whether shaving wet or dry & regardless of technique (going against the grain, stretching the skin, toggling the shaver head between the “free” & “lock” positions, utilizing the pop-up trimmer, etc.), I also found it difficult to get a clean shave under my jaw line, below my sideburns. I experienced similar difficulty in shaving the tiny hairs in the lower neck/throat area on either side of my Adam’s apple. Although some may prefer to utilize the razor’s wet shave capability, I don’t like to shave in the shower. Although I did try the wet shave option, it didn’t cut any better than the dry shave. So, after 2 tries at wet shaving, I went back to traditional dry shaving. As for the suggested shaving cream option, I don’t use shaving cream with an electric razor. For me, the whole pt. of an electric razor is convenience & time savings vs. dealing w/the hassles of a manual razor (running hot water, applying/removing shaving cream/gel, & cauterizing bloody nicks, etc.). Simply put: an electric shaver should provide a QUICK, safe, close shave without all the mess & fuss. Although a 2-yr. mfr.’s limited warranty sounds impressive vs. the industry std., a quick check revealed that the common recommended replacement parts (new blades & foils) aren’t inexpensive. So, I doubt I’ll be able to justify the expense of regular maintenance w/this razor (apart from routine cleaning). Instead, I’ll probably elect to put those funds towards the cost of a new shaver. Furthermore, the lithium ion battery life is just 3 yrs., & it isn’t intended to be replaced by the consumer. In some ways, this shaver could almost be considered an expensive disposable razor. On a minor note, the black travel case/pouch feels like cheap vinyl without any real padding or cushioning to fully protect the hardware & sensitive electronics. Overall, I'm a bit underwhelmed & disappointed, as I expected greater performance—namely, a closer, quicker shave—from a premium electric shaver at this price point.

Very nice Panasonic shaver. my dad and I both had Panasonic shaving razors in the past and they were trouble free for years. If you want quality that last, this is the one brand that will,

It is a good shaver and I am very satisfied and recommend everyone to buy from this Japanese brand Panasonic

I have been using a razor and shaving cream for a few years since I haven’t found an electric razor that can shave close enough. That is until I tried this razor. Very close shave on the face. I tried it to clean up some chest hair and it wasn’t as close. If you are looking for a face razor that is chargeable then this is a good one to try.

descent. not impressive. shaves good in the beginning but felt like it became dull within 3yrs. doesn't shave as close as rotary shaver. skin irritation is lower than rotary shaver though.

I would highly recommend this Panasonic shaver. It's much better than the Norelco one that I had.

Bought this as a Christmas gift for my son as his old shaver had died. He’s only used it a couple of times but says he loves it. Instructions recommended he use it “wet” first. Hopefully he continues to like it.

Best electric razor I've ever owned. I have an extremely heavy beard and this is the first electric I've had that gives me a reasonably close shave.

Well it works pretty good I was using rotary it didn't give me a very close shave this does give me a fairly close shave it isn't perfect so if you are a perfectionist I wouldn't buy it but for what I paid it was a step up.

This is easily the best electric shaver I have ever owned. I have a very tough beard to shave. I had pretty much given up any hope of finding an electric shaver that works for me. This one has changed my mind! I have always purchased Braun & Phillips before. Usually spending around $50-$75 on a shaver. They were ok but not great. I have a drawer full of them. But this Panasonic works as good as a blade for me. Plus, the fast charging and the charge indicators are fantastic. It might seem pricey (particularly if you don't catch it on sale) but it's worth it.

Nice device, very smooth shave. I recommend this Item for anyone that needs a shaver.

My new best friend when traveling. I've tried all the shavers that Best Buy sells, and this one won!

Works great. Excellent shaves.... Comparable to razor blade shave. Love it so far.

Overall an excellent shaver. Glides across my face with ease and shaves closer than the Remington I had been using. Just wish it had a charging stand. For the price, you'd think it would. But I still recommend it. Would have given it 5 stars for not the stand.

The shaver works well so far and gives me a lot closer shave than the one I had before.

Great product!!! I recommend to everyone! Buy it and will enjoy it!

I'm now getting the smoothest most comfortable I've had in years. Previously I had a Braun Series 8, The Arc5 supersedes it in every way (closeness of shave, skin sensitivity, speed of shaving, quietness, ease of cleaning). I highly recommend it!

Hey, I like it. What i like about it most is that it is Wet/Dry

Razor for my son. He uses it and looks clean shaven.