Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- S5203/81
- SKU:
- 6384519
Rating by feature
- Value
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
- Quality
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers are impressed with the 5300 Wet/Dry Electric Shaver's shaving quality, ease of use, and long battery life. Many also appreciate its affordable price and quiet operation, along with the convenient wet/dry functionality and included trimmer. While some users wished for more power, the overall performance and lightweight design received positive feedback. The positive aspects significantly outweigh the single reported drawback.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
Not a good buy!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Not a good buy. Doesn’t work at all. I had switch back to my old razor.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendNot worth buying
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very weak and struggles to cut.... not worth the money should return.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendDisappointed
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Ok,Doesn't do a clean, smooth shave. Leaves stubble. Disappointed.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendnorelco shaver
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Hi, Not effective on regular beard growth..a little tricky to use
No, I would not recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Battery life
Gets better with use
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My husband wanted to replace his old Remington shaver so this was a great opportunity, this review is based on his use of it for 5 days. He said that it gives a close shave & with each use it gets closer, no irritation, holds a charge & charges in an hour. You can give it a quick rinse but needs a more thorough cleaning after a few uses. Included is a trimmer attachment which snaps on. There aren’t any other attachments or storage bag included. This works wet or dry so you can lather up if you choose. He said it’s great for a quick shave but a blade is still closer.
I would recommend this to a friend Mediocre at best
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.takes longer to use this than if i were to use my razor. even when i stick with it, i’ll still have to finish the shave with a blade
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Philips
Posted .Hi there,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.. We are sorry to hear that you are unsatisfied with your shaver. The Norelco 5300 is designed to provide a powerful yet gentle shave, both wet and dry. If you consider that the results are not as good as expected, we encourage you to try a foam or gel with it. Also, if in case of having a full beard, we recommend trimming the length for an easier shave. We hope these tips help!
If you have any further questions, please feel free to get in touch via social media. We’re available 24/7 on Facebook and Twitter. Alternatively, you can reach out to us via the contact page on our website. One of our colleagues will then try their best to help you further. Hope to speak to you soon!
Kind regards,
Philips Consumer Care
poor trimmer
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.bad trimmer. i bought this on sale for less then $40. If i had paid more i would have been very dissappointed. It takes forever to shave your face with this. Dull blades. Would not purchase again.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Answered by Philips
Posted .Hi Andy. Thanks for sharing your feedback with us here. Your experience is important to us and we regret to hear that you are not satisfied with the results you are currently getting from your shaver. We can appreciate that this is an inconvenience for you and we'd be happy to see how we can help out. We would like to share some tips with you that could improve your shaving experience. Allow yourself an adjustment period of two to three weeks with your new Philips Shaver. While shaving, it is important to be gentle, especially if you have sensitive skin prone to irritation. Do not press the shaver too hard against your skin. Only apply a gentle pressure which makes your facial hair stand upright and makes it easier for the shaver blades to catch and cut them. Gentle pressure also reduces friction between the shaver and your skin, resulting in a more comfortable experience. When using your Philips Shaver with a foam or shaving gel, take care of the following tips: • Always wash your face with water and soap before you start shaving. • Apply your favorite shaving gel or foam to your skin. • Start shaving by moving your shaver in circular movements over your skin. This ensures that all hair growing in different directions are removed from your skin. If you are shaving without water, please take care of the following things: • Firstly, always wash your face with some water and soap and then dry it properly. • Allow at least 15 minutes for your skin to dry completely before you start shaving. • Move the shaver on your skin in circular movements to cut all hair growing in different directions If you have any further questions, please feel free to get in touch via social media. We’re available 24/7 on Facebook and Twitter. Alternatively, you can reach out to us via the contact page on our website. One of our colleagues will then try their best to help you further. Kind regards, Philips Consumer Care
BESTBUYSUCKS
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These razors are nowhere near as good since they've outsourced to china. They cut Ok for about a week- after that you'd do better with a butter knife. Going to try a Braun next time.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Philips
Posted .Hi there,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your experience with the Wet/Dry Electric Shaver has thus far been negative. We would be happy to help you find the best solution if you've been experiencing a specific issue, so please feel free to get in touch via social media. We’re available 24/7 on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Philips/) and Twitter (@PhilipsCare). Alternatively, you can reach out to us via the contact page on our website. One of our colleagues will then try their best to help you further.
Hope to hear from you soon!
Kind regards,
Philips Consumer Care
Better Norelco Models are Out There
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My husband used the razor for 6 weeks and it stopped working. Not the best choice for a Norelco at all.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Philips
Posted .Hi there,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are sorry to hear that your husband's shaver has stopped working. There are different reasons that could have caused this. We recommend you to clean the device thoroughly, as it is possible that your shaver does not turn on or move because it is dirty. There can be hair or dirt particles stuck inside it, causing the shaving heads to be blocked. The issue could also be related to the battery, which is why we suggest letting the device charge fully in order to see if there are any reactions. If these tips don't help, we invite you to contact our consumer service team, who will gladly assist you further.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to get in touch via social media. We’re available 24/7 on Facebook and Twitter. Alternatively, you can reach out to us via the contact page on our website. One of our colleagues will then try their best to help you further.
Hope to speak to you soon!
Kind regards,
Philips Consumer Care
Trimmer
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Okay product and taking really long time to clear the beard. I would rather to use razor than trimmer
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Philips
Posted .Hi there,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, your feedback is truly appreciated. We are sorry to hear that you are unsatisfied with your shaver. The Norelco 5300 is designed to provide a powerful yet gentle shave, both wet and dry. If you consider that the results are not as good as expected, we encourage you to try a foam or gel with it. Also, if in case of having a full beard, we recommend trimming the length for an easier shave. We hope these tips help!
If you have any further questions, please feel free to get in touch via social media. We’re available 24/7 on Facebook and Twitter. Alternatively, you can reach out to us via the contact page on our website. One of our colleagues will then try their best to help you further. Hope to speak to you soon!
Kind regards,
Philips Consumer Care
Gone downhill
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.No pop up trimmer. Not the same as other 5300. No case. Not that great of a shave either and I’ve been using norelcos for 15 years.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Philips
Posted .Hi there, thank you for leaving this review. We're sorry that your experience with the 5300 Wet/Dry electric shaver has not been positive. Regarding the travel case, this model indeed only comes with a protection cap. This is mainly due to the travel function that is built into the device, which allows you to lock the shaver when you are going to travel. Thus, we recommend storing the cord and other accessories in a safe location where they will not be damaged. To ensure the best quality shave, we recommend pre-trimming your facial hair if it is longer, and being as gentle as possible. If you prefer to shave using foam or shaving gel, we suggest always washing your face with water and soap before you start shaving. You can then apply your favorite shaving gel or foam to the skin and start shaving by moving the device in circular movements over your skin. For dry shaving, we once again recommend always washing your face with some water and soap first, and drying it properly. Please allow at least 15 minutes for your skin to dry completely before you start shaving. Then, move the shaver on your skin in circular movements once again. This circular movement is important, as it ensures that all hair growing in different directions is removed from your skin. We hope these tips are helpful.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to get in touch via social media. We’re available 24/7 on Facebook (https://bit.ly/3yBQ1qb) and Twitter (https://bit.ly/3g2fXmw). Alternatively, you can reach out to us via the contact page on our website. One of our colleagues will then try their best to help you further.
Hope to speak to you soon!
Kind regards,
Philips Consumer Care
Junk
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Junk!!!! Lasted a whole 2 weeks. Would not charge. Save your money buy something else. Like everything else these guys quality is going downhill.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Shaving quality
Works well wet, meant for dry shave
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Coming from exclusively using a razor, I didn't know what to expect with an electric razor. I occasionally use hair clippers on zero setting and it works to get the disheveled look under control while leaving uniform stubble behind. I wanted to have the convenience of the non lathered shave so I could better work it into my weekly grooming routine. I fully shave only on the weekends so come Thursday, it's quite noticeable. The Norelco 5300 being my first dedicated wet/dry shaver, surprised me in that there was no tugging or pinching and how amazingly close of a shave I was able to get. If not for the sporadic remnant hairs, you wouldn't be able to tell I used an electric shaver. Using it both wet and dry produced the same level of uncut hair in many different spots on my face. If I had to assign a number, I would say it cuts about 98% of facial hair dry and about 96% wet. And because the blade surface areas are 3 round locations, it's difficult to get at those uncut hairs because you don't know which pass and in which direction it will cut. I have to finish my shave with the back blade of my razor to get a complete shave. But because it saves me time from a full on wet shave, I can use it during the week before work and look well shaved rather than the clipper's 5 o'clock shadow. So for convenience, I would recommend it.
I would recommend this to a friend Junk
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is the worst shaver i have ever used, i wouldn’t recommend it to anybody. I bought it to replace my ten year old shaver. Still using the ten year old.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Answered by Philips
Posted .Hi there, thanks for the review. Sorry to hear this and we like to get in touch and see how we can help. Please feel free to get in touch via social media. We’re available 24/7 on Facebook and Twitter. Alternatively, you can reach out to us via the contact page on our website. One of our colleagues will then try their best to help you further.
Hope to speak to you soon!
Kind regards,
Philips Consumer Care
Poor quality
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Its very and doesn't work properly. Infact,my skin got complete red like burnt. I will neve recommend this product and got pain for fee days aftet using it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Philips
Posted .Hi there, thank you for your review. We regret to hear that your experience with the Norelco - 5300 Wet/Dry Electric Shaver hasn't been a good one and that the device didn't provide you with a comfortable shave by far. If you still need assistance, then please feel free to get in touch via social media. We’re available 24/7 on Facebook and Twitter. Alternatively, you can reach out to us via the contact page on our website. One of our colleagues will then try their best to help you further. Kind regards, Philips Consumer Care
Doesn’t serve it’s purpose.
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awful product. Doesn’t cut! You’re better off getting a brand known for their shavers or even getting a no name brand!
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Answered by Philips
Posted .Hi. Thanks for sharing your feedback with us here. We regret to hear that you are not satisfied with the results you are currently getting from your shaver. We can appreciate that this is an inconvenience for you and we'd be happy to see how we can help out. We would like to share some tips with you that could improve your shaving experience. Allow yourself an adjustment period of two to three weeks with your new Philips Shaver. While shaving, it is important to be gentle, especially if you have sensitive skin prone to irritation. Do not press the shaver too hard against your skin. Only apply a gentle pressure which makes your facial hair stand upright and makes it easier for the shaver blades to catch and cut them. Gentle pressure also reduces friction between the shaver and your skin, resulting in a more comfortable experience. When using your Philips Shaver with a foam or shaving gel, take care of the following tips: • Always wash your face with water and soap before you start shaving. • Apply your favorite shaving gel or foam to your skin. • Start shaving by moving your shaver in circular movements over your skin. This ensures that all hair growing in different directions are removed from your skin. If you are shaving without water, please take care of the following things: • Firstly, always wash your face with some water and soap and then dry it properly. • Allow at least 15 minutes for your skin to dry completely before you start shaving. • Move the shaver on your skin in circular movements to cut all hair growing in different directions.
We hope this helps. If you have any further questions, please feel free to get in touch via social media. We’re available 24/7 on Facebook and Twitter. Alternatively, you can reach out to us via the contact page on our website. One of our colleagues will then try their best to help you further. Kind regards, Philips Consumer Care
2razor
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good cut but I found a razor that gave an excellent cut so I choose it instead of this one
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Philips
Posted .We appreciate your feedback on the Norelco - 5300 Wet/Dry Electric shaver. It's good to hear that you're keen on the device's performance. If you ever have any questions about any of our products, then don't hesitate to get in touch via social media. We’re available 24/7 on Facebook and Twitter and are always happy to help. Alternatively, you can reach out to us via the contact page on our website. Kind regards, Philips Consumer Care
B
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Blade is not that sharp. It looks like this product was returned and not brand new.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Philips
Posted .Hi there,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate your feedback and are sorry to hear about your negative experience with your device. We'd like to investigate this issue further. Thus, we kindly ask you to get in touch via social media. We’re available 24/7 on Facebook and Twitter. Alternatively, you can reach out to us via the contact page on our website. One of our colleagues will then try their best to help you further.
Hope to speak to you soon!
Kind regards,
Philips Consumer Care
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Shaving quality
Simple to use. Easy to clean
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I'm very happy with this shaver. I sometimes go a few days between shaving and I have experienced a little pulling with other razors. I haven't experienced that with this one. I was able to get a close shave and have not had to charge it very often. I love the fact that the top flips open to clean out. The trimmer attachment is also a great addition.
I would recommend this to a friend doesn’t work on fine facial hair
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.it doesn’t cut my hair. it takes 10min to attend to get a clean shave and still leaves longer hairs behind
No, I would not recommend this to a friend