Customer Ratings & Reviews

This is my second Norelco razor. The first one I got was a fairly modest model which served me well for several years, but was showing signs of wearing down. So while I'm used to the circular razor design in general, this is my first time trying a more premium version. And so far at least the difference has been quite surprising. For my first shave I started out by turning the settings up to the max, thinking that my skin was already used to this kind of thing and that I wouldn't need to adjust. This, as it turns out, was a mistake. Going full tilt the blades on this thing are absolutely merciless, and it left me with some pretty nasty razor burn on my neck. So, having been suitably humbled, I dialed it down to "comfort" to finish the job and while it did take longer, by the time I was done my cheeks felt razor-smooth with only a few stray hairs requiring a second pass. There are a few caveats I feel I should point out though. First off is the charging pad. Out of the box this thing looks absolutely amazing and almost painfully high tech. And I like the idea of a wireless charging solution for places like the bathroom where the odds of something getting splashed are so high. But the finish on it leaves something to be desired given that. The shiny brushed metal picks up everything from fingerprints to hard water spots, and while it's easy to wipe down you do have to wipe it down a lot to keep it looking good. Second is that the battery doesn't last exceptionally long on high. If you're planning to travel with this razer you'll probably want to take the charging pad unless you know you'll only be gone a couple days.

The Philips Norelco S9000 Prestige feels great in your hand. Very ergonomic and puts the buttons for easy use. It has a nice display for showing battery level and reminders for rinsing and replacing the blades. They recommend replacing every 12 months. It's really simple to give the blades a quick rinse by popping the top open. There's a convenient travel setting so that it doesn't accidentally turn on in your bag. Included were a shaver, trimmer head, little brush, hard shell carrying case, and a nice looking charging pad. Speaking to the charging Philips claims it takes 3 hrs for 60 min of shaving. It does a quick charge of 18 min to get 1 shave in. I didn't use it enough to test this out but sounds good on paper. I attempted to tackle a 7 day beard as the box advertised and that was rough. It got down to the skin but left a lot of long hairs. Also the trimmer head had a hard time getting the hair shorter. I tried it dry and with shaving cream. The dry did far better and the shaving cream just made a mess. I think the glide technology makes it so you don't need the shaving cream. You really need to plan on using this every couple days but it could work if you're in a pinch. When cutting more stubble length I like it a lot. It was smooth and comfortable and felt as close as a razor without the irritation.

This is my first 9000 series razor. I'm a Norelco fan. The shaving head on this razor is what you buy it for. Lower cost versions work well, but the smoothness of this razor is worth the cost. It’s so easy and faster to shave with this one and it feels like it could cut through a bush if I wanted it too. The digital display and wireless charging are great. Necessary probably not but very convenient. I have done a few dry shaves so far and there is no skin irritation and the shave is very close. My old Norelco was years old and after just a couple shaves it had to be plugged in or it was a drag race to get a third one in. The variable speeds are great. The build quality and comfort is rock solid. I can certainly believe what I read online when people say these will last for years. The batteries are always the weakest point long term. I haven’t needed to use the attachments yet but it’s standard stuff and they seem well built. The case is also rugged and durable. It’s well worth the additional cost to get the top of the line.

I previously used a Braun Series 9. This shaver gives a closer shave and is quieter; so I can shave my head in the early morning while watching sports without turning the volume up too high.

I have had several Norelco shavers over the years. Since using Norelco, there is no way I would ever go back to using a regular razor. Norelco shavers are so much faster and convenient to use compared to a regular razor. That being said, many of the Norelco shavers I have had in the past do compromise a little on closeness of shave and comfort compared to using a regular razor. This Norelco Prestige really takes it to the next level and has the best of both worlds. This model is expensive, but it is one of the best Norelcos you can get when it comes to comfort and closeness of shave. This is my first Norelco with wireless charging capability. I really like this feature because now I won’t ever run low on battery and have to manually plug in and recharge my shaver. On other models, the battery usually lasts pretty long, so that wasn’t a big deal. But there were times when my battery ran low and I had forgotten to plug it in, so I had to recharge the unit some before I could use it. With the wireless charging, you just sit the shaver down on the charging mat and it stays fully charged at all times. This is a really nice feature and an added convenience. This shaver also comes with a really nice travel case that seems to be great quality. If you travel like me, that is important to have. Really I only have one complaint about this shaver compared to other models I have had. Most of the other Norelco shavers I have used come with a built in trimmer that you can pop out quickly for trimming hairs on your face and neck. This model does not have that, which I assume has something to do with the wireless charging feature. That is really unfortunate, because now you have to pull off the shaver head entirely and attach the trimmer separately. I use the trimmer on a regular basis, so that extra step is a pain. For that reason, I will probably continue to have another Norelco on hand just for that purpose alone. If Philips could make this device with the wireless charging and add the built-in trimmer, this shaver would be perfect. If the trimmer is important to you, you might want to consider a different model that has it built in. I know there is at least one other model that has the exact same shaving heads as this (for closeness and comfort) while also having a built in trimmer, although it does not have wireless charging. Overall, this is an excellent shaver. For that reason, I am giving it 5 stars. But, do keep in mind that this does not include a built in pop-out trimmer like other Norelco models. If that is a feature you care about, it might be worth considering a different model that has that feature for quick and convenient trimming.

Vey easy to use and it does a good job, i get no more shave bumps

I bought the norelco 9000 from Best buy but it did not come w/the ckeaning stand why? And how much woukd it cost to order it? ( also I woukd like a # to where I may speak to a kive oerson about ordering a motor for my older model shaver as it seems the motor no longer wants to work well & it was a fantastic quality shaver )

Works great, even on my ginger wool of a beard. No pulling or irritation

It works best since the top of the line and charges very quickly

My husband said its quick, easy and gets the job done!

My dad really likes this new shaver! The charging pad is very helpful.

Excellent shaver wet or dry close shave when price doesn’t matter this is the way to go.

Excelent prodcut I have a 10 year version still working

Its a shaver. My 7000 series was going out. Wanted an upgrade. This was my best option for both face and head shaving. Sadly, its not great at either. Amazing options and works well, but for the price, its robbery. It takes FOREVER to trim down 2-3 day stubble, its doesn’t get any closer than my 7000 series from 6 years ago, the settings don’t feel any different from one another. Disappointing.

I bought this razor in March of 2022. I picked the most expensive razor thinking it was the best. After 15 months being used only 1-2 times/week by my aide for my husband the shaver not working well. Called Norelco to find out how get razor refurbished at my expense. THEY DO NO REPAIRS. YOU HAVE TO TRY TO FIXIT YOURSELF.

Doesn't cut, just pulls hairs. Wouldn't let me return it.