Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- S5588/81
- SKU:
- 6442221
Rating by feature
- Value
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars
- Quality
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers frequently mention the Shaver 5300's smooth shaving quality and ease of use. Many appreciate its long battery life, convenient pop-up trimmer, and quiet operation. While some find it could have more power, the overall feedback highlights its value and effectiveness for wet or dry shaving. The lightweight design is also frequently praised.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Ease of use, Shaving quality
You won't be disappointed...
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I've been through 4 or 5 shavers. This one is now my favorite. It gives me a close shave, easy on my skin and the trimmer works great. Super easy to clean under the sink faucet as well. Battery last a long time!
I would recommend this to a friend Works great
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Just what he wanted!! He loved it!!! Great gift idea
I would recommend this to a friendPoor product
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It is not doing good job.The hair not removed properly.sometimes it is hurting.it is not worth for money.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendDont worth it!!!
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very, very cheap quality razor. The razor motor isn’t powerful at all. Don’t waste your money on it!!
No, I would not recommend this to a friendGood for nothing
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought it but didn’t like it . I returned it cause not smoth
No, I would not recommend this to a friendDisappointed
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I received my item used and the razor had finger prints over it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendRazor not strong at all.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Not a strong razor at all. Sorry for the purchase as it was a gift. They weren’t happy at all
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Answered by Philips
Posted .Hi, thank you for your review. It's regrettable to hear that the persons that you gifted the S5588/81 shaver are not happy with the device by far. They're more than welcome to get in touch with us via social media. We'd be happy to see if we can improve their experience. We’re available 24/7 on Facebook and Twitter. Alternatively, they reach out to us via the contact page on our website. One of our colleagues will then try their best to help them further. Kind regards, Philips Consumer Care
Regret buying this
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It pulls on the hair and it hurts. Not the best feeling. Also it take a whole lot longer to get done.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Philips
Posted .Hi, thank you for taking the time to write a review. We recommend pretrimming long hairs and cleansing the skin with a gentle exfoliator in order to achieve a smooth and gentle shaving experience. If this doesn't improve your experience, please reach out to us on Social Media. We’re available 24/7 on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/Philips ) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/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 speak to you soon!
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Ease of use, Shaving quality
Adds a few extra minutes to your shaving routine
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is my first electric shaver and my first impression is that it gets very close, if not exactly, to a smooth shave with a razor. Battery life isn’t an issue. Very easy to clean and operate. However, it takes a lot longer to shave. I’m constantly having to go over the same area multiple times, holding my skin down and pressing the shaver firmly against my face to get the slightest groups of hair. But it doesn’t leave me with any razor bumps and that’s a huge plus. If you can spare the few extra minutes this is one of best razors without spending an extreme amount of money.
I would recommend this to a friend No good.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.If you have villi on your face and no beard it will do. Otherwise don't buy it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Philips
Posted .Hello Alex, thank you for taking your time and leaving this review. We are very sorry to hear that your Shaver is not giving you the results you were expecting. Have you already tried our troubleshooting advice: https://www.usa.philips.com/c-p/S5588_81/norelco-shaver-5300-wet-dry-electric-shaver-series-5000/support#XC000020052. Alternatively you can reach out to us via one of our social media channels. 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
Philips Norelco Shaver 5300
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I am not at all satisfied with this product. It does not shave proprerly.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Philips
Posted .Hi there,
Thank you for your feedback. It's a shame to hear about your dissatisfaction. This is certainly not the experience we aim to provide, which is why we would like to investigate what is happening in further detail. Hopefully we can help you achieve the results you were hoping for!
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
The worst shaver ever
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It was a terrible idea to but this shaver. Very expensive and doesn’t do a good shaving.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Philips
Posted .Hello, thank you for taking your time to leave this review. We are very sorry to hear that your experience with our shaver was far from perfect. Please allow us to suggest a few tips that can improve your experience. It is possible that the performance of your shaver has declined because it is dirty. There can be hair or dirt particles stuck inside it, causing the shaving heads to don’t function correctly. To fix this problem, properly clean your shaver. If possible, remove the shaving heads and clean your shaver from the inside as well. When you shave with your Philips Shaver, you will achieve optimal results if you make slow circular movements with the shaver over the face. 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. And lastly, another reason why your shaver might not be working properly is that it is not assembled correctly. For full instructions on how to reassemble your shaver, please refer to the following video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5bqHBspQLo. However, we are still happy to help you further! 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
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use, Shaving quality, Trimmer
Straightforward, serves the purpose electric shave
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is a no frills wet/dry electric shaver that serves its purpose well, which is to say that it provides a decent shave and incorporates good features such as safety shutoff/lock so you can't start it if its plugged into the wall, easy to access and clean heads and a nice sideburn trimmer
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Shaving quality, Trimmer
Great value
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent close shave. Love the convenient trimmer as part of the shaver. No need to take shaving head off and put the trimmer like my older norelco.
I would recommend this to a friend Not trimming as expected
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Not trimming as expected when tried to shave head..
No, I would not recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Shaving quality
Great Shaver
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I'm back to a Norelco after trying a foil type. The foil type was painful and missed hairs that lie flat, but it gave a close shave. The Norelco gets everything and feels great. Reviews were concerned with power button location and shaving under the nose. My finger location is not near the power button while shaving and I can cut up to my nose using the side of the individual head. My only negative is getting a clean sideburn trim.
I would recommend this to a friend Close, comfortable shave but unwieldy new shape
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Nice close and comfortable shave. The new longer, altered shape of the body is uncomfortable to hold and manipulate compared to the previous shape. Other reviews made an analogy to shaving with a brick. That is a bit overboard, but does get the point across. The on/off switch is not in a great location since I occasionally accidentally turn the saver off while shaving, but it's in a much better place and is a better type of switch than previous models which would accidentally turn off many times during a shave. If Norelco would place the switch lower on the handle, the problem would be solved. I'm guessing that the longer, altered shape was to fit in the new electronics that senses beard density and automatically adjusts the motor speed accordingly. For the past few years someone at Philips Norelco mistakenly thinks customers must want speed features. They variously included a "turbo" boost speed (faster) switch, a sensitive skin (slower) speed switch, and now this automatic speed adjustment capability -- this latter one is apparently the cause of the unwieldy longer, altered shape. In my view these speed features have no value. Just equip the razor with a relatively high speed motor and that will work fine. You've taken a wonderful product and made it worse.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Ease of use
Quick, Convenient Shave
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Context: working from home, only shave every 2-3 days usually, do not have overly sensitive skin when it comes to shaving. After 20+ years since I last used an electric shaver, I decided to try the Philips Norelco Shaver 5300. Am not disappointed! I can grab the shaver and be acceptably smooth after 2-3 minutes of dry shaving without any mess or trouble- it truly count not be easier! I remember from way back when that I read you had to use the new shaver for 2-3 weeks to get used to it, but the Philips Norelco Shaver 5300 has been comfortable from the start
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Ease of use, Shaving quality
Electric Shaver
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The shaver gives close shaves and is easy to operate and clean.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Ease of use, Shaving quality
Close shave
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It gives a close shave. Easy to clean. Just rinse in water.
I would recommend this to a friend