Philips Spectra 8825 XL

Pros: Comfort level adjustment. Spring loaded head.

Cons: Still not a blade shave, but a LOT more comfortable.

The Bottom Line: With very basic controls this is the bottom of the Spectra line. However the shave is just as good, and better than most in the business.

Review: I have detested blade razors for years. I have always ripped my face to shreds, or broken out. If I wasn't covered with blood there was a rash or a million zits. It was a lousy site. All through high school and college I could just put off shaving....

Pros: Excellent shave: close and painless.

Cons: Color/finish might have been done a little better.

The Bottom Line: Norelco Spectra is probably the best rotary shaver on the market. But buy the Quadra/7000 series if you're looking to save $30 or $40.

Review: Definitely an excellent shaver, but I don't know that it has enough superior features over Norelco's 7000 series "Quadra" models to warrant paying so much more for it. The differences between the two are as follows: (1) The Spectra system has a dial ...

Pros: Incredibly close shave. To me nothing else matters.

Cons: At $118 a bit more than I'd LIKE to have spent.

The Bottom Line: Ditch the blades, buy the Spectra. Like I said, this is my intro into the electric shaver world but oh what an intro it is .. life's good.

Review: Best thing since spam .. lite. Based on recommendations here at epinions I reluctantly walked into the store with $118 (U.S.), walked out with a new toy, and a wallet $118 lighter :( A little background .. I've never had an electric razor. It's ...

Pros: Very quiet, very comfortable

Cons: NiCd battery will deteriorate like all other NiCd powered devices.

The Bottom Line: This razor puts an end to electric razor compromizes. It will be hard to improve on this one.

Review: I've been through several Norelcos and a Braun and have never been fully satisfied with an electric razor, until now. Unfortunately, blade razors make my face break out. I usually choose an inferior electric shave over the irritation of a blade.
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Pros: great shape & feel

Cons: heads sometimes pop off when razor shaken shaken

The Bottom Line: Ease of use after 45 years of wet shaves. Packs easily. Great for travelling. Excellent battery life if you let it discharge. Very quick recharge.Made life a bit easier

Review: I was forced to use an electric razor after surgery. The prospect did not enthrall me but my wife d ...

Pros: Very fast close smooth shave. Rechargeable cord/cordless. Can rinse with water. Very quite.

Cons: A little pricey

Review: In my opinion one of the best electric shavers out there. I cut four days of beard growth in less than a minute without any blood or hair pulling. It can also be rinsed with water. Not to mention it's cordless or it can be used with the cord. Small ...

Pros: Quality, best shave, durable

Cons: Curved shape likes to roll, price

The Bottom Line: If you are interested in electrics then spend the money, get the best. The spectra pushes the performance and shave quality envelope.

Review: The flashy Norelco ads finally got to me and I ended up purchasing a new Norelco Spectra. Believe me, I had very high expectations and if this razor didn’t give me the best shave ever then it was going back to the store for a full refund.
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Pros: Close shave especially with pre-electric lotion. Quick and smooth.

Cons: Top flys off if you snap open. Needs solid attached triple head unit.

The Bottom Line: Buy this unit and avoid the more expensive models due to faulty reviews on the electronics.

Review: After years of Braun, I decided to try the latest Norelco with doubt in my mind. The Braun left razor burn and I was disappointed, so I gave the Braum away and purchased the 8825xl: the basic model. The fancier models recieved bad reviews on the ...

Pros: Sensitivity setting High quality Easy maintenance

Cons: I would like to see this shaver for $59.99 on sale somewhere.

Review: I have been using the shaver now for a month. Prior to that, I haven't been shaving really. Ever since high school, I have had a hard time shaving due to extremely sensitive skin. For the past 15 years or so, I shaved with a beard trimmer, because ...

Pros: Good shaver, easy to clean, quick charging, clock in base.

Cons: Touchy electronics not stable on the previous unit; the new one, not so.

Review: This is a nice little shaver. Charges quickly, shaves well, has a clock in the base, it has everything you would want BUT I've had an odd problem with mine. After using it for a few months it started shutting off part way through a shave. I thought ...