Noticeably smooth, noticeably comfortable. The closest shave, even with a 7-day beard. Experience a noticeably smooth and comfortable shave with the Philips Prestige 9000 series. Cuts up to 0.00 mm above the skin with the Lift & Cut shaving system, while SkinIQ technology adapts to every facial contour, even a 7-day beard.
Noticeably smooth, noticeably comfortable. The closest shave, even with a 7-day beard. Experience a noticeably smooth and comfortable shave with the Philips Prestige 9000 series. Cuts up to 0.00 mm above the skin with the Lift & Cut shaving system, while SkinIQ technology adapts to every facial contour, even a 7-day beard.
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The lowest price for Philips Shaver S9000 Prestige SP9871/22 Wet And Dry Electric Shaver, Series 9000 right now is $582.94 at microless.com, compared across 2 retailers.
The all-time low was $379.00 on 3 Feb 2026 — today's price is 54% above the lowest ever. It has been notably cheaper before — worth setting a price alert.
Prices last updated 14 June 2026.
Philips Shaver S9000 Prestige SP9871/22 Wet And Dry Electric Shaver, Series 9000
Noticeably smooth, noticeably comfortable. The closest shave, even with a 7-day beard. Experience a noticeably smooth and comfortable shave with the Philips Prestige 9000 series. Cuts up to 0.00 mm above the skin with the Lift & Cut shaving system, while SkinIQ technology adapts to every facial contour, even a 7-day beard.
Noticeably smooth, noticeably comfortable. The closest shave, even with a 7-day beard. Experience a noticeably smooth and comfortable shave with the Philips Prestige 9000 series. Cuts up to 0.00 mm above the skin with the Lift & Cut shaving system, while SkinIQ technology adapts to every facial contour, even a 7-day beard.
Last updated at 14/06/2026 09:40:24
Philips Shaver S9000 Prestige Wet & Dry Electric Razor, Smart SkinIQ Tech, Comfortable Shave, Flexible Heads, Wireless Charging, 60min Cordless, Trave
Delivery between 17–24 June $68.20
Philips Rasierer S9000 Prestige - Elektrischer Nass- und Trockenrasierer glänzendes Chrom Lift & Cut-Rasiersystem SkinIQ-Technologie Qi-Ladepad
Delivery between 18–22 June $15.52
originally posted on philips.com
I highly recommend the newest line of Prestige shavers. The latest model (SP9841/84) comes with the pentagonal heads and the SH91 blades which deliver a smooth, close shave in five minutes. It also has the cleaning pod enabling the shaver to clean his shaver's head in one minute's time and then leave it to drip in the pod which provides a handy storage spot on the counter. Whereas the 9500 series also has the same head and cleaning option, its handle is not as ergonomic as the Prestige's making the 9500 far more difficult to handle. The older Prestige shavers (SP9820 and SP9860) have the rounded shaving heads but these do not allow the shaver to be cleaned in a pod and the head needs to be entirely removed to be thoroughly cleaned. On the newest Prestige the head ... MoreI highly recommend the newest line of Prestige shavers. The latest model (SP9841/84) comes with the pentagonal heads and the SH91 blades which deliver a smooth, close shave in five minutes. It also has the cleaning pod enabling the shaver to clean his shaver's head in one minute's time and then leave it to drip in the pod which provides a handy storage spot on the counter. Whereas the 9500 series also has the same head and cleaning option, its handle is not as ergonomic as the Prestige's making the 9500 far more difficult to handle. The older Prestige shavers (SP9820 and SP9860) have the rounded shaving heads but these do not allow the shaver to be cleaned in a pod and the head needs to be entirely removed to be thoroughly cleaned. On the newest Prestige the head flips open which is a much more useful way to clean the shaver under the tap on days you don't want to clean it in the pod. As an aside: I also have the older 9721 Norelco which came with the cleaning station that has heating coils to help dry the shaver. I discovered that the newer SH98 blades worked perfectly on that shaver so on a whim I removed the entire head from the 9721 and tried it on my new Prestige and it worked beautifully. So, on those days that I decide to shave with the rounded heads of the older Prestige, I can mount that head onto the handle of my new SP9841. When the shave is done I can remount the head onto my older 9721 and clean it in the older cleaning station. Options... I have plenty of great options and a superb shaver in my new Prestige. For those who do not have the older shaver, don't despair. The newest Prestige will provide you with all the shaver you really need so enjoy it. Just remember to turn it 90 degrees to get a closer shave under the nose and ears due to the pentagonally shaped heads. For the neck, cheeks and chin this rotation is not needed. A great shaver, guys.
originally posted on philips.com.au
I have been using Philips Philishave electric face shavers for some 10 years now and always love the new technology and design and the latest generation of heads really does shave my 5-7 day face hair so soooo well.....i really enjoy using the products!So much so that i just bought a 2nd 9000 series prestige because i wanted the cleaning pod as well.So i use the new one for my face and my 2 year old series 9000 prestige for my body (arms and legs).Cleaning pod is awesome....i just open it when im done to get most of the hair out and then i put it in the pod which cleans it in like 45 seconds...then leave it for a day to air out.Only 2 things i wish Phillips would do is (1) surely they can make a battery that lasts 90 minutes rather than 60 which has been the ... MoreI have been using Philips Philishave electric face shavers for some 10 years now and always love the new technology and design and the latest generation of heads really does shave my 5-7 day face hair so soooo well.....i really enjoy using the products!So much so that i just bought a 2nd 9000 series prestige because i wanted the cleaning pod as well.So i use the new one for my face and my 2 year old series 9000 prestige for my body (arms and legs).Cleaning pod is awesome....i just open it when im done to get most of the hair out and then i put it in the pod which cleans it in like 45 seconds...then leave it for a day to air out.Only 2 things i wish Phillips would do is (1) surely they can make a battery that lasts 90 minutes rather than 60 which has been the same capacity for last 10 years! I mean come on get with the lithium battery times phillips this is a $500+ item !Lastly the heads need to be re-developed a touch so the blades are much closer to the edge of the head edge so you can get under the nose more.All in all i will always buy these items.....and shaver shop is awesome as you can walk in and walk out with EVERYTHING you need!I bought the shaver another 3 pack of cleaning solution and a spare pack of shaver blade heads as i like to have a spare at all times.
originally posted on philips.com
I’ve used a traditional razor with shaving cream all my life. I was curious about electric razors but heard they didn’t shave as closely as a blade. During COVID (like many stay/work at homes) I stopped shaving daily. For the occasional zoom meeting I would have to shave, and I began wishing I had an electric, for a quick touch up. I finally got one, the cheapest Norelco. Even though I had limited expectations, it didn’t meet even those. I spent more time than with a razor trying to get a minimally close shave. Just wouldn’t do it. Sigh. I’d read reviews for the Prestige and was intrigued by users saying the shave was the best possible from an electric, rivaling a blade. The price was an obstacle. Finally when a Norelco trimmer I’d been happily using for years died, ... MoreI’ve used a traditional razor with shaving cream all my life. I was curious about electric razors but heard they didn’t shave as closely as a blade. During COVID (like many stay/work at homes) I stopped shaving daily. For the occasional zoom meeting I would have to shave, and I began wishing I had an electric, for a quick touch up. I finally got one, the cheapest Norelco. Even though I had limited expectations, it didn’t meet even those. I spent more time than with a razor trying to get a minimally close shave. Just wouldn’t do it. Sigh. I’d read reviews for the Prestige and was intrigued by users saying the shave was the best possible from an electric, rivaling a blade. The price was an obstacle. Finally when a Norelco trimmer I’d been happily using for years died, I talked myself into the Prestige-which has a similar trimmer. And the Prestige was on sale. Glad I finally moved on it. It truly does give a close shave that rivals a blade and it does so quickly. I’m stuck with the first Norelco, which I kept past the return window. I’ll probably donate it. Very pleased with the Prestige. It’s a high class experience in every way. Pricey but worth it for me.
| Recommended uses for product | Bart |
| Special feature | Wet shaving |
| Power source | Battery Powered |
| Product dimensions | 10.7 x 15.8 x 25.5 cm; 1.06 kg |
| Included components | Batterie |
Philips Shaver S9000 Prestige Wet & Dry Electric Razor, Smart SkinIQ Tech, Comfortable Shave, Flexible Heads, Wireless Charging, 60min Cordless, Trave
Delivery between 17–24 June $68.20
Philips Rasierer S9000 Prestige - Elektrischer Nass- und Trockenrasierer glänzendes Chrom Lift & Cut-Rasiersystem SkinIQ-Technologie Qi-Ladepad
Delivery between 18–22 June $15.52
I highly recommend the newest line of Prestige shavers. The latest model (SP9841/84) comes with the pentagonal heads and the SH91 blades which deliver a smooth, close shave in five minutes. It also has the cleaning pod enabling the shaver to clean his shaver's head in one minute's time and then leave it to drip in the pod which provides a handy storage spot on the counter. Whereas the 9500 series also has the same head and cleaning option, its handle is not as ergonomic as the Prestige's making the 9500 far more difficult to handle. The older Prestige shavers (SP9820 and SP9860) have the rounded shaving heads but these do not allow the shaver to be cleaned in a pod and the head needs to be entirely removed to be thoroughly cleaned. On the newest Prestige the head ... MoreI highly recommend the newest line of Prestige shavers. The latest model (SP9841/84) comes with the pentagonal heads and the SH91 blades which deliver a smooth, close shave in five minutes. It also has the cleaning pod enabling the shaver to clean his shaver's head in one minute's time and then leave it to drip in the pod which provides a handy storage spot on the counter. Whereas the 9500 series also has the same head and cleaning option, its handle is not as ergonomic as the Prestige's making the 9500 far more difficult to handle. The older Prestige shavers (SP9820 and SP9860) have the rounded shaving heads but these do not allow the shaver to be cleaned in a pod and the head needs to be entirely removed to be thoroughly cleaned. On the newest Prestige the head flips open which is a much more useful way to clean the shaver under the tap on days you don't want to clean it in the pod. As an aside: I also have the older 9721 Norelco which came with the cleaning station that has heating coils to help dry the shaver. I discovered that the newer SH98 blades worked perfectly on that shaver so on a whim I removed the entire head from the 9721 and tried it on my new Prestige and it worked beautifully. So, on those days that I decide to shave with the rounded heads of the older Prestige, I can mount that head onto the handle of my new SP9841. When the shave is done I can remount the head onto my older 9721 and clean it in the older cleaning station. Options... I have plenty of great options and a superb shaver in my new Prestige. For those who do not have the older shaver, don't despair. The newest Prestige will provide you with all the shaver you really need so enjoy it. Just remember to turn it 90 degrees to get a closer shave under the nose and ears due to the pentagonally shaped heads. For the neck, cheeks and chin this rotation is not needed. A great shaver, guys.
I have been using Philips Philishave electric face shavers for some 10 years now and always love the new technology and design and the latest generation of heads really does shave my 5-7 day face hair so soooo well.....i really enjoy using the products!So much so that i just bought a 2nd 9000 series prestige because i wanted the cleaning pod as well.So i use the new one for my face and my 2 year old series 9000 prestige for my body (arms and legs).Cleaning pod is awesome....i just open it when im done to get most of the hair out and then i put it in the pod which cleans it in like 45 seconds...then leave it for a day to air out.Only 2 things i wish Phillips would do is (1) surely they can make a battery that lasts 90 minutes rather than 60 which has been the ... MoreI have been using Philips Philishave electric face shavers for some 10 years now and always love the new technology and design and the latest generation of heads really does shave my 5-7 day face hair so soooo well.....i really enjoy using the products!So much so that i just bought a 2nd 9000 series prestige because i wanted the cleaning pod as well.So i use the new one for my face and my 2 year old series 9000 prestige for my body (arms and legs).Cleaning pod is awesome....i just open it when im done to get most of the hair out and then i put it in the pod which cleans it in like 45 seconds...then leave it for a day to air out.Only 2 things i wish Phillips would do is (1) surely they can make a battery that lasts 90 minutes rather than 60 which has been the same capacity for last 10 years! I mean come on get with the lithium battery times phillips this is a $500+ item !Lastly the heads need to be re-developed a touch so the blades are much closer to the edge of the head edge so you can get under the nose more.All in all i will always buy these items.....and shaver shop is awesome as you can walk in and walk out with EVERYTHING you need!I bought the shaver another 3 pack of cleaning solution and a spare pack of shaver blade heads as i like to have a spare at all times.
I’ve used a traditional razor with shaving cream all my life. I was curious about electric razors but heard they didn’t shave as closely as a blade. During COVID (like many stay/work at homes) I stopped shaving daily. For the occasional zoom meeting I would have to shave, and I began wishing I had an electric, for a quick touch up. I finally got one, the cheapest Norelco. Even though I had limited expectations, it didn’t meet even those. I spent more time than with a razor trying to get a minimally close shave. Just wouldn’t do it. Sigh. I’d read reviews for the Prestige and was intrigued by users saying the shave was the best possible from an electric, rivaling a blade. The price was an obstacle. Finally when a Norelco trimmer I’d been happily using for years died, ... MoreI’ve used a traditional razor with shaving cream all my life. I was curious about electric razors but heard they didn’t shave as closely as a blade. During COVID (like many stay/work at homes) I stopped shaving daily. For the occasional zoom meeting I would have to shave, and I began wishing I had an electric, for a quick touch up. I finally got one, the cheapest Norelco. Even though I had limited expectations, it didn’t meet even those. I spent more time than with a razor trying to get a minimally close shave. Just wouldn’t do it. Sigh. I’d read reviews for the Prestige and was intrigued by users saying the shave was the best possible from an electric, rivaling a blade. The price was an obstacle. Finally when a Norelco trimmer I’d been happily using for years died, I talked myself into the Prestige-which has a similar trimmer. And the Prestige was on sale. Glad I finally moved on it. It truly does give a close shave that rivals a blade and it does so quickly. I’m stuck with the first Norelco, which I kept past the return window. I’ll probably donate it. Very pleased with the Prestige. It’s a high class experience in every way. Pricey but worth it for me.
The Philips Norelco S9000 Prestige is a light weight solid feeling wet/dry shaver that is supposed to give you a close shave while helping you avoid cuts and avoiding the hair snagging most shavers give you with longer hairs.The shaver does a really great job of giving you a close to razer shave and it does not leave you skin dry like certain other products. The skin-glide coating does an excellent job along with the ultraflex suspension system which helps the shaver just glide around the users face which makes using the shaver feel effortless. While you do have to go over certain dense area a few time it wasn't really an issue for me since it would take just a extra pass or so.Now Philips claims that this shaver can give you an ultimate shave even on a 7 day ... MoreThe Philips Norelco S9000 Prestige is a light weight solid feeling wet/dry shaver that is supposed to give you a close shave while helping you avoid cuts and avoiding the hair snagging most shavers give you with longer hairs.The shaver does a really great job of giving you a close to razer shave and it does not leave you skin dry like certain other products. The skin-glide coating does an excellent job along with the ultraflex suspension system which helps the shaver just glide around the users face which makes using the shaver feel effortless. While you do have to go over certain dense area a few time it wasn't really an issue for me since it would take just a extra pass or so.Now Philips claims that this shaver can give you an ultimate shave even on a 7 day beard and the shaver does a really nice job with cutting close but there are times where it will snag on longer/thicker hairs(dry shave), I tested it after a 5 day shave and while it didn’t struggle it did leave me with a few small cut. I don’t feel you could go 7 days without a slight trim prior to using this for a dry shave even with the smart hair sensor.Speaking of the trimmer attachment is has to be one of the absolute worst I have used, they should have just not included it because it does not help with lining up beard/side burns. You could use it to do a pre-trimm of your face prior to the shave but even than I would avoid using the trimmer attachment.The S9000 comes with a very nice case and the cleaning pod does a great job making the shaver feel new after every use.Overall its a decent product that would be good for someone that does a clean shave at all times.
This is a pretty good shaver.I normally don't leave reviews, but I have had a hard time finding a good, long-lasting shaver at a reasonable price and this is the closest I have found, although I still think it's overpriced.I've used this shaver for several months now and have had a mostly positive overall experience. It did take a little getting used to the close shave, but that passes, and it's a positive for me and one of the main reasons why I purchased it. It doesn't tug hairs and is a consistently close, comfortable, fast, and clean shave. However, I still do occasionally get razor burn irritation around the corner of my mouth and upper and lower lip and that is annoying.I REALLY dislike the very slow wireless charging, and the super large wireless ... MoreThis is a pretty good shaver.I normally don't leave reviews, but I have had a hard time finding a good, long-lasting shaver at a reasonable price and this is the closest I have found, although I still think it's overpriced.I've used this shaver for several months now and have had a mostly positive overall experience. It did take a little getting used to the close shave, but that passes, and it's a positive for me and one of the main reasons why I purchased it. It doesn't tug hairs and is a consistently close, comfortable, fast, and clean shave. However, I still do occasionally get razor burn irritation around the corner of my mouth and upper and lower lip and that is annoying.I REALLY dislike the very slow wireless charging, and the super large wireless charging pad with a nondetachable cord that doesn't fit into the travel case. It's gimmicky and unnecessary, and bulky and inconvenient for no reason and provides no real benefit. The price could easily have been significantly less with a corded charger with faster charging like another prior premium Philips shaver I had (for which Philips stopped selling the shaver heads and that was really frustrating, but that's a separate issue), and this would be a solid 5-star product. Because of this issue, I almost considered a 3-star rating (since charging is central to the shaver's use) - but it does it's main job of shaving consistently well.I haven't used the attachment so I have no comment there, and I manually wash the shaver since I don't want to have to keep buying the cleaning solution so no comment there either.
I’ll admit that I’ve been pretty old school regarding shaving over the years. I usually buy the bulk pack of disposable razors from the big box store and have done ok with that. But recent medical events have caused me to have to be on a blood thinner, and those shaving nicks and cuts can bleed quite a bit more once you’re on those. I wanted to switch to an electric razor, but past experiences weren’t very good for a variety of reasons. Enter the Philips Norelco S9000 Prestige.Now, this is not an inexpensive rechargeable razor. It’s at or just under $200 depending on sales. So I expected the world from it for the price, to be honest. For the most part, it’s delivering. This particular model has three large shaving heads with “NanoTech” blades and “Nano Particles” ... MoreI’ll admit that I’ve been pretty old school regarding shaving over the years. I usually buy the bulk pack of disposable razors from the big box store and have done ok with that. But recent medical events have caused me to have to be on a blood thinner, and those shaving nicks and cuts can bleed quite a bit more once you’re on those. I wanted to switch to an electric razor, but past experiences weren’t very good for a variety of reasons. Enter the Philips Norelco S9000 Prestige.Now, this is not an inexpensive rechargeable razor. It’s at or just under $200 depending on sales. So I expected the world from it for the price, to be honest. For the most part, it’s delivering. This particular model has three large shaving heads with “NanoTech” blades and “Nano Particles” (short – very small, very sharp blades), and skin protection rings around each of the three sets. In the past, other models pulled at my beard and the experience wasn’t comfortable, but these do a much better job. You can use them dry, or with shaving creams, and even use it in the shower as it’s waterproof (I still avoid direct water flow with any device that uses batteries, though – that’s just my own quirk).In my set, it came with the shaver of course, a proprietary charger (boo – would have preferred USB-C), a trimmer head that can be used for precise trimming of sideburns, etc., a nice hard case, cleaning brush, and a head cleaning stand with cleaning solution. Everything needed to start using and to maintain the shaver.On a full charge that takes a couple of hours, you get about a full hour of continuous runtime, which equals quite a few shaves. A large digital read out on the front lets you know the exact percentage of battery power you have left. It’s easy to hold and has a good grip. The razor has sensors that continuously monitor the thickness of what it’s shaving and adapts to it as you shave, and it seems to work, but using a plus/minus bar lets you adjust the speed as well. It’s also very quiet, too. The shaving head pops off easily so you can rinse off the blades to keep them clean. My own beard hair is fairly standard and I sometimes go 2-3 days without shaving, but it handled mine just fine with proper maneuvering around my roundish face.Now, it takes time to get used to an electric/rechargeable razor over hand held old school ones, so your first few times might feel awkward, but give it time. The large heads can make it a little hard to get around chins if you have a smaller one, so it’s not perfect. However, I also allowed a friend to try it out and they have a shaved head – even with two weeks of stub on his head, he said this shaver did a super good job on it, and even shaving face and head together, only used about 6% of the charge. Using too much foam can gunk it up a little FYI, so go light. Is the Philips Norelco S9000 worth $200? That’s up to you to decide – I always wait for sales for something like this, but it is definitely a very nice shaver that I would recommend if it’s in your budget.
The closest shaves that I have ever had were ones given by professional barbers after a haircut. In our post pandemic world, however, I'm unable to find them anymore and, even if I still could find one, it would never be an every day occurrence. Otherwise, whether for home or travel, the S9000 Prestige gives the best shave that I have ever given myself, and easily tops razor shaves. For real. As a bonus, it's very easy to care for. Because my skin is sensitive, I need to use shaving cream. The S9000 has no problem working with it. My recommendation is to pay the higher cost to get the most and best blades. Thus, my strong recommendation is to purchase the S9000 Prestige SP9841/84 rather than any lower priced product in the line.
The Norelco wet/dry shaver S9000 Prestige provides an extremely smooth shave and I also now have to admit much less skin irritation compared to my previous Braun shaver. I thought that I had owned top of the line shavers in the past but this unit is near perfection in every way as far as I am concerned. The unit came well packaged with thought given to reduce damage in shipping and was very nicely put together. Inside the box was the Shaver, a travel case, power/charging cord and a cleaning brush. The shaver battery was approxamitely 50 percent charged when it arrived. I reccomend fully charging the battery before first use. You can also charge the battery for one hour and it gives about 60 minutes of shaving depending on your circumstances. This shaver has very ... MoreThe Norelco wet/dry shaver S9000 Prestige provides an extremely smooth shave and I also now have to admit much less skin irritation compared to my previous Braun shaver. I thought that I had owned top of the line shavers in the past but this unit is near perfection in every way as far as I am concerned. The unit came well packaged with thought given to reduce damage in shipping and was very nicely put together. Inside the box was the Shaver, a travel case, power/charging cord and a cleaning brush. The shaver battery was approxamitely 50 percent charged when it arrived. I reccomend fully charging the battery before first use. You can also charge the battery for one hour and it gives about 60 minutes of shaving depending on your circumstances. This shaver has very flexible heads that do a very good job of floating along your skin. The heads are surrounded by ComfortGlide rings. These rings have a protective coating to help reduce any possible skin irritation and I found them to work very well. They packet claims to have self-sharpening blades, which if true should cut down on replacement costs as they are never cheap. During the week that I have used this I cannot really tell if they do self-sharpen. I used the shaver in both wet and dry conditions and both seemed to work well. I did not notice any difference in either condition. The pop-up trimmer worked well trimming my sideburns. The shaver came with a cleaning base that cleans and lubricates in just a minute by simply inserting the shaver. I felt that this feature worked well and for me the only drawback is that you have to keep buying the pods to clean your shaver. Overall I am very pleased with this unit and would certainly reccomend.
I've had a few previous S9000 shavers which I liked (apart from the head coming off) so I bought this latest version. This triangular shaving head is much larger than previous varsions and so is hard to get into the faces nooks and cranies, it is also hard to get close under the nose and next to the ears. The shaving head is meant to be rinsed, but because the shaver blades are hinged it is very hard to shake off the excess water, you can only blow it dryish. Why have a wireless charger? The size is huge (difficult to fit onto bathroom shelves or cupboards) and charging is slower than previous corded versions. The shaver comes with a larger travel box but even this larger box does not fit the wireless charger! Although well made the stylists have overcome proper ... MoreI've had a few previous S9000 shavers which I liked (apart from the head coming off) so I bought this latest version. This triangular shaving head is much larger than previous varsions and so is hard to get into the faces nooks and cranies, it is also hard to get close under the nose and next to the ears. The shaving head is meant to be rinsed, but because the shaver blades are hinged it is very hard to shake off the excess water, you can only blow it dryish. Why have a wireless charger? The size is huge (difficult to fit onto bathroom shelves or cupboards) and charging is slower than previous corded versions. The shaver comes with a larger travel box but even this larger box does not fit the wireless charger! Although well made the stylists have overcome proper design principles for an overall very poor product.
I’ve owned several Norelco shavers over the years, but this Philips-Norelco S9000 was like going from an SUV to a sports car! It’s a very attractive yet functional design that fits and balances very well into my hand. One of its best features is hard to miss, as it displays the actual battery charge status on the front display when it is moved or powered on. Oddly, there is also a low-battery indicator light. Other indicators in the display tell you when it’s time to clean it or change the shaving heads. Besides the large power button there is a rocker switch to adjust the shaving mode.The shaving head has a similar triple layout to my older unit, but they are in a more splayed-out pattern, putting them farther apart and making the overall shaver head larger. ... MoreI’ve owned several Norelco shavers over the years, but this Philips-Norelco S9000 was like going from an SUV to a sports car! It’s a very attractive yet functional design that fits and balances very well into my hand. One of its best features is hard to miss, as it displays the actual battery charge status on the front display when it is moved or powered on. Oddly, there is also a low-battery indicator light. Other indicators in the display tell you when it’s time to clean it or change the shaving heads. Besides the large power button there is a rocker switch to adjust the shaving mode.The shaving head has a similar triple layout to my older unit, but they are in a more splayed-out pattern, putting them farther apart and making the overall shaver head larger. Being used to the old dimensions, it took me a few shaves to get the hang of the new configuration, but I found that it made it easier to get into and around some of the tougher spots such as under the nose. The individual heads flex a lot to get over curves such as around my chin. Overall a nice design and it gives a very close shave. I always shave dry but this shaver will work in the shower or with shaving gel.Unlike the usual pop-up trimmer of most shavers, the S9000 uses a removable trimmer that you insert after pulling off the main shaving head. At first I didn’t care for this since it’s one more part to keep track of, but then I found that it makes it a lot easier to see what I’m doing with the trimmer on top – for example when squaring up my sideburns – than with a pop-up trimmer on the side. It’s more like having a separate personal trimmer device.One unique thing included with the shaver is the cleaning pod, which consists of a part to hold the shaver and contains a replaceable cartridge with the cleaning solution. This is all new to me and since I have only had the shaver for a short time I have not tried it out, but it looks like a good way to clean the shaver at the cost of buying refills in the future.
| Recommended uses for product | Bart |
| Special feature | Wet shaving |
| Power source | Battery Powered |
| Product dimensions | 10.7 x 15.8 x 25.5 cm; 1.06 kg |
| Included components | Batterie |
