Shaver series 7000 Wet & Dry electric shaver S7783/50
Philips Shaver S7000 -…
15/11/2021 17:21
My last experience with an electric shaver was more than 20 years ago. Then I was using a Braun dry shaver which lasted me for about 5 years. Since then I have been just using a Gillette Proglide coz I was traveling frequently and thought something as light as the Proglide would be more suited for me. However, I have never really been 100% satisfied with the Proglide because I have sensitive skin and always felt a razor blade is quite harsh on the skin even if I use sufficient shaving cream. Occasionally I would get a cut near my chin area using a razor blade.
The Philips Shaver 7000 is a really pleasant shift from razor blade shaving. The shaving heads are very flexible as they follow the contour of the face, and the surface around the shaving heads has a coating and pattern that makes it easier to glide. Those would be the most important features. It does a great job around the neck and cleans everything between nose and top lip. Those are the trouble spots on previous shavers I had used. In addition, the shaver’s pop-up trimmer works well for sideburns, moustaches, beards and hairline trimming. In all aspects, the Philips S7000 is far more superior to the Braun shaver that I had used a long time ago.
The shaver also comes with a self-cleaning base that is fairly compact, and requires a type of cleaning cartridge that lasts from 1 to 3 months depending on use. The cleaning formula has no alcohol and also keeps the blades lubricated. The cleaning base doesn't need any power, as the shaver itself produces the foam, and takes about 1 minute to run its cycle. I find that is better if I then open the shaver and let it air dry, otherwise it's still slightly moist the next day.
And for the feature I didn't know I needed, this shaver has Bluetooth, which connects to a phone app that reports battery level, run-time charts and amount of time shaving in circular motions, or when applying too much pressure (There are sensors on the shaver for that). Thankfully, the phone is not required, and when paired, it doesn't need to be near the shaver. The app also has some other shaving tips. However, I see this app only beneficial to those who are new to using the shaver and the circular shaving technique that is required to shave effectively. Once I have developed a consistent circular shaving technique I don’t see why I would still require the app.
It also comes with a semi-rigid traveling pouch that holds the shaver but unlike many other electric shavers in the market, this has no plastic cover for the shaving head. I find this very weird. Had to go over the manual to confirm it was not missing, and the same model without the cleaning base does have a cover. Not sure why they would do this on a premium shaver. Besides this small annoyance and the ill-featured 'always on' Bluetooth and “location”, it's a great shaver. It gives me a clean shave every time, no hair pricking and cuts. Glides very well and the spring-loaded shaving heads work very well at following facial angles and works better than my previous Braun electric shaver around the chin and neck areas.
Overall, I am more than pleased with the S7000 shaver; this has been an incredible upgrade for me!
flai64
Singapore , Singapur
Age: 59
Gender: Female