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Panasonic Arc5 Electric Razor for Men 5 Blades Shaver and Trimmer shave sensor Technology Automatic Clean and Charge Station Wet Dry ES LV95 S
Last Updated: November 27, 2020 (Refresh Now)
8.4
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Shave Quality
457razor, shaving, shaves, electric razor, shaver
+90%
-10%
" ... First off, let me say that I am no expert at shaving. ... I have tried different types of razor blades, including ones for sensitive skin, but I never managed to get a smooth shave. ... This electric razor is definitely better than others I have tried in the past. ... It also shaves above my upper lip clean, just below my lower lip where no other razor, manual or electric, has done a decent job before and it also shaves most of my face clean and smooth. ... It does, sometimes, take me a while to get a smooth shave and sometimes it is faster. ... I have tried wet and dry shaves - nothing. ... "
" ... Always cleaned up with razor. ... "
" ... Excellent shave right out of the box. ... You won't regret buying this razor. ... "
" ... Best electric shave I have ever had ... "
" ... I was able to shave my legs completely smooth in about 5 minutes. ... "
" ... I like this razor a lot ... "
" ... I now use the Arc3 to shave my body hair and the Arc5 to shave my facial hair. ... "
" ... It is an amazing razor. ... "
Hair
144hair, beard, hairs, trimmer, shave
+69%
-31%
" ... .why the heck do they even make rotary shavers when foil shavers work like this? ... "
" ... It’s a clean and close shave and can easily handle regular hair (once trimmed of course) as well for a clean bald cut. ... No scratching, cutting of skin, or rashes, very happy! ... "
" ... The pop up trimmer also works well. ... "
" ... My previous razor would grab and pull a hair every once in a while. ... "
" ... Works great cuts as close as a reg Razer skin feels a lil sore but will get used to love this thing five star's dont buy the B9 save the money this ones jus as good if not better ... "
" ... Fast shaving with no missed hair. ... Doesn't get quite as close as the Norelco, but doesn't miss hair like the Norelco and it's close enough. ... "
" ... I WILL say though that before I use the main shaver head, I use the extra trimmer it has mounted on the back to take my facial hair down to a manageable level. ... a common thing to do but I have just taken shavers like this one to a mighty fully grown beard in the past and I have one word to sum up the experience. ... It seems to not catch the hairs as efficiently so it requires you to go over the same spot several times before finally getting the stray strands. ... "
" ... Great razer for short hair but not as good as even cheaper Braun for long hair. ... "
Cleaning
143clean, easy to clean, cleaning station, razor, cleaner
+90%
-10%
" ... Cleaning is complicated. ... "
" ... The self cleaning feature is also very nice ... "
" ... It's so easy to clean. ... You don't need to pay extra $$ for the cleaning station. ... "
" ... Cleaning it is a breeze - just remove the foil top, tap it on the sink and then flood it with hot water. ... "
" ... I didn't want to deal with a base station and having to cartridges for cleaning. ... With this razor you put a drop of soap over the shields, hold the button to put it in a 20 second cleaning mode and let it run under hot water. ... And it actually cleans it . ... "
" ... Battery lasts pretty long, so far the cleaning isn't too bad (I didn't get the cleaning machine) and it does work well ... "
" ... Easy to use, easy to clean and easy (and quick) to charge. ... It tells you when it needs cleaning and the parts (blades and blade screens) are easy to order when it's time. ... "
" ... It actually cuts cleaner than my last gen version and has better button layout and functionality. ... "
Battery Life
78battery life, charge, lasts, use time, shaves
+86%
-14%
" ... Got it fully charged from 0 in about an hour. ... "
" ... After a full charge, I got 70% battery capacity after using it every day for 1 full week (7 days) for about 3-4 minute of use in the shower. ... "
" ... But I can live with this as the Panasonic will keep a charge for multiple shaves before needing recharging. ... "
" ... Battery life is good. ... "
" ... He travels 4 days every week and it holds a charge. ... "
" ... Great battery life too. ... "
" ... Besides being a great razor I love the fact that always know the battery life. ... "
" ... Wished it felt a little Sturdier and had a longer battery life. ... "
Comfort
65head, shaver, sensitive skin, razor, skin
+69%
-31%
" ... Comfortable to grip. ... "
" ... This shaver is surprisingly light considering its large head size. ... "
" ... The battery life is better than I expected, and it keeps most of the hair off your head while you use it. ... "
" ... Really impressive and goes head to head with Braun Series 9 in a lot of reviews and comes out more than holding it's own and blows Braun out of the water in price . ... "
" ... It’s close, and doesn’t irritate my skin at all. ... "
" ... It works well and gentle to my skin ... "
" ... Went for this Panasonic with the different kind of head and I love it. ... "
" ... I've never had a perfect electric shaver for the neck and probably never will. ... It's also lighter weight than my Braun was by a little. ... It's also easier for me to hold personally due to the shape. ... "
Price
61worth, worth the money, well worth, waste of money, 100
+74%
-26%
" ... I would say it's slightly better than my brauun9 was at less than half the price! ... "
" ... I thought the price point was excellent compared to similar competition. ... "
" ... It also had great reviews and a price that was affordable, so I bought it. ... "
" ... A solid purchase at this price point. ... "
" ... Good product and good value! ... "
" ... Great shaver and value. ... "
" ... A little more expensive than competitors but totally worth it. ... "
" ... I feel like you could get the same utility for a cheaper price. ... "
Charging
56charges, charging, shaver, razor, charged
+86%
-14%
" ... I bought the version of the Arc5 that came with the charger/cleaner. ... But I think the charger will be handy. ... "
" ... The battery life is great and it doesn't take forever to charge. ... "
" ... However, it charges pretty quickly. ... "
" ... So far no problems with the razor or charging station. ... "
" ... Charges fast and will last about 2 weeks on a charge for the amount of time I use it for. ... "
" ... It charges quickly and is easy to clean. ... "
" ... The docking station cleans the razor and charges every time. ... "
" ... Basically, you have to toss it when it no longer holds a charge (you can always use it plugged to an outlet). ... "
Product Reliability
526 months, razor, norelco, panasonic, foil
+63%
-37%
" ... I've had it about 6 months and no problems and very satisfied. ... "
" ... I’ve had over twenty Norelco razors since my high school days. ... "
" ... I have been a Norelco user for over 20 years. ... "
" ... I'm so glad I tried this after 30 years of using Norelco. ... "
" ... Technology has sure changed because the good all days are today! ... "
" ... My last razor lasted close to 10 years. ... "
" ... Last year the cost was about $52 for the replacement combo, this year its listing at $70! ... "
" ... I had been using a Norelco Arcitec for the past 2 years. ... "
Ease of Cleaning
47clean, cleaning, easy to use, easy, use and clean
+96%
-4%
" ... Ease of cleaning: Excellent ... "
" ... Easy to rinse clean and deep clean with liquid soap. ... "
" ... Very quick and easy to clean ... "
" ... - The clean feature. ... "
" ... Easy to clean and use. ... "
" ... It is super easy to clean. ... it does all the cleaning! ... "
" ... It does a great job coming close to being 100% smooth though & it's easy to clean. ... "
" ... It is quieter and it is easier and less expensive to clean. ... "
Ease of Use
42easy to clean, easy, use and clean, use, super
+100%
" ... It's quiet, easy to clean, and cuts effectively. ... "
" ... It is easy to use and works great. ... "
" ... The Panasonic is really quick and easy . ... "
" ... I can't speak for everybody's face, but this is an easy 5-star purchase for me. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use ... "
" ... Easy to use does not irritate skin and the quietest machine out there. ... "
" ... It's easy to use and easy to clean. ... "
Drying
20wet, shaver, used, wet or dry, skin
+85%
-15%
" ... I like the option of wet or dry. ... "
" ... The wet or dry feature provides the ability to allow the skin to adapt to the razor in a short time. ... "
" ... My first two times I used a cream but then went completely dry and it works better. ... "
" ... It is impressive how good clean this machines work this is my first electric dry shaver 👍👍👍 ... "
" ... With my Arc 5 I tried shaving dry and it was fine but with a thin layer of Liquid Neutrogena Face Wash as shaving cream it shaved really well. ... "
" ... Performance wise it's about the same wet or dry. ... "
" ... Does a nice job dry, but also does a great job in the shower for head shaving as well. ... "
" ... It sprays the hair all over the sink and my clothes. ... "
Build Quality
20broke, shaver, foil, apart, well
+40%
-60%
" ... My husband did pass away so I tried it on my legs. ... "
" ... This thing fell apart within 7 months of use. ... "
" ... Within a month small springs fell out. ... "
" ... The head started chipping and left scratches all over my head. ... "
" ... Reviews said it works on thick stubble it did not for me . ... "
" ... I break out. ... Then the round prong that holds the 3 blades came apart. ... "
" ... There is only one thing about this shaver I don't like and that's the cap cover. ... "
" ... Doesn’t get the tricky spots on the neck very well. ... "
As Gift
15husband, christmas, bought, loves, got
+100%
" ... Bought this for my fiancé for Christmas this year and he loves it! ... "
" ... Got it for my dad for Christmas. ... "
" ... I bought this as a present for my husband. ... "
" ... I bought this for my husband for Christmas. ... "
" ... My hubby was so happy with this Father's day gift. ... "
" ... I bought this as a gift for my husband. ... "
" ... Bought as a Christmas present and it works great! ... "
" ... I bought as a gift for my son and he has no complaints . ... "
Overall performance
15good, performance, shaver, quiet, one
+87%
-13%
" ... I am impressed on how smooth it is. ... "
" ... does the job. ... "
" ... It does a good job overall. ... "
" ... Performance is consistent. ... "
" ... Does a great job! ... "
" ... Motor RPM is extremely fast and quiet. ... "
" ... The shaver does good job! ... "
" ... It gets the job done for sure. ... "
Water Resistance
15water, shower with shaving, shaving cream, shaver, waterproof
+93%
-7%
" ... It is nice that you can use it in the shower and it cleans up very easily. ... "
" ... Use it in the shower every day. ... "
" ... I really like the waterproof rating. ... "
" ... The added trim and being water proof all great extras as well. ... "
" ... Really awesome you can use it in the shower with shaving cream too. ... "
" ... Plus, I use it in my shower, rinse it according to instructions and place it in the re-chargeable unit to dry it. ... "
" ... Conditions I shaved in were: in the shower, with shaving cream, and used aftershave when I was done. ... "
" ... It cuts close to the skin, is easy to use, made of high quality materials and you can use it in the shower. ... "
Size
15bulky, hold, head, electric, shaver
+87%
-13%
" ... Very light and travels well. ... "
" ... Very light, compact. ... "
" ... It's a bunch of small differences that add up to make a big impact. ... "
" ... This shaver is surprisingly light considering its large head size. ... "
" ... It is easy to hold, quiet and attractive. ... "
" ... My only complaint is that the travel pouch has no room to carry the charger, but having said that, it is a nice, sturdy and rigid pouch. ... "
" ... The Arc5 is more aggressive and bigger physically. ... "
" ... I just hope it holds up over the long haul. ... "
Sound Quality
14quiet, noisy, motor, rpm, rattling
+57%
-43%
" ... Motor RPM is extremely fast and quiet. ... "
" ... It’s nice and quiet, too. ... "
" ... It has a soft vibration humming sound that is much less annoying than other razors. ... "
" ... The sound of the motor is low which is good and it works good . ... "
" ... It is also quiet. ... "
" ... Very quiet sounds like a bumble bee humming and it's so easy to clean don't pay any attention to some of these reviews ... "
" ... When I first turned it on, I was a little disappointed, it is extremely quiet, (My old one was a beast that sounded like I was mowing the lawn) So my first reaction, man this thing is junk. ... "
" ... Very quiet and looks very high end. ... "
Marketplace
14thanks, exactly, advertised, received, prime
+86%
-14%
" ... It does exactly as its advertised. ... "
" ... Thanks to Panasonic. ... "
" ... Then there is the Series 9 at Amazon for $308. ... "
" ... I purchased this on a whim on Prime Day. ... "
" ... Thanks Amazon I have received the goods and they are excellent. ... "
" ... Just as good as advertised. ... "
" ... Thank you Amazon and Panasonic! ... "
" ... Five star shaver, thanks. ... "
Returns
13returned, replace, returning, window, wait
+23%
-77%
" ... So if you start seeing bumps after using this product, just return it right away and don’t wait like I did. ... "
" ... If I had not thrown out the box, I would have returned it. ... "
" ... Of course, the window to return it was only 30 days after purchase, so I'm out the purchase price with a useless shaver. ... "
" ... I wish I could return it. ... "
" ... I sent it back to Panasonic and they replaced it. ... "
" ... Unfortunately the return window has closed or I would return it. ... "
" ... Ultimately, I was told I could send it back at my expense and they may or may not replace it. ... "
" ... contacted Panacare but no one got back to me . ... "
For Travel
12traveling, charger, electric, carry, trips
+92%
-8%
" ... Traveling with this thing is a breeze. ... I take it on all my trips. ... "
" ... I'd be comfortable traveling without bringing the charger for a 2 weeks trip. ... "
" ... The latter quality means I can travel with this shaver for on lengthy trips without worrying that I can’t properly clean it. ... "
" ... We've been traveling and it was really good to look clean shaven abroad. ... "
" ... You can lock the razor so it doesn't accidentally turn on and then put it in the travel pouch. ... "
" ... Currently switched back to electric for ease of use while traveling. ... "
" ... Did purchase another case for travel that would also carry the charger. ... "
" ... It works great and is fantastic for him to take on the road as he travels a lot. ... "
Washer Dryer
12used, wet or dry, wet, shaver, let
+100%
" ... It sprays the hair all over the sink and my clothes. ... "
" ... It states that you can do either wet or dry shaving but in my experience, dry definitely works better. ... "
" ... Really nice that it can be used wet or dry. ... "
" ... I like the option of wet or dry. ... "
" ... Performance wise it's about the same wet or dry. ... "
" ... It cleans up easily under running water and can be used wet or dry. ... "
" ... Cleanup And maintenance an absolute breeze - just take the top off, rinse and let dry. ... "
" ... It is impressive how good clean this machines work this is my first electric dry shaver 👍👍👍 ... "
Fit
12shaver, braun, apart, together, shaving
+50%
-50%
" ... The head started chipping and left scratches all over my head. ... "
" ... However, every time I remove it to clean out the stubble the angle is sloped so much that it slips out of my hand. ... "
" ... The head is bulky. ... "
" ... Doesn’t get the tricky spots on the neck very well. ... "
" ... Then the round prong that holds the 3 blades came apart. ... "
Water Usage
11soap and water, clean, liquid soap, shaver, running
+100%
" ... Clean up takes about 10 seconds with just soap and water. ... "
" ... I just run it under some water with some soap and it’s nice and clean and ready for use. ... "
" ... Just running it under cold water from the faucet is FINE. ... "
" ... You have to clean the heads assembly with water. ... The Arc3 can be cleaned with a brush or water. ... "
" ... A little soap and water and it’s good to go for next time. ... "
" ... You can also clean it by simply putting some liquid soap directly on the top of shaver and adding a bit of water to it. ... "
" ... It cleans up easily under running water and can be used wet or dry. ... "
" ... It's very easy to clean with just pump hand soap and water from the faucet. ... "
For Kids
8son, husband, bought, absolutely
+100%
" ... Husband loves it!! ... "
" ... Bought this for my husband,he loves it! ... "
" ... Son loves it ... "
" ... He loves his too. ... "
" ... He absolutely loves it. ... "
" ... Purchased for my 16 year old son. ... "
" ... I bought this for my son's first electric. ... "
" ... I just gave this five stars as my husband absolutely loves it. ... "
Design
8design, made, looks, feels, together
+88%
-13%
" ... It feels firm and well put together, built to last. ... "
" ... It is easy to hold, quiet and attractive. ... "
" ... It looks great in the bathroom as well. ... "
" ... I like the design and how it looks but it is too light so I am not sure if this is advantage or not and the outer plastic cover which it is made from looks little cheap , so I am not sure of the durability but so far so good as it is still new ... "
" ... The case it comes in is really nice. ... "
" ... it is great design ... "
Product As Described
6advertised, good, one
+83%
-17%
" ... It the works just fine, exactly as advertised ... "
" ... Just as good as advertised. ... "
" ... It does exactly as its advertised. ... "
Volume
5cleaning, pretty, shaves, noise, louder
+20%
-80%
" ... It is only loud for about 5 minutes, but I have to close the bathroom door as it has a pretty loud noise that emits from the cleaning process. ... "
" ... Only thing that I wish would change is that when it's cleaning it is pretty loud. ... "
" ... The only problem is the cleaning cycle is very loud. ... "
" ... The saver is getting louder and louder and vibrates like crazy ... "
Features
5features, love, lock, get, use
+100%
" ... Lots of nice features. ... "
" ... This' model has a lot of nice features, ... "
" ... It's got a couple Nice features that make it easier to use and operate. ... "
" ... It travels well, I love the lock. ... "
Display Clarity
4time, panasonic, rattling, broken
+25%
-75%
" ... Some knock the screen on the Panasonic as a potential weak point if it bends out of shape. ... "
" ... However, he's had it less than 3 months and the screen is already broken. ... A photo of the screen should suffice, but apparently, Panasonic's strategy is to wear you down. ... "
Wash Programs
3wash, dry, cleaning
+67%
-33%
" ... I discovered a number of years ago that Liquid Neutrogena Face Wash (The Yellow One) is the best to use with my Fusion Razors. ... "
" ... It has two settings. ... "
User Manual
3warranty, shaves, information
+100%
" ... True the manual is the closest and this arc 5 is darn near the same closeness. ... "
" ... It shaves very close, just like a manual one. ... "
" ... The product manual is well written with good illustrations. ... "
Screen Protection
3broken, time, rattling, foil
+33%
-67%
" ... However, he's had it less than 3 months and the screen is already broken. ... I suggested she speak to a male in the room so they could explain about broken screens. ... "
Weight
3light, shaver, head, braun
+100%
" ... It's also lighter weight than my Braun was by a little. ... "
" ... This shaver is surprisingly light considering its large head size. ... "
" ... The ergonomic handle and light weight makes it a so easy. ... "
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