Series 800 ES-LV97 5-Blade Wet and Dry Electric Shaver for Men, Rechargeable, Responsive Beard Sensor, Multi-Flex 16D Head, Auto Cleaning, Charging Stand, Gift for men (2 pin UK plug)

I was a Phillips user for most of my life but due to the poor quality of their replacement blades I decided to give this a go. It takes a little getting used to but I now get a clean shave and the razor is of a very high standard and quality. The razor and the cleaning system is a little noisy but the cleaning system does work well. It washes and dries the shaving head. I tried a wet shave and it feels smooth and no razor burn.

An absolutely amazing shaver and a total game-changer! I had a beard for nearly 11 years before finally deciding to get rid of it. I initially went back to traditional manual wet shaving, but I was constantly getting terrible razor burn. Switching to this Panasonic 8000 ES 5-Blade series has completely solved that problem. I love that it gives you the option for both a wet and dry shave. Using it as a wet shaver has completely stopped my razor burn, while still giving me a remarkably close, clean shave. There is absolutely nothing I can fault about it. It's a truly great product that I highly recommend to anyone with sensitive skin.

Dong a great job but needs to get little closer at times, the cleaner is really useful and does a great job, the price of the liquids need to use with the cleaner is not, arrived with a EU plug, why can they never send the right one, its cost them a star.

After using a Braun series 5 (two blades) for quite a few years on both head & face, I thought it was time for an upgrade. After much research the two products that had caught my eye after been mentioned time and time again were the Panasonic ARC 5 or the Braun series 9. I bought both to test. Ill try gloss over a few things to get to the main bit: Packaging: Both are excellant, nothing too fancy, but functional. Draw Looks: I think overall the Braun is the nicer looking for most folks, and it certainly feels nice. Though for me, the ARC 5 has an edgyness. For me its a winner for the ARC. Cleaning: Both very good, both cleaning systems work very well though the ARC 5 can be cleaned manally really nicely. Again I prefer the aesthetics of the ARC 5 in the cleaning base, plus the cleaning solution lasts longer and is much cheaper to replace. Win again for the ARC The juicy bit, the bit we all really want to know......the cut: Both perform excellant, but there are some differences that are rather important. I say this as to me it seems like Braun prefer a nice smooth shave that is less likely to irritate those with sensitive skin. I dont have sensitive so I didnt gain much from this side of the device. The Panasonic ARC 5 goes for the complete opposite, almost ignoring sensitive skin, with the sole aim of getting as close a shave as possible with a foil electric shaver. So how did it do? I kid you not, the ARC 5 surpassed my expectations. It literally felt as close as what id imagine a razor shave would do. It cut through the other side of my face/head hair with no issue, requiring far less repeat "go overs" with the device. For me, it was an easy win for the ARC5. This isnt to knock the Braun series 9, I think that is an excellant shaver, but if your goal is to get as close as possible, then its quite simply the ARC5. Now just for testing purposes (and tidying some tough to reach areas i guess) I also bought a Gillette Fusion5 ProGlide Razor, just to see how close these electric shavers got. Goingeach side in parts were the shavers went, I couldnt actually feel any difference on the ARC side. Id assume that the shaver has taken some more fair hair with it as there was some on the razor, but there was a noticeable diffference on the Braun side. So clear win for the ARC 5 in relation to closeness of the shave. Only negatives of the ARC 5 i guess are: Size...Having 5 blades on the top does add some bulk, so will require some adjustment for your routine. Though having those 5 blades, with the 30 degree angle that they have gives you that super close shave with convenience. Noise...I didnt find its nosiey, but its an annoying noise compared to the Braun. This wouldnt put me off suggesting this as a product to buy though. Overall, Id say if your in the market for a high end electric foil shaver (if your shaving your head, FOIL is the only way, not rotary) then the Panasonic ARC 5 is the way forward. It comes with everything you need for an amazingly close shave. Im aware they have released a new set of foil catridges that are labeled for another upcoming shaver, but they are also compatable with this shaver and help with sensitive skin. This product is well worth a buy, I couldnt be more impressed.

What I like: • Unbeatable smooth shave. I have thick facial hair, and it works very well. • Easy to use: Just shave. • Easy and comfortable to hold • Low Noise • The washing unit makes cleaning super easy. Just pop it in the unit and press the button. It also charges the unit, so no more running out of power. • Comes with a handy travel case that fits well. Keep in mind: • Replacement blades are on the pricey side, at around £50 a set, but they are supposed to last for 1-2 years. • I previously had an older Panasonic ES8249, which lasted me 12 years and was a 3-blade system. Although, this 5-blade Panasonic ES-LV97 is a big upgrade; it's not amazingly better, so a 3-blade might be good enough for people with less thick hair (or people with thick hair who don’t mind spending an extra few minutes shaving). • While the washing unit is great, it takes 80 minutes to do a wash, and the first 10 minutes can get loud! • The manual of the Panasonic ES-LV97 says the battery only lasts for 3 years. However, my previous ES8249 said something similar, and I got 10 years out of it (and then a further 2 when I changed the battery myself, which wasn't that hard).

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Sono rimasto a bocca aperta , incredibile la silenziosità e l'efficacia di questo rasoio , pulito, non serve ripassare e riduce in particelle finissime i peli tagliati, considerate che io vengo da un Braun serie 7 che già reputavo difficile da superare.

This is my second Arc 5 Panasonic shaver, the first one lasted me 10 years. It is still working but I decided to buy a newer model. The LV97 is basically identical to more expensive models in respect of shaver parts, only the external materials and look differs. Excellent shaving experience, really close with minimal effort. Some irritation on my cheek skin after the shave, but I noticed if I don't apply too much pressure while shaving, it is not there. I hope I get another 10 years out of this one.

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Il rasoio è un prodotto indubbiamente valido: le recensioni parlano chiaro, ed anche se l'esperienza con la lametta resta comunque a mio parere insostituibile (sì, neppure questo la eguaglia) tra i rasoi elettrici questo modello merita senz'altro un posto d'onore per l'accuratezza e delicatezza della rasatura; per non parlare della base igienizzzante, che lubrifica ed asciuga le lame in automatico e fa realmente la differenza. Sono però rimasto amareggiato perchè la mia sensazione che la scatola fosse stata già aperta (data dalla mancanza della spazzolina, accessorio importante) è stata poi confermata addirittura dalla presenza di peli di barba sul rivestimento di tela esterno del corpo macchina. Io non farò il reso: ho igienizzato il prodotto prima di usarlo, e deciso di tenermelo. Però è grave che l'utente non sia stato informato, magari con la classica formula 'scatola aperta', dello stato del proprio acquisto: specialmente considerando il costo tutt'altro che contenuto dello stesso.