Philips Norelco S9000 Prestige Electric Shaver with Qi-Charger, Precision Trimmer and Premium Case, SP9872/86

Took something of a leap of faith with a Norelco shaver, having used lots of Bruan foil shavers over the years. I have a fairly light beard and somewhat sensitive skin (tend to get ingrown hairs) but the challenge for me is random direction growth on my neck. Braun shavers worked OK, but pulled and tended to cause more bumps. Shifted to both straight razors and old-school DE's but really wanted the convenience and speed of an electric. I was concerned about the shape of the heads getting under the nose, but it works fantastic. I may have had low expectations due to countless online reports that rotary shavers are not close shavers. This is complete BS! Using the Norelco has been a joy, and for an even closer shave I've discovered using a bit of shower gel and wet shaving in a nice hot shower. I can honestly say that this thing provides a shave as close as a DE or a straight with 2 passes. The Space Grade Edition, SP9886/89 version is (IMHO) a bit overpriced BUT I will concede the color is fantastic! On the plus/value side, this package does come with maxed out accessories. The clipper and nose/fine trimming attachments are very good, despite having to swap them out compared to integrated trimmers. Some have complained about the Qi wireless charging being slow, but I have found it to be great and despite my (and wife's) OCD nature, it looks great on the countertop. The full charge lasts much longer than I expected and despite the Qi pad being too large to conveniently pack on a trip, I don't travel for 3+ weeks so it is ZERO concern. The cleaning pod is quite effective, but I tend to wash the shaver with a little hand soap and spray with some Andis clipper spray instead. Will test drive the cleaner more in the coming months but actually find it useful. The travel case is HUGE, but I will say that it is no more cumbersome than the shaver-only cases available. I purchased a shaver-only case from Hermitshell (great BTW) and just the plastic head-cover (also great) and would submit that it you are REALLY pressed to minimize space, the best bet for travel is to pick up the head cover, pull it from the shaver and pack the two in your douche kit. If not cramped for space, the case that come with the shave is actually great. So a long-winded post, to say I am exceptionally pleased with the Space Grade Edition, SP9886/89 Norelco! I say that, fully ready to return it and buy the new Bruan 9 Pro if it sucked, but this thing is on-point. If you are comparing shavers, this is WELL worth your time. I say that having used nearly every shaving implement available leveraging technology from the 19th century to today. Yup, it's that good...

I purchased the S9886/89 Space Grade Prestige. I had been using the wireless Prestige for three years in two incarnations. However neither one included the Quick Clean pod and both of my previous versions were not compatible with the pod even if I tried to add it. Therefore I decided it was time to purchase the model that included both the wireless pad and the cleaning pod. I hope the cleaning pod used after each shave, will reduce and/or eliminate the need for deep cleaning. The shave was even better than with my two previous ones. Closer and quieter. The pod works well and I use it after each shave. I leave the shaver in the pod for a few hours to “dry”. After that I take it out, open the flip-head and let it air dry on the charging pad. The shaver is not cheap, but definitely worth it in my opinion. It is way too early to comment on battery life. I find it compact and easy to hold while shaving. The pop-up head is a great feature. I love the navy blue color. The manual suggests leaving it in the pod to air dry. I found it takes way too long to dry that way. Even after several hours. the shaving head is still damp. After an hour or two, I remove the shaver from the pod, flip open the shaver and leave it on the wireless charging pad to air dry. Edit: I decided to try the matte black model. This does not offer wireless charging. The shave is great and the Quick Clean pod is really effective in keeping the shaver well maintained. Use with the charging cord is very easy. Just plug it in at the bottom. Shaver holds a charge. Very close shave.

This is hands down, without a doubt, the BEST shaver I have ever used! After reading the reviews about how close and smooth a shave this thing offers, I will admit I was skeptical at first, but also super excited to try it out! It was estimated to be delivered the very next day, and I impatiently waited for it, like a little kid waiting for their new toy. When it finally arrived, I happily tore open the box and set everything up. When I used it for the first time ever, I was immediately impressed with how easily it would glide over my skin, and how comfortable and painless it was to use, even on the highest setting! Speaking of which, there are three comfort settings; Comfort, Dynamic, and Efficiency. Comfort is supposed to be best for sensitive skin, while Efficiency has the most power and the quickest, smoothest shave. However, I have sensitive skin myself, and the Efficiency setting is no issue for me! The closeness of the shave from this electric shaver surprised me a great deal. What they are saying in the reviews is true! Philips Norelco’s 0.00mm closeness claim definitely checks out! I was able to achieve BBS smooth skin with just my FIRST SHAVE, having NEVER used a rotary shaver before! This thing really does shave as close as (maybe even closer than) a manual razor! The power of the motor is unbelievable for how quiet it is. It’s one of the quietest electric shavers I’ve ever used, yet when you turn it on, you can literally feel the torque in your hand as it starts up. The shaver is designed for use on your face and neck, yet I had no issues with shaving other parts of my body. I have used this thing on my arms and my legs, and was able to achieve the same level of BBS smoothness, with NO irritation, NO discomfort, and NO redness! You do need to be a bit patient if you want a SUPER smooth shave, but it’s still much faster than shaving with a razor! So I can confidently say this thing is safe to use on your body, too! I’m not sure if I’d be comfortable with using it on more… intimate areas, though. There are a few different accessories available for this razor, and I must say I recommend getting the bundle that comes with all of them (I purchased the Space Grade shaver, which has a nice blue color). The Qi charging pad works as you would expect, and the shaver sits nicely on it, the top part resting in a small dock. The nose and precision trimmer attachments are sufficient. Not great, but not bad either. You are required to remove the shaver head in order to use the attachments. The Quick Clean Pod functions as the name would suggest; you place the head of the shaver in it and it thoroughly cleans it in about a minute. The cleaner has a fresh scent and is also lubricated, so your next shave always feels smooth and fresh. The travel case is nice and bulky, easily fitting the shaver along with some accessories. Overall, I would say that I very highly recommend this shaver. You will not be disappointed at all with how smooth and comfortable a shave it offers. It’s also pretty lightweight and smaller than you might think. It’s quite maneuverable! The accessories and cleaning pod are nice to have and I would definitely recommend them as well. The shaver is also IPX7 waterproof, so you can use it in the shower, or wet shave with it if you’d like. I personally prefer to shave dry, as it doesn’t require any shaving cream or anything, is much less messy and time consuming, and still results in a VERY close shave. But of course, to each their own! Find out what works for you, and enjoy BBS smooth skin with every shave!

I've been using Philips Norelco shavers for several years, and haven't had any issues with them. I've always bought the low-to-middle range models, usually without the extras. This time, I decided to splurge a little and go for this one. I was especially intrigued by the Qi wireless-only charging, and a little by the variable motor speed. I've used it now for 3 months. The good news: it's just as good a wet/dry as any Philips Norelco I've ever used. They do make quality shavers. I have a pretty tough beard and it gives me a nice close shave over most of my beard area. The not-as-good news: I don't think this shaver is any better than its lower-priced counterparts, like the 7200 (the model I was using before this one). So considering just the shaver—not the accessories—the extra cost isn't justified. As far as the extras, the Qi charging is interesting. I'm not a fan of devices (mainly phones) that are only wireless-charge capable, without the option to plug-in. But in this case, something that is expected to come into contact with water probably *should* be wireless-charge only, to minimize possible problems with wet ports. In fact, one of my past shavers did experience problems from water getting inside, despite it being a wet/dry, and ever since then I've been overly careful trying not to get liquid near a charging port. This S9000 does, in fact, have a small opening at the bottom for letting any water that sneaks in drain out; I guess the issue is known and can be addressed. Qi charging works as expected. Like any wireless charging, it's slow. Expect 2–3 hours to charge to 100%. You have to stay mindful of how much battery life is left (which is easy to do, since the display is hard to miss). Because it's the only option for charging this, I question how this'll do as a travel item; I imagine it's a pain to have to pack the not-so-small charging pad. The shaver does charge on any Qi-standard charger—I've done it, it may be tricky to keep the shaver from tipping off but it works—but it's not like those are commonplace in hotels etc. Honestly, I feel I've paid the premium price just to get a Qi charging pad as an extra. In fact, I've used the pad on other devices too. I don't even have it set up in my bathroom, it takes up too much counter space there. In that sense it's worth it, although Qi pads are not that expensive, so it doesn't really cost out. As I said, this shaver gives me a smooth shave over *most* of my beard area. There are a couple of small spots where very low-grade stubble persists, particularly my lower-right jaw. That's always been the case, regardless of which shaver I use. That's why the variable-speed motor was of interest to me, I figured that feature could finally take care of that. Unfortunately, it hasn't. I've tried all 3 settings, none have made a difference with the trouble-stubble areas. Not a big deal, but as far as a feature to pay extra for, the variable speed just doesn't deliver. Overall, this S9000 is a quality buy. But it's no better than its lower-priced counterpart models. It's up to you if its unique features and extras are worth the extra dollars.

Using it for 2 weeks and very happy. Especially with the wet option