Philips Norelco S9000 Prestige Powered Electric Rechargeable Wet & Dry Shaver, SP9820/87

I am very pleased with the S9000 Prestige shaver. It does a wonderful job but was disappointed with the fact that such a good quality shaver didnt even come with a stand to place it when not In use like my previous Norelco did.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've been a Norelco shaver all my life. It's the only razor in my youth that would not burn my skin, as my father's Shick razor did. With each new innovation, I've ungraded to the latest and best version Philips produces. I've never been disappointed. I'm delighted to see the return of the shaver solution cleaner/lubricant, that I use on a weekly basis.

I received this product in exchange for my unbiased opinion. I've been shaving with the Philips Norelco Series 9000 Prestige shaver everyday for a week now and I am certain that this is the best shaver I've used in over 20+ years of using them. •Packaging As soon as I opened the box that it shipped in, I knew that this shaver was going to be special. The packaging is very nicely designed in a matte textured dark navy box and suggests premium quality. Inside the box, you're greeted with a congratulatory message which is a nice touch. •Ease of Use Coming from the previous model that this shaver replaces, I no trouble with it and started to shave to see how it does in the fast shaving mode. I believe that even for people who are new to the 9000 series, the features on the shaver will be self explanatory. There are 3 buttons on this shaver. A large Power button to turn the shaver on/off and Plus and Minus buttons to switch between the 3 different shaving modes (sensitive, normal, and fast). •First Impression This shaver looks and feels very premium with it's updated design and could even work as a prop in a sci-fi movie. It is also easier to hold and manuever compared to the older version. The charger included in the box is the same as all the recent Philips Norelco chargers so if you already have one, you can simply use that one and leave the new one in the larger and more useful carrying case that's included in the box in comparison to the previous model's carrying case that can only fit the shaver itself with no room for anything else. I wish Philips Norelco included some kind of wall mount for the shaver as that would make it even better for me. •Usage Day 1 I judge the quality of an electric shaver based on 3 criteria. Speed, closeness, and breakouts after shaving due to my sensitive skin. With the previous shaver, I found the normal mode worked best for me while the fast mode irritated the area next to my lips. As I mentioned above, I started to test the Philips Norelco Series 9000 Prestige shaver by immediately shaving in the fast mode. The shaver excelled in my 3 criteria. I got a very close shave that took no time and my skin felt no different than before shaving. The tagline “Philips Norelco's best - Ultimate closeness & skin comfort” wasn't just marketing fluff! No tingling or tenderness while giving me a shave compatible to a razor! Having said that, I decided to hold my judgement for skin breakouts until the next day. •Usage Day 2 I took a close look at my skin in the morning of the second day of using this new shaver and was sold! No breakouts anywhere even in the fast mode! This time, I wanted to try the sensitive mode by pressing on the minus button twice and turning it on. I cautiously started with the area next to my lips as that's the most troublesome for me. I could hear the motor running at a lower speed but the shaver had no trouble cutting down my thick facial hair. There was no hair pulling either that I would get once in a while with the previous model and the shaver head moves in all directions to allow closer shaving with each pass. The battery indicator feels the same as the previous model and equally as useful in knowing that the shaver won't die on me while shaving. •Overall Impression The Philips Norelco Series 9000 Prestige shaver is by far the best electric shaver that I've used in the past 20+ years of using them. I've shaved everyday for a week now and I am confident to say that this shaver will get you the closest shave with an electric shaver without your skin breaking out.

After many long years using electric shavers, my older Norelco shaver couldn't be repaired. needless to say, it had served me well over the past 15 years. I opted for another Norelco; this time, the S9000 Prestige. WOW! what an improvement! I now get the closest shaves ever. Ergonomically, it is very comfortable in my hands and easy to maneuver. The full floating heads float over the skin and touch every indent and valley. Maintenance is improved too: Rinsing the shaver after each shave keeps it clean and allows for every shave to be the closest possible. Great shaver. I definitely recommend it to anyone using or thinking of using an electric shaver.

Over the years I have owned seven Norelco Rotary Razors. Most of them have given me at least a good shaving experience. A few did not shave as close as I would like, and at least one tended to pull on whiskers. The Norelco 9000 Prestige that i bought about a month ago is in a class by itself. It not only is the most comfortable electric shave I have ever experienced it is faraway the closest electric shave I have ever had. For me at least it is as close as a manual razor. I use it dry and see no reason to try it wet. Congratulations on a superb product. Pricey, but worth it!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Excellent razor, very quiet, charge lasts a long time.

The Philips S9000 far exceeds my previous Philips / Norelco shavers in ease of use; comfort and closeness of shaving; and ease of cleaning and shaver head replacement. The S9000 is well designed and should give me many years of dependable use.

The shaver works well. It needs a way to charge it without having to use the wireless pad, which is awkward for travel. It would also be nice to use the cleaner that came with my previous Norelco shaver.

Does not have a shaving head protection like on my previous model. The battery seems to lose battery power rather rapidly. However, I do like it much better than my previous model.

Have used Norelco shavers for 30 years. The S9000 Prestige is awesome. Great shave everyday or even with 1 week growth; as advertised! I typically shave every other day; (I'm retired). This gives a VERY close shave. Would give 5 stars if not priced so high.