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Review on πŸͺ’ Turbo+ Mode Philips Norelco Shaver 5550: Rechargeable Wet/Dry Electric Shaver with Precision Trimmer Attachment by Heather Hill

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Item received is not as advertised - Revain, please fix this.

I have ordered a model 5550 shaver as listed on Revain. Instead, I have the 5800 model. They look the same, but there are a few key differences. The battery life of the 5800 is 10 minutes shorter. Turbo mode is 10% slower, and most importantly to me, it doesn't have a multi-function lift-and-cut blade system as advertised. Instead, it has a comfort cutting blade system. This blade is designed for sensitive skin and does not shave as smoothly as multi-precision lift-and-cut blades. Therefore, for me, the blade was crucial for a comfortable cut. I returned it for a refund. The 5800 might be a great razor for some, but not for me. I have to say that I have been using a Norelco electric shaver for 4 decades now. Since Philips has been on the market, they don't seem to have the same quality anymore. Also, it's difficult to get OEM replacement blades. Most of the blades on offer are low quality Chinese imitations.

Pros
  • Looks good
Cons
  • Too long to wait