Philips Norelco 8160XLCC SpeedXL Jet Clean Men's Shaving Set
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Customer Reviews of Philips Norelco 8160XLCC SpeedXL Jet Clean Men's Shaving Set
Customer Review: The Next Generation Electric Shaver
Summary: 5 Stars
Although the shaver looks like most of the others out there, the big difference is the unique cleaning system that cleans and sanitizes the shaver. The small amount of solution in the reservoir does the job! Although it needs to be changed out occasionally (every couple of weeks or so), it works very well. The whole unit is designed as an attracting and functional personal care appliance. Daily rinsing of the shaver (just flip it open and run water through it to flush out whiskers) works well between using the charging/sanitizing stand. Yes, it's waterproof so you can just do that. With all the shavers out there, I'm pleased with my choice of the 8160XLCC.Customer Review: Just bought a refurbished model
Summary: 1 Stars
I bought this model refurbished for about $70 and I'm highly disappointed. The good point is that the razor is definitely very quiet, but it does not cut close at all. Also, I don't know why the new one comes with all that cleaning equipment, when the refurbished model I got says to just rinse it with water and came with no cleaning unit.
I've only used this for a few days, and I'm not willing to "allow 30 days for my skin to adjust" because my return policy will expire. So I'm returning it. I've been using a previous Panasonic model for over a year that gives me a closer, better shave than this razor.
Customer Review: Corporate Greed Ruins Good Shaver...
Summary: 2 Stars
The shave I get with this is fine, but be warned: The Norelco SpeedXL series has a built in blade life. Once Norelco thinks you need to change the blades (and they tend to think you should spend the $36 more often than you will want), the shaver disables itself.
The way it does this is that it turns on the "change blade" warning LED. And this LED uses so much power that it drains the batteries in just over one day. Worse yet, the shaver will not operate unless the battery is charged, so this results in a dead shaver until you replace the blades.
Way to go Norelco. I used to be a big fan.
Customer Review: good when wet
Summary: 3 Stars
I have been using Norelco products for many years. This razor gives a close shave but is uncomfortable when shaving. My older one still shaves smoother but not quite as close as this new model. When you wet your face or razor everything changes - it is smooth and shaves close. If you leave the razor in the cleaning unit and it is still wet then you use it, you will get a great shave. The instructions about battery charging goes back to the dark ages of rechargable batteries. It they use the old type that require all these proceedures to avoid "memory" then this is indeed a CHEAP product.Customer Review: Good but not perfect
Summary: 4 Stars
All in all this is a very good razor, it gives me a good shave, the charge lasts a long time and it's very easy to clean. Like all electric razors, in my case, it does not shave my neck area very well and I have to just "neaten" the area with a regular blade. I have yet to find an electric razor that can do this however so I can't fault this model too much. In general it gives a clean, close shave and I am enjoying it very much. I love the fact that you can just rinse it under the sink to clean it and the battery indicator is a nice feature that most lower priced models don't have.