CATEGORY : Electric Shavers

Panasonic ES LV65 S VS. Philips Norelco 5500

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8.7
Winner:

Panasonic ES LV65 S

Reasons to buy Panasonic ES LV65 S:

  • button icon Enjoy both Wet and Dry Shaving experience
  • button icon High performance linear motor guarantees you with a quick shave
  • button icon Built-in beard sensor detects a difference in beard density
  • button icon Mult-flex pivoting heads glide smoothly along contours
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7.4
Runners Up:

Philips Norelco 5500

Reasons to buy Philips Norelco 5500 :

  • button icon It is a wet and dry electric shaver
  • button icon Turbo mode makes the shaver 10x faster and powerful
  • button icon Flexible shaving heads reach all hard to shave areas
  • button icon Affordable
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

Panasonic ES LV65 S

  • CPM
  • BEARD DENSITY SENSOR
  • GOOD ON THICK BEARDS
  • CAN SHAVE HEAD
USABILITY
WINNER :

Philips Norelco 5500

  • SPEED SETTINGS
DESIGN
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Panasonic ES LV65 S

Reasons why we like it:

  • CPM
  • BEARD DENSITY SENSOR
  • GOOD ON THICK BEARDS
  • CAN SHAVE HEAD
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COMPARISON – Panasonic ES LV65 S VS. Philips Norelco 5500

PERFORMANCE

WORKS WITH GEL OR FOAM

Panasonic ES LV65 S
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

You can decide on whether to shave wet or dry depending on your skin type. Those who prefer cutting their beards while at the sink, you can opt for a dry shave. This Arc5 shaver is 100% waterproof, so you can shave with foam, cream and gel.

Yes

This is an Aquatec Wet and dry shaver. You can choose how you would like to shave. Those with sensitive skins can shave with gel while those with normal skins can opt for a dry shave. It is fully waterproof, so you can shave while in the shower.

CPM

Panasonic ES LV65 S
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

This is a high performance shaver belonging to the ARC5 family. Its strong linear motor delivers 14,000 cpm and 70,000 cross-cutting actions per minute across all the 5 sharp blades. Thus making the shaver fast and efficient.

No

CONTOUR ADAPTABILITY

Panasonic ES LV65 S
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

Its Multi-Flex pivoting head will glide smoothly along all facial, neck and jaw line without losing direct contact with the skin. This will guarantee you with a clean, close and uniform shave.

Yes

Its contouring system is made of 3 shaver heads and circular blades that rotate in 5 different directions capturing hair on every contour on your face, neck and jaw line

BEARD DENSITY SENSOR

Panasonic ES LV65 S
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

Features a built-in beard sensor which constantly checks and monitors the difference in beard density as you shave. The shaver will automatically adjust its power for a comfortable clean shave.

No

FOR ALL SKIN TYPES

Panasonic ES LV65 S
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

Can be used by anyone. It does not matter the type of skin you have. Its foils system is tender on skin and tough on hair. Those with ingrown hairs, you should try out this shaver.

Yes

Since it is a wet and dry shaver, anyone can enjoy a comfortable close shave with this shaver. Choose to shave wet or dry depending on your skin type.

WORKS ON 3 DAY STUBBLE

Panasonic ES LV65 S
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

Features a 5 ultra sharp precision blades that are honed at 30 degrees inner blades and a Lift-Tech foil system which pick-up short and flat lying hairs for thorough cutting without pulling or nicking the skin.

Yes

It will use its lift and cut blade system to capture and shave 3 day stubble. This system is made up of 2 blades. One blade lifts the short hair while the 2nd blade cuts. In addition to that, the flexible shaving head will follow each and every contour on your face, keeping close contact with the skin thus capture more short hair in a single pass.

FLEXIBLE HEAD

Panasonic ES LV65 S
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

The Multi Flexible pivoting head can move bark and forth, Side to side reaching all hard-to-shave areas like the neck and jaw lines.

Yes

It features 3 flexible shaver heads that pivot up to 5 directions keeping close contact with the skin so as to provide you with a clean close shave.

GOOD ON THICK BEARDS

Panasonic ES LV65 S
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

The built-in beard sensor will adjust shavers speed and power to cut through a thick beard with ease. You will get a real close shave with just a few passes.

No

CAN SHAVE HEAD

Panasonic ES LV65 S
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

Absolutely yes. The shaver has a wide head and 5 sharp blades angled at 30 degrees. It also features a very strong and powerful linear motor which makes 70,000 cross cuttings per minute.

No

Panasonic ES LV65 S

USABILITY

ERGONOMIC HANDLE

Panasonic ES LV65 S
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

The ergonomic handle has a rubberized finished at the back which improves on the shavers grip. So it won't just slip off your hands when wet grooming.

Yes

It features a slim ergonomic handle that fits in both small and large hands.

SPEED SETTINGS

Panasonic ES LV65 S
Philips Norelco 5500
No

Yes

To some extent you can customize the functionality of this shaver by using the Turbo Mode function. This one will boost the shaver’s power and speed 10 times. So if you want a quick shave early in the morning, opt for this turbo mode function.

FULLY WASHABLE

Panasonic ES LV65 S
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

It is 100% waterproof so you can immerse it in water for cleaning or shave while in the shower.

Yes

Due to its AquaTech feature, this model can be immersed in water and it won't get any damages. It is 100% water proof, so you can enjoy that comfortable wet shave while in the shower.

CLEANING MACHINE

Panasonic ES LV65 S
Philips Norelco 5500
No

No

CHARGING TIME

Panasonic ES LV65 S
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

1 hour of charging time. This will give you up to 40 minutes of grooming time.

Yes

1 hour of full battery charge will give you 45 minutes of grooming time. On the other hand, you can as well opt for a quick 5 minutes charge and get a single shave.

CORDLESS

Panasonic ES LV65 S
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

100% cordless. Charge it fully before using it. When plugged into power, the shaver wn’t turn on as a safety feature.

Yes

Fully a cordless shaver. So safety reasons, Philips have disabled functionality when the shaver is plugged into power since it’s a wet and dry shaver.

Philips Norelco 5500

DESIGN

TYPE

Panasonic ES LV65 S
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

Foil shaver with Hypoallergenic Blades that cut close to the skin without causing irritations.

Yes

It is a rotary shaver with circular blades that shave as close as possible. Rotary shavers use circular blades which shave in a circular motion.

WIRELESS CHARGING

Panasonic ES LV65 S
Philips Norelco 5500
No

No

MECHANISM

Panasonic ES LV65 S
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

Its advanced mechanism is made up of the following features; High performance 14,000 cpm linear motor, Five Ultra-Sharp Precision Blades, Active Shave Sensor Technology which detects beard density, Multi-Flex Pivoting Shaver Head, Lift-Tech Foil System for capturing flat laying hair and Wet Dry Shaver Convenience

Yes

Norelco 5500's mechanism is made up of the following functions: MultiPrecision Blade System, Turbo mode which boosts the shaver 10x, 5 direction flexible heads and Aquatec Wet and Dry

DISPLAY

Panasonic ES LV65 S
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

The LED display shows battery status - so you get to know when to recharge the shaver, clean reminder and blade replacement reminder.

Yes

Features a summarized LED Display which shows only relevant information and this includes; battery status, Cleaning indicator, Travel lock and Replacement head indicator

BUILD UP

Panasonic ES LV65 S
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

High quality build-up. This Arc5 model is very strong, fast and efficient.

Yes

The shaver looks beautiful all durable. It is light weight and very easy to use. Its circular blades are available on Amazon so you don't have to worry about replacement blades. The ergonomic handle makes it easy to use the shaver while in the shower.

TRIMMER

Panasonic ES LV65 S
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

Features a precision Pop-up trimmer that can be use to detail sideburns and mustache.

Yes

Features a detachable Smart Click precision trimmer which can be used to shape sideburns or mustache.

BATTERY LIFE

Panasonic ES LV65 S
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

40 minutes of run time when charged fully for 1 hour

Yes

45 minutes

ACCESSORIES

Panasonic ES LV65 S
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

AC adaptor, cleaning brush, travel safety lock and travel pouch.

Yes

SmartClick precision trimmer, power cord and protective cap

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