Panasonic ES LV81 K-vs-Philips Norelco 5500

COMPARISON – Panasonic ES LV81 K VS. Philips Norelco 5500

WORKS WITH GEL OR FOAM

Panasonic ES LV81 K

Philips Norelco 5500

Yes

Enjoy either wet or dry shaving at any time of the day.

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 LV81 K

Philips Norelco 5500

Yes

This is a quite a fast shaver, it has a powerful Hyper Performance Linear Motor which delivers 14,000 cuts per minute which computes to 70,000 cross cutting actions per minute across all 5 Arc5 blades.

CONTOUR ADAPTABILITY

Panasonic ES LV81 K

Philips Norelco 5500

Yes

The 5 multi-fit Arc blades float independently following all facial contours of your face, chine and neck for clean, smooth and close 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 LV81 K

Philips Norelco 5500

FOR ALL SKIN TYPES

Panasonic ES LV81 K

Philips Norelco 5500

Yes

Can be used by everyone. This is a wet and dry foil 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 LV81 K

Philips Norelco 5500

Yes

The combination of the Lift-Tech foil system and the 30-Degree Stainless Steel Nanotech Blades will ensure that 3 day stubble is shaved in no minutes. Its ARC 5 blades and foil system work together to provide you with a clean & close shave.

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 LV81 K

Philips Norelco 5500

Yes

Features a Face-Hugging Multi-Flex Pivoting Head which moves 25 degrees Back and Forth, 20 Degrees left and right. This shaver can reach all hard to reach area.

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 LV81 K

Philips Norelco 5500

Yes

With its 30-Degree angled Stainless Steel Nanotech Blades, no thick beard will remain standing. These 5 stainless steel blades are sharp and strong - they are beneath the smooth foil system, so they don't get direct contact with the skin

CAN SHAVE HEAD

Panasonic ES LV81 K

Philips Norelco 5500

Yes

Yes, you can use it to shave your head. It had a big head which covers a wide surface area. The sharp Arc5 angled blades can cut through hair on the head

Panasonic ES LV81 K

ERGONOMIC HANDLE

Panasonic ES LV81 K

Philips Norelco 5500

Yes

It has an ergonomic handle which is rubberized to provide extra grip when wet shaving. The handle will fit very well in your hands so you won’t get tired of using this shaver

Yes

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

SPEED SETTINGS

Panasonic ES LV81 K

Philips Norelco 5500

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 LV81 K

Philips Norelco 5500

Yes

This unit is 100% washable; you can easily shave while in the shower without worrying about water damaging your shaver. At the same time it can be cleaned under the faucet.

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 LV81 K

Philips Norelco 5500

Yes

It comes with a clean and charge station. This unit can be used to clean the shaver thoroughly after some weeks of shaving, it also charges ,lubricates and renews the shaver

CHARGING TIME

Panasonic ES LV81 K

Philips Norelco 5500

Yes

1 hour of charging time but this will give you 45 minutes of non-stop shaving

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 LV81 K

Philips Norelco 5500

Yes

It’s a cordless shaver with a premium automatic clean & charge station and an AC Recharger

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.

TYPE

Panasonic ES LV81 K

Philips Norelco 5500

Yes

Arc5 foil shaver featuring 5 Multi-fit Arc Blades and a Lift-Tech Foil System made up of 5 foils that work together to offer you with an extremely close shave. Available foils include: 1.A finishing foil which captures and cuts stubborn hairs, 2.Lift-Tech foil which lifts and cuts flat laying hairs, Quick-Comb Blade which cuts longer hairs.

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 LV81 K

Philips Norelco 5500

MECHANISM

Panasonic ES LV81 K

Philips Norelco 5500

Yes

Its shaving mechanism is made up of the following features: Lift-Tech Foil System, Face-Hugging Multi-Flex Pivoting Head,30-Degree Stainless Steel Nanotech Blades, Fast Linear Motor Drive, Multi-fit Arc Blades, Wet/Dry Shaving and a Pop-up Trimmer

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 LV81 K

Philips Norelco 5500

Yes

It has a 10 stage illuminated Blue LCD Display which shows battery status, charge indicator and a reminder to use a cleaning station.

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 LV81 K

Philips Norelco 5500

Yes

Has a wide shaving head featuring 5 blades and a well shaped ergonomic handle plus a detailed LED display. The big shaving head adds some weight on the shaver so you don’t need to use any pressure when shaving.

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 LV81 K

Philips Norelco 5500

Yes

Features a trimmer at the back of the shaver.It is easily accessible for beard trimming and side burn grooming.

Yes

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

BATTERY LIFE

Panasonic ES LV81 K

Philips Norelco 5500

Yes

It lasts for 45 minutes once fully charged.

Yes

45 minutes

ACCESSORIES

Panasonic ES LV81 K

Philips Norelco 5500

Yes

Premium Automatic Clean and Charge Station,Detergent Cartridge,AC Recharger,Travel Pouch

Yes

SmartClick precision trimmer, power cord and protective cap

PERFORMANCE	WINNER : Panasonic ES LV81 K CPM GOOD ON THICK BEARDS CAN SHAVE HEAD
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Panasonic ES LV81 K VS. Philips Norelco 5500