CATEGORY : Electric Shavers

Philips Norelco 4500 VS. Philips Norelco 8900

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Winner:

Philips Norelco 8900

Reasons to buy Philips Norelco 8900:

  • button icon Smooth shaving heads perfect on every skin type
  • button icon Shaves wet and dry
  • button icon Cuts hair up to 30 percent closer
  • button icon Offers a comfortable shave than most rotary shavers
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Philips Norelco 4500

Reasons to buy Philips Norelco 4500 :

  • button icon Affordable and efficient
  • button icon Dual Precision shaving system guarantees you with a clean shave
  • button icon Can be used wet or dry
  • button icon Ideal for sensitive skins - due to its smooth shaving heads
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PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

Philips Norelco 8900

  • GOOD ON THICK BEARDS
USABILITY
WINNER :

Philips Norelco 8900

  • ERGONOMIC HANDLE
DESIGN
WINNER :

Philips Norelco 8900

  • BUILD UP
Comparison Winner
Philips Norelco 8900

Reasons why we like it:

  • GOOD ON THICK BEARDS
  • ERGONOMIC HANDLE
  • BUILD UP
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COMPARISON – Philips Norelco 4500 VS. Philips Norelco 8900

PERFORMANCE

WORKS WITH GEL OR FOAM

Philips Norelco 4500
Philips Norelco 8900
Yes

This unit can be used with get or water. It is a wet and dry electric shaver, fully washable with an AquaTec seal for convenient grooming while in the shower.

Yes

Can work as a dry or wet shaver.This makes it an ideal rotary shaver for sensitive skins.This makes it an ideal rotary shaver for sensitive skins.It won't pull or nick your skin while wet shaving

CPM

Philips Norelco 4500
Philips Norelco 8900
No

No

CONTOUR ADAPTABILITY

Philips Norelco 4500
Philips Norelco 8900
Yes

It features a pivoting, flexible float system which follows facial contours while keeping shaver heads close to the skin for thorough and effective grooming.

Yes

The contour detect technology is based on the flexibility of the shaving heads which move in EIGHT different directions following each contour

BEARD DENSITY SENSOR

Philips Norelco 4500
Philips Norelco 8900
No

No

FOR ALL SKIN TYPES

Philips Norelco 4500
Philips Norelco 8900
Yes

Yes, since it is wet and dry enabled and it also has smooth flexible heads, men with various skin types can use it. Those with sensitive skins should opt for wet shaving because it makes hair softer and easier to shave.

Yes

Can be used by men with of all types of skins.Those with normal skins can opt for the dry shaving option while those with very sensitive skins can opt for wet shaving option

WORKS ON 3 DAY STUBBLE

Philips Norelco 4500
Philips Norelco 8900
Yes

Since it has a Super Lift and Cut Dual-blade action which lifts up short or flat lying hair for cutting, it will be effective on 3 day stubble.

Yes

Uses its V-track precision blades that cut up to 30% closer to shave a 3 day stubble

FLEXIBLE HEAD

Philips Norelco 4500
Philips Norelco 8900
Yes

Features flex and float system that follows various facial contours while keeping the 3 shaver's heads close to the skin ensuring close and clean shave in all areas it can reach.

Yes

Features 3 shaving heads which move in 8 directions reaching all hard to shave areas like below the neck

GOOD ON THICK BEARDS

Philips Norelco 4500
Philips Norelco 8900
No

Yes

The V-Track Precision Blade System is tailored to capture and shave all sorts of beards. These blades collect hairs that grow in various directions for thorough shaving

CAN SHAVE HEAD

Philips Norelco 4500
Philips Norelco 8900
No

No

Philips Norelco 8900

USABILITY

ERGONOMIC HANDLE

Philips Norelco 4500
Philips Norelco 8900
No

Yes

Well shaped ergonomic handle that makes it easy to hold while wet shaving. You won't get tired even when you shave for longer hours

SPEED SETTINGS

Philips Norelco 4500
Philips Norelco 8900
No

No

FULLY WASHABLE

Philips Norelco 4500
Philips Norelco 8900
Yes

Yes, this small shaver can be washed under running tap water. It has an AquaTec seal which prevents water from damaging the inside parts of the shaver.

Yes

It is fully washable. You can clean it with running tap water and a brush. Men who love shaving while in the shower, this is the best shaver for you

CLEANING MACHINE

Philips Norelco 4500
Philips Norelco 8900
No

No

CHARGING TIME

Philips Norelco 4500
Philips Norelco 8900
Yes

Uses a Lithium-Ion Battery which charges fully within 1 hour. This will give you 50 minutes of grooming time.

Yes

1 hour charge time. This will give you 50 minutes of shaving time

CORDLESS

Philips Norelco 4500
Philips Norelco 8900
Yes

True, this shaver is fully cordless. For safety purposes, Philips has disabled functionality when the shaver is plugged into power. If you want a quick shave, charge the battery for at least 10 minutes and this will give one shave.

Yes

Fully cordless, it can’t work while plugged into power. Always wait for the battery to charge or opt for a quick charge

Philips Norelco 8900

DESIGN

TYPE

Philips Norelco 4500
Philips Norelco 8900
Yes

Rotary shaver with a Dual Precision shaving system which shaves both long and short stubble. It also features Super Lift and Cut Dual-blades which lift hair off the skin for cutting.

Yes

Rotary shaver with circular blades that self sharpen themselves to maintain shaver performance year after year

WIRELESS CHARGING

Philips Norelco 4500
Philips Norelco 8900
No

No

MECHANISM

Philips Norelco 4500
Philips Norelco 8900
Yes

Norelco 4500 has a very simple mechanism which includes:DualPrecision shaver system, Flex and Float System which maintains skin contact as the shaver manoeuvres over various contours,AquaTec seal offers convenient DRY or WET shave, Super Lift and Cut Dual-blade action which lifts flat lying hair

Yes

This rotary shaving mechanism is made up of the following features: Track Precision Blade System, 8 Directions Contouring System and a Click-on beard styler

DISPLAY

Philips Norelco 4500
Philips Norelco 8900
Yes

Features a small LED display which shows battery status. You will always know when to re-charge your shaver.

Yes

The LED Display will always show you battery level, when the shaver's head needs replacement and also when the travel lock is on. The main importance of a travel lock is to prevent the shaver from turning on its self by accident

BUILD UP

Philips Norelco 4500
Philips Norelco 8900
No

Yes

Well built with ergonomic handle, Led display and very smooth shaving heads that are gentle on skin

TRIMMER

Philips Norelco 4500
Philips Norelco 8900
Yes

Features a Pop-up trimmer at the back of the shaver's head. This can be used to groom and shape mustache & sideburns.

Yes

The Smart Click Beard Styler comes with 5 built-in-length settings which you can use to trim short stubble. The rounded tips on the styler combs are designed to prevent skin irritations.

BATTERY LIFE

Philips Norelco 4500
Philips Norelco 8900
Yes

50 minutes when the shaver is fully charged for 1 hour

Yes

It lasts for 50 minutes and the LED display will always show you battery status

ACCESSORIES

Philips Norelco 4500
Philips Norelco 8900
Yes

Protection cap, Power cord, Cleaning brush

Yes

SmartClick Beard Styler, power cord, and travel case

Philips Norelco 8900

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