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Philips Norelco 5500 VS. Philips Norelco 4500

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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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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
DRAW :
USABILITY
WINNER :

Philips Norelco 5500

  • ERGONOMIC HANDLE
  • SPEED SETTINGS
DESIGN
WINNER :

Philips Norelco 5500

  • BUILD UP
Comparison Winner
Philips Norelco 5500

Reasons why we like it:

  • ERGONOMIC HANDLE
  • SPEED SETTINGS
  • BUILD UP
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COMPARISON – Philips Norelco 5500 VS. Philips Norelco 4500

PERFORMANCE

WORKS WITH GEL OR FOAM

Philips Norelco 5500
Philips Norelco 4500
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.

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.

CPM

Philips Norelco 5500
Philips Norelco 4500
No

No

CONTOUR ADAPTABILITY

Philips Norelco 5500
Philips Norelco 4500
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

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.

BEARD DENSITY SENSOR

Philips Norelco 5500
Philips Norelco 4500
No

No

FOR ALL SKIN TYPES

Philips Norelco 5500
Philips Norelco 4500
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.

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.

WORKS ON 3 DAY STUBBLE

Philips Norelco 5500
Philips Norelco 4500
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.

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.

FLEXIBLE HEAD

Philips Norelco 5500
Philips Norelco 4500
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.

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.

GOOD ON THICK BEARDS

Philips Norelco 5500
Philips Norelco 4500
No

No

CAN SHAVE HEAD

Philips Norelco 5500
Philips Norelco 4500
No

No

USABILITY

ERGONOMIC HANDLE

Philips Norelco 5500
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

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

No

SPEED SETTINGS

Philips Norelco 5500
Philips Norelco 4500
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.

No

FULLY WASHABLE

Philips Norelco 5500
Philips Norelco 4500
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.

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.

CLEANING MACHINE

Philips Norelco 5500
Philips Norelco 4500
No

No

CHARGING TIME

Philips Norelco 5500
Philips Norelco 4500
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.

Yes

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

CORDLESS

Philips Norelco 5500
Philips Norelco 4500
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.

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.

Philips Norelco 5500

DESIGN

TYPE

Philips Norelco 5500
Philips Norelco 4500
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.

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.

WIRELESS CHARGING

Philips Norelco 5500
Philips Norelco 4500
No

No

MECHANISM

Philips Norelco 5500
Philips Norelco 4500
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

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

DISPLAY

Philips Norelco 5500
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

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

Yes

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

BUILD UP

Philips Norelco 5500
Philips Norelco 4500
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.

No

TRIMMER

Philips Norelco 5500
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

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

Yes

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

BATTERY LIFE

Philips Norelco 5500
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

45 minutes

Yes

50 minutes when the shaver is fully charged for 1 hour

ACCESSORIES

Philips Norelco 5500
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

SmartClick precision trimmer, power cord and protective cap

Yes

Protection cap, Power cord, Cleaning brush

Philips Norelco 5500

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