CATEGORY : Electric Shavers

Philips Norelco 5500 VS. Philips Norelco 5750

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8.3
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Philips Norelco 5750

Reasons to buy Philips Norelco 5750:

  • button icon It is wet and dry
  • button icon Offers you with 60 minutes of cordless shaving
  • button icon MultiPrecision Blade System ensures you with a clean and close shave
  • button icon Turbo Mode will give you extra 20% power
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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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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

Philips Norelco 5750

  • GOOD ON THICK BEARDS
USABILITY
WINNER :

Philips Norelco 5750

  • CLEANING MACHINE
DESIGN
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Philips Norelco 5750

Reasons why we like it:

  • GOOD ON THICK BEARDS
  • CLEANING MACHINE
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COMPARISON – Philips Norelco 5500 VS. Philips Norelco 5750

PERFORMANCE

WORKS WITH GEL OR FOAM

Philips Norelco 5500
Philips Norelco 5750
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

Easily shave wet or dry. Wet shaving is very comfortable and highly recommended to men with sensitive skins.

CPM

Philips Norelco 5500
Philips Norelco 5750
No

No

CONTOUR ADAPTABILITY

Philips Norelco 5500
Philips Norelco 5750
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

Has MultiFlex heads that move up to 5 directions reaching all hard-to-shave areas while keeping skin contact for close shaving.

BEARD DENSITY SENSOR

Philips Norelco 5500
Philips Norelco 5750
No

No

FOR ALL SKIN TYPES

Philips Norelco 5500
Philips Norelco 5750
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, it can be used by anyone. Wet and dry shavers cater for all skin types. Those with sensitive skins can always use shaving gel while those with good skins can opt for a dry quick shave.

WORKS ON 3 DAY STUBBLE

Philips Norelco 5500
Philips Norelco 5750
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

Its Super Lift and Cut Action system shaves closer to the skin with dual-blades. The first blade will lift up hair from the skin while the secound blade gently cuts below the skin level guarantying you with a maximum clean shave even on a 3 day stubble.

FLEXIBLE HEAD

Philips Norelco 5500
Philips Norelco 5750
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

Its 3 shaving heads can flex in 5 directions ensuring close skin contact while following various facial contours. These flex heads will reach all difficult to shave areas like jaw line and below the neck.

GOOD ON THICK BEARDS

Philips Norelco 5500
Philips Norelco 5750
No

Yes

Due to its Turbo Plus Mode which increases the shaver’s power by 20%, you will get a clean close shave even when you have a dense beard.

CAN SHAVE HEAD

Philips Norelco 5500
Philips Norelco 5750
No

No

Philips Norelco 5750

USABILITY

ERGONOMIC HANDLE

Philips Norelco 5500
Philips Norelco 5750
Yes

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

Yes

Features a well shapes ergonomic handle that is slim in size making it easier to hold when wet or dry shaving.

SPEED SETTINGS

Philips Norelco 5500
Philips Norelco 5750
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.

Yes

Buy use of a Turbo Plus Mode button, you will boost the shavers motor speed by 20%. This will give the shaver extra power to shave even a dense beard.

FULLY WASHABLE

Philips Norelco 5500
Philips Norelco 5750
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

True, you can wash it with tap water or shave while in the shower. It won’t get damaged by water.

CLEANING MACHINE

Philips Norelco 5500
Philips Norelco 5750
No

Yes

Comes with a SmartClean System which keeps the shaver new and efficient all the time. With a touch of a button, the SmartClen system will clean, lubricate and charge the shaver. Always use this cleaning system for through shaver cleaning.

CHARGING TIME

Philips Norelco 5500
Philips Norelco 5750
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

This model is powered by a long-lasting Lithium ion battery which charges fully after 1 hour and this will give you 60 minutes of grooming time - that is about 17 shaves. On the other hand, if you have no time, you can opt for a quick 5 minutes charge which gives you 1 shave.

CORDLESS

Philips Norelco 5500
Philips Norelco 5750
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

100% cordless

Philips Norelco 5750

DESIGN

TYPE

Philips Norelco 5500
Philips Norelco 5750
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

This is a rotary shaver using rotary blades that shave in a circular motion. Its MultiPrecision Blade System lifts up hair and cuts it close to the skin in just a few strokes.

WIRELESS CHARGING

Philips Norelco 5500
Philips Norelco 5750
No

No

MECHANISM

Philips Norelco 5500
Philips Norelco 5750
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

Its mechanism is made up of the following features:Turbo Plus Mode function which boosts the unit's power 20 times more,MultiPrecision Blade System,Super Lift and Cut Action and Wet or Dry.

DISPLAY

Philips Norelco 5500
Philips Norelco 5750
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

It is quite a small dotted display showing battery status level. It has 3 bars, when the shaver’s battery is full, all the 3 bars will light up.

BUILD UP

Philips Norelco 5500
Philips Norelco 5750
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.

Yes

Standard but not premium build up. This is an old model of Norelco shavers

TRIMMER

Philips Norelco 5500
Philips Norelco 5750
Yes

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

Yes

Use a SmartClick Precision Trimmer to maintain your mustache and sideburns. This is not a built-in trimmer. You have to remove the shavers head and attach the trimmer.

BATTERY LIFE

Philips Norelco 5500
Philips Norelco 5750
Yes

45 minutes

Yes

60 minutes of run time after 1 hour of full charge.

ACCESSORIES

Philips Norelco 5500
Philips Norelco 5750
Yes

SmartClick precision trimmer, power cord and protective cap

Yes

SmartClean systen, Precision Trimmer, Travel Case and a Charger

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