CATEGORY : Electric Shavers

Philips Norelco 5500 VS. Philips Norelco 9700

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Philips Norelco 9700

Reasons to buy Philips Norelco 9700:

  • button icon Flexible shaving heads move in 8 directions
  • button icon Choose speed settings
  • button icon Wet and Dry shaving system
  • button icon Able to shave 3 day stubble
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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 9700

  • GOOD ON THICK BEARDS
USABILITY
WINNER :

Philips Norelco 9700

  • CLEANING MACHINE
DESIGN
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Comparison Winner
Philips Norelco 9700

Reasons why we like it:

  • GOOD ON THICK BEARDS
  • CLEANING MACHINE
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COMPARISON – Philips Norelco 5500 VS. Philips Norelco 9700

PERFORMANCE

WORKS WITH GEL OR FOAM

Philips Norelco 5500
Philips Norelco 9700
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

With its AquaTec technology shaver 9700 can be used with gel or foam. You can enjoy either a wet or dry shave at any time. The choice is yours to make basing on your skin type.

CPM

Philips Norelco 5500
Philips Norelco 9700
No

No

CONTOUR ADAPTABILITY

Philips Norelco 5500
Philips Norelco 9700
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

With its pivoting head that moves up to 8 directions, it will be in position to follow all facial contours and also be in position to clean those hard-to-reach areas

BEARD DENSITY SENSOR

Philips Norelco 5500
Philips Norelco 9700
No

No

FOR ALL SKIN TYPES

Philips Norelco 5500
Philips Norelco 9700
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

It is ideal for all skin types. The AquaTec technology allows you to wet shave with gel OR foam and the upgraded V Track Precision Blades that gently capture hair of any length for thorough cutting without pulling or nicking the skin.

WORKS ON 3 DAY STUBBLE

Philips Norelco 5500
Philips Norelco 9700
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

The V Track Precision Blades are in position to capture and cut 1 day up to 3 day stubble. These blades are self-sharpening to ensure premium performance day after day

FLEXIBLE HEAD

Philips Norelco 5500
Philips Norelco 9700
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

The 3 shaving heads can move in 8 different directions following all facial contours. Guarantying you with a clean close shave

GOOD ON THICK BEARDS

Philips Norelco 5500
Philips Norelco 9700
No

Yes

It can shave very thick beards using sharp V Track Precision Blades which are self sharpening. You can also set its speed to suit your best needs

CAN SHAVE HEAD

Philips Norelco 5500
Philips Norelco 9700
No

No

Philips Norelco 9700

USABILITY

ERGONOMIC HANDLE

Philips Norelco 5500
Philips Norelco 9700
Yes

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

Yes

Features an ergonomic handle with a textured back for a better grip when shaving while in the shower

SPEED SETTINGS

Philips Norelco 5500
Philips Norelco 9700
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

Choose between 3 speed to get custom results. Normal speed, will give you a thorough shave, Fast Speed, this one will give you a quick shave, Slow speed , ideal for sensitive skins

FULLY WASHABLE

Philips Norelco 5500
Philips Norelco 9700
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

It is shower proof, so you can clean it with running tap water and a brush

CLEANING MACHINE

Philips Norelco 5500
Philips Norelco 9700
No

Yes

Comes with a Smart Clean Cleaning System which cleans charges, lubricates and dries the shaver. You should always clean your shaver after use to maintain its performance

CHARGING TIME

Philips Norelco 5500
Philips Norelco 9700
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

Its Lithium Ion Battery charges fully in 60 minutes and this will give you 1 hour of shaving time

CORDLESS

Philips Norelco 5500
Philips Norelco 9700
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

Yes, it is a cordless rotary shaver

Philips Norelco 9700

DESIGN

TYPE

Philips Norelco 5500
Philips Norelco 9700
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 circular shaving blades that cut as close as possible without nicking or pulling your skin

WIRELESS CHARGING

Philips Norelco 5500
Philips Norelco 9700
No

No

MECHANISM

Philips Norelco 5500
Philips Norelco 9700
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

It's shaving system is characterized by; (1), Contour Detect Technology which follows every contour on your face and neck, (2), Flexible pivoting head which moves up to 8 directions, (3) V-Track Precision Blades which self sharpen to ensure premium performance year after year and (4) Personal Comfort Settings that enable you to customize the performance of the shaver

DISPLAY

Philips Norelco 5500
Philips Norelco 9700
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

Its Digital User Interface has a built-in motion sensor which displays battery level percentage, battery low indicator, travel lock indicator, replacement head indicator, and a cleaning indicator

BUILD UP

Philips Norelco 5500
Philips Norelco 9700
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

Well built with a LED Display, Ergonomic handle, fully water proof, Smooth shaving heads and a SmartClick Precision Trimmer which you can use to shape,groom your mustache

TRIMMER

Philips Norelco 5500
Philips Norelco 9700
Yes

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

Yes

Comes with a SmartClick Precision Trimmer which you attach to the shaver's head. You can use this precision trimmer to trim your beard ,mustache and sideburn

BATTERY LIFE

Philips Norelco 5500
Philips Norelco 9700
Yes

45 minutes

Yes

1 hour on a 60 minutes full charge

ACCESSORIES

Philips Norelco 5500
Philips Norelco 9700
Yes

SmartClick precision trimmer, power cord and protective cap

Yes

SmartClean PLUS System, Cleaning cartridge, SmartClick precision trimmer, SmartClick cleansing brush, Power cord, and Travel case

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