Philips Norelco 5700-vs-Panasonic ES LV61 A

COMPARISON – Philips Norelco 5700 VS. Panasonic ES LV61 A

WORKS WITH GEL OR FOAM

Philips Norelco 5700

Panasonic ES LV61 A

Yes

The Aquatec Wet and Dry option will allow you to choose between two options and these include using gel or opting for a quick dry shave. It can also be used under the shower.

Yes

You opt for a dry or wet shave depending on the type of your skin. When you use gel or foam, it softens the beards thus making it easy to shave.

CPM

Philips Norelco 5700

Panasonic ES LV61 A

Yes

Features a fast linear motor which delivers 14,000 cycles per minute. This fast motor will guarantee you with a quick shave. It eliminates time wastage, pulling and irritation of the skin.

CONTOUR ADAPTABILITY

Philips Norelco 5700

Panasonic ES LV61 A

Yes

Its 3 rotary heads and blades can move up to 5 directions while keeping skin contact to ensure you get a real close shave on all contours of your face, neck and jaw line.

Yes

The Face-Hugging Multi-Flex Pivoting Head and Multi-fit ARC5 foil move 25 degrees back and forth and 20 degrees left & right conforming and following different contours on the neck, chine and jaw line.

BEARD DENSITY SENSOR

Philips Norelco 5700

Panasonic ES LV61 A

FOR ALL SKIN TYPES

Philips Norelco 5700

Panasonic ES LV61 A

Yes

Since its wet and dry and it also has smooth shaver heads, it can be used by people of all skin types.

Yes

True, it can be used by men of all types of skins. It’s both wet and dry and the foils are both thin and smooth so it won’t nick or pull your skin.

WORKS ON 3 DAY STUBBLE

Philips Norelco 5700

Panasonic ES LV61 A

Yes

It can shave a 3 day stubble using its MultiPrecision Blade System which raises and cuts all short and flat lying hairs in just a few strokes. The Super Lift and Cut Action shaves much closer. One blade will lift the air while the second blade cuts below the skin for exceptional results.

Yes

Using its Lift-Tech Foil System which works together with the Arc5 blades can capture and shave the shortest stubble from all contours on your skin.

FLEXIBLE HEAD

Philips Norelco 5700

Panasonic ES LV61 A

Yes

Features 3 rotary heads that pivot to 5 directions to ensure that all contours are handled and treated the same. But as the heads move, they will maintain skin contact for a closer and faster shave.

Yes

It’s Face-Hugging Multi-Flex Pivoting Head pivots to various directions. It moves 25 degrees back and forth, 20 degrees left and right. But as it is moving, it keeps skin contact so that you get a real close shave.

GOOD ON THICK BEARDS

Philips Norelco 5700

Panasonic ES LV61 A

Yes

Not so much but it can do a good job due to its Turbo mode setting which increases on the speed and power of the shaver to cut through a thick beard with a few passes.

Yes

Definitely, it can shave a thick beard in no minutes. The liner motor is too powerful, it makes over 70,000 cross cuts per minutes and the 30-Degree Stainless Steel Nanotech Blades are both sharp and strong.

CAN SHAVE HEAD

Philips Norelco 5700

Panasonic ES LV61 A

Yes

True, you can use it to shave your head. But hair should not be too much. The wide shaving head will cover a big surface area so you will get a clean head shave with a few passes.

Panasonic ES LV61 A

ERGONOMIC HANDLE

Philips Norelco 5700

Panasonic ES LV61 A

Yes

Features a well shaped ergonomic handle that fits in both small and large hands.

Yes

Has a curved ergonomic handle with a rubberized texture at the back. This shaver has some weight on it so you don’t have to use lots of pressure while cutting beards.

SPEED SETTINGS

Philips Norelco 5700

Panasonic ES LV61 A

Yes

You have the option of setting the shaver in a TURBO mode which makes the shaver 10x more stronger and effective on dense beards.

FULLY WASHABLE

Philips Norelco 5700

Panasonic ES LV61 A

Yes

The Aquatec seal makes it hard for water to damage the shaver that is to why it can be used in the shower. You can as well wash it under running tap water.

Yes

Yes, it is 100% washable. You can easily shave from the shower and later on clean the shaver with running tap water.

CLEANING MACHINE

Philips Norelco 5700

Panasonic ES LV61 A

Yes

This shaving unit comes with a Smart Clean machine. This should be used to auto clean the shaver, lubricate the blades and charge it. When you use this Smart Clean machine often, your shaver will perform as new all the time.

CHARGING TIME

Philips Norelco 5700

Panasonic ES LV61 A

Yes

Its Lithium-ion battery charges fully after 1 hour and this will give you 45 minutes of shaving time which computes to 15 shaves. However, you can also opt for a 5 minutes charge and get a onetime shave.

Yes

1 hour charge time will give you 45 minutes of grooming time. However a quick 3 minutes charge can give you 1 shave.

CORDLESS

Philips Norelco 5700

Panasonic ES LV61 A

Yes

It is fully a cordless shaver. Can’t be used while plugged into power. Always wait until its fully charged.

Yes

100% cordless shaver. It comes with an AC Recharger.

Philips Norelco 5700

TYPE

Philips Norelco 5700

Panasonic ES LV61 A

Yes

It is a rotary shaver with circular blades and 3 heads that move in 5 directions following facial contours ensuring that you get a clean close shave. It has a Turbo mode which boots its power 10 times more.

Yes

Foil shaver with a multi-flex head the moves back and forth.

WIRELESS CHARGING

Philips Norelco 5700

Panasonic ES LV61 A

MECHANISM

Philips Norelco 5700

Panasonic ES LV61 A

Yes

Its mechanism is made up of the following features: Super Lift and Cut Action, Aquatec Wet and Dry, MultiPrecision Blade System and a Turbo mode which boosts shaver’s power and speed 10 more.

Yes

This unit's mechanism is made up of the following functions; Lift-Tech Foil System which lifts and cuts short hair, Face-Hugging Multi-Flex Pivoting Head, 30-Degree Stainless Steel Nanotech Blades, Multi-fit ARC Blades and Wet or Dry Shave option

DISPLAY

Philips Norelco 5700

Panasonic ES LV61 A

Yes

Features a simple LED display which shows battery status and travel lock function. Your shaver should always be in a travel lock after use to prevent it from switching on its self automatically.

Yes

Its 10-Stage Illuminated Blue LCD Display shows all relevant information about your shaver and this includes; battery status, cleaning reminder and blade replacement reminder

BUILD UP

Philips Norelco 5700

Panasonic ES LV61 A

Yes

Premium build-up with a curvy ergonomic handle that makes it easy to hold.

TRIMMER

Philips Norelco 5700

Panasonic ES LV61 A

Yes

Comes with a SmartClick precision trimmer which you can attach on the head section to groom your mustache and sideburns. This SmartClick trimmer is skin friendly as well.

Yes

Features a pop-up beard trimmer on the shavers head.

BATTERY LIFE

Philips Norelco 5700

Panasonic ES LV61 A

Yes

45 minutes on a 1 hour charge

Yes

45 minutes once it is fully charged

ACCESSORIES

Philips Norelco 5700

Panasonic ES LV61 A

Yes

SmartClick precision trimmer, power cord and protective cap

Yes

AC Recharger, Travel Pouch.

Philips Norelco 5700

PERFORMANCE	WINNER : Panasonic ES LV61 A CPM CAN SHAVE HEAD
USABILITY	WINNER : Philips Norelco 5700 SPEED SETTINGS CLEANING MACHINE
DESIGN	WINNER : Philips Norelco 5700 BUILD UP

Philips Norelco 5700 VS. Panasonic ES LV61 A