Philips Norelco 5700-vs-Panasonic ES LV81 K

COMPARISON – Philips Norelco 5700 VS. Panasonic ES LV81 K

WORKS WITH GEL OR FOAM

Philips Norelco 5700

Panasonic ES LV81 K

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

Enjoy either wet or dry shaving at any time of the day.

CPM

Philips Norelco 5700

Panasonic ES LV81 K

Yes

This is a quite a fast shaver, it has a powerful Hyper Performance Linear Motor which delivers 14,000 cuts per minute which computes to 70,000 cross cutting actions per minute across all 5 Arc5 blades.

CONTOUR ADAPTABILITY

Philips Norelco 5700

Panasonic ES LV81 K

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 5 multi-fit Arc blades float independently following all facial contours of your face, chine and neck for clean, smooth and close shave

BEARD DENSITY SENSOR

Philips Norelco 5700

Panasonic ES LV81 K

FOR ALL SKIN TYPES

Philips Norelco 5700

Panasonic ES LV81 K

Yes

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

Yes

Can be used by everyone. This is a wet and dry foil shaver

WORKS ON 3 DAY STUBBLE

Philips Norelco 5700

Panasonic ES LV81 K

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

The combination of the Lift-Tech foil system and the 30-Degree Stainless Steel Nanotech Blades will ensure that 3 day stubble is shaved in no minutes. Its ARC 5 blades and foil system work together to provide you with a clean & close shave.

FLEXIBLE HEAD

Philips Norelco 5700

Panasonic ES LV81 K

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

Features a Face-Hugging Multi-Flex Pivoting Head which moves 25 degrees Back and Forth, 20 Degrees left and right. This shaver can reach all hard to reach area.

GOOD ON THICK BEARDS

Philips Norelco 5700

Panasonic ES LV81 K

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

With its 30-Degree angled Stainless Steel Nanotech Blades, no thick beard will remain standing. These 5 stainless steel blades are sharp and strong - they are beneath the smooth foil system, so they don't get direct contact with the skin

CAN SHAVE HEAD

Philips Norelco 5700

Panasonic ES LV81 K

Yes

Yes, you can use it to shave your head. It had a big head which covers a wide surface area. The sharp Arc5 angled blades can cut through hair on the head

Panasonic ES LV81 K

ERGONOMIC HANDLE

Philips Norelco 5700

Panasonic ES LV81 K

Yes

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

Yes

It has an ergonomic handle which is rubberized to provide extra grip when wet shaving. The handle will fit very well in your hands so you won’t get tired of using this shaver

SPEED SETTINGS

Philips Norelco 5700

Panasonic ES LV81 K

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 LV81 K

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

This unit is 100% washable; you can easily shave while in the shower without worrying about water damaging your shaver. At the same time it can be cleaned under the faucet.

CLEANING MACHINE

Philips Norelco 5700

Panasonic ES LV81 K

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.

Yes

It comes with a clean and charge station. This unit can be used to clean the shaver thoroughly after some weeks of shaving, it also charges ,lubricates and renews the shaver

CHARGING TIME

Philips Norelco 5700

Panasonic ES LV81 K

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 of charging time but this will give you 45 minutes of non-stop shaving

CORDLESS

Philips Norelco 5700

Panasonic ES LV81 K

Yes

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

Yes

It’s a cordless shaver with a premium automatic clean & charge station and an AC Recharger

Philips Norelco 5700

TYPE

Philips Norelco 5700

Panasonic ES LV81 K

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

Arc5 foil shaver featuring 5 Multi-fit Arc Blades and a Lift-Tech Foil System made up of 5 foils that work together to offer you with an extremely close shave. Available foils include: 1.A finishing foil which captures and cuts stubborn hairs, 2.Lift-Tech foil which lifts and cuts flat laying hairs, Quick-Comb Blade which cuts longer hairs.

WIRELESS CHARGING

Philips Norelco 5700

Panasonic ES LV81 K

MECHANISM

Philips Norelco 5700

Panasonic ES LV81 K

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

Its shaving mechanism is made up of the following features: Lift-Tech Foil System, Face-Hugging Multi-Flex Pivoting Head,30-Degree Stainless Steel Nanotech Blades, Fast Linear Motor Drive, Multi-fit Arc Blades, Wet/Dry Shaving and a Pop-up Trimmer

DISPLAY

Philips Norelco 5700

Panasonic ES LV81 K

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

It has a 10 stage illuminated Blue LCD Display which shows battery status, charge indicator and a reminder to use a cleaning station.

BUILD UP

Philips Norelco 5700

Panasonic ES LV81 K

Yes

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

Yes

Has a wide shaving head featuring 5 blades and a well shaped ergonomic handle plus a detailed LED display. The big shaving head adds some weight on the shaver so you don’t need to use any pressure when shaving.

TRIMMER

Philips Norelco 5700

Panasonic ES LV81 K

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 trimmer at the back of the shaver.It is easily accessible for beard trimming and side burn grooming.

BATTERY LIFE

Philips Norelco 5700

Panasonic ES LV81 K

Yes

45 minutes on a 1 hour charge

Yes

It lasts for 45 minutes once fully charged.

ACCESSORIES

Philips Norelco 5700

Panasonic ES LV81 K

Yes

SmartClick precision trimmer, power cord and protective cap

Yes

Premium Automatic Clean and Charge Station,Detergent Cartridge,AC Recharger,Travel Pouch

PERFORMANCE	WINNER : Panasonic ES LV81 K CPM CAN SHAVE HEAD
USABILITY	WINNER : Philips Norelco 5700 SPEED SETTINGS
DESIGN	DRAW :

Philips Norelco 5700 VS. Panasonic ES LV81 K

Panasonic ES LV81 K