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Philips Norelco 5700 VS. Philips Norelco 4500

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Philips Norelco 5700

Reasons to buy Philips Norelco 5700:

  • button icon You will enjoy both wet and dry shaving option
  • button icon Choose the turbo powered mode for dense beards
  • button icon Smooth and comfortable shaving heads
  • 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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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

Philips Norelco 5700

  • GOOD ON THICK BEARDS
USABILITY
WINNER :

Philips Norelco 5700

  • ERGONOMIC HANDLE
  • SPEED SETTINGS
  • CLEANING MACHINE
DESIGN
WINNER :

Philips Norelco 5700

  • BUILD UP
Comparison Winner
Philips Norelco 5700

Reasons why we like it:

  • GOOD ON THICK BEARDS
  • ERGONOMIC HANDLE
  • SPEED SETTINGS
  • CLEANING MACHINE
  • BUILD UP
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COMPARISON – Philips Norelco 5700 VS. Philips Norelco 4500

PERFORMANCE

WORKS WITH GEL OR FOAM

Philips Norelco 5700
Philips Norelco 4500
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

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 5700
Philips Norelco 4500
No

No

CONTOUR ADAPTABILITY

Philips Norelco 5700
Philips Norelco 4500
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

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 5700
Philips Norelco 4500
No

No

FOR ALL SKIN TYPES

Philips Norelco 5700
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

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

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 5700
Philips Norelco 4500
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

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 5700
Philips Norelco 4500
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 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 5700
Philips Norelco 4500
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.

No

CAN SHAVE HEAD

Philips Norelco 5700
Philips Norelco 4500
No

No

Philips Norelco 5700

USABILITY

ERGONOMIC HANDLE

Philips Norelco 5700
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

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

No

SPEED SETTINGS

Philips Norelco 5700
Philips Norelco 4500
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.

No

FULLY WASHABLE

Philips Norelco 5700
Philips Norelco 4500
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, 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 5700
Philips Norelco 4500
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.

No

CHARGING TIME

Philips Norelco 5700
Philips Norelco 4500
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

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

CORDLESS

Philips Norelco 5700
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

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

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 5700

DESIGN

TYPE

Philips Norelco 5700
Philips Norelco 4500
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

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 5700
Philips Norelco 4500
No

No

MECHANISM

Philips Norelco 5700
Philips Norelco 4500
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

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 5700
Philips Norelco 4500
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

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

BUILD UP

Philips Norelco 5700
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

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

No

TRIMMER

Philips Norelco 5700
Philips Norelco 4500
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 trimmer at the back of the shaver's head. This can be used to groom and shape mustache & sideburns.

BATTERY LIFE

Philips Norelco 5700
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

45 minutes on a 1 hour charge

Yes

50 minutes when the shaver is fully charged for 1 hour

ACCESSORIES

Philips Norelco 5700
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

SmartClick precision trimmer, power cord and protective cap

Yes

Protection cap, Power cord, Cleaning brush

Philips Norelco 5700

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