CATEGORY : Electric Shavers

Philips Norelco 7500 VS. Philips Norelco 5500

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Philips Norelco 7500

Reasons to buy Philips Norelco 7500:

  • button icon Ideal on sensitive skins due to its smooth shaving heads
  • button icon Enjoy a comfortable Wet or dry shave
  • button icon Affordable and effective shaver
  • button icon Protects your skin while cutting hair extremely
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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
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COMPARISON – Philips Norelco 7500 VS. Philips Norelco 5500

PERFORMANCE

WORKS WITH GEL OR FOAM

Philips Norelco 7500
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

The AquaTec Technology enables you to enjoy a comfortable wet or dry shave. You can opt for a quick dry shave if your skin is not sensitive but those with sensitive skins you should opt for wet shaving.

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.

CPM

Philips Norelco 7500
Philips Norelco 5500
No

No

CONTOUR ADAPTABILITY

Philips Norelco 7500
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

Using its DynamicFlex Technology, the shaving heads will effortlessly move in 5 directions following every curve & contour on your face thus offer you with a clean, close and uniform shave

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

BEARD DENSITY SENSOR

Philips Norelco 7500
Philips Norelco 5500
No

No

FOR ALL SKIN TYPES

Philips Norelco 7500
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

Due to its AquaTec Technology, Norelco 7500 can be used on skin types. Those with normal skins can opt for dry shaving while those sensitive skins should opt for WET shaving.

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.

WORKS ON 3 DAY STUBBLE

Philips Norelco 7500
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

Using its gentle precision blades which cut as close as possible without nicking the skin, Norelco 7500 can shave even 1-3 day stubble.

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.

FLEXIBLE HEAD

Philips Norelco 7500
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

Features a Flexible shaving head and comfort rings that are tender on skin. The head moves up to 5 directions covering more contours thus capture more hair in all hard-to-reach-areas

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.

GOOD ON THICK BEARDS

Philips Norelco 7500
Philips Norelco 5500
No

No

CAN SHAVE HEAD

Philips Norelco 7500
Philips Norelco 5500
No

No

USABILITY

ERGONOMIC HANDLE

Philips Norelco 7500
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

Features a well shaped and curved ergonomic handle which is easy to hold. The handle fits very well in both small and big hands. It’s a light weight shaver so you won't get tired using it for long.

Yes

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

SPEED SETTINGS

Philips Norelco 7500
Philips Norelco 5500
No

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.

FULLY WASHABLE

Philips Norelco 7500
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

The shaver is 100% washable. It can't get damaged by water so you can still shave from your shower. After shaving, clean it with running tap water and a brush

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.

CLEANING MACHINE

Philips Norelco 7500
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

Comes with a SmartClean System which cleans, lubricates and charges the shaver. Using this SmartClean System will maintain the shaver's performance year-after-year

No

CHARGING TIME

Philips Norelco 7500
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

Charges fully in 1 hour and this gives you 50 minutes of non-stop shaving, but if you want a quick shave, you can opt for 5 minutes charge.

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.

CORDLESS

Philips Norelco 7500
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

Fully cordless. Does not work when plugged into power.

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.

DESIGN

TYPE

Philips Norelco 7500
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

This is a rotary shaver with dynamic flexible shaving heads that move up to 5 direction featuring comfort rings that are gentle on skin

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.

WIRELESS CHARGING

Philips Norelco 7500
Philips Norelco 5500
No

No

MECHANISM

Philips Norelco 7500
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

This unit's shaving mechanism is made up of the following features: GentlePrecisionPRO Blade System which cuts as close to the skin without irritating it, Wet&Dry and Dynamic Flex Technology which enables the shaver's heads move up to 5 directions

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

DISPLAY

Philips Norelco 7500
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

The LED Display will also notify you about shaver battery status, alert you on when to make head replacement, alert you when there is a need to clean the shaver using a SmartClean station and also warn you when the travel lock is on

Yes

Features a summarized LED Display which shows only relevant information and this includes; battery status, Cleaning indicator, Travel lock and Replacement head indicator

BUILD UP

Philips Norelco 7500
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

It is quite a simple electric shaver with beautiful design and colours to match your style. The smooth shaving heads make it the best electric shaver for sensitive skins.

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.

TRIMMER

Philips Norelco 7500
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

It comes with a Smart Click Beard Styler which you attach on the shavers head. This Smart Click Beard Styler can be used for moustache and sideburn grooming

Yes

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

BATTERY LIFE

Philips Norelco 7500
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

50 minutes of non-stop shaving

Yes

45 minutes

ACCESSORIES

Philips Norelco 7500
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

SmartClean, cleaning cartridge, SmartClick precision trimmer, power cord, and travel case

Yes

SmartClick precision trimmer, power cord and protective cap

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