Philips Norelco 9300-vs-Philips Norelco 5500

COMPARISON – Philips Norelco 9300 VS. Philips Norelco 5500

WORKS WITH GEL OR FOAM

Philips Norelco 9300

Philips Norelco 5500

Yes

With the AquaTec Technology, you will be in position to enjoy dry or wet shaving. Men with sensitive skins or thick beards, I advise you to opt for wet shaving because gel softens the beards thus making it easy to shave.

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 9300

Philips Norelco 5500

CONTOUR ADAPTABILITY

Philips Norelco 9300

Philips Norelco 5500

Yes

Since the shavers heads independently contour or move in 8 directions, the shaver will be able to reach all hard to shave areas.

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 9300

Philips Norelco 5500

FOR ALL SKIN TYPES

Philips Norelco 9300

Philips Norelco 5500

Yes

Since it has smooth shaving heads and it can be used dry of wet, it can be used by all men. The V-Track Precision Blades will collect hair in all areas for thorough cutting.

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 9300

Philips Norelco 5500

Yes

This shaver can be used to shave a 3 day stubble. This type of hair is too short for most shavers to pick up but Norelco 9300 features V Track Precision Blades which are positioned to cut 30% closer.

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 9300

Philips Norelco 5500

Yes

Features 3 rotary heads each with V Track Precision Blades.The heads can move in 8 different directions following various facial contours and reaching all hard to shave 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 9300

Philips Norelco 5500

Yes

Due to its V Track Precision Blades that are well positioned and self sharpening, Norelco 9300 will be in position to shave a thick beard. But if it is too thick and long, I suggest you trim it first using a click-on styler

CAN SHAVE HEAD

Philips Norelco 9300

Philips Norelco 5500

Philips Norelco 9300

ERGONOMIC HANDLE

Philips Norelco 9300

Philips Norelco 5500

Yes

Just like the other Norelcos, its ergonomic handle makes it easy to hold while wet shaving. The handle is textured at the back for a better grip when shaving with gel

Yes

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

SPEED SETTINGS

Philips Norelco 9300

Philips Norelco 5500

Yes

Features 3 personal comfort settings from which you can choose from and these include. Slow: for a skin-friendly shave, Medium: for a standard shave and Fast: for high performance.

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 9300

Philips Norelco 5500

Yes

Yes, it is a fully washable electric shaver with AquaTech technology which allows you to enjoy a wet shave without worrying about water damage while in the shower

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 9300

Philips Norelco 5500

Yes

It comes with a SmartClean System which you can control at the touch of the button. This SmartClean system will keep your shaver like new all the time. It cleans, lubricates and charges your shaver after use.

CHARGING TIME

Philips Norelco 9300

Philips Norelco 5500

Yes

Uses a Lithium-ion battery which charges fully in 1 hour and delivers 50 minutes of non-stop shaving. But you can also opt for a 5 minutes charge for a single shave

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 9300

Philips Norelco 5500

Yes

It is not a corded electric shaver. Only works when plugged out of 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.

Philips Norelco 9300

TYPE

Philips Norelco 9300

Philips Norelco 5500

Yes

It is a rotary shaver using circular shaving blades and 3 shaving heads that glide over your skin smoothly without irritating it. The heads move in 8 different directions picking up each and every hair from various contours.

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 9300

Philips Norelco 5500

MECHANISM

Philips Norelco 9300

Philips Norelco 5500

Yes

Its mechanism is made up of the following features: AquaTec Technology for wet shaving, Self sharpening V-Track Precision Blades, Contour Detect Technology which moves each shaver head to 8 different directions capturing 20% more hair in a single pass.

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 9300

Philips Norelco 5500

Yes

It has a LED Display which shows battery status, hygiene status, head replacement indicator, and a travel lock indicator

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 9300

Philips Norelco 5500

Yes

Well built with an ergonomic handle,fully flexible smooth heads and fully washable.

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 9300

Philips Norelco 5500

Yes

Comes with an attachable SmartClick Precision Trimmer which can be used to groom mustache or sideburns

Yes

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

BATTERY LIFE

Philips Norelco 9300

Philips Norelco 5500

Yes

50 minutes of shaving time on a 1 hour full charge

Yes

45 minutes

ACCESSORIES

Philips Norelco 9300

Philips Norelco 5500

Yes

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

Yes

SmartClick precision trimmer, power cord and protective cap

PERFORMANCE	WINNER : Philips Norelco 9300 GOOD ON THICK BEARDS
USABILITY	WINNER : Philips Norelco 9300 CLEANING MACHINE
DESIGN	DRAW :

Philips Norelco 9300 VS. Philips Norelco 5500