Side by Side Comparison of: Philips Norelco vs Shaver Aid

I read a lot of "great razor for the money" but besides not being able to get wet (which is the case with every other electronic item I own minus one waterproof speaker), what more can you ask for? Normally I wait a while to give a review after I've used something for a fair amount of time, but I can tell you from one use that this thing shaves super smooth like a razor and shaving cream. I am definitely a fan and already recommending this to my friends, (one of whom already owns a Norelco razor and loves it).

I don't write a lot of reviews, but I'm so darn happy that I feel compelled to make an exception here. I am one of those unfortunate ladies with PCOS and a lot of unwanted facial hair. Hair removal creams either burn or don't work, epilators are TERRIFYING, and there is too much to tweeze. So I eventually just gave up and started using an electric razor. Up until now, I was using a razor designed for women. When that died, on the advice of friends, I looked for a men's razor because, hey, I'm not that attached to pink. AND WOW this thing has made all the difference.With my old razor, it took a many passes over thick stubborn hair to get it off- with this MAYBE a few. Most of the time just one. And because of this- and also because it doesn't pull on the hair the way the old one did- the entire process is now painless, which is so great I could just cry. The motor is also super quiet, which is nice. Having a loud razor is just kind of an annoyance.I haven't had it really long, so I haven't had time to encounter many problems yet. The only real downside I foresee is the eight hour charging time, but the manual says you can use it while plugged in, so that may not be an issue. All around, EXTREMELY happy.

After years of knicking and cutting myself with traditional razors (I have sensitive skin), I decided to give an electric shaver a try. I went back and forth and held off for a while because of reading negative reviews, but I couldn't be happier. Now, I not only don't cut myself, but my skin feels just as smooth (if not smoother) when I use this shaver as it did with other razors.The battery charges in about eight hours and I can usually get two or three good shaves out of it before I need to recharge. I don't have a problem with that.It has another small pullout razor that can be used to trim up sideburns or neck hair.It's portable, quite, holds a good charge, is easy to clean, and does a great job of shaving!Buy it, try it, or you'll never know!

I'm not to go too deeply into reviewing a different product; so, I'll be quick about Gillette:At my age of 33, I am not a novice when it comes to shaving and yet, it went wrong... Yet, even though I installed a new set of blades, I bled quite badly after it cut me...They've lost a customer, what else can I say?Anyway, Gillette lost a customer, whereas Philips gained one and yet, it's not the very first electrical shaver I have used.Pros:+ No more risk of getting cut+ No more soaping+ No more rinsing the blades every few seconds+ Blades need to be replaced much, much less frequently+ I just approach a mirror and shave without preparing my skin for it anyhow; so, I can be done in about 5 minutes+ Shaving can be done faster if I move the shaver along my face in circular motion (Good luck trying that one with Gillette...)+ Works either corded or cordless, if you choose to pre-charge itCons:- It needs to be cleaned with a brush (included in the package) after every shave, or if you have one of them usb-powered vacuum cleaners, besides cleaning your keyboard with it, you can clean this shaver as well.- If you don't shave every couple of days, your facial hair grows too long and then this shaver is going to pinch your hair more often than not; however, thanks to the popup trimmer this shaver has, you can take care of them long bristles on your face- Due to the way heads are designed, it will not shave you as close as Gillette does; however, once again, it will not cut you eitherOverall, six positives vs three semi-negatives: it's been a great deal for me!

I've been a Norelco user for many decades and must say that this is a great, replacement shaver! I've tried a Norelco 4600, which was slow, didn't shave as close, can't be plugged in and used it if the battery is low, and cost more than triple the amount of this 2100. That's right, the performance of this shaver is far superior over the more expensive Norelco. Also, saw the positive reviews for this shaver and am glad I got this one. Highly recommended!

Over the years, I've had a number of electric shavers, most of them made by Norelco. I bought this one because it was more convenient to have a cordless one when I was recovering from an injury. This one is so quiet that, at first, I wasn't sure it was working! It also cuts closer and better that previous Norelco's I've owned. They must have re-designed the heads or something to get it to cut so smoothly and quietly.

they worked very well

Fits as advertised

Great shave. Cutters are really Sharp

My husband is very happy with these replacements.

I've paid over $30 for these in the past but these at a 1/3 of the cost worked just as well. Don't overpay for new blades, these work just fine and super cheap compared to the brand name ones. Save the dough!

Works as intended on old shaver from the age when they plugged into the wall and had good power for my beard.I prefer my older razer by Norelco, the newer rechargeable quit after a year so I will be keeping this old one serviced as long as possible. Glad to know I can still get shaving heads if not the older style razers.

I bought this for my teenage son while it was on sale and it has worked out to be fantastic. My husband likes the Norelco brand so much he only buys their brand. This particular product is very basic in comparison to some of the higher end Norelcos' but for the price I think it is a great razor. It gives my son a close shave, no rash, and holds a charge quiet nicely. We have had this for over 6 months and have had no issues with it. It is better than most razors in its price range.

Works pretty well. I've shaved with blades for years and finally wanted something portable, take in the car if need-be, low hassle and electric. Also, I was tired of bleeding after a blade shave. My expectations in this purchase and results were:Good Value +1Good warranty +1Good build quality +1Feels good in the hand/good balance/lightweight +1Quiet +1As good a shave as a blade -1As good a shave as I'd hope for in this razer -1Easy to maintain +1Acceptable battery life +1Quick charging -1No Wall Wart charger (ie direct plug into 110v) +1I got in on the $5 coupon deal so - for the money - I'd rate it pretty high. I'm going 4 stars overall. I do believe that the shaving head RPM's on this shaver, which are faster on higher end Norelco's, are probably the reason the shave quality isn't as good as I was hoping for - but, I'm happy and consider this to be a good purchase. It does come with a money back guarantee. All things considered, it gets my recommendation.

The Phillips Norelco 6948XL/41 Shaver 2100 is the second electric shaver that I have purchased from the Phillips line of razors.Overall the product is boxed nicely and has everything needed to maintain the product including a charger and small brush to remove debris. The razor itself has a great build quality with a light weight in the hand and an ergonomic grip.The performance of the razor was somewhat expected giving an adequate shave but not very close one. The flexible rotors make it easy to hit problem areas of the face and it is easy to get a quick shave (from stubble, not a full beard) within 2-3 passes in a circular motion. The accessory trimmer is also useful for sideburns, tricky mustache hairs and between the eyebrows.Some electric razors have been known to cause irritation and breakouts, especially dry razors. The Norelco did not exhibit this characteristic provided my face was warm and slightly damp after a shower. Doing this opens up the pores and softens the hairs. No shaving cream required.This product delivers in being a budget razor with the versatility of being rechargeable and portable. It is great in a pinch when a quick shave is needed but of course cannot replace a good wet shave. Overall I am satisfied with this purchase.

I've never owned an electric shaver, but I decided I would purchase this one due to its price.I was definitely not dissappointed.Pros:QuietNo razor burnCheapCons:Doesn't shave as close as razors.Details:It can be a hassle to shave, especially when you're low on time. This shaver makes shaving so quick and easy. I can get a reliable shave in 10 to 20 seconds. It doesn't shave as close as razors, but it's doesn't make a visible difference. The only way I know that it isn't shaving as close is when I run my hands over my face. Because of how the shaver works, I can easily use it to trim hairs on other parts of my body, including my back. With razors, it made it very difficult because of the angle I was holding my razor.Finally, it allows for shaving without razor burns. It's really gentle on the skin.For its price, I'd recommend it.

This is a pretty good razor. It is obviously not the best that money can buy but it gets the job done. I let it charge overnight and by the morning it was fully charged. The manual says that it should last 30 minutes on a single charge and I have found that to be true. It seems as the battery gets lower the blades start to spin a little slower and the motors tends to bog down while shaving. It takes a week for your face to get used to shaving with an electric razor if you have been using a traditional razor in the past.The hair trimmer in the back works well for sideburns and trimming the hair around my ears.If you are looking to try an electric razor to save you time and money on disposable blades this one would be a good place to start. It won't shave as close as a blade but it gets me through the day.

I don't like electric shavers as a rule. No matter how good they are the shave is never as good as a blade. Having said that I found this little shaver to be perfect for an every other day shave. Plus the pop up attachment works great for sideburns and that gross ear and back of the neck hair.

It was nice to find shaver heads for that age razor.

seem to work fine

The rotary blades were fine. The new heads seemed to have an opening just slightly smaller than the old heads. I put the new blades in the old heads and my shaver is working just fine. The company shipped quickly. Happy with the transaction.

I was surprised they did not initially shave as well as the old Norelco ones I replaced. They have 'worn in' a bit now, so they shave as well as the ones I replaced. Give them time to 'break in'.

These replacement heads seem to work just fine, I purchased them to replace old heads on my razor and give to my wife for her legs. They work just fine. I felt the shipping time was a little long, it took over a week to receive, but I'm happy with the purchase.

These seem to work as well as any other generic shaver head sets I've purchased in the past and the price was nice. I didn't notice any unusual pulling or rash issues as others have mentioned. I'd buy them again.

This is my first electric shaver which I got due to having a good price and good reviews for a starter model as I anticipated I would eventually want a higher end model if this one worked out. I've been using it now for just over a year, and it gets the job done well enough. There are areas that I really have to work at around my neck for this to actually trim, and I get a kind of rash in those areas for a few hours because of it. It works best when the stubble is not too long obviously. The blades are still sharp as I clean them after every other use quite thoroughly, and it cuts just as well now as when I first got it after daily use so that's pretty awesome. But I plan on upgrading to a higher end model once the blades do start getting to the point of replacement.

After 3 months of use, the battery struggles to hold a charge more than 4-5 days of normal use (about 10 minutes of use). Even after recharging it, the shaver sounds like it is drops to half power (sounds weaker than when I first bought it). The company said they will replace it. I previously had a NiCd Norelco model for 10 years without ANY issues (although my older model is much louder). I regret not buying the more advanced Norelco models like the 4500 series.6/15/2016 update: The replacement so far has been holding a charge for a longer period of time. While it does not have the bells and whistles of more expensive models, it does do its job well for the price, so I upgraded the rating to 3 stars. However I am curious how much better the more advanced models work so I will eventually upgrade.

The power cord connection for my high end Phillips Norelco shaver from 1999 finally started to fail making the shaver unusable. I looked for something that took the same blades and found this one. My main complaint is that the motor does not rotate the blades as fast as my old one. It takes a little longer to shave because of it and the spinning blades sound a little chincy. I paid $120 for my last one and it lasted 17 years. I paid around $27 for this one and I don't expect it to last as long. I gave it three stars because it still gives a reasonable shave even it if it is a little slower than my old one. For the price I think it is a good deal. Had I known the effects of a slower spin speed I might have gone with a more expensive model. I'll keep using this one until I exhaust my extra sets of blades.

Writing objective reviews for things like this is always difficult because this is one of the things that affects the individual.There's nothing really wrong with the product. It cuts. However, it does not work for me simply because my hair is so coarse that when it grows back it gives me bumps (I'm Black, with the coarsest hair possible). However, from an object standpoint, it does cut close. Just make sure that your skin is dry and that you put enough pressure. Hairs are more likely to be missed if you do not. Is it super easy? No. Does it get the job done without needing a razor blade and shave cream? Yes.

It seems impossible to get reliable information on shavers. I have been a steady Norelco user for decades. I have tried mid-price foil shavers, the kind my father preferred, but always return to Norelcos. In the past, I got the cheapest model. In my experience, the product lines were similar, and the simplest model worked as well and lasted as long as the higher-priced ones.When my old Norelco seemed to be shaving less closely, I decided to replace it with the 2100 series. This Shaver 2100 is a good product. But it is noticeably inferior to the old one that I was using. The old one shaved more closely than the brand-new one, and the motor on the 2100 series is less powerful.My conclusion: shaver 2100 is probably better than many other brands on the market, and it is a worthy replacement for a blade. This explains the high consumer ratings. BUT I returned mine and spent more for the Norleco model with the "dual precision" blades. I am glad I did.Norelco honors its warranty.

First impression is that this is a decent shaver. I have a medium beard and this shaver is totally adequate. But there's quite a bit of backtracking if you let your beard go for a couple days. When I first turned it on, I'll admit I was concerned because I didn't hear the high-pitched whine that I'm familiar with created by faster revolutions of the heads (as judged by past shavers). Obviously more revolutions means more cutting. But, like I said, it does the job and no chaffing so far.If you're in a super rush in your morning routine (as many folks are, simply by preference) you may find that this isn't the shaver for you because of the slight need for backtracking. Or if you have a heavier growth, look for something with a more powerful motor - I haven't tried any myself, but the P-Norelco series 7000 and up have about 3 times the RPMs of their lower models. For a shaver under $30, however, I can't imagine you'd find anything better.

When replacing heads in the past the renewed "close shaves" were evident.But the latest heads have not performed as well - not much improvement overthe worn out heads that were replaced.

These blades don't stay sharp as the original one. Guess I will have to pay double the price to get a good shave

I have an older shaver that still works, so I still keep putting new rotary blades in it now and again. I can't believe the prices they're charging for new electric razors...crazy! Anyway, these seem just OK. Will pull a long hair if they get close to one. Supposedly self-sharpening. Of note, after 10 days of use, the HQ-4 little embossed metal disc fell off one of the heads. Still works fine but a bit odd to have that pop off. I assume some day even these will not be available and I'll do without as my good OLD Norelco will go forever.

After cleaning my Norelco shaver thoroughly, I installed the new heads and then applied a drop of household oil to the heads, as directed by Norelco. But I noticed quite a bit of drag. The shave labored somewhat to spin them, and this hasn't ceased. Also, when I take them apart to clean them, the inner blades don't seem to drop into the outer combs with the same freedom as the Norelco ones. However, they do seem to cut well.

I like saving money. I dislike the extortion demanded by manufacturers to replace worn parts. And I think it's possible to find non-OEM replacement gear that equals the original. But this isn't one of those cases. You'll save a ton. They work. But they aren't nearly as good as what you're used to.

I'm updating this review, because although I originally posted that they didn't give nearly as close of a shave as the original heads, plus would 'catch' a hair now and then, they've kind of smoothed out and improved since then. Still not as good as the original, but far less cost, so it's kind of a mixed bag. But not bad, really - just takes longer to shave with these.

I normally use a foil razor, but I recently decided to give rotary razors a try. I bought this one because it was relatively cheap and I thought it would give me an idea of what rotary razors are like. Unfortunately, I found this one to be absolutely useless: I had to apply significant pressure before any hairs were removed, and ended up with quite a bit of irritation as a result. It's entirely possible that I was doing it wrong, but I'm also tempted to think that getting a decent rotary razor at this price is not going to happen.

I really wanted to love this shaver and I wanted to be able to shave quickly at the sink or anywhere. I'm not comparing this shaver to others brands, I'm comparing electric shavers to blade shavers. I bought a no-fog mirror for the shower and started shaving in the shower about 5 years ago. I'm in there anyway, it's fast, and you get a super close shave. The philips takes way too long to shave cleanly and needs many passes across the same areas, it gets really frustrating. I'm going back to blades and the shower.

I have been using this new shaver for about a month, and I evidently have a tough beard, but this shaver hardly shaves any better than the 14.00 Panasonic ES3831K Single Blade Travel Shaver (which i have found to be the best travel shaver). Besides not shaving much closer if at all (except on the neck) the blades on the Norelco 6948XL/41 simply rotate too slow, even though i recharged it as directed, using it until the batteries seemed to run down and them recharging it (about 10 hours).It does have a standard beard trimmer, and it is a little easier to use than the Panasonic due to its 3 floating heads, and I was able to get this shaver for 25.00 thank God, so for that price i give it 3 stars, and those with softer beard likely find it to be better.

This razor gets the job done, but it's not really a smooth shave really, compared to my last electric shaver which I'm not sure what the brand was.I get a pretty mild amount of stubble for a guy, and I wanted one of these I could use when I don't have time to use a regular razor.I'll spend more next time and get something better. I'd also like to have a charger for my car, which this doesn't have.Update September 2016:It's still working, but I just don't feel like it works that well. I don't even get a ton of stubble, and it seems to take forever to shave, and the shave isn't super. Currently researching it's replacement.

I was really surprised by this one. I've been a pretty dedicated fan to Norelco shavers for a long time. I always expect quality and good results.This is a cheaper model than most so maybe I should have taken that into account but the fact is, this is much lower quality than I'm used to from this company.The motor inside is very weak. If you have thick beard hair like I do, it takes several times to clear an area with this model and even then I had to finish it off with a safety razor.At more than one point it hesitated as if struggling to keep going smoothly. The power button is also poorly placed. Right where most people's thumbs would be when holding it to shave. I accidentally turned it off a few times as a result.I've never had these kinds of problems with Norelco before. I'll be seeking a replacement for this one however.

I hate that Norelco doesn't sell replacement batteries and discontinues shaving heads after a while.My previous model was working fine, but the battery wouldn't recharge and even the corded operation started being a problem because it first charges the battery (which is just about dead) and the battery powers the heads. This model is just the same, so I know I'll have to replace it eventually, even if none of the parts actually break.Plus, they stopped making the shaving heads for my previous model and I know they will eventually discontinue them for this one too.I bought this one thinking it would be just like the previous model.In many ways it's similar to the previous model, but it feels like the motor is less powerful or somehow just spins slower.Overall, not a bad shaver for the price, but the tricks the manufacturer plays feel cheap to me. Make your money on the blades, not on people having to buy a new device every so often.

Dont buy, shaver cutter heads are dull and pull wiskers out instead of cutting!

The Norelco 3405 LC replacement heads manufactured by Norelco are vastly superior to these. No wonder, Norelco apparently knows what it's doing. I would definitely have returned the ones I bought for $11.99 had I acted before the 30-day return period. I'm definitely going to pay the difference in price and get the Norelco product!!!

Had to return product-did not correctly fit in shaver. Good CD from Goodmans

I thought getting new blades for my older razor would give a better shave, but that's not the case. The New Blade I purchased take a lot longer to give you a close shave and even taking longer it really is not smooth when your done. I thought at $17.00 plus was a great price for new blades for my Norelco 3405LC, but you get very cheap blades for the money you pay. Don't waste your money on these and pay a little more for some replacement blades. Now I have to pay twice as much for some new replacement blades.

Having problems with blade catching beard but not cutting it .

HQ4R heads are not exact replacements for HQ4 heads for Norelco 6424LC shavers. They fit, and they work after a fashion, but only with the lightest pressure while you're shaving. Press too hard, and you get a delightful grinding noise. Go with the exact replacements, if you can find them.

I bought this for my husband; it is very light weight and takes a very long time to charge for a very short run time. He also said that he felt as if it runs too slow. It actually pulls hairs out rather than cut them. It all of a sudden just stopped working this past week. It still turns on and sounds like it was spinning, but it is not shaving at all.

i got this product on May 2016 since then, i purchased new blades twice for that product !!! such a waste as i could buy Brown or Remington which has much better and long lasting bladesi will never get this product again. the machine seems great but if i need new blades every two months its a waste of time and money !!Omri Linder

Not a great product at all. Wasn't a close shave, didn't shave correctly (meaning it shaves in spots), also very painful in my opinion. The only good thing was it held a decent charge.

The charger that comes with it is a cheap all-purpose charger.The picture I am sharing: On the left, the shipped charger. On the right, an older norelco charger I had for 4 years. You can clearly see the differences.And it wasn't a mistake, I already replaced this item once and received the same item again.

I wasted my money. For a $60 razor this is a joke. It is cheaply made, the blades are rough and is all around low quality. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone.

I hate that I paid for this. I never like leaving a negative review but I bought this product because of the positive ones. I will use it, then use an actual razor to clean up the stubble that it misses. This is my second electric razor and I regret paying for it.

The shaving head does not give a close shave like the original. The center round cover on one of the three shaving heads has become detached, fallen off and is lost. I thought I was getting a great buy, but as the old saying goes,"you get what you pay for". I do not recommend this product.

these shaver heads are worthless. They are not sharp enough to work

Very disappointed in this product. These blades pulled beard hair as I tried to shave. They didn't even shave well - lots of stubble left over. I gave up after a couple of uses and went back to my old blades which did a much better job despite the fact that they're over 20 YEARS old! These new blades stink. Let my pain be your gain and avoid these completely!

I bought these in 5 months ago to fill out an order to avoid shipping charges, and I just now installed them in my Norelco razor because my old blades finally seemed dull. They are sharp compared to these "new" blades. All I can figure is the workmanship on these is inferior such that the clearance is too great between the shaving blade and the part that touches my face. With the old blades from Norelco, if I shaved over a spot on my face 2 or 3 times, it would be smooth. With these replacement blades, which I have used 6 times, I can go over the spot 10-15 times and it is not smooth. The blades are sharp (no pulling at my whiskers), but the whiskers are never cut to the skin. Enough whisker is left so that within 3-4 hours, I need to shave, and my beard grows very slowly. I do NOT have a Nixon 5 o'clock shadow until the day after I shave. I would not recommend that anyone buy these blades. Spend your money on Norelco blades.

Boooo! As dull if not duller than the ones I replaced them with. Razor buzzed in a strange way while using with these blades. Almost felt like I'd not shaved at all. Tried reseating them in the head 3 times and same results.

Buyer beware!!I missed the section below in the description that says that this is not made by Norelco. They put alot of effort into making you think this was a genuine product.Upon first opening there is a terrible chemical smell that only makes you wonder under what conditions this product is made. Worked o.k. for approximately 3 minutes before becoming dull and the pulling and torquing on my skin began. I finished out the shave against my best intuition only to receive horrible razor burn over the next couple of days. Also gave me a terrible case of acne on my lower neck which I never get. Likely due to the fact that the razor did not cut cleanly and caused irritation.Stay away from this product.