Written by Ruben
Edited on
9 November 2023
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10:42
Compare Philips electric shavers
You're finally sure. A Philips electric shaver is the best choice for you. But what's the difference between a series 9000 and a series 7000 electric shaver? And which electric shaver is suitable for shaving the sensitive skin? In this article, you'll find an overview of the different electric shavers by Philips.
Comparison Philips Series
| Series 9000 Prestige | Series 9000 | Series 8000 | 7000 Series | Series 5000 | Series 3000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic shaving intensity | Yes and personal settings | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Shaving method | Wet and dry | Wet and dry | Wet and dry | Wet and dry | Wet and dry | Wet and dry |
| Feedback in smartphone app | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Cutting actions per minute | 165,000 | 150,000 | 150,000 | 90,000 | 90,000 | 55,000 |
| Suitable for heavy beard growth too | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Cleaning station | Yes | Some models | No | Yes | Some models | No |
| Pressure sensor | No | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Battery | 60 minutes, cordlessly rechargeable | 60 minutes | 60 minutes | 60 minutes | 60 minutes | 45 - 60 minutes |
| Flexible head | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Series 9000 Prestige, Series 9000, and Series 8000
Series 9000 Prestige: most advanced
- Wet, dry, and in the shower.
- Suitable for heavy beard growth.
- Adjusts power automatically.
- Personal comfort settings.
- Wirelessly rechargeable.
- Cleans itself with cleaning station.
- No feedback in smartphone app.
- Doesn't notify in case of too much pressure on the skin.
Series 9000: smoothness, precision, and guidance
- Wet, dry, and in the shower.
- Suitable for heavy beard growth.
- Automatically adjusts the power.
- Warns you in case of too much pressure on the skin.
- Cleans itself with a cleaning station.
- With feedback in the smartphone app.
- No personal comfort settings.
- Not cordlessly rechargeable.
Series 8000: smoothness and protection of the skin
- Wet, dry, and in the shower.
- Suitable for heavy beard growth.
- Automatically adjusts the power.
- With feedback in the smartphone app.
- More cutting movements per minute than the Series 7000.
- No personal comfort settings.
- Not cordlessly rechargeable.
- Doesn't warn you in case of too much pressure on your skin.
- Doesn't clean itself with a cleaning station.
Series 7000, Series 5000, and Series 3000
Series 7000: specially for the sensitive skin
- Wet, dry, and in the shower.
- Suitable for heavy beard growth.
- Protects the skin during shaving.
- Automatically adjusts the power.
- Cleans itself with the cleaning station.
- With feedback in the smartphone app.
- No personal comfort settings.
- Not cordlessly rechargeable.
- Doesn't warn you in case of too much pressure on your skin.
Series 5000: comfortable and fast shaving
- Wet, dry, and in the shower.
- Protects the skin during shaving.
- Automatically adjusts the power.
- Cleans itself with the cleaning station.
- With feedback in the smartphone app.
- Not suitable for heavy beard growth.
- Not cordlessly rechargeable.
- No personal comfort settings.
- Doesn't warn you in case of too much pressure on your skin.
Series 3000: basic model for wet and dry shaving
- Wet, dry, and in the shower.
- You can create details with a slide-out precision trimmer.
- Not suitable for heavy beard growth.
- Doesn't adjust power automatically.
- Not linkable with your smartphone.
- Doesn't clean itself with a cleaning station.
- Doesn't notify in case of too much pressure on the skin.
Conclusion
All Philips electric shavers can shave both wet and dry. But, the higher the series of the electric shavers, the smoother and more comfortable you can shave your face. The higher series are also suitable for the sensitive skin and adjust their power according to your beard. Do you mainly want a fast and easy shave? The series 5000 or 3000 is suitable for you.
Article by Ruben
Electric Shaver Expert.
