Before we list Philips Noreclo Best Electric Shavers, here is the interesting story of the most frequently confused brand name in the Electric Razor market. The entire reason for Norelco existing as a company name was purely to get around legal issues.
You see,the company that brought you Philips Norelco electric shavers was a only a small business that was simply trying to operate in the U.S. in 1940.There was also a company named Philco at that time. Philco was an electronics manufacturer whose name would become synonymous with the manufacture of radios.
But, Philco became nervous, because the name ‘Philips’ sounded too much like ‘Philco’.
Philco sued Philips to prevent them from doing business in the United States, and won.
So, the name ‘Norelco’ was registered in the U.S. as an alternative to ‘Philips’.
Norelco was a loose acronym for ‘North American Philips Electrical Company’ and once they had set up shop legally in the U.S. they wasted no time in jumping to the head of the pack in introducing a string of innovations that gained the attention of the American public. Norelco became permanently linked with the best electric shavers you could buy.
In a strange “what goes around comes around” moment in 1981, Philips bought the Philco Company, enabling them to do business legally once again in the U.S. under their own name.
But, they decided that Norelco enjoyed such fame as a producer of the top electric shavers in the U.S. that they would be in danger of diluting their own market by re-introducing the ‘Philips’ name into the personal grooming market. So, they kept the name Norelco.
So whenever you see Philips Electric Shavers, Norelco Electric Razors or Philips Norelco you are talking about the one Company.
Norelco practically pioneered the rotary electric shaver. And, we’d like to look at some of the best new models that they have come up with recently.
So which are Philips Norelco Best Electric Shavers
Philips Norelco 1280X/42 Senso Touch
The three GyroFlex 3D heads that this electric shaver boasts makes for a thoroughly dynamic shaving experience.
The three heads move independently providing a superb coverage. They flex outward, and tilt inward. They pivot around the contours of your face and minimize the irritation that electric shavers can be prone to. These UltraTrack heads can get even the longest hairs in record time. They provide 50% more coverage than another comparably priced electric shaver.
The Senso Touch also features the patented lift & cut system. This is a two-blade system that actually lifts the hairs before they are cut, enabling the electric shaver to cut the hair below the surface of the skin with minimum pressure.
The Senso Touch comes with a charging stand, and luxury travel pouch. The charging stand provides around 60 minutes of shaving time on one charge. And, it can be fully charged in as little as an hour. Or you can charge it enough to provide you with one shave in only 3 minute’s.
It also comes with a protective cap that covers the blades and protects them from the elements, and a cleaning brush that enables you to keep the heads free from any beard trimmings and keeps the electric razor operating at its peak efficiency.
The Sensotouch also features the Aquatec seal. This seal protects the electric shaver and allows it to be used along with gels or creams in a wet mode to get an extra close shave. These features gained it our number 2 ranking in our top 10 shaver list.
Philips Norelco PT730 Powertouch
The Philips Norelco Powertouch electric razor offers many of the same features as the Sensotouch model. It comes with the same pop-up sideburns trimmer and all of the UltraTtrack head features and and Aquatec seal features.
Along with the Aquatec seal feature that allows you to take the Powertouch electric shaver into the shower or bath with you, the Powertouch is fully washable. To clean it, simply open the shaving heads and put the electric shaver under the tap to rinse out the heads. It’s that simple to clean.
The battery on the Powertouch is slightly weaker than on the SensoTouch. A fully charged battery will provide you with 40 minutes of shaving time, instead of the Sensotouch’s 60 minutes. But, the Powertouch provides the same quick-charge option, letting you charge it enough to for a single shave in only 3 minute’s. Also featured in our Top 10 Shaverlist at #6
Philips Norelco Speed XL 8240
The Norelco Speed XL 8240 is the final model in our line-up, and the Speed-XL lives up to its name in providing you a quick and thorough shaving experience. The Speed-XL provides the closest of shaves, and features self-sharpening blades that not only last longer than any comparable electric shaver, but also provide the smooth and close shave you want without any of the irritation associated with lesser shavers.
These blades, which are coated with an antibacterial agent, are encased in heads that feature the Reflex Action System. This system allows the heads to conform to the features and contours of your face to quickly and easily get the shaving job done.
The battery in the Speed-XL can provide you with 50 minutes of shaving time on a full charge. And it can provide up to 17 days of stand-by time on a single charge.
The Norelco line of Electric shavers offers you some of the best electric razors on the market. These ones that we’ve featured above are just a small sample of the entire range of their product line. If you prefer a rotary shaver they are certain to have one that is just right for your type of beard, shaving style, and budget. This shaver rounded out out Top 10 list at #10