Philips Norelco 8160XLCC SpeedXL Jet Clean Men's Shaving Set
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Binding: Health and Beauty Brand: Philips Norelco Color: Blue EAN: 0075020218155 Feature: Up to 50% more shaving surface for a faster, smoother, closer shave Label: Philips Norelco Manufacturer: Philips Norelco Model: 8160XLCC Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Philips Norelco Studio: Philips Norelco Variation Description: Blue Warranty: 1
Features
Up to 50% more shaving surface for a faster, smoother, closer shave Automatically cleans and charges for a superior shave day after day Precision Cutting System: Ultra thin heads with slots to shave long hairs and holes to shave the shortest stubble Superior Lift & Cut Technology: Dual blade system lifts hair to cut comfortably below skin level Stainless steel blades for comfortably close shaves
Norelco 8160-XLCC SpeedXL Jet Clean Men's Shaving System has new heads which have 3 rows of Blades and Slots and Holes, and covers 50% more shaving surface for a faster, smoother and closer shave. The Speed-XL Power System is Rechargeable Cord / Cordless. Has LED Display which displays battery level, battery low warning, cleaning indicator, shaving head replacement indicator. One hour full charge for up to 17 days. It features a Spring Release, Full-Width Trimmer, automatic Worldwide Voltage, and 60 Day Money Back Guarantee and Full Two-Year Warranty.
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Customer Rating: Summary: Buy the 8140XL instead Comment: The Norelco 8140XL is the best that you are going to get from an electric shaver. I tried a Remington foil shaver and it was horrible. It did a poor job of shaving, was VERY loud and made a mess of my bathroom when I cleaned it.
I returned it and bought the 8160XL because it was the same price as the 8140XL on Amazon. The Jet Clean system is a waste of time and space. You clean the cutting blades by opening the top and holding it under running water - done! I don't see any reason to use the cleaning system.
If you can't use a multi-blade razor and need to go electric then I recommend the Norelco 8140XL.
My rating system:
*****(5 stars) - Good old multi-blade razor and shave cream (my old skin can't take blades anymore)
****(4 stars) - Norelco 8140XL
***(3 stars) - Norelco 8160XL
* (1 star) - Remington foil type shaver Customer Rating: Summary: great shaver, cleaning system superfluous Comment: This is my 4th Norelco, going back quite a few years. My last one was not very good, although the first two were great. The 8160 shaves very close and can handle a two day growth. How long an electric razor stays sharp is very related to how clean it is kept, as hair in the heads will dull the blades faster. To that end, Norelco ships this razor with a motorized stand to clean the razor heads. Basically what it does is submerge the razor in the cleaning fluid and turn it on and off occasionally. So you need not buy the XLCC, just buy the 8160 XL. You can submerge the razor in fluid yourself and turn it on and off a few times to do the same thing, and not have to worry about having space to store the stand. I'm experimenting with making my own cleaning fluid, which as far as I can tell is distilled water with a small amount of glycerine and a bit of an additive such as photo-flo which breaks the surface tension of the water so it will drain right off.
One huge improvement over my prior Norelcos is the ability to rinse the razor throroughly with hot water. It does an excellent job of cleaning the razor, and then the fluid bath is only really needed to condition the heads. You can also buy a silcone spray which lubricates the heads to have them wear better. So save some money but make sure the razor you buy is washable and water tight. I highly recommend the razor itself. Customer Rating: Summary: Excelent Product Comment: I have used a Norelco shaver for many years. The 8160 SpeedXL is the best of the Norelco shavers I have used. It provides a close shave in a short amount of time. The unit is also much lighter than previous models I have used. Some of the reviews I read prior to the purchase did cause me to question whether I would like this model, but my concerns vanished when I actually used the shaver. Customer Rating: Summary: Very Good, Not Great Comment: I have been a Norelco user for more than 35 years. When I got this razor I was amazed at how quiet it was and how closely it shaved. Even my wife noticed the difference. There are no comfort settings, but I did not need any, it was a good shave and not so close that I got ingrown hairs on my face. The charge lasted more than 3 weeks
I thought the cleaning system was a little "cheesy." It does okay cleaning, but you do not want to recharge every time you needc to clean. Loved the razor, but would not get the cleaning system again. Customer Rating: Summary: my first norelco Comment: I have tried many types of facial hair removal, but i cannot get rid of ingrown hairs without sacrificing a close shave. after the 21 days of skin adjustment, as stateed in the directions, i have a clean shaved face with no bumps. i clean the razor once a week using the solution. i brush the head after every use. i am very happy with this product and it is worth the money. But i did not get a close shave until a couple of weeks after use. So hang in there and follow directions.
