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product_id: 163990750
title: "Series 800 ES-LV97 5-Blade Wet and Dry Electric Shaver for Men, Rechargeable, Responsive Beard Sensor, Multi-Flex 16D Head, Auto Cleaning, Charging Stand, Gift for men (2 pin UK plug)"
brand: "panasonic"
price: "A$450"
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reviews_count: 8
category: "Panasonic"
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# 16-direction Multi-Flex pivoting head 30° sharpened Japanese steel blades 70,000 cross-cuts/min motor Series 800 ES-LV97 5-Blade Wet and Dry Electric Shaver for Men, Rechargeable, Responsive Beard Sensor, Multi-Flex 16D Head, Auto Cleaning, Charging Stand, Gift for men (2 pin UK plug)

**Brand:** panasonic
**Price:** A$450
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🪒 Elevate your shave game — because your face deserves the sharpest edge in the room.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Series 800 ES-LV97 5-Blade Wet and Dry Electric Shaver for Men, Rechargeable, Responsive Beard Sensor, Multi-Flex 16D Head, Auto Cleaning, Charging Stand, Gift for men (2 pin UK plug) by panasonic
- **How much does it cost?** A$450 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/163990750-series-800-es-lv97-5-blade-wet-and-dry-electric)

## Best For

- panasonic enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted panasonic brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Flex & Flow:** Multi-Flex 16D pivoting head glides seamlessly over every contour, ensuring a close, even shave without pressure or redness.
- • **Adaptive Comfort:** Responsive beard sensor technology customizes power based on your beard density, minimizing irritation and maximizing comfort.
- • **Japanese Steel Edge:** 30° sharpened stainless steel blades cut through the thickest stubble effortlessly, keeping you stubble-free for up to 8 hours.
- • **Precision Powerhouse:** Ultra-fast linear motor delivers 70,000 cross-cutting actions per minute for a lightning-quick, ultra-smooth shave.
- • **Hygiene & Convenience:** Auto-cleaning and charging stand keeps blades sharp and hygienic, making maintenance effortless and travel-friendly.

## Overview

The Panasonic Series 800 ES-LV97 is a premium 5-blade wet and dry electric shaver featuring ultra-sharp 30° Japanese steel blades, a powerful 70,000 cross-cutting actions per minute motor, and a 16-direction Multi-Flex pivoting head. Its responsive beard sensor adapts to your facial contours and stubble density for a comfortable, irritation-free shave. The included auto-cleaning and charging stand ensures optimal hygiene and blade longevity. Designed for men seeking a close, smooth shave with minimal upkeep, this rechargeable shaver offers both wet and dry use, making it a versatile grooming essential.

## Description

Product Description Discover the exceptional LV97 – our most responsive shaver to date. Proven to tackle the toughest, thickest and fastest growing beards thanks to a combination of ultra-sharp blades, a powerful motor and high-tech sensors to keep you stubble free for up to eight hours. Safety Warning Attention Although this razor is waterproof, you should not charge it underwater. Ensure that the completely dry before use the included automatic cleaning and charging system for optimal hygiene. Read the instruction manual carefully, use it for the first time. P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); Box Contains Shaver Body, Charging Stand, Plug & Manual See more

Review: Don't bother with a Braun series 9, get this instead - If you're looking for a premium shaver it always seems like the two that go head are the Braun Series 9 shavers, and the 5 blade Panasonic shavers like this one. Well I recently used a Braun Series 9 for about 3 weeks, and that's gone back to desertcart because the shave I was getting wasn't worth the money. What arrived afterwards was this Panasonic 5 blade, and after just a few uses I can confidently say it will not be getting sent back. For a start it's a whopping £100 cheaper at current prices than the cheapest series 9 you should be considering (don't get one without a cleaning station). Next and arguably most importantly, it shaves closer than a Series 9 and has no problems getting at awkward hairs, that Series 9 couldn't get to properly. It's so much easier to clean than a Series 9. Couple of taps on the sink, few swipes with the brush, and maybe a rinse under the tap for good measure, and you're done. With the Braun Series 9 though, you've no hope of getting that thing clean without using the cleaning base, and that means using the cleaning solutions etc. Also lugging about a cleaning station that you have to use is not particularly travel friendly. You'll want to clean that Braun frequently as well, as it cakes up with hair at the drop of a hat. This Panasonic seems to cake up a lot less. Basically the Panasonic is cleaner to use, easier to clean, and more travel friendly. Minor little thing, but the Panasonic came with a clip on foil guard to protect that expensive foil, the Braun Series 9, did not. Both came with travel cases, but with the cost of the foils on these, a bit of extra protection is hugely welcome. The Panasonic's head moves a lot better, and locks more securely as well. For a start the Panasonic head flexes side to side, and has some in and out movement for the entire head, not just back and forwards like the Braun Series 9. When the head tilts as well, the foils stay in place in relation to the head, this means you get the full benefit of the head flexing, whereas on the Braun the foils retract when the head is flexed, making the flex kind of pointless. Additionally when the Panasonic head locks, it locks, it's not moving, unless you unlock it, whereas on the Braun it just engages some heavy detents, so the head moves still but just needs more force meaning it can occasionally click out of position. Alright so now I've covered the whole Braun Series 9, vs Panasonic 5 blade thing, what about this shaver in it's own right? Well I shave my entire head, if it's not an eye brow, eye lash, or up my nose, it's getting shaved off. For me is the biggest challenge of any shaver for me is the neck and chin, the skin is very sensitive there, but the hair there could probably sand wood, with just a day of growth, and I'm really fussy about shaving this area, as it's unpleasant rubbing your chin and feeling like you're swiping the rough side of velcro with the back of your hand. Also a smoother shave makes wearing a cloth mask less of a trying experience as well. However for this area with this shaver, it's hands down the best electric shave I've ever had. The 30 degree curve works for you here, effortlessly getting hairs where chin meets neck, and recessed areas around the windpipe where the skin goes inwards. I've never had a quicker, closer, or easier underchin shave with an electric razor. I have had marginally better results with standard razor, but not this quickly and easily, and even then only with a brand new fresh blade. In terms of shaving my head and face, it gives a great silky smooth shave, but the angle of the blades works slightly against you here, as it reduces the shavers contact patch on the flatter parts where there is nothing between skin and skull. This is easy to work around though in those situations by slightly tilting the shaver so you're using the side of the blades rather the centre. Ordinarily this would mean you'd be shaving for longer, but the shaver does such a good grab of getting hairs on a single pass, you'll make that time up in reduced repeat strokes. I thought the massive size of the foil head would lead to areas like directly under my nose, or behind my ears being difficult to get to, but I had no issues at all, I think it's the multiple directions the head flexes in, that make up for the size there. As for irritation, none at all. As I mentioned my neck and chin, are prone to sensitivity, but except for a very light tingle afterwards that could as much be due to the vibration from the motor, despite the closeness of the shave, there is no soreness or redness at all. This is with no balms, creams, or anything, just a straight up dry shave. If I had to nit pick anything, and it's a trivial thing, the noise... the noise this thing makes is horrible. It's loud and high pitched, and the first time you turn this thing on, you're most likely going to wince. Pleased to say though, not so bad when actually in use, but still there, still going to quite often be near your ears, and still possibly the least pleasant sounding shaver I've ever used, and shavers as a rule are not pleasant sounding things. I've bought a variety of different shavers over the last couple of years, from rotaries to foils, to expensive Skull Shaver Pitbulls, and obviously the Braun Series 9, to cheap and cheerful Sweetlyf, and Surker's, but out of all them, this is the one that if it got run over by a truck tomorrow, I'd immediately buy another.
Review: An absolutely amazing shaver and a total game-changer! - An absolutely amazing shaver and a total game-changer! I had a beard for nearly 11 years before finally deciding to get rid of it. I initially went back to traditional manual wet shaving, but I was constantly getting terrible razor burn. Switching to this Panasonic 8000 ES 5-Blade series has completely solved that problem. I love that it gives you the option for both a wet and dry shave. Using it as a wet shaver has completely stopped my razor burn, while still giving me a remarkably close, clean shave. There is absolutely nothing I can fault about it. It's a truly great product that I highly recommend to anyone with sensitive skin.

## Features

- CLOSE SHAVE AS DAY ONE 5 YEARS ON: with Panasonic stainless steel blades Tested in comparison between artificially aged and new Panasonic shavers.
- SHARP JAPANESE STEEL BLADES: 30° sharpened steel inner blades can tackle even the thickest stubble and keep stubble free for up to eight hours the 5 blades are designed to capture and cut all types of beards, even in long hair and flat-lying hair
- ULTRA-FAST MOTOR: This men's shaver features an ultra-fast linear motor that delivers 70,000 cross-cutting actions per minute for a fast, smooth and clean shave
- RESPONSIVE BEARD SENSOR: This men's shaver uses responsive beard sensor technology to adjust to your facial contours, stubble thickness and density, minimising skin irritation, providing a comfortable and even shave, and keeping you stubble free
- MULTI-FLEX PIVOTING HEAD: This electric shaver for men has a flexible shaver head that moves in 16 independent directions, to minimise pressure and skin irritation for a close, comfortable and even shave
- AUTO CLEANING AND CHARGING SYSTEM: This wireless men's shaver includes an auto-cleaning and charging stand, which hygienically cleans away beard clippings and sebum after every shave, ensuring the blades stay sharper for longer

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07ZC3S117 |
| ASIN  | B07ZC3S117 |
| Batteries  | 1 AAA batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | 13,831 in Health & Personal Care ( See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care ) 30 in Men's Electric Foil Shavers |
| Brand | Panasonic |
| Country of origin | Japan |
| Country of origin  | Japan |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (2,631) |
| Customer reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (2,631) |
| Date First Available | 20 Oct. 2019 |
| Delivery information | We cannot deliver certain products outside mainland UK ( Details ). We will only be able to confirm if this product can be delivered to your chosen address when you enter your delivery address at checkout. |
| Department  | Men's |
| Item model number  | ES-LV97-K811 |
| Manufacturer  | Panasonic |
| Product Dimensions  | 18.4 x 11.6 x 23.9 cm; 205 g |
| Product Name | Panasonic ES-LV97 Wet&Dry 5-Blade Electric Shaver with Charging Stand |
| Units | 1 count |

## Product Details

- **Battery life:** 50 minutes
- **Blade material:** Stainless Steel
- **Brand:** Panasonic
- **Colour:** Black
- **Included components:** Charging Stand, Plug & Manual
- **Item weight:** 205 Grams
- **Model name:** 5 Blade Arc5 Electric Shaver LV97K - Wet/Dry
- **Power source:** UK 2 pin plug
- **Recommended uses for product:** Beard, Dry Use, Face, Neck, Wet Use
- **Special feature:** Rechargeable, Cordless, Self Cleaning, Self Sharpening, Battery Indicator,

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does this razor give a good close shave on older mature skin ??**
A: Davad, here's my review as posted in 10 January 2023.

If you think you'll get a close shave like you would with hand held bladed razor forget it you will not despite what i'm about to say. First off this electric razor has a large head, get used to it! Allow it to explore the contours of your chin and neck, the razor has a nice side to side, back and forward movement or if you prefer a fixed position is available, I hold my razor close to it's head placing my thumb on the rest, with index finger behind the head the shaver weighs in at 198g without protective cover. Panasonic say the battery will last approximately 2 weeks. This may well be true if as stated on page 10 of operating instructions (Based on one 3 minute dry-shave); I don't have heavy stubble even I would be hard pushed to get a nice shave in 3 minutes! The unit is well engineered, good materials used in construction, nicely balanced has a pop-up sideburn trimmer behind the head. My comments are just that, my comments in the hope it helps you choose a shaver for you! Regards, David.

**Q: Interested in this shaver but concerned about the maintenance costs ie foil /blade and battery replacement. Please advise**
A: I haven't had to replace the foil or blades yet. I've been using the razor for about 6 months now and my last shave was as good as the first. You can get foil and blade replacements for about £40, which I don't think is bad. At RRP of £80 it is getting a little pricey, but I think still worth it. As for the battery? I have no idea if it's replaceable or not. I think if it gets to the stage that I think it needs a new battery I'll just buy a new shaver. This is the best electric shaver I have ever owned, and I've owned loads. I love it!

**Q: How well does it pick up and shave flat lying or longer hair?**
A: I've never found an electric shaver which will cut long  hair and I've had various makes. With the Panasonic I use the trimmer to cut the hairs short and then use the shaver to cut down to skin level. The Panasonic does this well. Hope this helps.

**Q: Does panasonic es-lv6u have a uk 2 pin or 3 pin plug? 
if not what does it have, i have a 115v and 230v  2 pin in the bathroom. thanks**
A: Hello,

Thank you for your question and interest in our product.

This unit is supplied with a 2 pin UK plug.

Sincerely,
Your Panasonic Customer Care Team

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Don't bother with a Braun series 9, get this instead
*by T***X on 24 December 2021*

If you're looking for a premium shaver it always seems like the two that go head are the Braun Series 9 shavers, and the 5 blade Panasonic shavers like this one. Well I recently used a Braun Series 9 for about 3 weeks, and that's gone back to Amazon because the shave I was getting wasn't worth the money. What arrived afterwards was this Panasonic 5 blade, and after just a few uses I can confidently say it will not be getting sent back. For a start it's a whopping £100 cheaper at current prices than the cheapest series 9 you should be considering (don't get one without a cleaning station). Next and arguably most importantly, it shaves closer than a Series 9 and has no problems getting at awkward hairs, that Series 9 couldn't get to properly. It's so much easier to clean than a Series 9. Couple of taps on the sink, few swipes with the brush, and maybe a rinse under the tap for good measure, and you're done. With the Braun Series 9 though, you've no hope of getting that thing clean without using the cleaning base, and that means using the cleaning solutions etc. Also lugging about a cleaning station that you have to use is not particularly travel friendly. You'll want to clean that Braun frequently as well, as it cakes up with hair at the drop of a hat. This Panasonic seems to cake up a lot less. Basically the Panasonic is cleaner to use, easier to clean, and more travel friendly. Minor little thing, but the Panasonic came with a clip on foil guard to protect that expensive foil, the Braun Series 9, did not. Both came with travel cases, but with the cost of the foils on these, a bit of extra protection is hugely welcome. The Panasonic's head moves a lot better, and locks more securely as well. For a start the Panasonic head flexes side to side, and has some in and out movement for the entire head, not just back and forwards like the Braun Series 9. When the head tilts as well, the foils stay in place in relation to the head, this means you get the full benefit of the head flexing, whereas on the Braun the foils retract when the head is flexed, making the flex kind of pointless. Additionally when the Panasonic head locks, it locks, it's not moving, unless you unlock it, whereas on the Braun it just engages some heavy detents, so the head moves still but just needs more force meaning it can occasionally click out of position. Alright so now I've covered the whole Braun Series 9, vs Panasonic 5 blade thing, what about this shaver in it's own right? Well I shave my entire head, if it's not an eye brow, eye lash, or up my nose, it's getting shaved off. For me is the biggest challenge of any shaver for me is the neck and chin, the skin is very sensitive there, but the hair there could probably sand wood, with just a day of growth, and I'm really fussy about shaving this area, as it's unpleasant rubbing your chin and feeling like you're swiping the rough side of velcro with the back of your hand. Also a smoother shave makes wearing a cloth mask less of a trying experience as well. However for this area with this shaver, it's hands down the best electric shave I've ever had. The 30 degree curve works for you here, effortlessly getting hairs where chin meets neck, and recessed areas around the windpipe where the skin goes inwards. I've never had a quicker, closer, or easier underchin shave with an electric razor. I have had marginally better results with standard razor, but not this quickly and easily, and even then only with a brand new fresh blade. In terms of shaving my head and face, it gives a great silky smooth shave, but the angle of the blades works slightly against you here, as it reduces the shavers contact patch on the flatter parts where there is nothing between skin and skull. This is easy to work around though in those situations by slightly tilting the shaver so you're using the side of the blades rather the centre. Ordinarily this would mean you'd be shaving for longer, but the shaver does such a good grab of getting hairs on a single pass, you'll make that time up in reduced repeat strokes. I thought the massive size of the foil head would lead to areas like directly under my nose, or behind my ears being difficult to get to, but I had no issues at all, I think it's the multiple directions the head flexes in, that make up for the size there. As for irritation, none at all. As I mentioned my neck and chin, are prone to sensitivity, but except for a very light tingle afterwards that could as much be due to the vibration from the motor, despite the closeness of the shave, there is no soreness or redness at all. This is with no balms, creams, or anything, just a straight up dry shave. If I had to nit pick anything, and it's a trivial thing, the noise... the noise this thing makes is horrible. It's loud and high pitched, and the first time you turn this thing on, you're most likely going to wince. Pleased to say though, not so bad when actually in use, but still there, still going to quite often be near your ears, and still possibly the least pleasant sounding shaver I've ever used, and shavers as a rule are not pleasant sounding things. I've bought a variety of different shavers over the last couple of years, from rotaries to foils, to expensive Skull Shaver Pitbulls, and obviously the Braun Series 9, to cheap and cheerful Sweetlyf, and Surker's, but out of all them, this is the one that if it got run over by a truck tomorrow, I'd immediately buy another.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An absolutely amazing shaver and a total game-changer!
*by J***N on 22 February 2026*

An absolutely amazing shaver and a total game-changer! I had a beard for nearly 11 years before finally deciding to get rid of it. I initially went back to traditional manual wet shaving, but I was constantly getting terrible razor burn. Switching to this Panasonic 8000 ES 5-Blade series has completely solved that problem. I love that it gives you the option for both a wet and dry shave. Using it as a wet shaver has completely stopped my razor burn, while still giving me a remarkably close, clean shave. There is absolutely nothing I can fault about it. It's a truly great product that I highly recommend to anyone with sensitive skin.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Used it for a month now, lovely design and a smooth shave
*by S***E on 15 February 2024*

I've been using the Panasonic ES-LV67 5-Blade shaver for a month now, having previously used the cheapest Braun model for about three years which had devolved into giving me a rubbish shave. I'd always used Braun shavers, but I'm glad I looked around this time. I read the pro shaver-guys reviews, and found out about this. A nice price, great build quality and looks, and it really does give you a very nice close 'everyday' shave. The head tilts around nicely, and I've had no razor burn or skin reaction. The battery life is currently good. It holds comfortably in the hand, and the vibration isn't enough to make your hand tingle or go numb. It's apparently waterproof (untested by me). The box and instructions were very good. There are a few drawbacks: 1) the head feels big at first, like a 'bar of soap' big and took a week of getting used to; 2) it still has problems doing a good job at the top of the lip (under the nose), and in the corners of the mouth; 3) the charger plug is not British (you'll need an 2-pin to 3-pin adaptor for a standard British wall socket), and at the other end it is 'more than clunky' where it plugs into the bottom of the razor. This end of the charger cable is very tough and awkward to get in and out, which is surprising since the rest of the razor is so well engineered; 4) the power indicator isn't very sensitive at the bottom of the range, you just know "20%" left, and that's it; 5) you have to be careful fitting the head back on after cleaning, or the razor in motion can give a sort of chattering sound - even when everything is definitely properly seated and clipped on. I found giving the two main blade-blocks a little soft flick with a fingernail before refitting the foils worked to get rid of this. Possibly a touch of the lubrication oil (included in the box) would also help with this. Other than these small niggles, at February 2024 it's a good affordable choice to get the job done - a nice smooth clean shave every day, and relatively quickly.

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