Philips Norelco Shaver i9000 Prestige Ultra, Wet & Dry Electric Shaver, Ink Black, SenseIQ Pro Technology, Triple Lift & Cut System, 360 Rotating NanoTech Precision Blades, 5 Shaving Modes, XP9400/89

The i9000 Prestige Ultra is pretty much exactly as advertised. Caught the Ultra on sale, still expensive but great value. I have a Series 7000 shaver, which is great shaver. The Prestige Ultra is a noticeable step up from the 7000. The battery lasts probably at least an hours worth of active shaving time. It lasts about as long as what you would expect from an electric razor. Have had about 7 shaves in the last two weeks and there is 30% battery remaining. I probably average 5-6 minutes per shave. I do wish it had more of a battery but that is only because I know it's possible. It's a super effective shaver that reduces shave time. It gives a super close shave, best I've had in 20 years using an electric shaver. It gives an almost baby smooth shave. Closely mimics or seemingly exceeds a blade razor. Not as maneuverable as a blade but is quite agile. I was apprehensive on some of the reviews about shaving the neck and under the nose. Once you use it I found it works just fine. No pulling on a 3 day beard. Working on going to 4 days but hate hair on my face and neck. Experimented with shaving dry, wet, soapy, pre-shave gels and lotions. Dry shaves are the most difficult but better than on the 7000. Just doesn't glide like older shavers but they don't shave as close. Wet shaves do much better for ease of movement. Soapy shaves are by far more comfortable, easier and reduces shave time. Pre-Shave gels and lotions are better than soapy, depending upon the one you use. I prefer the gel/cream type. Don't like an oily type of pre-shave. Initially setup the shaver using the Groomtribe app, which was very easy. LED Lights are a good telltale for various shave recommendations. You can also adjust the Custom setting. The charging stand works fine and the lights are a nice addition. It would be nice if the shaver and stand both had a USB-C port or at least include an adapter to connect via USB-C. Finally, cleaning the Prestige Ultra is super easy and quick. I religiously use the Quick Cleaning Pod. I always rinse the shaver with water after use and dry it off before placing in the cleaning pod. Cleaning Pod is great idea and works great. The cleaning pod is a good resting spot and it also cleans. Really hope the pod and shaver lasts a while.

I used Philips Norelco electric razors for years. Worked well and never stopped. Yet, I felt the older models were lacking when the beard was a few days old, so I tried the Braun Series 9 Pro. It was fine for long whiskers, but never got close enough. Searched a few more tube videos and decided the Panasonic ARC6 was a smart idea. At first, it handled the long and the short of it, and I thought I was on to something. But the blade sharpness declined quickly and after a few months it started to sound like an outdoor yard tool. I jumped at the chance to purchase this new Norelco. Nirvana! Handles long whiskers and gets so close and I love the cleaning system and UV case to sterilize and recharge the razor. When you open the head you do not see residue from many shaves. Cleaning handles that issue, so after months the sharpness continues. The app and glowing lights show the amount of pressure and motion you should use to shave and is designed to train you for the closest shave. It is high tech, to be sure, but I have found that pressing a bit harder and not worrying about seeing the green light rim around the razor actually results in the closest shave I have ever had! Perfection. So, don't worry about the app. The shave is close and smooth, no nicks, no pulls, and no irritation. Cleaning system is amazing and it is quiet. It fits the hand perfectly and is lighter than the Braun or Panasonic. I have found the perfect razor. Worth every dollar.

Works better than I expected. About 4 or 5 years ago I bought the top model and regretted. My older model was much better. I took a risk and did the same again, top model and this time the experience is much better. It's definitely only worth it on a sale or deal as over priced otherwise. The same blades can be used on many of the models too so often it's just the motor or features you're paying for. So far I enjoy it. Rinsing is easy. I wish it came with a charger. They assume everyone has usb chargers which we do but they are used by other devices already.

I've had this shaver for about a month and have been using it daily. I have been using previous Philips Norelco models for the past 25 years. No question, this model is a high-tech and high quality shaver. I really like its precision, shaving time takes shorter than with the previous model, and I love how easy it is to clean it and charge it. The deep cleaning pod and the UV power charger and sanitizer are added bonuses that I love. However, my main criticism to this otherwise awesome product is the lack of built-in trimmer for sideburns. This is something I had with the previous Philips Norelco model, but for the i9000 Philips engineers decided to change this to a "click-on prevision trimmer". I think this was a mistake as it makes the process really burdensome and inconvenient. I needed to get a separate trimmer for my sideburns just to make the process quick and avoid the constant swapping of the shaver heads. For that reason I'm rating this product at only 4-stars.

I just made the switch to an electric razor after using disposables for many years, so I was skeptical. I did a lot of research and looked atthe i9000 prestige ultra along with competing Braun and Panasonic. What sold me were the exceedingly positive reviews on the Norelco. The unit appears well built, has a very functional stand, and liked the ease of opening and closing the shaving head for cleaning. I was hesitant that the sideburn trimmer was a seperate head versus a pop-out. But so far, I haven't minded that and mostly can get away with using the regular shaving head. The unit is quiet and seems to give a very close shave with minimal irritation and daily cleaning (without using the fancy including cleaning chamber) is very easy. While I am unable to comment yet on longevity of the shaving head as I've only had it about a week, so far I am very pleased with the quality of the unit and the shaving performance. I don't miss the shaving cream. :) Update: Several weeks in and still exceptionally pleased with my purchase. A few months in: Still excellent but the side burn trimmer attachment is useless. But I barley use that so still very pleased.

Who would have thought my new shaver would require a firmware update and work with a Bluetooth app? I've used Norelcos since 1972, up until I sensed a plateau in the quality of shaves about 5 years ago. I switched to a foil shaver. It gave a great shave, but maintenance was expensive. I saw three Norelco engineers in a social media thread hold a livestream answering questions about the new technology. I decided there was a reason to change back. I always preferred the ergonomics of a Norelco. It gives the closest shave to a razor I've ever had. It's easy to clean, taking 1-2 minutes with the cleaning tank, where the foil shaver took 90 minutes. It has a pressure sensor that lights a ring under the head which tells you if you're pressing the shaver hard enough against your face for the best shave. Comes with an adjustable trimmer head. Time will tell, but so far I'm very happy with it!

They are a little pricey, but seem to be worth the money. I probably could’ve gotten away with a cheaper model, but I wanted to go all in and buy a better one. My last Phillips Norelco lasted over 10 years. The shave is great and it’s real easy to clean.

Great shaver. A little disappointed in the beard and nose hair trimmer heads. I have a separate older model Phillips Norelco hair/beard trimmer that works great. Same for a separate nose hair trimmer (different manufacturer, but cheap). The other heads on this model work well enough that I will just take those for travel rather than bringing 3 devices, but not well enough to use instead of them for routine use at home. But all the heads will fit in the case which isn’t too bulky for me for travel as with some other models. So, a very good compromise. I haven’t used the head cleaner yet, but not too worried about that since my old model P-N SensoTouch 3D didn’t have a cleaner option and I’ve never replaced the heads. This new model has a better shave and I like both the quick charge option if needed as well as the battery life indicator. Update after more use: The trimmer attachment actually works really well, just needed to get used to it. Also note that Costco has a somewhat similar model for a little cheaper, but I chose this one due to portability and a couple of other minor differences and I am very happy to have paid a little extra to get this version!