i9000 Prestige Ultra

I bought this for two reasons. First, my beard doesn’t grow in uniform direction. Second, Braun no longer plate the steel used for their foils and the high nickel content was giving me an allergic reaction. I’ve found this to be a big improvement from the Braun Series 9 Pro that I’ve used for several years (and have been using Braun for over 30 years!) It’s not perfect - skin needs to adapt a bit and the floating ‘petals’ housing the blades can catch on protruding things like chin and jaw line. Doesn’t hurt but slightly interrupts the smooth process. Comfortable to hold, WAY quieter than a Series 9, the cleaning pod is very quick and very effective. So far my face is clearing up and the shave is smoother. The app connection is useful although there’s no way I can shave in the recommended time! I need at least 5 minutes to make a good job of it.

A little tricky to get the shaving pressure right, but I'm absolutely loving it. It really does shave as close as a wet multi blade razor.

I chose this rating because I am sure it will; be excellent. I have not used it yet because the 18 month old (similar)nshaver I bought it to replace is working fine again after I discovered the cleaning pods and fluid. Shame you did not let me know of that sooner.

This shaver gives such an excellent close shave. I didn't shave for over a week, I used a razor blade but unfortunately left very small stubble on cheeks, above lips and around my throat. I waited about 30 mins and then used the Phillips shaver. It removed all remaining stubble and left my skin really smooth. I've used the shaver several times and it gives such a clean smooth shave. After 60 years of shaving with a razor, my honest opinion is the i9000 Prestige Ultra Wet and Dry Shaver with SkinIQ Pro gives a superior shave compared with anything else I've used. I highly recommend this product.

A superb product, not the cheapest but worth every penny

It’s a very good shaver easy to use and very quick

The i9000 Prestige Ultra has been an absolute revelation. I love the convenience of an electric shave but my past experience has always taken me back to wet shaving with a manual razor because electric shaves tend to irritate my skin. The i9000 is a different experience altogether. The level of control over settings and the automatic cleaning and moisturising have effectively dealt with the sensitivity problems. I thought the coloured light system to indicate shaving at the correct pressure was a bit gimmicky. However by going along with it I have been able to adjust my shaving technique. I now get a very convenient, very quick, clean shave without any of the downsides. My eclectic mix of manual shaver handles and associated blades have now been confined to the bathroom bin.

I like it and it works really well with shaving foam. The light is really helpful as is the app. The charge indicator is very accurate and the cleaning system works really well

I have always had Phillips shavers for the last 60 years but this one is really good. A very smooth shave even in awkward areas. Est one yet

I was a traditional blade razor user, until i got an infection on my cheeks that made shaving a problem. I invested in a Philips i9000. Whilst the problem didn't do away, shaving has become less of a problem. I can get a good shave, perhaps not as close as my blade razor. I shave every other day and results are very good. I need to clean and sterilise the razor every day, with no ill effect. Overall, a massive improvement to my shaving regime. Thanks