I have been using electric shavers for 35 years, and the same Norelco for over 20. When the on/off switch started to show signs of dying I wanted to stay with the same rotating head design that I’ve always used, and found that Norelco still makes them. There are a range of model numbers and price points, but none of the added features of the higher end models seemed worth the price difference. The price seemed too good to be true for all the positive ratings, but I plunged ahead and ordered this basic model. With the first shave I found that what everyone says is true; this razor takes a much lighter touch and gives a closer shave than the old ones. It’s also lighter weight but at 18 days on one charge and still going, the battery life is still excellent.
Running water directly on the shaver is a new experience, but it works very well. The drawback is that water dribbles out for a few minutes afterward so I can’t just put it right back in the medicine cabinet. I use the alcohol-based pre shave conditioner so the clippings are very dry and a week’s worth accumulates inside the shaver head with no problems, then rinses out completely in seconds. I don’t want to have puddles running out of the thing every day or risk prematurely rusting the hinge spring so a weekly cleaning is just fine.
There are only a few minor changes that I would have preferred, but they are not enough to detract from a 5-star score. When the battery eventually needs recharging the shaver’s charge light will blink. I miss the audible alert and fear that I won’t notice the blinking light. Because you can’t use this model when plugged in (there are warnings all over the packaging and a yellow sticker on the shaver telling you this), I would have to wait a half hour or so to get one shave’s charge. Luckily I have a commute that long and there’s a 120-volt outlet in my car.
And I miss the zipper case that came with the old one. It fit inside my shaving kit with all my toiletries so everything was together in the suitcase. This shaver comes with a plastic cover that will probably not stay on under those conditions, or you can buy a hard case that holds the charger too, so it’s much larger.
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| special feature | Dry, No Docking Station, Durable, self-sharpening blades for a close shave. | Pop-Up Trimmer | Pop-Up Trimmer | Pop-Up Trimmer | Cordless, Rechargeable, Dry Shave, Wet, Pop-Up Trimmer, Self-Sharpening | SH30 Replacement Heads for Philips Norelco, SH30 Replacement Heads, Shaving heads for Philips Norelco 3000 Replacement Heads, norelco 3000 replacement blades, sh30/52 norelco replacement heads |
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| number of blades | 4 | — | 1 | — | 2 | 3 |
| blade material | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Alloy Steel | Stainless Steel |
| weight | 0.85 pounds | 0.41 pounds | 0.39 pounds | 0.41 pounds | 1 grams | 19 grams |
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7 years later Norelco builds it cheaper and gives you less but it works!
I am a bald manI have been using a Norelco rotary razor for several decades to shave my head.The last Norelco I bought was in 2012. The Model was the PT730. It cost a mere $10 more than this model.For the past 7+ years that Norelco served me wonderfully. When you think about all the daily shaves I did, that device managed to last me all those years. That's quite an accomplishment. When that rotary razor suddenly started making funny noises last week I knew it was time to replace it.Norelco has introduced a lot of new models since 2012. I decided to buy a model that was most comparable to the one that I was putting to rest. That would be model #2100 which I am presently writing a review about.Out of the box and in my hand I could tell there was a difference. This razor is not as heavy as the one that lasted me all those years. It also seems more cheaply made.Norelco even skimped on accessories for this model. There's no recharging stand included here. Thankfully, this new model fits into the stand that came with my 2012 model. You do get a charging plug and a protective cap.The battery life isn't all that great either. I think this one only gets 35 minutes. That means if you take it on a long vacation, you gotta take the charger plug with you as well.All that being said, as soon as I charged this razor up and put it to my head, it did a terrific job of giving me a very close shave. So, despite it not being everything my older Norelco was, it still does what it's supposed to do best.Time will tell if this Norelco lasts me another 7+ years, but if it does, it's a hell of a purchase.Thus far....highly recommended!
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Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2020
I have been using a Norelco rotary razor for several decades to shave my head.
The last Norelco I bought was in 2012. The Model was the PT730. It cost a mere $10 more than this model.
For the past 7+ years that Norelco served me wonderfully. When you think about all the daily shaves I did, that device managed to last me all those years. That's quite an accomplishment. When that rotary razor suddenly started making funny noises last week I knew it was time to replace it.
Norelco has introduced a lot of new models since 2012. I decided to buy a model that was most comparable to the one that I was putting to rest. That would be model #2100 which I am presently writing a review about.
Out of the box and in my hand I could tell there was a difference. This razor is not as heavy as the one that lasted me all those years. It also seems more cheaply made.
Norelco even skimped on accessories for this model. There's no recharging stand included here. Thankfully, this new model fits into the stand that came with my 2012 model. You do get a charging plug and a protective cap.
The battery life isn't all that great either. I think this one only gets 35 minutes. That means if you take it on a long vacation, you gotta take the charger plug with you as well.
All that being said, as soon as I charged this razor up and put it to my head, it did a terrific job of giving me a very close shave. So, despite it not being everything my older Norelco was, it still does what it's supposed to do best.
Time will tell if this Norelco lasts me another 7+ years, but if it does, it's a hell of a purchase.
Thus far....highly recommended!
7 years later Norelco builds it cheaper and gives you less but it works!
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2020
I am a bald manReviewed in the United States on January 24, 2020
I have been using a Norelco rotary razor for several decades to shave my head.
The last Norelco I bought was in 2012. The Model was the PT730. It cost a mere $10 more than this model.
For the past 7+ years that Norelco served me wonderfully. When you think about all the daily shaves I did, that device managed to last me all those years. That's quite an accomplishment. When that rotary razor suddenly started making funny noises last week I knew it was time to replace it.
Norelco has introduced a lot of new models since 2012. I decided to buy a model that was most comparable to the one that I was putting to rest. That would be model #2100 which I am presently writing a review about.
Out of the box and in my hand I could tell there was a difference. This razor is not as heavy as the one that lasted me all those years. It also seems more cheaply made.
Norelco even skimped on accessories for this model. There's no recharging stand included here. Thankfully, this new model fits into the stand that came with my 2012 model. You do get a charging plug and a protective cap.
The battery life isn't all that great either. I think this one only gets 35 minutes. That means if you take it on a long vacation, you gotta take the charger plug with you as well.
All that being said, as soon as I charged this razor up and put it to my head, it did a terrific job of giving me a very close shave. So, despite it not being everything my older Norelco was, it still does what it's supposed to do best.
Time will tell if this Norelco lasts me another 7+ years, but if it does, it's a hell of a purchase.
Thus far....highly recommended!
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Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2016
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Keith Ranner
American plug. No UK plug included.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 9, 2022
Theodore Gemmer
Excellent, battery is lasting a very long time
Reviewed in Canada on November 29, 2018