Panasonic ES8249K Arc IV Nano Vortex Wet/Dry Rechargeable Shaving System, Black Review

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The Panasonic ES8249K Arc IV Nano Vortex Wet/Dry Rechargeable Shaving System is equipped with a four-blade system, a linear motor, a pivoting head and other advance technologies to deliver a comfortable and close shave for the users. The shaver also comes with a HydraClean system which automatically keeps the shaver clean.

The Panasonic ES8249K’s 13,000 rpm linear motor cuts even the thickest beards with less pulling and irritation shave.

The four-blade shaver provides 32 % more cutting surface compared to the previous model giving better coverage and less irritation where the foils and blades are arced to gently nestle into the skin for the closest shave ever. The blades are angled at 30 degrees for the sharpest cut and polished with Nano Technology for better cutting performance.

The Panasonic ES8249K shaver can be easily cleaned by simply rinsing under running water thanks to the wet/dry design. The Vortex cleaning mode speed up the motor up to 17,000 rpm for quick and easy cleaning. The users could also shave with lather while in the shower with the wet/dry function while the dry shaving is great for a touch up on the run.

The Panasonic’s innovative HydraClean feature automatically keeps the shaver clean and hygienic all the time where the cleaning system uses an alcohol-free water/detergent infused cleaning process to remove debris and keep the blades fresh.The heating element removes all wetness and moisture for an extra-dry shaving head. In short, the HydraClean intelligent base clean, charge and dry the razor.

The Panasonic ES8249K Arc IV Nano Vortex Wet/Dry Rechargeable Shaving System comes with an internal rechargeable battery and a 10-stage LCD battery monitor to indicate how much charge is remaining. With 1-hour charge, the shaver gets about 14 shaves while the 5-minute quick charge option is sufficient for a single shave.

The Panasonic ES8249K also comes with an automatic voltage conversion feature so the users don’t have to worry about voltage converters. The shaver measures at 2.4 x 6.3 x 1.8 inches. The complete set of the shaver includes the shaver, the recharging/cleaning base and a travel pouch.

As a tip, it is recommended to replace the outer foil at least every year and the inner blades at least every two years to maintain the shaver’s cutting performance.

Below are the pros and cons of the Panasonic ES8249K Arc IV Nano Vortex Wet/Dry Rechargeable Shaving System according to the users from the internet.

Pros

Alcohol-free water/detergent cleaning system doesn’t cause irritation to the face compared to alcohol based cleaning solution.
Cleaning cartridges are cheaper and less bulky than other brands.
More comfortable when used wet with less irritation compared to other brands.
Close, smooth and comfortable shave.
No need to apply pressure during shaving.
Easy to clean. Can be cleaned under running water.
Gets all the hair even the tricky one on the neck.
Easy to hold and maneuver.
Battery indication to show how much charge is remaining.
No razor burn when used as a wet shaver.

Cons

A bit noisy during shaving and during cleaning mode.
It takes longer time to clean, dry and recharge compared to other brands.
The LCD indication goes out when the shaver is being cleaned during the cleaning stage so the users can’t tell the remaining charges.
No indication on when to change cleaning cartridge on the cleaning unit.
Have problems cutting longer whisker that lay flat on the skin.

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