Philips Norelco SpeedXL 8240XL Men’s Shaving System Review
The Philips Norelco SpeedXL 8240XL Men’s Shaving System features 50% more shaving surface for a fast close shave.
The Contour Following System follows the contours of the face catching each hair with one stroke and the shaver can be cleaned by simply rinsing under the tap.
The Precision Cutting System features ultra thin heads with slots to cut long hairs and holes to shave the shortest stubble.
The dual blade Super Lift and Cut Technology system lifts hairs to cut comfortably below skin level and to ensure close shave.
Other standard features include a protective cap, a small cleaning brush, AC power cord and a nylon case.
Below are the pros and cons of the Philips Norelco SpeedXL 8240XL according to its users.
Pros
- The shaver shaves quickly
- Can handle the hard to shave area such as at the neck
- The shaver is lighter compared to other brands
- The shaver is quitter compared to other brands
- The quality is equivalent to the Philips Spectra 8890XL
- The full time charge is only 1 hour but have to charge it for 12 hours before using it the first time
- Able to get 12-15 shaves out of one charge
- The heads track well with uneven surface
- Good for clean-shaven face or head
- Can be cleaned easily under running water
- The shave can be as close as blade
- Works well with some users with sensitive skin
- The shaver head contours and flexes to the shape of your face and neck
- The shaver provides clean and smooth shave
- Very comfortable to hold in the hand
- Can be used with cord, not only with the built-in rechargeable battery
- Comes with hair collecting chamber that prevents shaved whiskers left in the sink
Cons
- No shaving height adjustment
- No battery life indication
- The pop up trimmer is useless as it does not lock into place
- With its round head, it is difficult to sculpt a beard or mustache
- Useless for sculpted facial hair
- The HQ9 head of the shaver could not shave as close as the HQ5 head of older Norelco shavers
- The shaver does not shave curly facial hair very well
- No rechargeable base or stand
- Some users experience irritation
- Leaves little hair scattered on the counter after every shave
- Not good for long hairs
- The packaging is ridiculous
- Very hard to shave around goatie
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While that particular philips is a great electric shaver… my experience has always lead me to use braun electric shavers.
This shaver is weak and will not shave a heavy beard. The motor runs at slow speed and will pull the hair out of your face even with a new shaver blade. Don’t get this model.
Worst shaver I’ve ever owned and I’ve been using Norelco’s for 30 years. The above comment says it all, its underpowered. No matter how many passes you take, there’s still stubble.
Didn’t know the forum rules alolewd such brilliant posts.
I can forgive the lack of a charging stand, very minor inconvenience, but this razor runs too slow and I am constantly wincing as it pulls a hair while trying to cut it. I am not using a pre-shave lotion or powder. I have a $20 Remington triple head that does a better job and runs faster but requires a cord.