Philips HQ 9170 Smart Touch XL > Reviews

Advantages: None over my 7 yr old Philips.
Disadvantages: Pulls hairs out, may be needs more power to spin faster?

Have used Philips shavers for 25 years. Decided to try this one. Had it for 3 weeks and used several times. Although it is neat and impressive and 50% extra blades and the final result was a nice clean shave, I hated using it because it would constantly pull my hairs out! May be not enough power for all the blades? In all my years shaving I have never had that happen. This one would suddenly and instantly yank out a hair every 5 seconds! To the point ... Read review

Advantages: easy to handle gives very good shave
Disadvantages: base is a bit bulky for travel

Bought this Phillips HQ 9170 Smart after my old Remington stopped working. (batteries not charging) very pleased with the clear instructions and particulary liked the actual styling of the shaver. was surprised how much quieter this one was compared to my old shaver. was very pleased with the quick charge function as there is nothing worse than getting ready to go out and finding your shaver is dead !. my partner also was very impressed by the actual ... Read review