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Philips Norelco Electric Shaver 9700, S9721/84 Standard packaging
Brand | PHILIPS |
Recommended Uses For Product | Beard, Face |
Special Feature | Digital display, Wet & Dry, Rotation moves in 8 directions, Includes Docking Station: Charges, Clean, Dries See more |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Included Components | Cleaning Brush, Battery, Charger |
About this item
- Each shaving head independently moves in 8 directions to follow your face's every curve. This superior contouring helps capture up to 20% more hair in a single pass
- The state-of-the-art shaving system cuts hairs up to 30% closer.* By collecting hair in the optimal cutting position, the newly designed blades shave closer and more comfortably
- Choose the speed setting that best fits your skin and hair type: Slow (for an even more skin-friendly shave), Medium (for a thorough shave), and Fast (for a high-powered shave)
- The premium user interface puts you in control of your shaver's performance by automatically lighting up and displaying: battery level, cleaning indicator, battery low indicator, replacement head indicator, and travel lock indicator
- At the touch of a button, the SmartClean System cleans, lubricates, dries, and charges your shaver, keeping it performing at its best, day in and day out. An advanced Multi-Display Indicator tracks the progress of your shaver through each step in the SmartClean cycle
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From the manufacturer
Philips Norelco Shaver 9700
Superior closeness in a single pass. Even on 3-day beards*
Philips Norelco Shaver 9700 is our most advanced shaver yet. With the unique Contour Detect Technology, each shaving head independently moves in 8 directions to follow your face's every curve. This improved contouring helps cut up to 20 percent more hair in a single pass. The newly designed V-Track Precision Blades collect hair in the optimal cutting position, resulting in a more comfortable shave that’s 30 percent closer.
2015 iF Design Award Winner
Philips Shaver Series 9000 is not only our most advanced shave, but sleek design was awarded the 2015 iF Design Award. Representing excellent design and outstanding design achievements, the iF Design Award seal of quality is recognized the world over, ranging from automotive companies to individual design studios.
*Visit our website for the information.
What’s in the box
Electric Shaver, SmartClean system, cleaning cartridge, SmartClick precision trimmer, power cord, and travel case.
Philips Shaver 9700 at-a-glance
- V-Track Precision Blades Pro capture each hair regardless of length
- With Contour Detect Technology, heads independently contour in 8 directions
- With Personal Comfort Settings, you can choose between three speed settings
- Digital user interface plus motion sensor displays battery status
- SmartClean Plus cleans, lubricates, dries and charges the shaver
Philips Shaver 9700 features
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Contour Detect TechnologyFollow every contour of your face and neck with 8-directional ContourDetect technology. You'll catch 20% more hairs in a single pass. Resulting in an extremely close, smooth shave. |
V-Track Precision Blades PROUpgraded V-Track Precision Blades PRO gently captures each hair regardless of its length from 1 day up to 3 day stubble. Cuts 30% closer* in less strokes leaving your skin smooth and comfortable. The blades also self-sharpen to ensure a premium shave day after day. |
Personal Comfort SettingsCustomize your shave by choosing the speed setting that best fits you: Sensitive – for a gentle, yet thorough shave. Normal – for a thorough, everyday shave. Fast – for a quick shave that saves you time. |
SmartClean PLUS SystemAt the touch of a button, SmartClean PLUS cleans, lubricates, dries and charges your shaver, keeping it performing at its best every day. With an alcohol-free, skin-friendly formula, the SmartClean system cleans hair, foam and gel through a unique dual-filtration system. The system also lubricates the shaver’s blades to reduce friction and keep your blades in top condition. After each cycle, the SmartClean system also thoroughly dries and charges the shaver so it’s always ready to go. |
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Digital User InterfaceShaver 9700's state-of-the-art features include a digital user interface with a built-in motion sensor. This premium interface puts you in control of your shaver's performance by displaying battery level percentage, cleaning indicator, battery low indicator, replacement head indicator, and a travel lock indicator. |
AquaTec TechnologyWith AquaTec technology, Shaver 9700 also allows you to enjoy a comfortable dry shave, or a refreshing wet shave (in our out of the shower) with shaving gel or foam. |
Lithium-ion PowerIts powerful Lithium-ion battery delivers 60 minutes of shaving after a 1 hour charge, and a 5 minute quick charge supplies enough power for one full shave. |
Deluxe CaseThe shaver’s premium case has a sleek design to take up less space in your bag and its built-in ventilation chamber dries your shaver, even when you're on the go. |
Philips Norelco Shaver 9700 | Philips Norelco Shaver 5500 | Philips Norelco Shaver 5700 | Philips Norelco Shaver 7500 | Philips Norelco Shaver 8900 | |
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Special feature | Perfection in every pass with personal comfort settings with digital user interface | Turbo-powered shave: 10% more power | Turbo-powered shave: 10% more power | Philips' No.1 on sensitive skin | Perfection in every pass |
Shaving System | V-Track Precision Blade System PRO | MultiPrecision Blade System | MultiPrecision Blade System | GentlePrecisionPRO Blade System | V-Track Precision Blade System |
Contouring System | 8 directions | 5 directions | 5 directions | 5 directions | 8 directions |
Accessories for trimming / styling / grooming | SmartClick Precision Trimmer | SmartClick Precision Trimmer | SmartClick Precision Trimmer | SmartClick Precision Trimmer | SmartClick Beard Styler |
Fully Washable | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Wet and Dry (Shower Proof) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Lithium-Ion Battery: Shaving Time / Charge Time | 60 min. / 1 hr. | 45 min. / 1 hr. | 45 min. / 1 hr. | 50 min. / 1 hr. | 50 min. / 1 hr. |
SmartClean Cleaning System | Cleans, charges, lubricates and dries | Cleans, charges and lubricates | Cleans, charges and lubricates | Cleans, charges and lubricates (depending on model) | |
Accessories included | Electric Shaver, SmartClean system, cleaning cartridge, SmartClick precision trimmer, power cord, and travel case | Electric shaver, SmartClick precision trimmer, power cord and protective cap | Electric shaver, SmartClick precision trimmer, power cord and protective cap | Electric shaver, SmartClean, cleaning cartridge, SmartClick precision trimmer, power cord, and travel case | Electric shaver, SmartClean, cleaning cartridge, SmartClick beard styler, power cord, and travel case |
Replacement Blade Reference | SH90/62 | SH50/52 | SH50/52 | SH70/52 | SH90/62 |
Product Description
Product Description
Our most advanced shaving system, the Series 9000 cuts hairs up to 30% closer to skin with its V-Track precision blades. The shaving heads, with Contour Detect Technology, move in 8 directions to cut up to 20% more hair in a single pass. For best results pre-trim your beard if you have not shaved for 3 days or longer.
Manufacturer Contact Information
NOTE: Consumers experiencing an issue with this product should contact 1-800-243-3050 for assistance.
Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 3.1 x 2.23 x 6.25 inches; 1.8 Pounds
- Item model number : S9721/84
- Batteries : 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included)
- UPC : 075020041869
- Manufacturer : Norelco
- ASIN : B00M1E5FU8
- Best Sellers Rank: #499,243 in Beauty & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Beauty & Personal Care)
- #816 in Men's Rotary Shavers
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Easy to clean | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.6 |
Battery life | 4.8 | — | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.4 | — |
Value for money | — | 4.1 | — | 4.0 | — | 4.2 |
Easy to hold | — | — | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.7 | — |
Sold By | — | Woot | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | tshsmile ( S/N Recorded ) | Amazon.com |
head type | Rotary | Rotary | Rotary | Rotary | Rotary | Rotary |
special feature | Wet & Dry, Includes Docking Station: Charges, Clean, Dries, Digital display, Rotation moves in 8 directions | Detachable Head | Cordless, Rechargeable, Dry Shave, Wet, Pop-Up Trimmer, Self-Sharpening | Rechargeable, Shave Sensor, Wet Or Dry Shaving, Interchangeable Trimmer Heads, Cordless | Dry, No Docking Station, ComfortCut Blade System | Not-Applicable |
power source | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered |
number of blades | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
blade material | Stainless Steel | Alloy Steel | Alloy Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | — |
weight | 1.8 pounds | — | — | 1.72 pounds | 0.85 pounds | — |
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Customers like the quality of the electric shaver. They say it's an amazing shadr and does an ok job. They are also happy with comfort, and noise. However, some customers have mixed opinions about the sav, ease of cleaning, value, speed, and instructions.
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Customers like the quality of the electric shaver. For example, they say it's an amazing shadr, does an ok job, and excels if you save with a real blade. Some say that the trimmer is bundled and works OK while recharging the sharr, and that using a can of compressed air works quickly and effectively. Overall, most are satisfied with the product's high standard of quality.
"...great shaver, speed, faster, slower, three positions, power cable plugs into the machine itself too, so u can travel very easily with this machine,..." Read more
"...Razor burn is a thing of the past. The thing is amazing and worth every penny...." Read more
"This Norelco 9700 shaver is the best electric razor I've ever used. It cuts just about as close as a blade...." Read more
"...In summary, each of these shavers performed incredibly well and much better than I expected (I am never going back to blade shaving) and, if you are..." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the PHILPS electric shaver. They say that it is very comfortable, fits well in the hand, and has 3 speeds depending on beard length.
"...Its surprisingly quiet and very comfortable. I find I am getting a closer shave than ever...." Read more
"...As for the Philips Norelco S9721, I think that it provides the most comfortable shave of the three and, for those with very sensitive skin, it may..." Read more
"...very sensitive skin and this does a good job, and it isn't uncomfortable and doesn't pull hairs, even after a couple days of not shaving." Read more
"...it is easy to clean and can be done with hot water. It fits well in the hand and has 3 speedsdepending on you beard length...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the noise level of the electric shaver. They mention that it is much quieter during all phases and that it cleans effectively.
"...Quiet machine, nobody bitches that the machine is doing its thing, big plus, also doesn't drown out the radio or whatever ur listening to in the..." Read more
"...The 9700 effortlessly cleaned my face like a baby's bottom. Its surprisingly quiet and very comfortable...." Read more
"...It cuts just about as close as a blade. It's noise level is lower than other electric razors...." Read more
"Got this for my father, and he says the motor in it is super quiet-- compared to the other electric shavers in the past, he says it's like a ninja!..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the shave of the electric shadr. Some mention that all three shavers will provide a very close sa ve, possess excellent build quality, and do not interfere with the shaving. Others say that the'shave isn't as good' as a Gillette blade, the neck s ave is bad, and the shaving head has to be removed each time one wishes to attach it.
"...All three shavers will provide a very close shave, possess excellent build quality, and have charging/cleaning/drying stations that perform well...." Read more
"...With the exception of this one, they all had the flaw of not providing a clean shave in all the areas of my face, I had sort of given up on electric..." Read more
"...as it will not only glide across your face, but will also provide a really close shave...." Read more
"...The separate trimmer head is a bit strange, but not a deal breaker. The shaver also comes with a travel bag, which is nice...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of cleaning the electric shaver. Some mention that they love the cleaning system, saying it gets sanitized after a cycle. Others say that the cleaning process is flawed, the fluid gets dirty quickly, and the squeezing mechanism leaves gunk on the razor heads.
"...itself too, so u can travel very easily with this machine, the cleaner is pretty good, it leaves the machine, perfectly clean...." Read more
"...The cleaning system of the Norelco is flawed.It fails to rinse a lot of gunk out after my shave...." Read more
"...But this one works great, and the cleaner is awesome -- I couldn't believe how much was in there when I changed it out after about 6 weeks...." Read more
"...03/24/15 update. The cleaning cartridge keeps the shaver very clean but if the cleaning cycle is run daily it lasts one month; with the 3-pack that..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the electric shaver. Some mention it's worth the bucks, while others say it' s overpriced and costly to maintain. Some customers also say that it may not last.
"...The only downside to this razor is its high price, but it's worth every penny." Read more
"...Razor burn is a thing of the past. The thing is amazing and worth every penny...." Read more
"...Definitely recommend this razor! It’s a bit pricey but you get what you pay for." Read more
"...This was a great buy -- expensive, but well worth it in my experience." Read more
Customers are mixed about the speed of the electric shaver. Some mention that it's a great product with three speed settings depending on beard length, while others say that it seems to be too slow and leaves unseen hairs. The low and medium speed setting is unusable for some customers.
"...great shaver, speed, faster, slower, three positions, power cable plugs into the machine itself too, so u can travel very easily with this machine,..." Read more
"I used a Braun foil shaver some years ago. Super slow and the occasional painful tug of a hair. Eventually I got tired of it...." Read more
"...In addition, the Braun cleaner is faster and more hygienic than the Norelco. The Braun, like the 9700, can be charged directly without a stand." Read more
"...However, it definitely takes a few minutes longer to shave with this razor than with the other two...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the instructions for the electric shaver. Some mention that they save them time and effort, while others say that they are tedious and time consuming.
"...that the display will show accurate percentage read out, u can time this very easily...." Read more
"...It saves me so much time and effort.This razor also can adjust the speed of the motor...." Read more
"...It is tedious, time consuming and now you have 1 more piece to keep track of making it possible to lose as well...." Read more
"...I've been using them for well over 20 years. They are clean, easy, and quickly get the job done...." Read more
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great shaver, speed, faster, slower, three positions, power cable plugs into the machine itself too, so u can travel very easily with this machine, the cleaner is pretty good, it leaves the machine, perfectly clean. Cleaning the machine is also easy manually, just pop the top with the blades and rinse.
Quiet machine, nobody bitches that the machine is doing its thing, big plus, also doesn't drown out the radio or whatever ur listening to in the morning...
the shave.... it takes about a week for the skin to get used to ithe new blades, the main cutter now has a z pattern, but it works just as nice as the old cutters, but it seams to grab more stuble, and more hair in each revolution, so in effect the machine is a little faster than the old one, messing around with the speed of the blades also helps depending on your skin, so great idea norelco...
the batteries are great, they won't die because u charged them mid charge or anything.... but to capitalize on the batteries design, remember, u can make this machine last a few years by giving it full charge and discharge cycles, given that the display will show accurate percentage read out, u can time this very easily. If u were to charge the machine every day and u don't care, then the machine will last u roughly a year to two years max, ur going through the chemicals too quickly, but with full discharge and charge cycles u can get 4 to 5 years, and since it's such a cool machine, i think it's worth it....
I luv Amazon.... great
My only peeve is that the carry case has no slot for the removable edge trimmer for sideburns and such.Its an odd omission.
All three shavers will provide a very close shave, possess excellent build quality, and have charging/cleaning/drying stations that perform well. So, my main criteria for judging a shaver is how close it shaves. I do not have very sensitive skin and shave dry (as I think this provides the closest shave). Recently, however, I have begun using Dickinson's Witch Hazel as a pre-shave prep. I just spread a little of the liquid on my face and let it evaporate for about 30 seconds before shaving. This stands-up the beard for an even closer shave, with no chance of gumming up the blades, as other pre-shaves have a tendency to do. No electric razor shaves as close as a blade, but these three models are close enough, especially considering that I can shave in about 7 minutes, versus 30 minutes for a careful blade shave (with no styptic pencil required!).
I think that the Panasonic and the Braun are very close. The Panasonic may inherently give a slightly closer shave (and a little faster because of its larger head), but the Braun is more aggressive (not overly so, but worth mentioning for those with sensitive skin) and, because of its smaller head, is able to follow the contours of the face slightly better than the Panasonic, especially at the jaw-line and neck. This was only a minor issue and became even less important as I became more proficient with these two foil shavers. As for the Philips Norelco S9721, I think that it provides the most comfortable shave of the three and, for those with very sensitive skin, it may be the best choice. However, I find that, although it is capable of providing a very close shave, IMO it places third in this respect, behind the two foil shavers. In addition, although my technique with a rotary shaver has improved greatly, it still takes me a little longer to shave with the Norelco than with the Panasonic or Braun. I prefer the trimmer on the Panasonic to that of the Braun. I think the Norelco trimmer is excellent, but it is not integrated into the body and to use it one must detach the blade head and replace it with the trimmer. This is an annoyance.
In summary, each of these shavers performed incredibly well and much better than I expected (I am never going back to blade shaving) and, if you are considering purchasing an electric shaver, you cannot go wrong purchasing any of the three. However, at this point, if I had to rank them, it would be 1. Panasonic ES-LV9N-S, 2. Braun 9290cc, 3. Philips Norelco S9721. They are very, very close in all respects and others may rank them differently, of course. So, as always, YMMV.
***UPDATE*** June 11, 2017
Now that I have spent several weeks using these shavers, I am updating my evaluation. The shaver I reach for the most, the one I prefer to shave with is ... the Braun! It shaves very, very close (about on par with the Panasonic), and the smaller head does make a big difference. It is more maneuverable than the Panasonic (needing fewer passes around the jawline and under the chin, for example), and balances better in my hand. As mentioned earlier, I shave dry and both machines provide a comfortable, non-irritating shave. The Panasonic is an awesome machine but, as I said, the Braun is the one I reach for and prefer. The Panasonic thus moves to number 2. As for the Philips Norelco, it remains in 3rd place. It is capable of providing a very close shave (although not quite as close as the two foil shavers). However, it definitely takes a few minutes longer to shave with this razor than with the other two. In addition, I prefer to shave with linear strokes of a foil shaver, rather than the small circular strokes one needs to employ with the Philips Norelco.And, I found it much more difficult to shave my upper lip with this razor and to get reasonably straight sideburns (without using the trimmer) versus the other two razors. Also, as I mentioned in my initial review, the non-integrated trimmer of the Norelco is really inconvenient. So, there you have it. IMO, the Braun 9290cc is the best electric shaver on the market.
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