Shave quality and appearance TOP

The Philips comes with the usual equipment (small bag, charger, cleaning brush, etc.) and a cleaning station. The latter is not only incredibly practical and works great, but can also be of 1 or 2 times a week use-users easily.

But from the beginning. Visually, the device is very appealing and so far best looking device for facial care absolutely great for me. Even the accessories are according to the price terms of quality and not comparable with much cheaper Philips devices. The electronic displays are clear and elegant.

They can be used dry and wet. I prefer here too dry and the pivoting head adapts to facial features very well, the noise level is relatively low. The shaving head slides well on the skin and even in 3- and 4-day beards, it is an impressive feat. The usual here often tweet and the associated redness of sensitive skin is very low after repeated use only reddens with my skin under the chin slightly and at a few places. Other areas such as the upper lip or the larynx be shaved without problems and thoroughly.
The 9521/31 allows the shave in 3 different modes gentle, normal and fast. In fact, the difference is noticeable. Gentle is exactly perfect for sensitive or irritated skin, for lengthy. I have used this mode in the first few days and my skin has thanked me. Currently I still shave my neck in this mode, even if mounted otherwise normal. Quick is still thoroughly, but in fact you can feel here a regression in the quality of the shave, with what is gained in speed.

The cleaning station is also the charging station. This is slightly larger, but just by being stable and the Philips is in the head down firmly and securely. The charging cable is long enough for a common bathroom and should not cause any problems. The latter can also be connected directly to the shaver.

The battery charges fully in less than an hour and the shaver stops then similarly long in service. Since individual shaves with the device really quickly go out of hand, you have to just recharge every 3 to 4 weeks at 3 shaves a week, should the space in the bathroom to be small.

Due to the heavy head is (Beard, Sideburns) of SmartClick Bart Tyler duty for Trimmingaufgaben. He does this job in my opinion then something worse than a special hair trimmer the only criticism that has emerged Me establishment and exploitation.

To clean a cleaning cartridge must be used in the station. These are reordered and cost around 7.50 per unit and will hold about three months, according to the package insert.

In direct comparison with the smaller brother S9111 / 31 the 9521/31 differs (the S9111 / 31 is running in normal mode) in a slightly more accurate battery indicator, an even more beautiful design and the aforementioned 3 shaving modes. The difference in price according to the manufacturer is noted in 40th

Positives: Very good shave, very good shave speed, great looks lies comfortably in the hand, good battery and a stable charge / cleaning station.

Negatives: Not very economical for the cleaning station, no means of transport for the cleaning station (bag is only for razors and essay), more satisfying long hair cutting attachment.

Overall: As for the optics and especially shaving, this product is top class. That reflects the price again. It is here that is a little resentment a: the jump in price and performance from entry to premium product grows ever wider. Also a cheaper new cars is always good not go so easily, with less Extras and not quite as chic as the expensive model. But driving it is 100% done. This applies in electric shaving not (more).

Considered which: who gets to decide to step into the top flight of the shaver with the Philips 9521/31 a really great, almost perfect device! But priced also at the threshold of pain.