Norelco 8880XL Spectra Rechargeable Cord/Cordless Men's Shaving System

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Plenty of Norelco razors will give you a good shave, but the Spectra is the company’s top-shelf model, and Norelco pulled out the stops on features and quality components. For the smoothest, most comfortable shave possible, the razor's head is flexible to the touch with three individually floating heads. Combined, the Lift and Cut heads contain 45 lifters and 45 blades that raise whiskers gently and cut them cleanly. The result is an extra thorough, below-the-surface smoothness.

The shaver includes nine comfort control settings, so that you can adjust spring and pressure to the most comfortable level. A full-width trimmer pops up for grooming sideburns and moustaches, and a 7-LED indicator helps you track the battery's juice. Charging only takes an hour for 70 minutes of shave time, and a 6-minute quick charge gets you 3 minutes in an emergency. You can also shave with the cord in place. Maintenance is streamlined by the shaver's washable head, and worldwide voltage and a deluxe carrying case simplify travel. Norelco backs the shaver with a 60-day satisfaction guarantee and a two-year warranty. --Emily Bedard

Product Description

Norelco's Spectra Shaving System, 9 Adjustable Settings, for sensitive to normal skin, for unsurpassed comfort and closeness.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• ASIN: B00009RB13
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars first time electric user, February 3, 2005

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E Lou (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Norelco 8880XL Spectra Rechargeable Cord/Cordless Men's Shaving System (Health and Beauty)

I had been a Sensor Excel user most of my shaving life. (I never cared for the angle of the Mach 3 blades.) While I got a neat looking shave with those blades I wanted to see if I could get a little closer, or find a less irritating option that would allow me to shave twice a day when needed.
I decided to give electrics a fair shot and get the best. I went for a Spectra because I thought the sensitivity adjustment could be helpful. While it has a noticeable effect on the spring tension of the individual heads and the flexing head platform, I can't say that it does much for the shave closeness/irritation.
After a few weeks of using the Spectra it was clear that I was getting a closer shave. It is most noticeable to the touch. I would only shave with the grain when I used the blade, leading to a stuble which was very irritating to the lady.
At first I was dissapointed at how it took me longer to shave with the Norelco because it would not get every hair at first pass. After getting used to the electric I was able to get all hair above the jawline in a very short time. After 6 months now, it still takes a long time to get every hair below the jaw.
This section of my beard has hairs growing in different directions and laying flat. Given the shape and sensitivity of my neck, it is very difficult to get all these hairs. I will usually get some irritation from going over the area and manipulating the skin in an effort to get a shave as neat as the blade. It is not uncommon for me to have redness that lasts for a few hours or even cuts that last a few days from trying to get a clean shave on my neck. On most days I just ignore these few hairs and try to avoid the razor burn. Having this option is a advantage over the blade. I would always have some degree of irritation in this area from the blade, making shaving any more than 6-7 times a week very uncomfortable.
Another disadvantage to the electric vs. blade is that the face needs to be very dry before the razor can smoothly pass over the skin. I was used to shaving with a blade immediately after showering, but now I have to dry my face thoroughly and wait a couple minutes before shaving.
I was glad to get this model with the longer battery life, but the multistage LED is useless. The battery gives warning before it dies by running the razor slower at the end of its life. This is a disadvantage compared to the new Panasonic which apparently gives full power until the moment the battery dies.
Cleaning with water is a plus. I do it every day I'm not traveling. Its the only maintenance I've done in 6 months.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great shaver, July 15, 2004

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Darwin J. Casler (Alexandria, MN United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Norelco 8880XL Spectra Rechargeable Cord/Cordless Men's Shaving System (Health and Beauty)

Rapid, close shave from the git go. Only criticism of the product is that the clear plastic protector for the cutter heads doesn't fit well and therefore pops off too easily.