Norelco 8890XL / 8892XL Spectra Rechargeable Cord/Cordless Men's Shaving System ( 8890 XL / 8892 XL

by Norelco

Product Description

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The Spectra is Norelco's top-shelf model, and this version is the cream of the Spectra crop. It combines the company's best shaving components with cordless convenience and high-tech features. For the smoothest, most comfortable shave possible, the razor's surface 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, plus a full-width pop-up trimmer for sideburns and moustaches. A luminous LCD shows remaining battery power in minutes and reminds you when to charge and clean the shaver. Charging takes just an hour for 70 minutes of shave time, and a 6-minute quick charge gets you 3 minutes in an emergency. The low-noise motor, comfortable grip, and washable razor head make the grooming experience even more luxurious, while worldwide voltage simplifies travel. The shaver comes with a stand, deluxe case, coil cord, cleaning brush, and protective cap. Norelco backs it 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

Product Manual [3.18mb PDF]

• Shipping Weight: 6 pounds
• ASIN: B00009RB14
• UPC: 075020208934
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #304,439 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Terrific Shaver !!!, July 22, 2003

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Alexander Nikolov "consumerist" (LONDON, EU) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Norelco 8890XL / 8892XL Spectra Rechargeable Cord/Cordless Men's Shaving System ( 8890 XL / 8892 XL (Kitchen)

This is the first time I am getting a REALLY close shave!!!
I love this shaver - it comes loaded with hi-tech features, the LCD is beautifully blue and shows you exactly how many minutes are left to recharge. The floating heads follow every curve of your face, it's watersafe and comes with a cute travel bag.
This is everything I ever wanted in a shaver!!!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not Good for Travelers but Great Shave, February 9, 2004

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James Polito (Denver) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Norelco 8890XL / 8892XL Spectra Rechargeable Cord/Cordless Men's Shaving System ( 8890 XL / 8892 XL (Kitchen)

I Travel so much that I keep a suitcase semi-packed all the time. I keep one Norelco shaver in the suitcase all the time.

What I dislike most about the 8890 Spectra is the power supply cord. Previous Norelcos (including my 5821 Reflex)have a simple power cord with no transformer - the transformer is built into the shaver.
With the Spectra, Norelco took one giant leep backwards by placing the transformer at the plug end of the cord, and, the prongs do not even fold in like most modern power supplies. And, it is huge! The Spectra with its recharging cord take up twice the room in my already stuffed suitcase as my Reflex. Additionally, the "Stand" is a useless piece of cheap plastic - I have thrown mine out.

On the plus side; the Spectra gives an excellent shave. It is very quiet and the floating head design is better than my Reflex.

Summary:
1.Power supply takes up lots of room packing.
2.Plastic "stand" is useless.
3.Shaver is very quiet and "conforms" to face very well.
4.Shave is excellent but no better than my 3 year old 5821XL Reflex with new blades.

Personally, my next Norelco will not have all the little unnecessary goodies (or external power supply)and I will still get an excellent shave.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Overall, excellent performance!, September 1, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Norelco 8890XL / 8892XL Spectra Rechargeable Cord/Cordless Men's Shaving System ( 8890 XL / 8892 XL (Kitchen)

I've had this razor for 1+ month and I'm impressed by how well its performed. Initially, shaving with it felt a little harsh even on the most sensitive setting. However, after a couple of weeks I had adapted and everything felt great!

I'm still on my first charge since it only takes ~1 minute every time I shave my thick asian stubble. Cleaning is super simple for a very close shave. Not as close as my Gillette Mach 3 razor, though. The only downsides are that I have to use the razor for my side burns and the stubble directly under my nose. If I didn't have to switch to the razor to finish up, then I would have given it 5 stars.

I was hesitant about buying the razor since I hadn't tried a Norelco, but I'm really glad I did.