Panasonic ES-LA93-K Men's 4-Blade (Arc 4) Multi-Flex Dual-Motor Wet/Dry Nanotech Rechargeable Electric Shaver with Vortex Cleaning System, Black

by Panasonic

Product Features

• Multi-flexible active head
• Patented high speed linear motor
• Floating blade system with 4-blades
• Vortex cleaning system

Product Description

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Panasonic ES-LA93-K Vortex Arc 4 Multi-Flex Nanotech Shaver, Black

Panasonic's fully loaded men's wet/dry washable electric shavers are packed with smart, innovative features that deliver a remarkably close and comfortable shave. The ES-LA93-K is a four-blade (Arc 4) shaving system, which means more foils for better coverage and reduced shaving time. Hypoallergenic blades and foils cause less irritation and are best for sensitive skin. Panasonic men's electric shavers feature 30-degree-angle Nanotech blades to cut hair at its base for close, accurate precision. Along with the Multi-Flex active head, the shaver glides uniformly along the contours of the face and covering the chin, jaw line and sideburns while providing maximum comfort. The world's fastest 14,000 CPM linear motor eliminates tugging and pulling that can occur with slower shavers. This electric razor maintains peak power right up to the end of the charge, to ensure a consistently close shave. When the shaver's Lithium-Ion battery needs recharging, simply insert the shaver into the automatic cleaning and charging system for a clean, renewed shave. ES-LA93-K men's electric four-blade (Arc 4) shaving system comes equipped with a travel pouch, a 10-stage LCD display, a travel lock switch, and a pop-up trimmer. Optional accessories include: foil (WES9165PC), blade (WES9068PC), combo set (WES9025PC), and cleaning cartridges (WES035P). The shaving system weighs 7.1 ounces and measures 2 by 2.8 by 6.3 inches (LxWxH).

For a fast, smooth & close shave

Ultra-thin Vibrating Outer Foil

At only 41 micrometers, the outer foil is incredibly thin, and its subtle vibrations lift the hair follicle for the closest shave possible.

Slit Foil

Slit structure easily catches long beards. The long beards that are difficult for other blades to catch are cut to the ideal shortness for shaving.

Panasonic's advanced shaver technology improves your daily shaving routine.

30-Degree Stainless Nanotech Blades

Nano polished 30-degree-angle stainless hypoallergenic blades cut hair at its base for ultimate precision.

Face-Hugging Multi-Flex Pivoting Head

Head motion range: approximately 25 degrees back and forth; approximately 20 degrees left and right.
Conforms to the neck, under the chin area, and jaw line.

Fast, Linear Motor Drive

A rapid-fire 14,000 cycles per minute linear motor drive delivers a faster, closer shave. The fast, linear motor ensures a quick cut, eliminating pulling, tugging and irritation.

Multi-Fit Arc Blades

Four independently floating blades follow the contours of your face, chin and neck for a close and smooth shave.

Automatic Cleaning and Charging System

Cleans, dries, renew and charges the unit automatically keeping the blades sharp and ready for the next shave.

Wet/Dry Shaving

Enjoy the convenience of a quick shave using the dry operation or use wet, with foam or gel, for a smooth shave. Three stainless steel hypoallergenic blades and foils provide comfort and less irritation for sensitive skin types.

Men's Shavers Model Overview
Number of Blades	3 blades	3 blades	3 blades	3 blades	4 blades	4 blades	4 blades	4 blades	5 blades	5 blades
Wet/Dry Shaving	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y
Hypoallergenic Stainless-Steel Foil and Blades	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y
Floating Heads	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y
Rechargeable	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y
Trimmer	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y
Washable Sonic Vibration Cleaning	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y
Flexible Pivoting Head	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y
Slit Foil	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y
Automatic Universal Dual Voltage	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y
Travel Pouch	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y
Display	LCD	LCD	LCD	LED	LCD	LCD	LCD	LCD	LCD	LCD
30-Degree Stainless Nanotech Blades	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y
Arc Foil	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y
Linear Motor (RPM)	Y 13,000	Y 13,000	Y 13,000	Y 13,000	Y 13,000	Y 13,000	Y 14,000	Y 14,000	Y 14,000	Y 14,000
Finishing Foil					Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y
Travel Lock			Y	Y			Y	Y	Y	Y
Multi-Flex Pivoting Head							Y	Y	Y	Y
Ultra-Thin Vibrating Outer Foil							Y	Y
Lift-Tech Foil									Y	Y
Automatic Cleaning and Charging System		Y		Y		Y		Y		Y
Battery	Li-ion	Li-ion	Li-ion	Li-ion	Li-ion	Li-ion	Li-ion	Li-ion	Li-ion	Li-ion
Replacement Outer Foil	WES9087PC	WES9087PC	WES9187PC	WES9187PC	WES9161CL	WES9161CL	WES9025PC	WES9025PC	WES9171PC	WES9171PC
Replacement Inner Blade	WES9068PC	WES9068PC	WES9068PC	WES9068PC	WES9068PC	WES9068PC	WES9068PC	WES9068PC	WES9170PC	WES9170PC
Replacement Foil & Blade	WES9013PC	WES9013PC	WES9027PC	WES9027PC	WES9020PC	WES9020PC	WES9165PC	WES9165PC	WES9030PC	WES9030PC
Cleaning Cartridges		WES035P		WES035P		WES035P		WES035P		WES035P

Trimmer	For beard, goatee, mustache and/or sideburns.
LCD Display	LCD battery status and charge indicator to keep your electric razor ready for the next shave.
Travel Lock	Switch-lock button.
Travel Pouch/Case	It comes with a convenient travel pouch ideal for use when away from home.
Stainless-Steel Foil and Blades	The shaver blades utilize traditional Japanese sword-making manufacturing techniques by forging sharp, durable blades for an amazingly close shave.
Floating Heads	The floating head follows facial contours to provide a comfortable shave.
Rechargeable	An internal rechargeable battery means you don't have to wastefully buy and throw out batteries.
Automatic Universal Dual Voltage (100-240V)	With worldwide support for dual-voltage conversion, you can take the shaver with you when traveling internationally.
Battery	Lithium-ion battery.
Good Housekeeping	Awarded the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval.
Sonic Vibrating Cleaning Mode	While rinsing the shaver under running water, sonic vibrations help remove clinging hair debris, leaving the blades fresh and renewed.

Product Description

Panasonic Rechargable Shaver with Cleaning System, 4-Blade, Multi Flexible Active Head

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.2 x 2.7 x 6.5 inches ; 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002N5MHLK
• UPC: 961613207661 666670077423 999996784035 037988566525 777783664650 037988655625 037988562565
• Item model number: ES-LA93-K
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (263 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #42 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)
  • #2 in Health & Personal Care > Personal Care > Shaving & Hair Removal > Accessories
  • #3 in Health & Personal Care > Personal Care > Shaving & Hair Removal > Electric Shavers

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

167 of 169 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Panasonic ESLA93K impressions, March 5, 2010

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Patrick R. Pfeiffer "Mr. Radio" (Jamestown ND) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Panasonic ES-LA93-K Men's 4-Blade (Arc 4) Multi-Flex Dual-Motor Wet/Dry Nanotech Rechargeable Electric Shaver with Vortex Cleaning System, Black (Health and Beauty)

Starting with the headline-spectacular.

The unit comes as a black model with cleaning base (ESLA93K) and a silver standalone model (ESLA63S). Both function the same.

This shaver incorporates some firsts for Panasonic: 14,000 rpm motor; a 2'nd motor in the head that copies the Braun foil-pulsing concept and a head that pivots up and down like Braun's have for years (plus the usual Panasonic side to side). And the whole head arrangment is a little more elegant.

Brought forward from the past models are the 4-system head, the ARC foil and nano-sharpened blades.

The black version is a thing of beauty. First class manufacturing with solid, gleaming surfaces and perfect fit and finish. Thick sections of body and foil cap plastics. A premium product through and through.

The shaver is not as HUGE as it looks in pictures. But, it is a larger form factor than usual for a Panasonic. While it "looks" unwieldy, once in hand it melts in like a custom glove and is a natural to handle. It is heavier than other Pansonics out of neccessity as there is literally a second motor in the head. But it is not burdonsome.

The motor note to me is not as jarring or intrusive as other Pansonics. I think the thicker materials and more casing account for this. But it does not approach a rotary for being a quiet shaving experience.

Closeness: The best I have ever experienced, hands down. I've had great, close shaves with other shavers that feel "dry." Not bad-but a close, dry. On a good day with the ESLA93K my skin gets a "baby bottom soft" feel. I have never, ever experienced it until this unit.

Comfort: It was impossible for me to experience discomfort with this unit. I was unable to shave in any direction against any grain with any amount of pressure that was not completely comfortable. In fact, after a couple days my shaves were not as close-I figured out I was not pressing hard enough. You just don't feel pressure.

Speed: I am a 7-9 minute shaver. Always have been. An over-shaver, never feel done. It's hard for me to go past 5 minutes with this unit. I start feeling "done" about 3 minutes. It's fast.

Trimmer: Due to the nature of the head the trimmer looks small-I compared it is exactly the same size as the trimmer on the Arc Retro. Works fine, it is in a somewhat unusual location but I got used to it right away.

Cleaning module: The module works well and is the standard vortex dry cake of soap plus water system with a different design to accomodate the shape of the shaver. The manual mentioned active-drying, which I do not think was the case with my ES8228S cleaning base. Still not as good as the Braun module in my opinion.

It carries over my one pet peeve from past Panasonic modules which is no sleep mode. When you come back for lunch, the shaver blinks once every 2 seconds. Blink. Blink. Blink. Gives you the urge to take out the shaver-so what's the point of leaving it in until tomorrow? But this is a perhaps a personal quirk and the unit does the job well.

The module is a nice convenience that costs under 15 cents per day and the unit is easily cleaned by rinsing and/or cleaning with liquid soap per the instructions so either way it's fast and easy.

Other: Unit has a bright, pleasant blue LED display that shows shave time, battery remaining, I think it indicates when cleaning is needed and it flashes a replace foil symbol after one year. Oddly, the LED goes OFF while you are shaving-but as stated above blinks constantly when done charging. I don't know who thinks of this stuff for Panasonic but it's odd.

Summary/perspectives: The Panasonic ESLA93K is the best foil shaver I have ever used, without question.

*Should I try it if I am primarily a rotary user? IMO-if you have always preferred the rotary experience you will probably still prefer a rotary to this unit. It is a fantastic shaver but it is a foil experience 100%.

*Should I upgrade if I just bought a recent Panasonic? IMO-if maximum speed, comfort and the sensation of soft closeness is something you are willing to pay for, yes. If ultra Panasonic close is all you need, all the other recent models are great.

*Should I try it if I love my Pulsonic? IMO-yes. To me the ESLA93K is everything the Pulsonic has been to others that it never gave me. It's a step above, it is the ultimate foil shaver on the market today.

183 of 193 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best shave ever...better than Braun or Norelco at a great price, December 12, 2009

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Roy Rothstein "tv expert" (cumming, Ga) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Panasonic ES-LA93-K Men's 4-Blade (Arc 4) Multi-Flex Dual-Motor Wet/Dry Nanotech Rechargeable Electric Shaver with Vortex Cleaning System, Black (Health and Beauty)

Its almost 2 years since i bought this razor and its still working well. I replaced the blades and screen once. This was well worth the the high initial cost. It still does a better job than any of its competitors.I just purchased this new razor from Panasonic. I got tired of hair left on my face that neither the Braun Pulsonic 7 or the Norelco Arcitec couldn't get. My family always tell me about the long hairs that were missed and the constant strokes over the same spot to get a reasonably close shave from the competition.
The new Panasonic worked well out of the box. It took 60 minutes to charge it. All I had to do was fill a little water tank with water and slide in the cleaning pack. It couldn't be any easier. My Panasonic was now ready to give me the closest shave I have ever had. I bought some Edge shave gel for sensitive skin, put some warm water on my face and applied the gel. The shaver did the rest. The trimmer worked perfectly and had no problem cutting my sideburns evenly and straight. I haven't used a shaving gel for a long time but the results were remarkable. It zipped through my beard and didn't leave any uncut hairs.. Clean up was simple too. I just rinsed off the shaving creme from the heads and placed in the hydroclean system. I had to set the clener for clean, dry and charge and my razor is now ready for my next visit.
This razor might be pricey but well worth the price. Panasonic makes tremendous products and this one lives up to it's reputation. While the Braun and Norelco were ok, this was super!!! Don't hesitate to buy this unit with Hydraclean...it works and it will save you time cleaning your new razor.

After 5 shaves, this is still the best shaver I have ever had. I have tried quite a few electric razors and this one tops the list.It,s 15 months later

It's 3 weeks since I started using this razor. I still think it is terrific. I opened the razor last night and found that it was perfectly clean. I have no problem with the hydra clean system so far. By this time I had problems with the norelco arctic and the Braun top of the line razors but none so far with this panasonic unit. I didn't pay $400 for this. I had a coupon for 20% off at a different internet retailer. I know it's alot of money but so far its worth it. I bought my son-in=law a top of the line Panasonic about 6 years ago. He replaced the blades and the screen and the shaver just died a couple of weeks ago. If this lasts that long, it will be worth the money.
It is now more than a month since I purchased this shaver and the shaves are getting even better. You don't have to press hard and the closeness of the shave is incredible. As for the cleaner, it does a very effective job, just rinse the shaving creme off the top which takes seconds and put it in the auto cleaner. The razor comes out like brand new. I have opened the razor after cleaning to see that it is spotless. I was really suprised. I haven't changed the cleaning solution yet because I am waiting for the indicator light to go on. The auto cleaner is definitely worth the money. It saves alot of time.
UP-Date
It is now Feb 20th 2010 and this shaver is still the best ever. You don"t have to press down to get a close shave. And the hydra clean system still produces an imacculate razor after the cleaning/drying process. You just have to rinse the shaving cream off the outside of the blades and let the collected water drain off( you're talking about seconds to do this). Then it is ready for the hydra clean system. Your beard has finally met its match!!!!
It is now more than a year later and I have tried the new 3d from Norelco and the new Braun 7 razor and I have to say that the Panasonic is still the top shaver. It works remarkably well and all I had to do was change the screen and blades and it works like I just took it out of the box. Panasonic makes a terrific product and this is no exception.

77 of 80 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worthwhile Upgrade, January 23, 2010

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Doc H - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Panasonic ES-LA93-K Men's 4-Blade (Arc 4) Multi-Flex Dual-Motor Wet/Dry Nanotech Rechargeable Electric Shaver with Vortex Cleaning System, Black (Health and Beauty)

Upgraded from my Panasonic ES8249 (previously reviewed: Panasonic ES8249K Arc IV Nano Vortex Wet/Dry Rechargeable Shaving System, Black), and it was worth the upgrade. I paid about half the retail at one of Amazon's partners, so I encourage shopping around; I'm not sure it's $200+ better than the 8249 if you pay full freight, but it's a definite improvement and certainly worth it if you can get it for substantially less than retail. Basically the same function as the 8249 - water-based cleaner, cleaning unit buttons function the same, same cleaning cartridges (a nice touch), wet-dry shave. The head is very large, but is easy to manipulate when you get used to it. Shaver seems to be slightly less noisy than the 8249 when in use; the cleaning unit is definitely noisier in the first few minutes of its cycle, but essentially the same when the blower comes on. It takes longer for the clean/dry cycle than the 8249 - haven't timed it but I would guess maybe 20% longer (well over an hour). The lock button on the back is a little more difficult to operate than other Panasonic shavers I have owned and is somewhat stiff, but looks fairly sturdy. One complaint about the Panasonics is that you can't use them as a corded shaver (maybe the result of fear of lawsuits for shaving in the shower with a cord attached!), but operationally to me this doesn't matter, and it charges within an hour. The batteries in this model last longer than the 8249 - guessing maybe 20% longer on a full charge. The bottom line - this shaver gives me the closest shave I have had from an electric shaver - very close to a blade, and the wet shave is definitely the most comfortable.

Postscript: Just returned from a recent detour into the Norelco world (rotary); I used Norelcos years ago, and like their quiet operation and battery life. Norelco also now has wet/dry shavers, and automatic cleaning stations. Worth a try again, HOWEVER, have gone back to Panasonic (wet shave) for two reasons: 1) Closer shave, and 2) Comfort. Which, I suppose, is the reason for shaving in the first place, if you choose not to grow facial hair. After a long history with many, many shavers, electric and otherwise, this Panasonic is the best of the lot for wet-shave electric shavers.