Philips Norelco RQ10 Shaving Unit, Triple Track Replacement Head

by Philips

Product Features

• Ensures optimum skin contact in curved areas to catch even the most problematic neck hair
• The three shaving tracks of the triple track shaving heads offer 50% more shaving surface than standard single track rotary shaving heads
• Dual blade system first blade lifts second blade cuts for a comfortable close shave

Product Description

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Product Description

Philips Norelco shaving unit for Arcitec models

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000UK16AI
• UPC: 075020004055 075020018410 075020000675
• Item model number: RQ10/00
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (161 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #267 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)
  • #10 in Health & Personal Care > Personal Care > Shaving & Hair Removal > Accessories
  • #13 in Health & Personal Care > Personal Care > Shaving & Hair Removal > Electric Shavers

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

38 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very High Tech, December 11, 2007

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Paul Moskowitz (Yorktown, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Philips Norelco RQ10 Shaving Unit, Triple Track Replacement Head (Health and Beauty)

The Shave:
The floating heads on the Norelco electric shaver really do a good job of conforming to the curves of my face. It takes me about five minutes to shave according to the built in timer on the handle. The shave is much more uniform than that of the Braun 3615 that I have been using for the past few years. However, the shave is not as close. Before the Braun, I used a Norelco 5801. This model is a big improvement over the old Norelco which was slow and not very close at all.. The trade-off with respect to the Braun is one of a closer shave using the Braun vs. a more uniform shave with the new Norelco.

Maintenance:
The clippings are collected in pockets under the shaving heads, This is an advantage in that the clippings are not scattered over the bathroom sink as they are with some electric razors. The pockets have to be cleaned out every shave or two. This is not a big problem. It only takes a few seconds. The manual indicates that the RQ10 shaving head assembly must be replaced every year. Amazon offers the RQ10 for $35. By contrast the Braun cutter and foil assembly which lasts for about one year sells on Amazon for around $24.

If you are buying this product, I suggest that you search Amazon and Google for the best price.

PS: I found that I had to replace the head assembly after 6 months. I am now using a Remington Flex 360 Rotary Shaver which has a design similiar to the Norelco but provides a faster, closer shave, and costs a lot less.

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Replacement Head, June 14, 2009

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J. Hilbig (CA United States) - See all my reviews
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I have used Norelco shavers for many years. I purchased my Arcitec when they were first released and was pleased with the shave and over quality of the razor. My replacement heads have been a different story. Either they've change their manufacturing process, or they are reworking rejected or used heads. The body of the head has sharper edges and I'm writing this review with 3 ingrown hairs and a sore upper lip. I need to go over and over an area to get a shave and then it's sub-par.

Because of my investment in this razor, I am going to order another replacement head and just hope my last was one just slipped through their quality control or missed some part of the sharpening process.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good deal, January 27, 2008

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D.M.K "smart reader" (Las Vegas, Nevada United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Philips Norelco RQ10 Shaving Unit, Triple Track Replacement Head (Health and Beauty)

Amazon sell this for about half what phillips/norelco website sells it for. Great deal if you own a Arcitec shaver