Philips Shaver Series 5000 Model S5579/50 Review

Philips Shaver Series 5000 Model S5579/50 Review
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Philips Shaver Series 5000 Wet & Dry Men's Electric Shaver with Power Adapt Sensor, Integrated Pop-up Trimmer and Quick Clean Pod S5579/50
This arrived in a branded side opening box with everything fitted into bespoke moulded cardboard, the shaver being inside the travel case and the quick clean pod under this section with everything being well packed and protected. The user manual is a visual diagram guide which is easy enough to follow and also has a QR code which takes you to the product support which allows you to find a more detailed manual by searching the product code, I don’t see this as a negative as the accompanying manual in my opinion is perfectly adequate and it allows for online troubleshooting along with any post release additional information to be added.
First impressions: the shaver was a lot lighter than I had expected and certainly a lot lighter than the foil razor I use, it operates with a single button which can also be used to lock the shaver avoiding accidental operation during travel. The finishing all seems very good and high quality, the heads release easily with a single button/release catch making cleaning the residue from the heads very simple. The quick clean pod is not powered and operates by utilising the motor of the shaver, its simple enough to set up and fit the cleaning fluid.
After the shaver was fully charged I gave it a try out, the first thing I noticed was that it was a lot smoother to use than a foil razor or any other rotary razors I have used and glides nicely across the skin, I have been using the razor a while now and find I get a better shaving result using the razor as a wet shave, the quick clean pod does a good efficient job of cleaning the heads and being quite light it takes longer to get the arm ache you sometimes get with a long shave.
The results it gives are reasonable but I found it certainly didn’t give as close a shave as a razor blade and also found it did not give as closer shave as my foil razor although this is harder work, I know I am very picky when it comes to shaving and like an absolutely smooth finish without the slightest feel of stubble, I am not sure any electric razor can deliver this so would compare it to my foil razor, it’s a lot less harsh on the skin than a foil razor, far easier to manipulate and get into tight areas precisely, it is lightweight making it less of a strain to use.
Overall a nice razor and in my opinion very good for a daily shave and versatile being able to use it wet and dry or even in the shower, the quick clean pod works really well, it glides nicely across the skin and it is easy to clean, I didn’t find it gave as close a shave as a razor blade or my foil razor but it does give a close perfectly acceptable shave and is far more versatile.
If you have any questions please feel free to ask them in the comments and I will do my best to answer.

[@Kalbo64]

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[@jimhill-bkk8550]

I bought the Philips 5000 over a year ago, and have been using the Quick Cleaning Pod with a water solution of liquid soap, works perfectly and saves on the bother and cost of ordering the preparatory refills

[@Kalbo64]

Hi, that's what I use as well, I did try using mouth wash for a while but found soapy water better.

[@jimhill-bkk8550]

@@Kalbo64 ...despite what the media lead us to believe, soap is a very effective anti-bacterial and as a bonus; degreaser!

[@Kalbo64]

It seems to work well, certainly as good as the liquid supplied and I wasn't going to purchase more if I already had something that would do the job.

[@paulrimmer5824]

To get the closest shave from an electric shave I find it best first to wash my face using bar soap, not liquid soap, but bar soap. It seems to give a close shave...

[@kaltombenhida7733]

I love the charger and it doesn't bring more value. What do I do, can I respond?

[@Kalbo64]

Hi, sorry I don't understand the question.

[@kaltombenhida7733]

I wanted to repair the shaver but I didn't know how?

[@AntonSteliuk]

Excellent review. Thanks a lot.

[@Kalbo64]

My pleasure!

[@YTuberosity]

Where's the actual review??

[@Kalbo64]

Hi, my review is below in the comments.

[@MrBrownstone1]

Hi, can you use this when it is plugged in to the mains? Thanks

[@Kalbo64]

Hi, no you can't use it while plugged into charge or set it to clean.

[@MrBrownstone1]

@@Kalbo64 ok thanks for the reply

[@stwaters1147]

How do you know when its time to replace the cartridge?

[@Kalbo64]

Hi, there is no indicator but it's easy enough to open up and check or give it a shake as you hear the fluid.

[@roar666]

If you shave daily, you should replace the cleaning solution on a monthly basis. If you only shave every few days, or perhaps weekly, it will last about 3 months.

[@Stedmister]

I am looking at this series shaver, how well does the cleaning solution work, I am looking at this, but I like a charging stand as well

[@Kalbo64]

Hi, the cleaning solution works quite well but I do also clean it out under the tap with some warm soapy water and a soft brush. The power lead will plug in in the top of the shaver while it sits in the cleaning stand but it is not ideal or overly stable should you knock it. You can't have it on cleaning cycle while the charge lead is in either. Hope this helps.

[@Stedmister]

@@Kalbo64 Thank you, I'm stuck between this and the one with the charging stand

[@cynthiatassi347]

@@Stedmister I’m in the exact same situation as you? I don’t know wich one to pick for my dad..have you made a choice and what do you recommend?

[@Stedmister]

@@cynthiatassi347 i ended up getting this one been using it for almost a year and i'm pleased with it, just need to get more cleaning solution (which isn't needed. I just got one with the self cleaning kit). Shaves exactly like my old phillips 5000, cleanup easier.

[@cynthiatassi347]

@@Stedmister thank you! Do you miss not having a charger stand? And do you feel like the cleaning pod is necessary or would clean just as well with water?

[@sm7289]

cool review

[@ImanoSPutra]

Can you actually detach the shaver head? I mean the whole shaver head for thorough cleaning. It’s a little bit hard to clean if its attached to the shaver body

[@Kalbo64]

Hi, yes you can, it just pulls off.

[@ImanoSPutra]

@@Kalbo64 how the shaver’s holding up sir? My old Philips S5070 are nearly died atm since it has old NiMH kind of battery instead of Li-ion (2 yrs old & could be broken anytime soon) I’ve been searching for good replacement unit for it. Would you recommend this particular Philips S5579?

[@Kalbo64]

@@ImanoSPutra Hi, it gives a good shave, I personally much prefer a wet blade shave but use this for probably 4 out of 5 shaves for convivence, this gives the best shave I have had from an electric razor so probably would recommend it.

[@ImanoSPutra]

@@Kalbo64 You’re the only S5579 reviewer on KZbin. Thankyou for the useful information sir 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Kalbo64]

@@ImanoSPutra You are most welcome

[@suhailtanwri6037]

I have used more than 3 shavers of Philips ,Phillips has closed their services in pakistan , i have to change my shaver blades

[@sweetvuvuzela4634]

Use the internet

[@sasantaheri8028]

Danke