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The Philips Norelco Shaver 8000 (S8696/86) is a rechargeable rotary shaver with flexible heads that pivot to stay on the skin around the neck and under the nose. Its Smart Hair Sensor reads beard density many times a second and adjusts cutting power, and a Nano SkinGlide coating is claimed to reduce friction. It works wet or dry and rinses clean under the tap. It suits men who want a close, comfortable rotary shave and are willing to trade the flat foil feel of a Braun or Panasonic for contouring heads; it is a step below Philips' top Series 9000 in extras, not in core cutting.
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Lowest price we've seen: $149.00 on Nov 10 at Best Buy. Tracked across 2 stores since Nov 10.
Owners generally rate the 8000 line highly for comfort and closeness, especially on the neck, and many say the sensor keeps power steady through thick patches. Some find the rotary heads need a break-in period and complain about the price of replacement heads.
The Philips Norelco Shaver 8000 (model S8696/86) is a rechargeable, battery-powered rotary electric shaver in black. It is designed for wet and dry use and is unisex. The shaver weighs 1.71 lb.
It uses SenseIQ technology and Triple Action Lift & Cut, with 360-degree rotating Dual SteelPrecision blades that make 150,000 cutting actions per minute. A Smart Hair Sensor reads beard density 250 times per second and adjusts cutting power automatically. Compact Precision Flex heads keep contact with the skin around the neck and under the nose, and the shaver cuts in any direction.
Nano SkinGlide Coating gives 30% smoother gliding for better skin protection. The shaver can be cleaned by rinsing.
