Philips Shaver series 5000 Dry electric shaver S5340/06 MultiPrecision Blade System 5-direction Flex Heads SmartClick precision trimmer with Turbo mode is rated 4.2 out of 5 by 398.
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Easy to use Good close shave. Quick to charge. Easy to clean. Nice handle.
Date published: 2016-01-23
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Close Shave Closest electric shave ever.............well done Philips.
Date published: 2015-12-12
Rated 5 out of 5 by from A shaver that doesn't cut or nick I was doubtful when this shaver said it doesn't cut or pull hair, to which I was plesently surprised. To start with. The ergonomics of the shaver are perfect, balanced in the hand and has a nice thick handle to hold onto too. It's nice and light which make it easier to move in small circles as guided. The colour is a nice dark blue and black which looks modern and stylish. The cutting of hair itself is the best I've ever had. It's so smooth across the skin and you can't feel it at all, no pulling, no tugging or nicking or cutting. It glides across the hair effortlessly and cuts very close to the skin leaving a smooth finish. It does struggle around the neck area which I find I need to spend a little more time on. But doesn't leave long hairs. I used to get red rashes and irritated skin with my old shaver, but I haven't had this once using the Phillips 5000 shaver. My skin is calm, normal colour and no longer irritated after shaving. This has prevented spots appearing around my neck also. Once used a few times the charging and cleaning dock is great. Only a couple of hours to charge and the cleaning hub is so quiet, no more clogging up of the blades. In all I would recomend this product to anyone who finds their shavers irritate their skin, pull hairs and cut them. Defiantly worth it.
Date published: 2017-06-19
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Poor shaving performance compared to my 6 year old Philips Shaver Dissapointred with this shaver. Firstly the on/off button is where you hold the shaver so it's easy to turn the shaver off while shaving. Secondly, it justdoes not shave very well; it takes much longer to shave with this than it does with my old Philips shaver that I considered to be worn out. It misses many hairs and is a real struggle to get the face completely shaved. It is like the holes in the foil are too fine and don't allow the hair to come into contact with the blade. If I could have returned after using it, I would have. Not happy at all.
Date published: 2019-12-23
Rated 5 out of 5 by from As good as a wet shave razor I did my research and felt that this was best electric shaver for my introduction to quality electric shavers. I had tried cheaper shavers in the past but they were rough in cutting, and the task was laborious. The series 5000 was a revelation. It was quiet and light which made me apprehensive. But as soon as I started I was overwhelmed how quick, easy, and close the shave was (as good as a traditional wet shave!). I did not buy the cleaning station as I was not sure that I would be happy with the product, so I hope that just flipping the blade casing and rinsing is suffice. Needless to say that if a cleaning station would be required, that I would happily purchase one.
Date published: 2018-12-26
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Smooth & Close shave but not for precision Have to say, I was switching from a different brand to Philips due to the amount of hair/skin nipping my old razor used to do. Not only this but with constant friction burn I found myself with rashes and marks on my face and neck a lot, so with this is was time to change. I have been using this shaver for about a month and half now With the three separate razor parts on the head it makes the shave incredibly quick, especially if you are rushing out of the house like me in the mornings. The shave was always close and left my skin feeling soft which was something I absolutely love, much better than my previous shaver. I also travel a lot of business and this razor includes a cap for the head when travelling rather than a full case, for short over night trips this was perfect The beard trimmer part had a good selection of different beard lengths that suited my preference of a shorter neater beard. To take one top off and put another one on was incredibly simple and easy, top point for design. There was only one negative, and this is a personal preference. I sometimes like to grow a stubble or bit more and create a jaw line, just shaving on my neck then. This razor doesnt claim to be good for precision shaving and rightly so it isn't. But if you are covering a wide ground it is great.
Date published: 2017-08-01
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good replacement Bought as a replacement for a Phillips that I had owned for several years but unfortunately ‘died’ on me. Have been using it for around a month now. Purchased at Boots on offer. Pleased with quality and performance and soon got used to the ergonomics. Added value was the extra years Guarentee if you register on line, making it a free three year Guarentee, which I think is good for such a product these days. Have not used the sideburn cutter, but it seems straightforward enough. If it performs as well, and lasts as long, as my previous Phillips I will be happy.
Date published: 2018-11-28
Rated 5 out of 5 by from The best Shaver I've ever had I've been a philishaver user since my Mum and Dad gave me one for my 21st Birthday; I'm now 83! I've owned several, many?, down the years bur this is by far and away the best. I've always been a bit dubious about washing the thing under the tap but this so easy and effective. I bought the Smart Clean system too but I don't think I'll bother. Excellent in every way.
Date published: 2018-12-05
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Good shaver but with a few gripes. I have had an older Philips Shaver for 14 years! It has worked extremely well. The blades have been changed when necessary. The battery was beginning to fail, so I thought I would invest in a new one. I wanted to get another Philips in view of my great experience with the former shaver. The multi-directional heads really appealed. I like this shaver a lot for the following reasons: 1. The multi-directional floating heads. 2. It's a lot quieter than my previous shaver. 3. Easy to clean. 4. Fast charging. 5. It gives a good shave providing you take your time. Things I'm not so keen on: 1. No case supplied - I had to buy one. 2. The need to detach the shaving head so as to attach the sideburn trimmer - the older shaver has a built in trimmer that flips up when required. I have kept the old one to use for that feature. 3. On the older shaver there is a greater number of cutting teeth on the blades - there is noticeably less on the new shaver's blades. Likely a cost cutting measure. Final notes: As a result of the last comment about the cutting blades I do find that I need to be patient and not rush the shaving process to get a good result. However, it is a good result. If you are short of time, then a quick "wizz" will be sufficient but likely you would need to shave again in the evening if going somewhere. Also, I find I have to use the shaver differently to the way I used my previous Philips. This isn't really a criticism. Initially I found that I didn't get a good result as I was using the shaver the same way as the older one. However, when I adjusted my technique and didn't rush - much along the lines of the recommendations in the manual, which, by the way, is a bit lacking in detail and explanation, I found my shave improved. Despite those comments I still recommend this shaver.
Date published: 2017-04-21
Rated 5 out of 5 by from 3rd Phillips shaver and continue to recommend Just love the new shaver and unlike my others in the past the wet shave option is a real treat. Both wet or dry produces a close shave. Unlike my other shaver I do have to go over some areas a couple of times but really no issue for me. Cleaning the head is much better than previous models with less crevasses for debri to hide and be trapped. Only downsides are having no case for travel but that said does fit the older model canvas case. Other is no stand which is annoying when wanting to stand to air dry and In the wife’s opinion is tidier! Overall excellent product as expected and even better as purchased for a lower price than one high street store so shop around.
Date published: 2018-06-05
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Battery life very good and a reasonable shave. I have had this shaver for 2 months and have only had to charge a few times as battery life seems to be exceptional. I don't think the shaving performance has improved much over my previous version but being able to use shaving cream as well although inconvenient does improve how close a shave it gives and the boost function provides the extra power needed to shift the cream, washing under hot water is much more difficult and needs some patience to get the shaver clean. Overal I am very pleased with my shaver and would not have purchased except that it was half price and it was my birthday so thank you wife!
Date published: 2018-08-02
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Fantastic shaver overall This is only my second electric shaver, but this is by far the best I have used. I found that it cuts hair much more efficiently than my previous one (even when new) and the fact that the precision trimmer was included has negated the need for a standard razor to straighten up my side burns. If you have the additional 'head' to hand it probably takes less than thirty seconds to change. As previously mentioned it cuts hair much more efficiently this is probably down to the fact that this razor has three free moving heads or as Philips calls it 5 direction flex heads instead of been fixed in some way. It cuts really close to the skin with no irritation, nicks or cuts when shaving wet or dry. I have noticed it charges really quickly unless using the Smart Clean 'dock' cleaning, drying and lubricating function as this will requires a small amount of additional time. The battery life is also very good. Another bonus is how quite it is, but this is probably not something you would think about or would base you purchase on. I didn't receive any instructions on how to use the Smart Clean 'dock', but this is fairly straight forward and there are plenty of videos available online to aid in using this 'dock'. With the Smart Clean 'dock' not been very portable I would have thought Philips would have finally included a normal UK Mains Three Pin Plug (equivalent for when distributed in other countries) for this, but included is the standard Two Pin Shaver Plug so an adapter will be need.
Date published: 2017-06-23
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Good electric shaver, but no case Got this as a Christmas present. I haven't used an electric shaver in years, preferring a wet shave for closeness and less irritation. First impression is how these electric shavers have changed! Pretty close shave, even under the nose. Slight irritation but will take a bit of time for my skin to get used to it. However considering the price of these shavers I would have thought a protective case would be provided, how much would that have costed to manufacture, peanuts. So no case for travel purposes, very poor. Body of shaver feels a bit flimsy and plasticky, again would have exected more from such an expensive item, but on plus side thus makes it light to use.
Date published: 2015-12-25
Rated 5 out of 5 by from A good shave with no irritation I've used Philips / Philishave electric shavers for the last 16 years as I always found wet shaving to be a bit time consuming and too much of an effort! This series 5000 is a long way removed from my previous models, in that it's very comfortable to hold and more importantly, doesn't seem to leave my face feeling dried out or sore from friction. It's a very comfortable shave and does a great job. The head and the cutters themselves all flex nicely and move with the contours of your face providing a good close shave. There is a turbo button on the shaver, which is useful for tougher stubble around the chin etc. My only criticism with this shaver is the trimmer part (for sideburns etc) which doesn't seem to perform as well as my old models. The interchangeable heads are a good idea though and I was intrigued by the various accessories on offer. The smart clean system is good, it really does give the shaver a proper clean out and leaves it smelling fresh. Handy for me as I always used to put off cleaning my shaver as it was a pain to do! I would have liked it if the cleaning system could have had a heater to dry off the heads once done, but it's no great issue to remove it from the cleaner and pop the top to let it air dry as it doesn't take long.
Date published: 2017-06-23
Rated 3 out of 5 by from disappointed I have had a single head razor for the last 30 years ( same one) I find this one hard to use at the moment, i don't get a very close shave. I have tried it wet and dry to the same results. Perhaps I'm getting old but found the instructions hard to follow rather disappointed
Date published: 2018-03-14