• The best shaver from the world's no. 1
  • The best shaver from the world's no. 1
  • The best shaver from the world's no. 1
  • The best shaver from the world's no. 1
  • The best shaver from the world's no. 1
  • The best shaver from the world's no. 1
  • The best shaver from the world's no. 1
  • The best shaver from the world's no. 1
  • The best shaver from the world's no. 1
  • The best shaver from the world's no. 1
  • The best shaver from the world's no. 1
  • The best shaver from the world's no. 1
  • The best shaver from the world's no. 1
  • The best shaver from the world's no. 1
  • The best shaver from the world's no. 1
  • The best shaver from the world's no. 1

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arcitecElectric shaver

The best shaver from the world's no. 1
For men who only want the very best, arcitec combines Flex and Pivot Action with the Triple-track shaving heads for a perfectly close shave, even on the neck.
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Perfectly close, even on the neck

The best shaver from the world's no. 1

Flex and Pivot Action follows every curve

Flex and Pivot Action follows every curve

Three independently flexing heads in a shaving unit that swivels with full range of motion. This unique combination ensures optimum skin contact in curved areas to catch even the most problematic neck hair.

Triple-Track shaving heads with 50% more shaving surface

Triple-Track shaving heads with 50% more shaving surface

The three shaving tracks of the Triple-Track shaving heads offer 50% more shaving surface than standard, single track rotary shaving heads.

Precision Cutting System

Precision Cutting System

Ultra thin heads with slots to shave the long hairs and holes to shave even the shortest stubble.

Technical specifications

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Naranp

01/09/2025

United Kingdom

Phillips artic shaver

The charger wire was hard not rubbery so it has now cracked all over the wire all brittle, need to get a new charger cable, other wise the machine has worked well over 6 years

Pros

Very reliable still working after a long time, better than the blade as the machine does not cut uoi

Cons

The cleaning of the head leaves the London water marks on the blade casing

Yes, I recommend this product

This review was made for arcitec RQ1050/17 Electric shaver

Yes, I recommend this product

This review was made for arcitec RQ1050/17 Electric shaver

Paul167

31/03/2015

United Kingdom

Verified buyer

Better than wet!

I have tried for years to get a shave as close as a wet shave from an electric/battery device. Until I bought this one I never thought it to be possible, now I know better. This shaver is quiet, comfortable to use and achieves excellent results in wet or dry modes. I prefer dry mode, it's more convenient. This truly is the best shaver I have ever owned. Well done Philips !

Yes, I recommend this product

This review was made for arcitec RQ1050/18 Electric shaver

Yes, I recommend this product

This review was made for arcitec RQ1050/18 Electric shaver

mi12ck

07/02/2013

United Kingdom

simple to use

was bought for me by my wife 5 years ago for our 30 anniversary, i have not found anything wrong with the shaver at all. just had the red light come on to tell me to buy a replacement head, i would buy again if i needed to replace,i know they look expensive to buy but as proved will last you years,will never use a wet shave again

Yes, I recommend this product

This review was made for arcitec RQ1050/18 Electric shaver

Yes, I recommend this product

This review was made for arcitec RQ1050/18 Electric shaver

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