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Philips Shaver 500 SeriesWet & Dry Electric Compact Shaver

Close shave

The Philips 500 series with its compact design is made to give you a close shave, even on the go. With our portable shaver, you will look and feel at your best any time, anywhere.

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Philips Shaver 500 Series Wet & Dry Electric Compact Shaver

Philips Shaver 500 Series
Wet & Dry Electric Compact Shaver

£ 89.99

  • SH71

    SH71
    Replacement electric shaver heads

    £ 44.99

£ 89.99

£ 89.99

even on the go

Close shave

  • SteelPrecision Blades

  • Lift & Cut Technology

  • 3D Floating Heads

  • Powerful motor

Close shave, even on the go

Close shave, even on the go

Our unique Lift & Cut rotary shaving system lifts the hair gently out of its root without cutting skin for a close shave.

Efficiency in all directions

Efficiency in all directions

Our 360° rotating SteelPrecision blades catch hair growing in different directions. With 3,000,000 cutting motions per minute, they ensure a fast shave any time, anywhere.

Follows your face contours for a comfortable shave

Follows your face contours for a comfortable shave

Designed to minimise skin irritation, the 3D Floating Heads float in three directions for ideal skin contact, ensuring a comfortable shave.

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4.2

of 5


32

Reviews

85%

recommend this product


2

30/09/2026

United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Ideal for travels and busy days

It came in a very elegant box. I was surprised to see how small and light it is, almost like an antiperspirant size. It’s covered in a case, to protect it. I can take it with me anywhere. Only 2 blades, but effective for me. Gets rid of the hair, but my skin stays smooth, no irritation at all. I like that it works with foam and gel, as well as dry. It makes it very convenient when I travel. It’s very easy to clean. I like the battery indicator level, which shows me when it needs charging. The leaflet says 40 minutes life. For me it lasted 7 shaves, but it charges fast with USB cable. This is the bad part, it doesn’t come with a cable, so it’s a bit extra money for a cable. The only thing I don’t like too much is the shape. I prefer the narrow shape for a more comfortable grip and a faster shave. All in all, I recommend this shaver, particularly for travels or for busy days.

Pros

small and light, effective blades for my beard, smooth skin after, it works with any type of shaving spray and even dry, battery level indicator

Cons

no charging cable, the rectangle shape

Yes, I recommend this product

This review was made for Philips Shaver 500 Series S591/05 Wet & Dry Electric Compact Shaver

Date of Use 2026-09-22

Yes, I recommend this product

This review was made for Philips Shaver 500 Series S591/05 Wet & Dry Electric Compact Shaver

Date of Use 2026-09-22

29/09/2026

United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Small but mighty

I have been putting this Philips 500 Series Compact Shaver to the test for over a week now, and I have to say it has honestly exceeded every single expectation I had. I wasn’t sure something so small could deliver such a proper, close shave, but it absolutely does! It is perfectly pocket-sized, sleek and lightweight, so it slips easily into my bag, travel case, or even a jacket pocket without taking up any space at all, yet it is powerful enough to give a really smooth, neat finish every time I use it. The SteelPrecision blades feel sharp and reliable, and the Lift & Cut technology works so well; it catches hairs that lie flat and gets right up close without ever dragging, pulling, or leaving that annoying stubbly shadow behind. I love that it feels gentle on my skin too; I haven’t had any redness, irritation, or soreness even when I’m in a rush and use it quickly. The battery life is fantastic; it holds charge for ages, charges up fast, and I never have to panic about it dying halfway through. It has become my absolute go-to whether I am travelling, or just need a quick tidy-up at home. This has made keeping on top of my routine so much easier; I genuinely don’t know how I managed without it before.

Pros

Perfect pocket-sized design, SteelPrecision blades + Lift & Cut tech for a close smooth shave, gentle on skin with zero irritation, long-lasting quick-charging battery, ideal for travel & on-the-go

Cons

NA

This review was made for Philips Shaver 500 Series S591/05 Wet & Dry Electric Compact Shaver

Date of Use 2026-09-23

This review was made for Philips Shaver 500 Series S591/05 Wet & Dry Electric Compact Shaver

Date of Use 2026-09-23

29/09/2026

United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Excellent

This shaver is excellent, it is nicely compact, and so is perfect for when I am travelling. It comes in ot's own case and gives a brillant shave. It causes no irritation, and I can achieve a nice close, smooth shave well. The product is good quality and very easy to handle.

Pros

Easy to handle

Cons

None

Yes, I recommend this product

This review was made for Philips Shaver 500 Series S591/05 Wet & Dry Electric Compact Shaver

Date of Use 2026-09-19

Yes, I recommend this product

This review was made for Philips Shaver 500 Series S591/05 Wet & Dry Electric Compact Shaver

Date of Use 2026-09-19

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  1. Source: Euromonitor International Limited; retail volume, per body shavers category definition, 2024 data, research conducted in October 2024.