Philips Norelco 7865XL Quadra Action Rechargeable Cord/Cordless Shaving System
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Philips Norelco 7865XL Quadra Action Rechargeable Cord/Cordless Shaving System Details
Manufacturer: Philips NorelcoBrand: Philips Norelco
Release Date: 2003-10-01
Model: BB7865XL
Color: Silver / Blue
Product features:
- "Lift & Cut" technology causes the first blade to lift whiskers sooner and higher for a second blade to cut whisker closer to the skin.
- For easy cleaning just rinse under tap water
- Slots and Holes pattern on razor heads maximize shaving both long hairs and stubble.
- LED display signals amount of shave time left before recharging needed
- 66 day full refund satisfaction guarantee
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Customer Reviews of Philips Norelco 7865XL Quadra Action Rechargeable Cord/Cordless Shaving System
Customer Review: Even though it feels as close immediately after a shave ...
Summary: 4 Stars
First of , this model is almost identical to the 6000 series Quadras except for a slight change in colours and trim.It's most effective feature is the pivoting head as this allows the heads to stay in contact with the skin even when shaving the curved and uneven areas of the face. This is especially good when doing the neck area. Most electrics are notoriously bad when doing the neck compared to blades but the Quadra is about as good as an electric gets.
The unit is waterproof and for good reason as you can wash the heads under running water . This is very effective and quick cleaning compared to the traditional brush method and is a real time saver.
The shave is good but not as close as a blade. Even though it feels as close immediately after a shave , the truth is that with a blade I can shave every 2 days , whereas with this I have to shave every day. I think that electrics make your face swell slightly due to the vibrations of the shaver and this is the reason for the apparent closeness after shaving , but this swelling goes down in a few hours.
The unit is extremely quiet and vibration free for an electric ( much quieter than previous Norelcos). This surprised me at first because it doesn't sound powerful but it doesn't have any problems tackling the toughest hairs. Still , it's nice to be able to shave without waking the household. Also this is a sign of quality. Less noise and vibration means that better reliability.
Couple of minor negatives,
1. The trimmer- Unfortunately Norelco got it wrong . It's very ineffective. It is very reluctant to cut the hairs.
2. The heads - Supposedly , holes for shart hairs and slots for long hair. Personally I don't believe the holes do a darn thing. What I have noticed is that the heads are made of a material that tends to stick to your face while shaving making smooth strokes difficult. For this reason you will have to use lighter pressure. This is why it takes a little practice to use .
3. Non standard shaving cord - Also has a big transformer end. This does not make it traveller friendly. Also if you lose the cord you will have to order a new one from Norelco.
4. Shape - The shaver has no flat edges . What this means is that it will roll with the slightest disturbance when you put it down after use. One time it rolled off my dresser and landed on the floor. The slight disturbance was just simply opening a dresser draw. Luckily the shaver is solidly built and made to last. Just be careful.
I highly recommend this shaver to anyone who has had trouble with electrics in the past. Try it out..
Customer Review: The new "holes" for "short hair" do nothing.
Summary: 3 Stars
Just brought the 7865 XL Quadra Action shaver to replace my 20 year old Norelco Rotatract HP1318 that died. I was going to replace the batteries again (I replaced them once before about 10 years ago) but the price for doing that has gone up to [$$]. My wife convinced me to shell but the extra for a new one - better technology, new blades, etc. After some research, I decided to go for the 7865 XL because of the new "Quadra Action" blades that are suppose to give one a closer shave. Well, after a few days, the fancy new 7865 is no better than my old Rotatract in closeness. In fact, the sideburn trimmer on the old Rotatract did a better job because of that shaver's better shape. The 7865 XL's sideburn trimmer sticks out about twice as far so it is harder to cut a straight trim. It sticks out so far that the shaver doesn't touch your face so you can't use your face for a pivot point - to steady the trimmer (kind of like trying to write with your hand in the air). I hope it gets easier as I get use to the shaver. Mechanically, both trimmers look similar.
The "Quadra Action" shaving head is no better than the old Rotatract heads. The new "holes" for "short hair" do nothing. Unfortunately, because they cover almost 1/2 of each circular blade, it takes longer to get the (shaving) job done. The "Reflex Action" feature also does nothing extra.
If I had the opportunity to test the shaver before buying, I would have just purchased the bottom of the line Norelco 4601X at half the price or less. The 4601X appears to have the same basic features as my old Rotatract.
I'm not knocking Norelcos, just their fancy, high end units. I've used Remingtons and other non-three circulating blade shavers and they just don't compare to the Norelco system for closeness. The Norelco reliability is unbeatable as well - 20 years of service is just amazing! I give my old Rotatract 5 stars for reliability and performance. The new 7865 XL is almost as good (and hopefully as reliable). I just hate paying extra for all the useless new features.
Customer Review: Outstanding performance and lasts a long time on one recharge.
Summary: 5 Stars
Outstanding performance and lasts a long time on one recharge. HOWEVER , you can get this one at Cotsco for 80 bucks.Customer Review: The pivoting heads and "Quadra Action" enable the razor to get into the tough spots...
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this razor to replace an older model Norelco, which was also very good. My favorite feature is the ability to rinse it under the faucet. The razor delivers a shave that is comparable to a blade, in half the time. The pivoting heads and "Quadra Action" enable the razor to get into the tough spots, while still maintaining contact with the skin. I use the razor three times a week, and the charge lasts about 4-5 weeks, and recharges in 2 hours.There are two things that I take issue with however. The first is that the carrying case is odd. You can carry the razor, cord, and cleaning brush easily, but I have no idea if this is the way that they are supposed to fit in. The instructions offer no clue.
The second thing is the pop-up trimmer on the back. It is absolutly useless. Maybe it works better for longer hair, but certainly not for short hair near the sideburns.
Customer Review: I found the 7865 XL to be a very well built product and I think this would be a fine shaver for those with fine to medium beards.
Summary: 3 Stars
After 30+ years of blade shaving I decided to go electric. I really, really wanted this to work out, but alas I'm back to the blade.I found the 7865 XL to be a very well built product and I think this would be a fine shaver for those with fine to medium beards. I think my beard is just too tough for an electric razor. I tried shaving with Lectric Shave and without, but by 3 o'clock every day I looked like I needed a shave.
Go ahead and give it a shot. With the 60 day money-back guarantee you've got nothing to lose.
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Description of Philips Norelco 7865XL Quadra Action Rechargeable Cord/Cordless Shaving System
The three floating heads on the Norelco 7865XL corded or cordless shaver adjust in multiple directions to fit facial contours while Norelco's patented Lift and Cut, below-skin shaving technology employs a two-stage cutting system (slots for longer hairs and holes for stubble) to produce a close, smooth shave. A full-width trimmer pops up for neat work on sideburns and mustaches. Perfect for the traveling man because it works worldwide on 100- to 240-volt systems, the razor recharges fully in one hour for 45 minutes of cordless shaving time or quick-charges in six minutes for a three-minute shave. When the shaver is operating cordless, an LED meter displays the shaving time remaining before the unit needs recharging.The three floating heads on this corded or cordless shaver adjust in multiple directions to fit facial contours while Norelco's patented Lift and Cut, below-skin shaving technology employs a two-stage cutting system (slots for longer hairs and holes for stubble) to produce a close, smooth shave. A full-width trimmer pops up for neat work on sideburns and mustaches. Perfect for the traveling man because it works worldwide on 100- to 240-volt systems, the razor recharges fully in one hour for 45 minutes of cordless shaving time or quick-charges in six minutes for a three-minute shave. When the shaver is operating cordless, an LED meter displays the shaving time remaining before the unit needs recharging. The shaver rinses clean under running water, fits the hand comfortably, and comes in a travel pouch. It carries a 60-day, full-satisfaction, money-back guarantee and a two-year warranty against defects. --Fred Brack
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