Review of Norelco 7885XL Quadra Rechargeable Shaving System

I concur that previous reviews of the Norelco Quadra Action 7885 posted on Amazon.com were not reflective of this product's true performance. I have owned other Norelco models, as well as Brauns, and I find the new Norelco Quadra Action to be a superior shaver. At first I, too, was skeptical about the mix of slots and holes in the shaving head. I thought this may be a marketing gimmick. After significant use of this shaver, I have found that it does in fact shave closer than any other electric shaver I have used, including two previous Braun foil shavers.
I also agree with an earlier reviewer who questioned the need for lotion-dispensing shavers, and shavers that must be cleaned in a special container witha proprietary cleaning solution. I think this is just additional cost that does not contribute to increased shaving performance. The new Norelcos' can be simply rinsed clean under warm running water, with no need for elaborate cleaning devices or costly cleaning solutions. I have found that it takes 2-3 recharging cycles until the LCD meter "learns"
and then accurately reports the remaining shaving time left, however, it is now fairly accurate. The unit holds sufficient charge for approximately 45 minutes of cordless shaving per one-hour recharge. The built-in reminder in the LCD display to clean the shaver is nice, but I generally rinse the unit after each shave anyway.I do not see an appreciable difference between this shaver and the Norelco Spectra model, other than the significant cost. Save the extra $ and purchase the Quadra Action. My congratulations to Norelco for taking electric shaving to a new level.

Product Description
Norelco's Quadra Shaving system provides unexpected closeness and convenience without the nicks and cuts of blades.

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