Panasonic Sonic Max ES 8023SC Electric Shaver

Pros: Wet/Dry capable. Quality Construction. Close Shave. Ease of cleaning. Minimal vibration. 13,000 RPM motor.
Cons: Could do better on neck hairs. Cheesy charger. Uses NiCD batteries.

After using dry shavers only for the last four years, I decided that in lieu of replacing the foil and cutters for my Wahl 5000, I'd spend the money on a new shaver.

I considered a few models. My main concern was something that was either...

Pros: Solid Build Quality, Easy Clean Up, Efficient Motor, Wet\Dry
Cons: Unstable Charger, Water gets trapped behind side trimmer, Uses NiCd's,

Obviously I think it is a great product because I am taking time to write this review, but anyways. I had an old Braun shaver which had a hole in the screen so instead of spending 20 bucks on a new screen I decided to just get a new razor. I had my...

Pros: Good Quality, Wet/Dry Operation, Good motor
Cons: None

I choose to use an electric razor because of their relative ease of use, and to help protect my sensitive skin. Plus, I'm never awake enough in the morning to trust my face to a wobbly arm and a sharp object. After using a Braun Flex Integral for several...

Pros: very fast and strong, cleans with water
Cons: a bit loud and big

***update*** I've had this sucker for almost two years now. It is hard to find replacement foil cutter blocks for and my battery life is starting to decline. But still shaves well...would probably be a lot better if I got a new foil/cutter.... **** ...

Pros: Super Close Shave! Fast Recharge. Use Wet or Dry.
Cons: Neck trimmer needs improvement.

I've owned a lot of shavers over the years and the Panasonic Sonic Max ES 8023SC Electric Shaver is by far the best I have ever used. I do not shave with a blade at all. Never have and I'm too old to start now. Using this Panasonic with it's wet ...

Pros: None
Cons: Poor shave with lots of cuts.

Getting my face ready for a blade shave has always been a bore, so shaving in the shower after my whiskers were already hot and soft seemed like a good idea...and a time saver. I guess I just don't like electric shavers, because I'm going to toss this...

Pros: Quick shave. Doesn't miss whiskers, even in tough areas. Waterproof. Hi-speed Linear motor.
Cons: I'll let you know once I need to order a new battery or blades.

Unbelievable, I'm always bragging about this shaver, and I never thought I'd buy anything from Panasonic that wasn't a VCR. Glad I was wrong. After using a Remington for a few years, that the battery eventually pooped out on, I did some research and found this great shaver that I've had since 2002—the shave is incredibly close, and fast—and the battery is still going strong (although I have to recharge after about 4 shaves now, vs. 6 or so when it was brand new).

Pros: Smooth close shave
Cons: Charger adapter does not last very long and cannot be replaced.

I own two of these shavers. I loved the shave when they worked. The induction charger adapters on both quit working in less than 5 months. I have tried to get replacement adapters and was told they were unavailable separately.