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Philips Norelco 8240XL Speed-XL Electric Rechargeable Razor
#28
based on 27 reviews
Ratings Distribution
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Category Average
$89.99 - $127.99
from 6 stores
Pros
Cons
- Hard to clean (3)
- Misses hairs (3)
- Flimzy contructionpouch (1)
- Irritates skin (1)
- Long time to shave (1)
- Not a close shave (1)
- Not ergonomic (1)
- Requires many strokes (1)
- To smal (1)
- Weak motor (1)
Best Uses
- Dry use (20)
- Shaving (15)
- Trimming (12)
- Wet use (2)
Where to Buy
Philips Norelco 8240XL Speed-XL Electric Rechargeable Razor
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Outstanding 9.1
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Good 8.4
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Product Reviews
Philips Norelco 8240XL Speed-XL Electric Rechargeable Razor Reviews
Most helpful positive review
[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]
Most helpful negative review
[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
on my second norelco
"was on vacation when i lost part of a shaving head on a higher model. i like a very close shave, so after i use my electric razor i would use an old fashion to clean things up --- no need with the 8240. no need for my face to adapt since it was use to a norelco rotary already. only fault i found was that the pauch was not large enough to also handle the recharger...." Read Full Review »
Jul 19, 2009 by dave
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Ouch!
"I recieved this item for christmas. Previously I had been using a Fusion blade style razor. This was my first venture into electric shavers, and all I can say is OUCH! First of all you can only shave with a dry face. Secondly the shape of the blades causes you to have to revisit the areas of your face and neck where the hair does not grow uniformy over and over and over again. Finally this razors seems to rip th..." Read Full Review »
Dec 28, 2008 by amm062
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Displaying 1 - 5 of 27 Reviews
Philips Norelco 8240XL Speed-XL Electric Rechargeable Razor Review
One Happy Camper!
- Close Shave
- Easy to Use
- No Irritation
- Quick Charging Time
- Quiet
Pros
- None
Cons
- Dry Use
Best Uses
"I have a mustache and goatee and find this shaver ideal. Works best for me as a dry shave after a shower. Unlike my earlier 800RX there is NO neck irritation! This razor is greatly improved and gives a good and quiet shave. A stand would be a nice gesture but I'm able to use a stand from a former No …" Read Full Review »
- Beard Wearer
Philips Norelco 8240XL Speed-XL Electric Rechargeable Razor Review
Great shaver
- Close Shave
- Easy to Use
- No Irritation
- Quiet
Pros
- None
Cons
- Dry Use
- Shaving
Best Uses
"There are other shavers that may be just a tad closer (Braun), but in my experience, they're not as gentle, and they're harder to clean, and they're more expensive. This is a great way to shave: painless, very quiet. I've had Norelcos for many years (till their batteries wouldn't charge -- usually a …" Read Full Review »
- Clean Cut
Philips Norelco 8240XL Speed-XL Electric Rechargeable Razor Review
Great Razor
- Close Shave
- Easy to Use
- No Irritation
- Quiet
Pros
- None
Cons
- Dry Use
Best Uses
"I used Norelcos newest Arcitec and came back to this one. It provides a much closer shave with MUCH less irritation. Norelco went the wrong way with Arcitec. This technology is the best on the market. "
- Clean Cut
Philips Norelco 8240XL Speed-XL Electric Rechargeable Razor Review
Best Shave Yet
- Close Shave
- Compact
- Easy to Use
- No Irritation
- Quick Charging Time
- More »
Pros
- None
Cons
- Shaving
- Trimming
Best Uses
"I've used Norelco shavers for the past 35 years and this one is the quietest and closest shaving of them all and it's not even the top of the line. "
- Clean Cut
[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]
Philips Norelco 8240XL Speed-XL Electric Rechargeable Razor Review
on my second norelco
- Close Shave
Pros
- None
Cons
- Dry Use
- Shaving
- Trimming
- Wet Use
Best Uses
"was on vacation when i lost part of a shaving head on a higher model. i like a very close shave, so after i use my electric razor i would use an old fashion to clean things up --- no need with the 8240. no need for my face to adapt since it was use to a norelco rotary already. only fault i found was …" Read Full Review »
- Clean Cut
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Where to Buy
Philips Norelco 8240XL Speed-XL Electric Rechargeable Razor
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Outstanding 9.1
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$89.99 |
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Good 8.4
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$99.99 |
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Walgreens
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Good 8.7
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Good 8.5
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$115.99 |
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Good 7.9
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$127.99 |
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