Philips Norelco arcitec 1050X

1. Which? magazine

Which? is a British magazine similar to Consumer Reports. For this report, a panel of men try 16 electric shavers, both rotary and foil. A Philips Norelco arcitec shaver is awarded a Best Buy designation for its comfort and portability.

Review: Electric Shaver Reviews, Editors of Which? Magazine, Not dated

2. The Sunday Times (U.K.)

This article offers comparative ratings of six electric shavers that were tested informally. David Phelan says the arcitec shaves well in difficult areas, such as the curves of the neck, although it is uncomfortable at some angles. He says using the long-hair trimmer is inconvenient.

Review: Test Bench: Electric Shavers, Alex Pell and David Phelan, Jan. 20, 2008

3. 3Luxe.com

The Philips Norelco arcitec 1090X is listed as one of the top three electric shavers at 3Luxe.com, where editors praise it for providing a close shave without having to go over the same spot numerous times. The 1090X is the top-of-the-line arcitec model, but reviewers say the 1050X shaves equally well.

Review: Norelco Arcitec 1090X, Editors of 3Luxe.com

4. Amazon.com

At Amazon.com, the Philips Norelco arcitec 1050X draws comments from about 230 owners with widely divergent opinions about the quality of the shave. Overall, it receives a middling average rating of 3 stars out of 5. The styling is attractive to most, and many say the unit is comfortable in the hand because it is small and lightweight, but the trimmer gets lots of criticism for delivering a slow, harsh shave.

Review: Philips Norelco Arcitec 1050 Men's Shaver, Contributors to Amazon.com

5. Walmart.com

The Philips Norelco Arcitec 1050X earns more favorable feedback than that found on Amazon.com, with an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 in more than 55 reviews. Most owners are impressed with the battery life, but some expected a closer shave.

Review: Philips Norelco Arcitec Razor, 1050X/20, Contributors to Walmart.com