Philips Norelco Nivea for Men HS8420

*Est. $65
Reviewed
November 2011
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Philips Norelco HS8420 Nivea for Men Razor

Pros
  • Close shave
  • Dispenses shave lotion
  • Sleek design
  • Inexpensive
Cons
  • No beard trimmer
  • Lotion refills are expensive
  • Long recharge time

The Philips Norelco Nivea for Men HS8420 is unique among rotary shavers in that it dispenses Nivea for Men lotion, and it can be used at the sink or in the shower. Users have mixed opinions about this electric shaver. Some are not enthusiastic about the lotion dispenser, but reports indicate that the HS8420 works just as well without the lotion. Other owners wish that it had a few more basic features, such as a beard trimmer. For those who prefer a foil shaver that can also be used wet or dry, the Panasonic Vortex ES8109S (*Est. $110) gets good reviews.

The Philips Norelco is included in ConsumerReports.org's test of men's electric shavers. Australia's Choice magazine reviews an equivalent model, which is available outside of the U.S. Amazon.com is a good source of owner-written reviews.

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Our Sources

1. ConsumerReports.org

ConsumerReports.org editors evaluate six foil and eight rotary shavers, including the Philips Norelco Nivea for Men HS8420. A panel of testers rates each model for shave, cleaning, noise and features.

Review: Electric Razor Ratings, Editors of ConsumerReports.org, June 2011

2. Amazon.com

More than 100 owner reviews are posted at Amazon.com for the Philips Norelco HS8420, most of them positive. Overall, it maintains an average rating of 4 stars out of 5. Reviewers here say that the HS8420 is easy to use and that the lotion dispenser adds comfort during shaving. Several point out, however, that the lotion is expensive to replace.

Review: Philips Norelco HS8420 Nivea for Men Razor, Contributors to Amazon.com

3. Choice magazine

Editors at Choice magazine, the Australian equivalent of ConsumerReports.org, call the Philips HS8020 ‑- which is similar to the Philips Norelco Nivea for Men HS8420 that is sold in the U.S. ‑- a top performer. Reviewers point out that it doesn't have a mustache trimmer and takes a long time to charge, but they say it is easy to clean and comfortable to hold.

Review: Men's Shavers, Editors of Choice magazine, June 2008

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