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Men's Electric Shavers: Ratings of Sources
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1. ConsumerReports.org
June 2011
Electric Razors
by Editors of ConsumerReports.org
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentConsumerReports.org editors ask a panel of test subjects to try out several foil and rotary shavers for a week each, judging them for closeness and comfort of shave, ease of cleaning, features and noise level. Three rotary and four foil shavers are recommended.
2. Which? magazine
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Electric Shaver Reviews
by Editors of Which? magazine
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentEditors at the British consumer magazine Which? ask a panel of men to try out 23 rotary and foil electric shavers. Shavers are also tested against manufacturer claims of battery life. Ten models are named best buys. Although testing here is comparative and objective, fewer than half of the shavers are available in North America.
3. Choice magazine
Aug. 2011
Men's Shavers Review
by Editors of Choice magazine
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentChoice magazine is the Australian equivalent of ConsumerReports.org. In its most recent shaver review, 12 models are rated. Though not all are available in the U.S., most have equivalents. Tests measure their effectiveness on one and two days' beard growth. Ergonomics and the ease of cleaning each shaver are also evaluated. Editors say the cleaning stations that come with many models are unnecessary.
4. Amazon.com
As of Nov. 2011
Men's Electric Shavers
by Contributors to Amazon.com
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentAmazon.com is a good source for user reviews. Many shavers draw lots of reviews -- sometimes hundreds -- providing valuable insight into real-world use. Several shavers earn strong overall ratings with enough feedback to be meaningful. The Braun Series 7 790cc is a notable example, with more than 1,000 user reviews and an impressive record of owner satisfaction.
5. Bestcovery.com
May 16, 2011
Best Rechargeable Shaver
by "BC Maven"
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentBestcovery.com lists the five best men's electric shavers, giving a brief synopsis of each. Each shaver is chosen as a top pick based on closeness of shave, comfort, features and value. It isn't clear, however, whether any of them were tested. The Braun Series 7-760CC gets top honors.
6. AskMen.com
April 22, 2009
Guy Gear: Electric Shavers
by Jesse Corbeil
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentWriter Jesse Corbeil recommends five electric razors for men and gives a detailed description of the features of each. However, Corbeil doesn't say what makes these shavers better than others, and it's not clear whether any testing was done. Product lists are similar to those in other reviews and include shavers from Braun, Philips Norelco, Panasonic and Remington.
7. AnnaAndKristina.com
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Men's Electric Shavers
by Anna Wallner and Kristina Matisic
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentHosts of the syndicated Canadian television show "The Shopping Bags" evaluate four men's electric shavers (two foil and two rotary) using a panel of testers who use each model for three weeks. Overall, the Philips Norelco Classic Men's Shaving System Series 7340 is the top rotary pick, while the Panasonic Men's Single Foil Wet/Dry Foil Shaver ES-SA40-K is named the best foil shaver. Testers agree the Braun Series 3-390cc cleaning system is bulky and unattractive.
8. Shavers.com
As of Nov. 2011
The Shaver Blog
by Editors of Shavers.com
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentThis blog is part of a larger retail site, but there are some good comments on shavers. Several models are discussed, but editors say that there is no one-size-fits-all shaver that is best for everyone. Instead, they recommend using what has worked for you in the past. In a June 2011 post, editors list several product recommendations for Father's Day. Consumers also post reviews to the Shavers.com website, although most models have just a handful of reviews.
9. Electric Razor Rap
As of Nov. 2011
Electric Razor Rap forums
by Contributors to Electric Razor Rap
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentThis enthusiast site has a good discussion forum maintained by site founder Jim Elliott. The site was recently moved to a new domain and older threads have been deleted. It doesn't contain as much information as it did, but it could be a good backup source for discussions about various shavers. Electric Razor Rap does not specifically recommend any razors except in user reviews.
10. ShavingStuff.com
As of Nov. 2011
Electric Shaving
by Russell Neufeld
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentThe electric shaving section at ShavingStuff.com offers a blend of announcements and reviews of shaving products from other sources, as well as personal reviews of selected electric shavers. No hands-on testing is conducted, and editors don't compare electric razors. No formal recommendations are offered beyond individual product reviews and deal announcements.
11. Drugstore.com
As of Nov. 2011
Electronic Shavers
by Contributors to Drugstore.com
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentDrugstore.com lists dozens of electric shavers for sale, but most only receive a handful of reviews. Among those with several reviews, the Braun Series 7-790, Norelco Series 7810, Norelco 8240 and Panasonic Arc IV Nano ES8243 receive high ratings.
12. Walmart.com
As of Nov. 2011
Electric Shavers -- Men
by Contributors to Walmart.com
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentMost of the electric shavers posted for sale at Walmart.com receive only a handful of reviews, but a few garner dozens of reviews. Several have been discontinued by the manufacturer. Among current models, Philips Norelco shavers get the highest ratings.
13. Shavers.co.uk
As of Nov. 2011
Advice and Information
by Editors of Shavers.co.uk
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentThis retailer website offers several buying guides, including guides for choosing a shaver and for maintenance, as well as for Braun, Philishave (Philips) and Panasonic shavers. There are customer reviews of individual models using a 10-star rating system, but searching for more than the most recent reviews proves cumbersome. Model numbers don't always match U.S. numbers, but there is still useful information to be found here.
     
 

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