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Men's Electric Shavers: Ratings of Sources
Total of 20 Sources

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1. ConsumerReports.org
May 2009
Shavers on the Cutting Edge
by Editors of ConsumerReports.org
4 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment ConsumerReports.org asks a panel of test subjects to try out eight foil and nine rotary shavers for a week each, judging them for closeness and comfort of shave, ease of cleaning, features and noise level. Some of the razors have since been discontinued or have changed names, but many of those still have limited availability.
2. Consumer magazine
July 2008
Electric Shavers
by Editors of Consumer magazine
4 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment New Zealand's Consumer magazine is similar to ConsumerReports.org. In this review, tests are performed on seven shavers by a group of 20 testers. Ratings are based on four criteria, including skin comfort and ease of use. The majority of the models -- or their equivalents -- are available in the U.S.
3. Choice magazine
June 2008
Men's Shavers
by Editors of Choice magazine
4 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment Choice magazine is the Australian equivalent of ConsumerReports.org. In its most recent shaver review, nine 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 foil shavers are better overall.
4. The Sunday Times (U.K.)
Jan. 20, 2008
Test Bench: Electric Shavers
by Alex Pell and David Phelan
4 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment

David Phelan tests six electric shavers for this British newspaper, and he goes into depth about their pros and cons. His top choice is the Braun Pulsonic 9595 (now the Series 7 760cc), which he calls "the… king of shavers, even if it's only a modest improvement over its predecessors," followed by the Norelco arcitec, which he calls "great for rotary lovers" despite some questions about shaving angle. Models he does not like are also included, which is helpful. Additionally, Alex Pell discusses the differences between foil and rotary shavers, and the pros and cons of each choice.

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5. The Sunday Times (U.K.)
Nov. 9, 2008
Five Great Electric Shavers
by Lee Kynaston
4 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment Lee Kynaston tests five electric razors for this article. Only two shavers earn above-average ratings: the Braun Series 7 790cc, which is named "best for speedy shaving," and the Philips Williams F1 HQ 7390, which is called "best for close shaves" but is not available in the U.S.
6. Which? magazine
Oct. 17, 2007
Electric Shavers
by Editors of Which? magazine
3 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment The British consumer magazine Which? asks a panel of 32 men to try out 16 rotary and foil electric shavers. All four of the shavers named best buys are rotary shavers. Although testing here is comparative and objective, only some of the shavers are available in North America.
7. Amazon.com
As of Nov. 2009
Men's Electric Shavers
by Contributors to Amazon.com
3 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment Amazon.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 draw strong overall ratings with enough feedback to be meaningful. The Braun Series 7 790cc is a notable example, with hundreds of user reviews and an impressive record of owner satisfaction.
8. Electric Shaver Page
As of Nov. 2009
Electric Shavers
by Contributors to Electric Shaver Page
3 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment Gary Flynn's Electric Shaver Page has more anecdotal information and industry buzz on shavers than any other source. In a mini-poll, the top four shavers are the Philips Norelco arcitec, the Remington MS2-390, the Panasonic Vortex and the Braun 360 Complete (now the Braun Series 5). However, very few people participate, and the polls aren't recently updated.
9. Electric Razor Rap
As of Nov. 2009
Electric Razor Discussions
by Contributors to Electric Razor Rap
3 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment

This enthusiast site has a good discussion forum maintained by site founder Jim Elliott. Though Electric Razor Rap does not specifically recommend any razors except in user reviews, it has a lot of helpful… discussion about favorite razors, plus tips and industry news. Buried in the forums are a number of posts about the best shaver, where Braun and Philips Norelco models receive most of the attention. Many posters say finding the best shaver is a trial-and-error process, and that men should take advantage of money-back guarantees. Elliott says the low-end models in these lines perform as well as the more expensive shavers, but with fewer features.

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10. AskMen.com
Not Dated
Guy Gear: Electric Shavers
by Jesse Corbeil
3 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment Jesse Corbeil lists five top electric razors for men and gives a detailed description of the features of each. Although the content is current, 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.
11. Out magazine
Not Dated
Holiday Gift Guide
by Editors of Out magazine
3 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment For its 2008 gift guide, Out magazine chooses the Braun Series 7 (no model specified), saying it "narrows the gap between manual and electric razors." However, there's no indication the writer tries this product.
12. Shavers.com
As of Nov. 2009
Shavers.com Blog
by Editors of Shavers.com
3 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment

This blog is part of a larger retail site, but there are some good comments on new shavers, with praise for the rotary shaver line from Remington. The editors wonder whether the performance of the Panasonic… Arc IV Nano Vortex justifies the price. 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.

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13. PopularMechanics.com
June 11, 2007
Braun Pulsonic Shaver: Messianic Grooming Moment?
by Erik Sofge
3 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment In this older review, Erik Sofge shaves with the Braun Pulsonic (now the Braun Series 7). He concludes that the slightly improved efficiency from 10,000 vibrations per minute results in a smoother, less painful shave.
14. ShavingStuff.com
As of Nov. 2009
Electric Shaving
by Russell Neufeld
3 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment The 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. The Braun Series 7, Philips Norelco arcitec and Philips Norelco Moisture Shaving System are named as the top electric razor choices in a 2008 gift guide.
15. 3Luxe.com
Not Dated
Electric Razors for Men
by Editors of 3Luxe.com
2 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment 3Luxe.com researches reviews of various products to find what it considers the three best products in a category. Writers and editors also test some products, as is the case with electric shavers. Testing procedures and review sources, however, are not clear, and other shavers included in the comparison are not mentioned.
16. ElectricShaver.com
As of June 2009
Frequently Asked Questions
by Editors of ElectricShaver.com
2 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment This site includes a brief FAQ section, with tips on shaving and buying a shaver. Recommendations include the top models for each of the three brands sold on this site (Philips Norelco, Braun and Remington). Testing methods and the rationale for these recommendations are not offered.
17. Esquire magazine
June 18, 2007
The New (and Improved) Electric Shaver
by Rodney Cutler
2 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment

This brief article recommends shavers in four categories. But the report is older, and each shaver gets only a short comment with no evidence of testing or criteria for inclusion on this list. The Axis… Air's design is best. The Philips Norelco arcitec is said to give the easiest shave. Sanyo's SV-RX10 charges fastest but is no longer available, and the Braun 360 Complete (now Series 5) is the editors' pick for a close shave.

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18. Buzzillions.com
As of Nov. 2009
Electric Shaver, Razor and Trimmer Reviews
by Contributors to Buzzillions.com
2 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment Buzzillions.com features user reviews from Drugstore.com and other sources and sorts them into a user-friendly, searchable format. More than 400 electric shaving products are listed, though not all of them are men's shavers. Braun Series 7 and Panasonic razors receive high ratings and a large number of reviews.
19. Walmart.com
As of Nov. 2009
Electric Shavers -- Men
by Contributors to Walmart.com
2 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment Most of the electric shavers posted for sale at Walmart.com receive only a handful of reviews, but a few garner dozens of reviews. Several, however, have been discontinued by the manufacturer. Among current models, Philips Norelco shavers get the highest ratings.
20. Shavers.co.uk
As of Nov. 2009
Advice and Information
by Editors of Shavers.co.uk
2 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment

This 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 (though most shavers listed receive nine or 10 stars). Model numbers don't always match U.S. numbers, but there is still useful information to be found here.

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