Razors: Reviews

The majority of reviewers who compare the five-blade Fusion with the Mach3 (below) prefer the Fusion for a slightly closer and smoother shave, but some reviewers have issues with the high price tag. The Fusion razor… expanditself isn't that much more expensive than the Mach3; however, the replacement cartridges for the Fusion cost $3 or more each, compared to $2 or so for the Mach3. Even those who favor the five-bladed Gillette Fusion admit that the Mach3 Turbo is a close second. One area where reviewers generally agree: the battery-powered version of the Fusion, the Gillette Fusion Power, isn't worth it. The Fusion razor is available as either the Fusion Phenom or the Fusion Gamer; they differ only slightly by the color and design of the handle, and both use the same blade cartridge. collapse

The Gillette Mach3 has three blades, compared to four for the Schick Quattro and five for the Gillette Fusion. Even so, reviewers rate this razor highly, saying its three blades provide a sufficiently close shave and the… expandreplacement blades are less expensive. Furthermore, several commend the Mach3 Turbo for its durability. Some sources do note that the Gillette Fusion (above) gives a slightly closer shave, but the price difference in replacement blades is hard to ignore. collapse