The Philips Norelco S9000 Prestige is definitely an elite shaver. It gets the closest shave of any electric shaver I have used. I believe it even gets closer than a blade. Philips Norelco claims it cuts hair to 0.0mm. That closeness combined with the comfort, adjustable speed, and minimal irritation make this one of my top shaver choices.
The only negative I have experienced so far is the trimmer. The trimmer works fine, but I do wish the trimmer was built-in. However, it is easy to swap out.
Quick Thoughts
The Philips Norelco S9000 Prestige provides the closest shave available with an electric shaver. This is definitely an elite shaver!
Philips Norelco S9000 Prestige Performance
The shaver has excellent performance as can be seen in the following sections.
Closeness
There is not much to say here. This shaver will give you the closest shave you can get: electric or not!
It uses the Ultra flex Suspension System to allow the shaver to contour to the face. It does exceptionally well around the jawbone and neck line, which is a tricky spot for many people. It is impressive how close the shaver gets.
Comfort
The head of the shaver is equiped with Hydro SkinGlide Coating for 50% smoother movement across the face as compared to the previous Philips Norelco shavers. The Hydro SkinGlide has 500,000 micro-beads per cm. All this info means that Philips Norelco put some serious thought into creating the surface on the head of the shaver. And it shows because the shaver is very comfortable to use.
Irritation
The S9000 Prestige leave me with as little irritation as any other shaver. I get a small amount of redness after shaving which goes away in a couple minutes. I do recommend adjusting the Smart Hair Sensor as this button controls the speed of the blades. I prefer the middle setting because it leaves me with the least redness.
It is also a wet/dry shaver so feel free to experiment with shaving in the shower or using shave gel. Try some thing and find what works for you.
Philips Norelco S9000 Prestige
Surprising to me in 2024, The Philips Norelco S9000 Prestige has become my overall favorite shaver. Ridiculously close shave and very comfortable.
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By the Numbers
Here are a few numbers about the S9000 Prestige.
- 150,000 cutting actions per minute
- 72 self-sharpening blades
- Cut hairs to 0.00mm
- 60 minutes of shaving time per charge
- Power Adapter Sensor reads hair density 500 times per second
- 3 Speed-Modes
- 500,000 micro-tech beads per square centimeter
Philips Norelco S9000 Prestige Video Review
Watch me shave with the Prestige and give you my thoughts.
Philips Norelco S9000 Prestige Configurations
I have found a few different configurations of the S9000 Prestige. They all include the S9000 Prestige shaver, precision trimmer and premium case. In some configurations the shaver is a different color.
Base Model with Case & Cleaning System SP9841/84
- S9000 Prestige Shaver
- Cleaning System
- Precision Trimmer
- Premium Case
Extra Replacement Blades SP9840/90
This is the same as the base configuration above but it includes an extra set of replacement blades. Philips Norelco recommends replacing the blades every 12 months. Thus, the small increase in price makes this configuration a good buy.
- S9000 Prestige Shaver
- Cleaning System
- Precision Trimmer
- Premium Case
- Extra set of Replacement Blades
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Wireless Qi-Charger SP9872/86
- S9000 Prestige Shaver
- No Cleaning System
- Precision Trimmer
- Premium Case
- Wireless Qi-Charger
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Space Grade Steel Blue SP9886/89
- S9000 Prestige Shaver with Space Grade Steel Blades
- Cleaning System
- Precision Trimmer
- Premium Case in Blue
- Wireless Qi-Charger
- Nose-hair Trimmer
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Conclusion
Overall, in 2024, the Philips Norelco S9000 Prestige is my favorite shaver. The shave is ridiculously close and comfortable.
Philips Norelco S9000 Prestige
Surprising to me in 2024, The Philips Norelco S9000 Prestige has become my overall favorite shaver. Ridiculously close shave and very comfortable.
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Q & A
Is the Philips Norelco S9000 Prestige waterproof?
Yes, it is a wet/dry shaver which means it can used when the face is wet or dry. It can be used in the shower or with shave gel and foam.
How does the Philips Norelco S9000 charge?
It uses the included Philips Norelco charging cord.
What is the price range of the Philips Norelco S9000 Prestige?
Typically, it is $300 or more based upon the configuration. It does go on sale, so follow the Daily Deals page. This price puts it in the elite category of shavers. However, the fantastic performance makes the price totally worth it.
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