Panasonic ES-LA93-K Vortex Men’s Shaver
Panasonic Rechargable Shaver with Cleaning System, 4-Blade, Multi Flexible Active Head
Panasonic ES-LA93-K Features
- Multi-flexible active head
- Patented high speed linear motor
- Floating blade system with 4-blades
- Vortex cleaning system
I used the Braun Pulsonic (9595) for just shy of two years. I never got a close shave, the trimmer broke off and had to be fixed, and finally the battery died (in less than two years). Although the Panasonic ES-LA93 is somewhat more expensive, it is an outstanding shaver. I shave in half the time I did with the Braun, the shave is as close as with a blade, and the shaver is lighter to hold than the Braun. In short, it is well worth the extra expense. The cleaning system is also easy to use. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Upgraded from my Panasonic ES8249 (previously reviewed: Panasonic ES8249K Arc IV Nano Vortex Wet/Dry Rechargeable Shaving System, Black), and it was worth the upgrade. I paid about half the retail at one of Amazon’s partners, so I encourage shopping around; I’m not sure it’s $200+ better than the 8249 if you pay full freight, but it’s a definite improvement and certainly worth it if you can get it for substantially less than retail. Basically the same function as the 8249 – water-based cleaner, cleaning unit buttons function the same, same cleaning cartridges (a nice touch), wet-dry shave. The head is very large, but is easy to manipulate when you get used to it. Shaver seems to be slightly less noisy than the 8249 when in use; the cleaning unit is definitely noisier in the first few minutes of its cycle, but essentially the same when the blower comes on. It takes longer for the clean/dry cycle than the 8249 – haven’t timed it but I would guess maybe 20% longer (well over an hour). The lock button on the back is a little more difficult to operate than other Panasonic shavers I have owned and is somewhat stiff, but looks fairly sturdy. One complaint about the Panasonics is that you can’t use them as a corded shaver (maybe the result of fear of lawsuits for shaving in the shower with a cord attached!), but operationally to me this doesn’t matter, and it charges within an hour. The batteries in this model last longer than the 8249 – guessing maybe 20% longer on a full charge. The bottom line – this shaver gives me the closest shave I have had from an electric shaver – very close to a blade, and the wet shave is definitely the most comfortable.
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