In this video, I give my full review of the Panasonic Arc 5,
model ES-LV95-S. I compare the features of the Panasonic Arc 5 electric shaver
vs Braun Series 9 foil shaver and demonstrate the results in a head-to-head
shave off.
For those that shave their beard every one to three days,
the electric foil shaver and precision trimmer of both the Panasonic Arc 5 and
Braun Series 9 are the perfect combination to get the job done quickly and
efficiently.
The Panasonic Arc 5 is touted as an advanced precision five
blade shaving system designed to provide the ultimate close, comfortable shave. This Panasonic electric shaver is an Amazon
Best Seller and ranks at #18 for Men’s Foil Shavers.
Inside the box, you’ll find the Panasonic Arc 5 ES-LV95-S
shaver, cleaning station, detergent pack, a leather travel case and a charging
cord.
Now, if you take a look at my previous video on the Braun
Series 9, you’ll notice that these two Men’s electric shavers are very similar,
yet, carry a substantial price difference of over $80 between them.
Panasonic markets the Panasonic Arc 5’s five ultra-sharp, ultra-thin
forged, Nanotech blades that provide a 30° cutting edge, said to cut more
efficiently and cleanly at the root for a more comfortable shave.
However, Braun hypes the Braun Series 9 as their best
electric shaver, with 5 synchronized shaving elements, the world’s strongest
Sonic technology and an intelligent Auto Sensing motor to shave more hair in
one stroke than any other shaver.
Looking at the specs of the Panasonic Arc 5, you’ll see that
similar to the Braun Series 9, this foil shaver is also a wet/dry shaver.
Five shaving elements of the Arc 5 include a Lift-Tech foil,
that applies reverse-tapered edges to raise and cut flat lying hair, a Slit
Blade foil that grabs and cuts longer hairs, and the Finishing foils that
captures stubborn hairs, ensuring a smooth result.
Similar to the Braun Series 9’s 10-D Flex Head, this
Panasonic Arc 5 includes a Multi-Flex Pivoting head that contours along the
face, jaw, chin and neck to shave from any direction.
On the back of the Arc 5 you’ll find a Free and a Lock
setting for your desired shaver head setting. You’ll also find a pop up
precision trimmer for longer hairs, and detailing areas such as the sideburns
and the mustache.
The Panasonic Arc 5 has an LCD screen that includes multiple
indicators, as necessary, with use. These include a Used Time Lamp, Battery
Capacity Lamp, Shaving Sensor Lamp, Clean Lamp, Foil & Blade Check Lamp and
Charge Status Lamp.
Now the Panasonic Arc 5 ES-LV95-S will take 60 minutes for a
full charge and that will give you 45 minutes of use, which is only 5 minutes
less than you’ll get out of the Braun Series 9 shaver for the same 60 minutes
As far as charging the Panasonic Arc 5, there’s two ways you
can do it. You can either take the plug and plug it directly into the device or
you can take the cleaning station, plug the charger into it, then place the Arc
5 shaver in, and sit it back.
A rotating lock feature on the power button, ensures that
this Panasonic electric shaver can’t be turned on when carrying, unlike the
Braun Series 9 foil shaver.
As far as using the Panasonic Arc 5 shaver, there are three
modes of operation with the power switch.
Press once for Shaver Sensor Mode, where the beard thickness
is automatically sensed and the power is automatically adjusted when shaving.
Press twice for Normal Mode, where a constant power level is maintained
throughout the shave. And Press a third
time to power off the shaver.
So, for this demonstration, I put the Panasonic Arc 5
ES-LV95-S head-to-head with the Braun Series 9 to see which electric shaver /
foil shaver is the best deal for you.
Check out the video to see the results.
Overall, the Panasonic Arc 5 and Braun Series 9 are both
great shavers. They are very evenly matched with nearly identical features.
That said, the Panasonic Arc 5 gets my GroomReviews recommendation.
Check out the video for more details and for a full product demonstration.
The Panasonic Arc 5
Electric Foil Shaver includes the following:
– Panasonic Arc 5 ES-LV95-S shaver
– Cleaning Station
– Detergent Pack
– Leather Case
– Charging Cord