Philips Shaver Series 9000, Wet & Dry Electric Shaver
Philips Shaver Series 9000, Wet & Dry Electric Shaver with SkinIQ Technology, S9987/55
With SkinIQ Technology Superior closeness*, personalised skin comfort
The most intelligent shaver powered by A.I gives you incredible skin comfort. Get feedback on shaving pressure to protect your skin, while cutting hair closer, even on 5-day beards. It senses, guides, and adapts to your unique face.
Protective SkinGlide coatingA protective coating lies between the shaver heads & your skin. Made of up to 2.000 micro-spheres coat every square millimetre. Reduces 25% of friction on skin***. ***Compared to non-coated material
” data-position=”triggerHorizontal” />Personalisation via appPerfect your shave by pairing your shaver with the Philips GroomTribe app. Track the progress, personalize your shave and master your technique for a shave that’s as close as it is kind to skin.
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Personalised shave
Pressure Guard sensor
Sensors read the pressure, and the light signal shows when you are pressing too hard or too little.
Wet & Dry
You can go for a comfortable dry shave or a refreshing wet shave. Even under the shower.
Cable-free Quick Clean Pod
Cleans and lubricates in just 1 minute, keeping it performing at its best for longer.
Motion Control sensor
Motion-sensing technology tracks how you shave and guides you via our GroomTribe app.
Comparison Table
9000 | Series | 9000 Prestige |
Dual SteelPrecision | Shaving System | NanoTech Precision |
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MotionControl sensor | ||
SkinGlide coating | ||
App connected | ||
Quick charge |
9000 | Series | 7000 |
Dual SteelPrecision | Shaving System | SteelPrecision |
PressureGuard sensor | ||
MotionControl sensor | ||
SkinGlide coating | ||
App connected | ||
Quick charge |
9000 | Series | 5000 |
Dual SteelPrecision | Shaving System | SteelPrecision |
PressureGuard sensor | ||
MotionControl sensor | ||
SkinGlide coating | ||
App connected | ||
Quick charge |
- Philips SP9863/14
- Philips S7788/55
- Philips S5579/50
| Brand: | Philips |
| Origin: | Netherlands |
This is a excellent shaver easy to hold great shave battery life not brilliant but ok, the app is awful !! connected my shaver via blue tooth all found on app & phone but when i try to use the shaving app to see if i am doing it right it does not find shaver ?? so deleted app its only a gimmic anyway. the cleaning of shaver is great & leaves shaving heads smelling great & clean over all i am really happy with this shaver at the price of 179.00 but philips please sort the app out !
I have purchased the top models of the other two most well known makes and they are nowhere near as good as the Philips 9000. The Philips shaver gives a much faster , closer shave than the other two makes . I am very satisfied with my purchase .
I’m 50 and hadn’t used an electric shaver for years as I never quite liked the results. The reality is that nothing beats (and that includes this Philips shaver) a manual shave with a fresh blade and shaving gel, but this one is good enough. With some practice, I’ve managed to do a full shave in two minutes after 2-3 days without shaving. So, what I’m doing now is I use my standard razor for a clean-cut shave on Sundays that will last me the best part of 3 days. On day 3 or 4 I use the 9000 to keep me going, even though facial hair tends to grow a lot more quickly than when doing it manually. There’s a bit of a learning curve in “getting the hang” of the oscillatory movements so the shaving heads will cover the contours of my face but the instructions and the app are helpful towards getting the best possible results. I haven’t yet bought any new cleaning cartridges nor replaced the shaving heads but if the cost becomes onerous I will be using it a lot less. And I have to agree with some of the other reviewers in that the quality of the standard charging base is very poor (plasticky and fiddly), but the shaver itself is well-made, with good materials and pleasant to hold. The bluetooth functionality is indeed impressive and the gadget itself quite smart as it always “knows” when you’ve picked it up and has seamless connectivity with the app. And thus, with all the caveats mentioned above, I’d give it 4.5 but will do 5 as I’m more of a rounding up kind of person.
And using the cleaning fluid under control of the app keeps the shaver spotless – no accumulation of hair and skin under the blades.
An expensive shaver but well worth i
Little awkward to get right up under the nose, and use a razor to get the tiny bit of hair that this can miss.
Likes:
Fantastically smooth shave. I use it for my face and head, and whilst it can’t do what a wet shave razor can it comes so close and is so convenient to use that I’m shaving every day with it now. (I wet shaved using a razor every other day before.)
No more nicks and cuts, it glides over my face and head with no trouble at all. I like the colour changing head to show when you apply the right pressure or not, though this is less useful behind my head when shaving.
The shave lasts a very long time and I charge it infrequently.
You can shave wet with this and I have tried it, but equally the shave is just as good dry so don’t bother wetting my face or head now.
Cleaning is a breeze, open the flip lid and wash it under the tap, close the lid and whilst the shaver is running just let it flow through the blades.
I also use the cleaning station, just so I maintain the shaver at its best.
I cannot recommend this shaver enough, you won’t regret it if you buy it.
Had it for many months now.
Update – upon reflection I would add that this shaver does require that you apply pressure correctly to get a close shave, and the Braun also gives an equally close shave if the same amount of pressure is applied
Yes very good close shave lots to like came with a good shaving case for a change I think the best shavers about,very small niggle,the cost & the only provide 1p shaver cleaning brush yet you pay top price for this piece of kit & all the previous shavers came with a plastic shaving head guard this didn’t again strange as the cost of this shaver & replacement shaving heads,cost nothing to provide you with piece of plastic to protect them ,but can’t fault what it does right( philips if You read this get these small things right as a top end high price shaver we expect all aspects to be the best not whats left in the accessories bin)
The cleaning station is very good, a very clever piece of kit that cleans without the hassle of plugging in something else. The charge station does exactly what its supposed to do without any fuss.
It provides a good shave not a great shave as I still have to get a few stray hairs on my neck with a razor, which sort of defeats its purpose really.
I have however had to remove a star due to Amazon, on taking the shaver box out of the delivery box, one side of the shaver box lid was open and the circular sticker on the other side had been cut through…..this makes me feel I have an already opened product passed on to me at full price, with no time to send back, it’s left a bad taste, first time I’ve spent out for an expensive ‘ new ‘ shaver so the lost star is down to this. It doesn’t look to have been used but would have been nice to receive a factory sealed item!
Good shave and battery life is good compared to other older ones
Cleans gadget that don’t need electric is great just put it in and turn on for one minute and it cleans and turns off
Only thing is around the nose too shave isn’t as easy on this one I think!! But overall I’m happy with shave
First class shaver. Best I’ve ever used. Very close comfortable shave
One of the standout features of this shaver is its SkinIQ technology. This innovative technology uses sensors to analyze your skin and automatically adjusts the shaver’s settings to provide a personalized shaving experience. This ensures that the shaver adapts to your skin’s unique needs, which reduces irritation and provides a closer, more comfortable shave.
In addition to SkinIQ technology, I appreciate the wet & dry capabilities of this shaver. It can be used with or without shaving cream or gel, and it is fully waterproof, which means that I can use it in the shower or bathtub for added convenience.
Another great feature of this shaver is its comfort rings, which are designed to glide smoothly over the skin and reduce friction. This makes it incredibly comfortable to use, even on sensitive skin.
Finally, I appreciate the overall design and build quality of this shaver. It feels solid and well-made in my hand, and it has a sleek and modern look that I really like.
Overall, I would highly recommend the Philips Shaver Series 9000 to anyone who wants a high-quality electric shaver with advanced features and excellent performance. Its SkinIQ technology, wet & dry capabilities, comfort rings, and overall design and build quality make it an excellent choice for anyone who values a close, comfortable, and efficient shave. I would definitely give this shaver a 5-star rating!
Like the model, weight, eaiser cleaning, better design, closer shaves. Dislike the additional trimming tool on the side as it does not do anything.
I have owned a few premium shavers this is by far and away the best. Shaves very quickly and smoothly. Does a complete job.
Although it’s not cheap, it is certainly worth the money, giving a smooth and easy shave, even after a couple of days of stubble growth, and skated through 3 days stubble no trouble. Having colours coded for pressure is helpful to avoid pressing too hard.
Shaves close without irritating the skin, betray seem to last for ever, nice travel bag, can not fault this shaver!
I have had Philips shavers all of my adult life and have found rotary shavers to be more sympathetic to my skin. Old razor was approaching the end of its life, so decided to get a new one, expecting the resultant shaving to be the same.
It was not! I cannot recall ever having had as close a shave as this model provides without irritation of the skin.
Really impressed irrespective of the convenient cleaning, which seems to me to be a bonus.
I would recommend to anyone that is familiar with rotary shavers.
Over the years I have been using various shavers from Phillips and Braun , The force is strong with this one.
Excellent battery life, Best shaver around , warmly recommend.
Took one of two shaves to get used to this shaver, it works well and will give a clean shave which lasts a good part of the day.
I still have a wet shave once a week (the close shave this gives out performs the electric shave).
I’ve had many phillips shavers over the years this is the best yet super close shave and easy to use cleaning pod. No skin irritation would highly recommend.
Close comfortable shave, very, very, very nearly worth the outrageous price. Recommended
well here we go this shaver is amazing it works with an app to help you get the best from every shave it is very good close shave i like the pod cleaning system too it tell your phone r any Alexa device that cleaning is finished i would definitely recommend this shaver i was always a Panasonic man for shavers but this blew me away negatives nothing atm
I couldn’t justify upgrading mine which is previous model, with this one. Why?
1) the previous model is quiter and has rotation speed adjustment
2) I prefer the round shaving heads on previous model
3) the light sensor on this model will switch off if you press it too much on your skin, and once off, you cannot get the it back unless you fiddle a bit with the multi button. Again, I disagree with previous reviers as you don’t need app to disable the light as the button on the shaver can do it.
Also I disagree with previous reviwer who claimed it is impossible to get a clean shave over lips and neck. This claim is not true. This shaver gives you a very clean shave everywhere on the face and neck. You just have to press it on the skin.
The 9000 series gives a good clean and close shave and outstrips its predecessors. The prestige ‘looks’ great but is let down by too much plastic a tinny sounding motor and LED display that failed after a few months.
This latest model looks and feels like a complete top to bottom re-build. The motor gives a much more reassuring noise and feels more powerful. The shaver is far more robust and feels better in the hand.
It produces a much closer shave than all preceding models by far and achieves a ‘baby bottom smooth’ finish with two passes. The older models never quite produced the smoothness of my double-edged safety razors without applying pressure, especially under the chin. The new model was a delight to use and achieved astounding results all over including the difficult area under the chin, and in my opinion, as good as a blade.
The cleaning system too has received a long over-due re-haul, gone is the bulky lump of black plastic requiring mains power. Instead, there is now a much smaller unit which uses the power of the shaver to clean, far more efficient!
So far, I’m thrilled to bits with this bit of kit, my only miff is that there is no wireless charging as with the prestige, that would have made this shaver perfect.
I bought this as a replacement for my ageing Phillips saver. Thought I’d treat myself to a really good replacement. I’m very impressed with the feedback from the shaver as you use it due the the lights near the head of the unit. The phone link is good but a little distracting while shaving to look at the duration of the shaving time. A tone maybe every 30 seconds I think would be better. The pod for cleaning is great but the drying time before you can store the shaver away can be all day or more. Overall really good happy I bought this.
This new one is pretty expensive, but my wife reasoned that since it’s used every day I’m worth it !
The shape of it in one’s hand takes some getting used to after the old one, but I’ve got the hang of it now. The old one and the cheaper models in the range now, are a smoother more ergonomic fit in the hand. The new one is angular and less comfortable. The head is much larger now, which feels good and speeds up the process a bit. Also getting a better, closer shave. Likely to be due to a new set of blades etc, but feels easier getting there.
Pressure indicator lights are interesting but not essential. Bluetooth pairing to my phone .?.. not done that. Haven’t used the hair shaving attachment either.
The cleaning pot is OK though and cleaning overall is much easier in this one than my old one. Nothing falls off or out when I pop the head open, which is nice.
The only other downside, and main reason I knocked off a star is that it’s rather noisy. Much more so than my old one, which was surprising, especially given the cost.
Overall, if you can bear the slightly eye watering cost, I’d definitely recommend it.
I have been using Philips shavers for more years than I care to remember and although I have defected for a short while I have returned. This is quite a bit bigger and heavier than my previous 9000 series, but the quality of the shave more than makes up for this. Using a shaving gel or oil provides a close, hassle-free shave with no irritation. It simply glides over the skin. There a few extra features to this model, and I am not sure what benefit the App provides, but some people will make use of it. Would I recommend this shaver? Without hesitation.
I had my first shave yesterday (about 3 days growth) so I write this after just one shave. First impressions:
It cut through the hair on my cheeks faster than any previous Philips. Very close and very quick with minimal effort. It is a very different shaving experience to the previous model. This one is louder and feels much larger. I could hear the hair being cut on the last one but not so with this.
I found the neck areas more tricky to get very close with this but some of that will be down to me honing my technique. Under the nose was also very difficult to reach as this has a large shaving head.
The coloured feedback to assess your shaving pressure is a bit of a gymic if you ask me. I’m sure a scientist will tell me I’m wrong, but I know my face and have been shaving for over 25 years so I can figure that out, but if you’re a techy then it’s another thing to enjoy.
Philips relocated the beard trimmer to an integrated unit which pops up from the back. This still feels like an after thought. I really wish Philips would invest some R&D into this because it’s awful. You can’t get a decent edge on a sideburn. The beard trimmer on my Panasonic was fantastic and for such an expensive unit, this isn’t really acceptable from Philips. It doesn’t fix into position either so it will just start to fold back in if you use it at the wrong angle.
There is a new cleaning unit which is powered by the shaver itself, meaning you can’t charge it in the cleaning unit if it has no battery. There is a second stand that came with it that will charge your unit. I only used the 60 second clean and the shaving heads still had shaving cream in them. Hoping there is a more thorough cleaning option.
From a shaving point of view, I find Philips’ offerings to be the best. I’ve tried other premium shavers from alternative brands but find these offer the best shave in the context of comfort and closeness. They aren’t as loud as others so you wont disturb other people in the vicinity as much. It’s a much more efficient shave than previous models and at the Black Friday price this was a very good deal.
Philips just need to get their house in order and give us a decent beard trimmer – I’ve had to keep my Panasonic going just for this purpose.
UPDATE: I had shave number two today and I managed to get a very close shave across my entire neck and face including under the nose. This is the closest shave I’ve ever had from an electric shaver. I started wet shaving for a few months in the summer and there really isn’t much difference between wet shaving and this Philips.
I maintain my comment about the beard trimmer unit though. I cannot get a clean and straight edge on sideburns. I have retained my old Panasonic just for that. Come on Philips – raise your beard trimmer game.
Brilliant shaver though!
The razer itself is great, lots of features, smart app connectivity, it is very well built and feels premium and sturdy. It does a great job at shaving, gets nice and close and doesn’t irritate my skin. Which leads on to the feature that I think makes all the difference, the quick clean pod.
On every shaver I have ever owned, I tried to keep them clean but it was always a faff and I didn’t always do it after every shave. With this one though, I drop it on the quick clean pod after every shave and after a minute, it comes out looking good as new. The liquid used in the pod smells good and lubricates the device, which I think helps keep skin irritation down.
All in all, I am very pleased with this shaver.