Philips Powertouch Plus PT860

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Full Review of the Philips Powertouch Plus PT860 Shaver

As you may have gauged from some of my other reviews, I am a dedicated foil shaver kind of guy so when it came to testing the Philips PowerTouch Rotary shavers, one could say that I treated the task with a bit of skepticism. But of course, everything deserves a fair chance so I packed my foil shaver in the drawer to make room for my new friend, the Philips PowerTouch Plus PT860.

Ergonomically designed

The first thing to mention about this shaver is that it was designed with the user in mind which is refreshing. Its ergonomic smooth lines make it easy to hold and maneuver across your face. The ribbed rubber grip means that it will sit firmly in your hand. Although it has a solid, sturdy build, it is by no means heavy or uncomfortable. Philips definitely get an extra point for putting some thought into the design.

The jury’s out on the shave quality

I can’t really comment on the overall quality of the shave because as far as I am concerned, the shave quality falls into two different categories:

1. If you shave daily and are prepared to continue shaving daily, the PowerTouch Plus PT860 is more than likely just what you are looking for. For day-old growth, this rotary shaver performs very well and gives a very decent close shave. The three independent heads coupled with Philips’ super lift and cut dual blade system are designed to crop that stubble as well as the longer hairs. In addition to this, the three shaving heads are sprung and operate independently of each other, giving the shaver the flexibility to respond to the contours of your face. And respond it does.
2. If like me, you have slightly thicker hair or even prefer to shave every other day, stay away from the PowerTouch Plus PT860 as it will not cope. The PT860 just lacks oomph when it comes to dealing with those stubborn hairs which generally forces you to go over and over until they have been removed. Ouch! This is about the time that I started getting red patches and a serious case of razor burn which puts me off completely.

Battery life is a big plus

A major strength of the Philips PowerTouch Plus PT860 is its excellent battery life which just seems to keep going. A simple 1-hour charge will give you up to 16 shaves with daily usage which is impressive. This lengthy charge can be attributed to the lithium ion battery which goes the extra mile. It also has a quick charge option whereby a simple 3-minute charge will give you one shave which is a nice option. An LED charging light will also keep you informed of when the shaver needs to be recharged.

My only niggle here is that the charging cable is pathetically thin and fiddly, resembling that of a mobile phone charger (the shaver is cordless). The plug is also designed for shaving sockets which is fine if you have one in your bathroom and a pain in the you know where if you don’t.

Easy maintenance

Cleaning the PowerTouch PT860 is pretty straightforward as one would expect. A simple little switch just under the shaver head flicks the blades section up and allows you to easily empty out the shavings. Once the head is open it is a very simple twist of a central switch to release the 3 heads and take them out for a proper clean with soap and water. Re-assembling everything after cleaning is equally as easy.

Also worth noting….

This shaver comes with a pop-up trimmer which is built into the back. This trimmer is by no means the best on the market but it does the job with minimal tugging and pulling.
Unlike the PT870CC or the PT730, this shaver does not come with a travel pouch which I think is a bit mean. Adding a material pouch to the box of contents costs Philips nothing and yet would add extra value and overall satisfaction to the product.

Final thoughts

This shaver is not everyone’s cup of tea as it can’t cope with more than a day’s growth and the charging cable is a constant gripe. When testing the PowerTouch PT860, I have to admit, I did cheat and use my foil shaver when I was getting ready to go out as the thought of having red patches was a big no no. But on the other hand, if you have very thin facial hair or shave daily, this shaver may be on the list of possibilities as it would be good value for money.

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