Philips PowerTouch PT730

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Full Review of the Philips PowerTouch PT730 Shaver

I have now used the Philips PowerTouch PT730 for just over two weeks and although I had intended to test it for a month, I actually no longer have the patience. Yes, this shaver is on the lower-end of the shaver spectrum so one can’t realistically expect miracles, but for the price you are paying, there are still a few basic things that you need.

Not a close shave

The “cut and lift” technology which is now synonymous with all Philips shavers is of course the underlying mechanism in this shaver but for some reason it just does not work very well in this model. I wanted to give the PT730 a fair chance and thus only used it on day-old growth but even so, it was not so much cutting the hair as it was ironing it flat on my face.

The worst part about this is that it was not only the neck area that this shaver battled with but it was also my cheeks which would usually be the easy bit. No no, there was far too much tugging and pulling involved for me to be left with tufts of unshaven hair and red blotches.

No pop-up trimmer

This shaver does not come with a pop-up trimmer which although is not a deal breaker, seems a little mean of Philips. While I am on the topic, it also does not have a travel pouch – travel pouches come at a bit more of a premium.

Eight hour battery charge

Again, I know this is a bottom of the range shaver but for it to take 8 hours to charge seems ridiculous to me, especially when there are other shavers out there that do a better job in a one hour charge. In addition to this, there is no charging display either – just a power button and a green light that goes orange when a charge is needed.

There are some plus points

On the plus side, the ergonomic design of this shaver makes it both easy and comfortable to hold and to move around your face. It is a solid shaver and is sturdy without being heavy.

Cleaning this shaver is a boon as you simply flip the lid upwards and run under a tap – the water washes all the dry skin and beard hair out in seconds. The PT730 is of course fully waterproof and able to cope with this. The packaging includes a cleaning brush to remove smaller dust particles and hairs that would otherwise be stuck while cleaning under the tap.

Steer clear of this shaver

I really wouldn’t recommend this shaver as it is not value for money and it will abuse your face without shaving your hair. To be quite honest, if you are looking for a cheap, quick fix shaver, avoid the Philips Powertouch PT730 and go for something that will actually do the job.

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