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Panasonic ES-LV81-K Arc5 Men’s Electric Razor, Wet/Dry with Multi-Flex Pivoting Head, High-Performance Motor, and included Premium Automatic Clean & Charge Station
Brand | Panasonic |
Recommended Uses For Product | Beard, Face |
Special Feature | Wet & Dry, Includes Docking Station: Charges, Clean, Dries, Multi-Flex Pivoting Head |
Power Source | AC 100-240V (Automatic International Dual Voltage Conversion) |
Included Components | Self-cleaning Recharger, Adaptor, Detergent Cartridge, Travel Pouch |
About this item
- Premium, award-winning Panasonic Arc 5 ES-LV81-K 5-blade mens electric razor uses ultra-sharp, 30° angled hypoallergenic blades for exceptional closeness and comfort
- Our fastest, most powerful Hyper Performance linear motor delivers 14,000 cuts her minute - that's 70,000 cross-cutting actions per minute across 5 Arc5 blades - for fast, efficient shaving
- Multi-Flex pivoting head enables the Panasonic Arc 5 shaver to glide effortlessly along the face, chin, neck and jaw for a smooth, even shave and Multi-fit ARC foil gently conforms to individual facial contours for the outstanding comfort
- The LV81 includes a premium Automatic Cleaning & Charging Station to clean, dry and charge the shaving machine with the touch of a button, keeping it fresh and ready for your next shave
- This mens electric razor includes a Pop-Up Trimmer to quickly detail sideburns and mustaches, wet/dry operation for convenient shaving in or out of the shower and a 10-stage LCD to check electric shaver status at a glance
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From the manufacturer
Panasonic Arc5 Men's Electric Razor, 5-Blade,with Premium Clean & Charge Station
Panasonic Arc5 men's electric shavers are packed with smart, innovative features that deliver a remarkably close and comfortable shave. The Panasonic ES-LV81 men's electric razor is a 5-blade shaving system, which means more foils for better coverage and reduced shaving time. In addition, this shaving machine is equipped with 5 nanotech blades that are honed at an acute 30-degree angle enabling whiskers to be cut cleanly at the root. The Multi-Flex active pivoting electric razor head allows the shaver to glide uniformly over the chin and the jaw line for more efficient coverage and maximum comfort. The 14,000 cpm fast, linear motor drive system in the LV-81 eliminates the tugging and pulling that can occur with slower electric shavers and also maintains peak power right up to the end of the charge. The premium automatic cleaning/charging system cleanses this men's shaver with a hygienic, alcohol-free solution while removing stubble and debris. The Panasonic LV81 Arc 5 men’s shaver comes equipped with a travel pouch, 10-stage LCD display, switch-lock button and pop-up trimmer.
Panasonic ES-LV81 Replacement Accessories: Foil (WES9171PC), Blade (WES9170PC), Combo Set (WES9030P) and Cleaning Cartridge (WES035P).
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Lift-Tech Foil SystemFive ARC 5 foils work together to provide an extremely close shave. Finishing Foil: Unique, ultra-thin electric razor design captures and cuts stubborn hairs. Lift-Tech Foil: Reverse tapered edges lift and cut flat-laying hair. Quick-Comb Blade: Angled to catch and cut longer hairs. |
Face-Hugging Multi-Flex Pivoting HeadElectric shaver head motion range: approximately 25 degrees back and forth, approximately 20 degrees left and right. Panasonic Arc 5 conforms to neck, under the chin area, and jaw line. |
30-Degree Stainless Steel Nanotech BladesPanasonic Arc 5 electric shavers include Nano polished 30-degree angle blades cut hair at its base for outstanding precision. Five stainless steel hypoallergenic blades and foils in the LV81 provide comfort and less irritation for sensitive skin types. |
Fast, Linear Motor DriveThe Panasonic Arc 5's rapid-fire 14,000 cycle per minute linear motor drive delivers a fast, close shave. The fast, linear motor ensures a quick cut, helping to eliminate pulling, tugging and irritation. |
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Multi-fit Arc BladesFive independently floating Arc 5 blades follow the contours of your face, chin and neck for a close and smooth shave. |
Automatic Premium Cleaning and Charging SystemThe Panasonic ES-LV-81-K cleans, dries, and charges the electric razor unit automatically to make shaver storage and maintenance easy and to keep the shaver in peak condition for daily use. Or, clean in seconds under running water. |
100% Washable—Cleans in Seconds Under the FaucetCleaning the Arc5 electric shaver is quick and easy. Simply rinse the shaver thoroughly under running water for convenient cleaning in seconds. |
Wet/Dry ShavingEnjoy the wet/dry electric shaver convenience of a quick shave using the dry operation or use wet, with foam or gel, for a smooth shave. |
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Pop-up Trimmer for a Perfect FinishA simple move of the finger on the LV-81 instantly engages a built-in, pop-up precision trimmer to add the perfect edge to sideburns and mustaches or to deal instantly with unwanted hair while shaving and grooming. |
10- Stage Illuminated Blue LCD DisplayA 10-stage meter in the Panasonic LV-81-K displays LCD battery status and charge indicator plus a cleaning reminder to keep your blades fresh. |
What's in the Box- ES-LV81-K Arc5 Men's Electric Shaver - Premium Automatic Clean and Charge Station - Detergent Cartridge - AC Recharger - Travel Pouch |
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Product Description
The Panasonic ES-LV81-K mens electric razor includes a five floating, hypoallergenic blade system for close, gentle shaving even on sensitive skin. Each ultra-sharp blade in this electric shaver has been forged and honed to a 30° edge for exceptional durability and sharpness. And the Panasonic shaver's ultra-thin Multi-Fit Arc foils and pivoting Multi-Flex shaving head glide effortlessly along the face, neck and chin. The precision Panasonic ES-LV81 uses a 14,000 cpm linear drive motor which maintains peak power and performance up to the end of every battery charge for even shaving. Ergonomically designed for total ease and control, the ES-LV81-K Arc 5 shaver is also 100% waterproof and wet/dry shaver convenient. When you're in a hurry, the electric shaver provides a quick, smooth dry shave. This advanced shaving machine is designed to be 100% washable and fully immersible in water, too, to perform just as efficiently in the shower or over the sink using your favorite shaving foam or gel. A handy pop-up trimmer adds the perfect finish and detail to sideburns, mustaches and beards, and a LED in the Panasonic shaver's sure-grip handle shows battery status, charge indicator and cleaning and replacement reminder for blades and foil. Cleaning is quick and simple. Just rinse the Panasonic Arc5 under running water and power on to remove or use the included Premium Automatic Cleaning & Charging Station to wash, dry and charge the mens shaver, keeping it ready for the next shave. For grooming away from home, the Panasonic LV81-K comes with universal voltage, AC adaptor/charger and a convenient travel pouch.
Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 2 x 2.8 x 6.3 inches; 6.4 ounces
- Item model number : ES-LV81-K
- Batteries : 1 Lithium Ion batteries required.
- UPC : 885170058200 064547879666
- Manufacturer : Panasonic
- ASIN : B005DKKBP6
- Best Sellers Rank: #616,618 in Beauty & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Beauty & Personal Care)
- #666 in Men's Foil Shavers
- Customer Reviews:
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Battery life | 5.0 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 |
Easy to clean | 4.8 | — | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.5 |
For traveling | 4.8 | — | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
Ergonomic | — | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.4 | — | 4.7 |
Comfort | — | 4.3 | — | 4.8 | — | 4.4 |
Sold By | — | sell it all now | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
head type | Foil | Foil | Foil | Foil | Foil | Foil |
special feature | Wet & Dry, Includes Docking Station: Charges, Clean, Dries, Multi-Flex Pivoting Head | Water proof, Fast Charging, wet and Dry Shave | Pop-Up Trimmer, Wet, Dry Shave, Shave Sensor, Pivoting Head, Waterproof, Floating Head, Battery Indicator, Rechargeable, Portable, Hypoallergenic, High Efficiency, Cordless | Lightweight | Rechargeable | Dry Shave, Cordless |
power source | AC 100-240V (Automatic International Dual Voltage Conversion) | Corded Electric | AC 100-240V (Automatic International Dual Voltage Conversion) | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered |
number of blades | 5 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 1 |
blade material | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
weight | 0.4 pounds | — | 0.43 pounds | 0.5 pounds | — | — |
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Customers like the performance, ease of cleaning, and quality of the electric shaver. They mention that it gives the closest sa ve ever, the automatic cleaning produces a very good result, and the cleaning stand is nice to have. That said, opinions are mixed on value and noise.
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Customers like the shave of the electric shadr. They say that it gives them the closest saeve ever, it is comfortable, and makes shaving their neck and chin much easier. They also appreciate the extra blade, saying it cuts through thick beards faster. They mention that the pivoting head and built-in trimmer is a nice added benefit.
"...It is flat-out amazing, and just a huge leap forward in electric shaver technology, due to this new "Lift-Tech" foil design...." Read more
"...The first shave was great, this LV81 mowed through my beard like no razor ever has...." Read more
"...The shaver gives an excellent shave...." Read more
"...the Panasonic glides effortlessly and gets a pretty close shave...." Read more
Customers like the ease of cleaning the electric shaver. They mention that the self cleaner is great, the cleaning station is nice to have, and it leaves a clean path behind. The cleaner really does lubricate the blades, and the shadro leaves follicles free of hair.
"...it just glides lightly and leaves a clean path behind...." Read more
"...to stick with the Panasonic...in part because it appears it is easier to clean without the "car wash" attachment...perhaps the Braun is the..." Read more
"...The Panasonic cleans easily with soap and water. The package also includes the handy cleaning/drying machine, which also charges the shaver...." Read more
"...The Panasonic's manual cleaning is easy and probably as effective as the cleaning station...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the electric shaver. For example they say the shaving head is huge, but it does its job so well that the size isn't an issue, the automatic cleaning is producing a very good result, and it's well worth it in performance. Some say that it works better for them shaving dry and that they've never had any issues with it. They also mention that the cleaning station works but is absurd, and that it, easy maintenance, works in the shower.
"...-introduced new models were... this one is a dramatic improvement over previous models...." Read more
"Overall-------Yes it works great and it may be worth the price for you depending.... For starters, I have a thick beard and a sensitive..." Read more
"...Actually, just the shaving head is huge, but it does its job so well that the size isn't an issue at all.2 - Tone...." Read more
"...Wet, however, this thing is amazing. I took it into the shower, no cream or anything, and got the closest shave I've had in years...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the electric shaver. They say it's well-made, well-designed, and stylish. The construction has a solid feel, and the overall reliability has been great. The handle is well crafted and comfortable, and it lasts right through the day.
"...As for the charge, I find that it last a long time. Two shaves reduces the LED indicator to 90%...." Read more
"...Build Quality and Looks: Not much to say here, they both feel pretty solid...." Read more
"...The handle is well crafted, and is comfortable even in my (admittedly) large hand, and in combination with the smooth articulation of the shaving..." Read more
"...Overall this is a very solid choice in a razor, and if you can swallow the large up front cost it should provide you many years of a great shaving..." Read more
Customers like the effect of the electric shaver on their skin. They say it leaves their skin smooth and free of irritation. Some say that it does a lot to prevent irritation.
"...It's great with sensitive skin, but if you have a light beard, going one model down will save you money and you wont notice the difference,..." Read more
"...No irritation/burning/bleeding even after 10 minutes with various degrees of manual pressure and passes over the "problem" neck areas...." Read more
"...Pros1 - Very smooth and close shave with no discomfort.2 - It's quiet. Whiny like a hornet, but with low volume...." Read more
"...And no burn.-..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the speed of the electric shaver. They mention that it is the fastest sever they have used, with less irritation and faster to finish. The 5 blades cut faster, and it takes about three minutes of time for each sav. The sander is a very gentle and efficient shadr, covering more real estate faster.
"...I would recommend this to anyone!Pros --Fast, smooth, and comfortable shaving.-Accommodates both wet and dry shaving...." Read more
"...- A faster shave. The larger head really is functional, and if you already use the LA93 the transition will be seamless...." Read more
"...It really is no problem shaving the upper lip quickly and thoroughly.4 - Travel lock...." Read more
"...the closest shave that I have ever had with a safety razor, and takes less time than even shaving with a safety razor...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the electric shaver. Some mention it is well worth the money and worth the upgrade, while others say that it is a relatively expensive item vs. the competition, the replacement parts are expensive, and the automatic cleaner isn't cheap.
"Overall-------Yes it works great and it may be worth the price for you depending.... For starters, I have a thick beard and a sensitive..." Read more
"...I'd say the Braun wasn't worth the price but the Panasonic isn't either...." Read more
"...If you are an absolutely clean-shaver this is the best razor money can buy. If you edge and trim a beard or mustache it is in the top three...." Read more
"...True, it is expensive but you can find significant discounts on line and if you can afford it you should get the best shaves of your life if your..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the noise of the electric shaver. Some mention that it is significantly quieter than expected, while others say that it's noisier than the Braun 7 760 and much noisier than the Rx1280. They also mention that the buzzing sound the cleaning system makes in the beginning of its cycle, and the level of DBs rolling over your face.
"...(And as a side-note, it is also MUCH quieter than the previous model, and it feels lighter in the hand)...." Read more
"...Also, I'm taking another star off for the "cleaning" cycle...which is so loud, I put the whole thing in another bathroom to clean...." Read more
"...The shaver was quiet, I almost thought I was mis-remembering how loud the ES8243 was...so I took it back out of the drawer and turned it on, it..." Read more
"...It is a bit loud but not too much louder than my Braun. So far nothing to dislike at all (except my shrinking counter space!)..." Read more
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Honestly... while each new Panasonic shaver was a SLIGHT improvement in performance over the previous generation (and always moderately superior to whatever Braun was selling... yep, I tried those also)... the disappointment came in realizing that even the Top-Of-The-Line electric shaver was somewhat lackluster in its performance on my hard-to-shave beard, due mainly to the numerous slightly in-grown hairs on my neck. Even on the easier-to-shave areas, I still found myself having to press down with some force, while pulling my skin taught, and going over and over and over the same areas to get a decent shave.
I had just resigned myself to the fact that this was the limited inherent nature of electric shavers... the world's best shaver was widely accepted to be that Panasonic 4-Blade Model ES-LA93 that I used every day, and that was just "as good as it gets". No amount of money could buy anything better, as we had apparently reached the limits of technology with the Panasonic ES-LA93. I could either accept that... or return to the messiness and occasionally bloodiness of an old-school razor blade, like countless generations of men before me had used.
AND THEN... along came the Panasonic ES-LV81... with its newly-engineered 5-Blade Cutting System. WOW! This thing is unbelievable. Now, I know what you're thinking,,, because it's exactly what I was thinking... "So it's got 5 blades instead of 4... big deal... that cannot possibly make it more than 20% better... yet another SLIGHT improvement... who cares?" Well, fellow electric shaver fans... WRONG! It's NOT about the number of blades with this ES-LV81... it's about the huge leap forward in the FOIL design.
Unlike the previous generation's (ES-LA93 model) foil... this new ES-LV81 model has something Panasonic calls a "Lift-Tech Foil" which is brilliantly reverse-tapered to slide UNDER those hairs that want to lay-down-flat on your face. (And as a side-note, it is also MUCH quieter than the previous model, and it feels lighter in the hand).
For my first shave with this ES-LV81, I let my beard grow for 3 days to give it a good challenge. It glides over my face far more smoothly than anything else I've ever tried. Amazingly, it is not necessary to press-down with significant pressure (as I had to do with previous models)... it just glides lightly and leaves a clean path behind. Yes, I still have to go over problem areas repeatedly... but not nearly as much as before... which leaves my neck and face far less red and irritated. I was absolutely amazed at how much quicker I could complete a shave with this latest and greatest model from Panasonic. It easily reduces my shaving time by at least 30% versus the previous model... plus it does so with a light touch and a far greater level of comfort.
The ES-LV81 is also available without the optional cleaning and charging stand... which is called the ES-LV61... and that one at this time costs about $38 less. You still get the same great model of shaver, but you have to plug it directly into an electric outlet to charge it, and you have to clean it yourself (which is very, very easy) using liquid soap and running water (which is exactly what I do to clean it daily when I am traveling).
I know this is an expensive product... (Retail: $600... through here on Amazon, it's nearly half-off at just a bit over $300)... but seriously... if you use an electric razor, you need to put down whatever you are using now, and buy this Panasonic ES-LV81. It is flat-out amazing, and just a huge leap forward in electric shaver technology, due to this new "Lift-Tech" foil design. You will not be disappointed. It's not just a "slight" improvement as previously-introduced new models were... this one is a dramatic improvement over previous models. You will notice it right away... within a few seconds of starting your first shave with this magnificent electric shaver.
I've always had trouble with shaving, I have a very coarse beard and using many of the other shavers out there is akin to using a grass trimmer to try and cut a bamboo forest down, assuming "its made to cut grass, after all". I always had to use the talc powder sticks when using the ES8243 to avoid my face reacting horribly, which was easier to do on a every-other-day or so basis than it ever was with the razors I tried beforehand. The ES8243 always annoyed me with how much "rattle" it made, but I didn't think there was that much difference between it and any other shaver.
I unboxed the ES-LV81 and immediately plugged it into the charger. After it was at a full charge I gave it my first test...and to really test it, I skipped the powder pre-shave. The shaver was quiet, I almost thought I was mis-remembering how loud the ES8243 was...so I took it back out of the drawer and turned it on, it rattled and vibrated. I can only compare this to riding in a econobox car and then getting into a solid made luxury car, you really don't realize the econobox is "that bad" until you make the direct comparison. And like my luxury car that I often wonder how would I ever go back to a "lesser car" I fear I am hooked on a $300+ shaver.
The first shave was great, this LV81 mowed through my beard like no razor ever has. The ES8243 always had to gnaw on some areas of my beard...probably what led to the irritation from shaving, the LV81 just sailed through barely slowing along the way. The real sign is how my face is the next day, while it showed some signs of irritation it was nothing compared to what I would have with the ES8243 if I had waited "too long" between shaves. I shaved with the LV81 for the 2nd time today, also forgoing the stick of powder pre-shave (and the associated mess) and again the LV81 slid across my face with ease and gave me a better shave than I've had in a long while.
I was a skeptic that something would actually make a $300+ shaver worth the expense. I had considered the Braun 7 series over this, but after looking at them both and reading many reviews I decided to stick with the Panasonic...in part because it appears it is easier to clean without the "car wash" attachment...perhaps the Braun is the BMW of shavers and the LV81 Arc5 is the Audi, time will tell...
Speaking of the washing station, I haven't used it yet. I really thought that there was a high likelihood that I would be returning this shaver for it "not being worth it" in regard to the price premium it fetches over others...but I think I am attached to it the shaver and will test the washing station out as well. These are likely the first 2 shaves I have had that didn't leave my face somewhat irritated since I started shaving, I just hope it keeps this up for a long while.
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Overall, I am please with this shaver. Not quite as close as a blade, but pretty close and no irritation.
By the way, it can be cleaned by water directly.
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