Norelco Speed 8151XL Razor

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Feature: 8151xl
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8151xl

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Editorial Reviews:
Guys on the go don't always have time for a great shave. But with the Norelco Speed you'll get the fastest shave without compromising quality. The precision cutting system features slots to shave long hairs and holes to take care of even the shortest stubble. Two-year warranty. Model 8151XL.

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Customer Rating:

Summary: wow
Comment: I have purchased a 8151XL which looks identical to the popular 8140XL and I am not sure what the difference is. After using my Norelco Quadra for about 8 years and having absolutely no issues to with it I thought to myself, why don't I try a new razor. Since Quadra never gave me the close shave, I thought I experiment and see how technology has evolved over the years. I purchased the best: The Arcitec. What a disaster it was. It gave me terrible irritation, cut the hair very slowly and refused to pick up some. My face would not adjust to it. I struggled with it for a month and returned it to Norelco who hopefully will refund my money. Since I no longer had my old Quadra Action, I decided to give Norelco another try and purchased the 8151XL. I only shaved with it once, however, it was the best shave in my life. It picked up all uneasy hairs without struggle and I never expected the closeness it gave me. I love it and actually look forward to my next shave. I strongly recommend purchasing any shaver from this line up.

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Summary: 8151 Speed XL
Comment: Just got this shaver for Christmas last month after having a Norelo shaver for the last four years.

Concerns:
- much lighter weight does make it "feel" cheap if you aren't used to it.
- small carrying case only has room for the shaver and the brush (with no special compartment for the brush...easily lost if you don't open it slowly)
- plastic cover doesn't cover the entire head.

Likes:
- Actually cuts closer than my old Norelco. I don't have to press it into my skin in order to get a close cut. No neck bumps either!
- Pop-open lid is much easier to clean in a sink. Parts under blades don't snag on cloth when trying to clean out excess/stuck on hair shavings.
- Battery life is longer than older models.
- Much Quieter.
- Triple blades give me a closer shave without pressing into my skin and much quicker.
- Car power cord is a big plus for me as I shave on the way to work.
- Indoor recharging stand is more bulky than plugging the cord straight into the bottom of the razor, but its not too big and the transformer on the cord have a lot to do with the faster recharge time.

Excellent razor so far. Lightweight and quiet. Close shave and long battery life. The only thing you may need is an additional pouch for the recharging stand, its cord and the car recharger if you take it on trips.

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Summary: Good features, but mediocre shaving
Comment: Review of Norelco 8151XL

Before I bought this shaver, I read all 131 reviews of the 8140XL(a very similar model) on amazon, and was concerned, since many reviews were from previous norelco owners, who beleived that the newer norelco was of much cheaper quality than previous ones. I'm writing this
long review mainly to address worries that I had, which will hopefully help others in making their decision.
My last shaver, a Norelco 5811XL(Quadra line), I had for over 6 years, and the shaver and battery still work fine, but the trimmer broke a few months ago, so I've been planning to buy a new one for a while. I was never thrilled about the ease of shaving, I always had to make many
passes, and if the hair was too long, I either had to trim my face first or endure some pulling. A bit of a PITA, but I still found it much easier and more convenient than a blade. So I don't expect amazing results from this shaver, but I expect it to work at least as well as my previous model.
The main things that drew me to this particulat model is the ability to rinse it under water, the larger surface area of the blades and their potential for a quicker or better shave, and the lithium battery.

Here are a few downsides to the shaver:

- The travel pouch cannot hold the power cord, just the shaver(with or without the cap, contrary to one review), and the brush if you want.
- The protective cap does not fully enclose the heads, so it doesn't prevent hair from falling out of the heads like previous caps did. This was possibly done to aid in drying
- The power cord is not coiled, and has a transformer on one end, making it bulkier than with previous shavers, which had the transformer built in.
- The "automatic" charging stand does not autmoatically shut off, so you have to remove the shaver after its done charging. You can use the cord without the stand, but you still have to unplug it when its done charging.
- replacement heads/blades are most expensive yet: The ones I saw were $40.

I knew all these issues before I purchased it, and was concerned, but I realized that there are some benefits even to these disadvantages. For example, the pouch without the cord is more compact, and for most people a fully charged battery will last at least a week(I think the advertised 17 days is an exageration, however). The new cord would be annoying if I have to travel with it or move it, but it makes it easer to leave it setup in the bathroom with the stand. Also I expect to rarely
need to travel with it, especially since mine came with a free car charger, which does have a coiled cord, which I can easily leave in a seat pocket in my car.
I preferred the old caps, which prevent the shaver from making a mess, but if you rinse the shaver after each use, that shouldn't be an issue(as I mentioned I beleive the new cap was designed to allow it to dry). I still would rather have the old ones, and just dry it with the cap off if necessary.
There is nothing about the charging stand that is automatic, that is a false and blatantly misleading statement. That said, I find it a bit more convenient than plugging the shaver in(which you can still do), and is no worse than older models in this respect. The stand can be left plugged in, just remove the shaver once it's charged.

Some advantages:

- quick & easy to clean - no cleaning solution to buy
- long battery life, low battery indicator
- The case is semi-rigid and has more padding(better protection), and is slightly more compact
- Does not feel cheaper or lower quality than my older Norelco(contrary to other reviews)
- dual voltage transformer, like previous models
- charger stand is more stable than I expected, and optional

Of course what probably matters the most is how well it shaves. It's not much faster or much closer than my previous Norelco, but maybe a little of each. My skin does feel smoother after a shave, but I can plainly see the hair anyway. I still have to make many passes in some areas and usually miss a few hairs, it's almost impossible to get everything. I should also mention that I hadn't changed the blades on my previous Norelco in years, so any improvement could simply have been due to fresh
blades. There was a significant amount of irritation, even though I've always shaved with an electric, it took a few weeks to get used to it. The blades must be set closer to the screen than prevous shaver, as I also managed to nick myself more than once, and that's the first time that happened to me with an electric in my life. The trimmer is about the same as previous Norelcos, it works fairly well.

Bottom line: The shaving quality is mediocre, but If you were happy with previous(but not ancient) Norelcos, and the power cord and other issues above are not deal-breakers, then you will probably be satisfied this one.

Customer Rating:

Summary: Great shaver but save money & go with 8140XL
Comment: I have this razor and I love it. I've used the Coolskin razor from Norelco for many years and when it finally failed I purchased this model. It shaves much closer and quicker. Also, it is super quiet and light. Don't be fooled by the cheapness feel of the product. Yes, it is mostly plastic but it does a great job.

Note: Norelco's model 8140XL is about $25 cheaper and is practically the same product. The only differences I know of is the 8151XL includes a car charger (I never shave in the car) and also has an extra light on it to tell you when the battery needs charging (a nice feature but not worth the extra money imho).

Customer Rating:

Summary: Great shaver!
Comment: Before this shaver, I had a Remington trifoil, and I have to admit that this shaver is way better. It was cheaper, and it's performance is much better. This shaver is very quiet, gives a great close shave, and holds it's charge well. I also love that you can just rinse it out to clean it. No, fancy liquids or cleaning devices are needed.

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