It is not worth $1.00. You will get a better shave with a spoon. It has no RPM. The speed is slow even when fully charged for over 8 hours. The blades do not cut even a little stubble. The light has no meaning, as it tells you nothing about the battery supply or if it needs to be charged or running low. The cord is too short.

Good - the battery last along time, but how can you tell.

I'm not real crazy about this shaver. I have owned it for about a year and I would not purchase another one. The battery does not hold a very long charge anymore and the shave is really not very close. I would classify the shaver as just "OK". I would recommend doing some more research before settling for this one.

I bought this electric shaver in order avoid cuts and nicks while shaving. Now I don't get any cuts but it really does not give a close shave that a Gillette razor can. Accordning to the manual the razor will cause some itching for about 3 weeks of initial use, but I still have a little itching even after 6-7 weeks of usage
Pros : very handy, easy to use and can be used anywhere, no foam needed and no cuts
Cons : Does not give a close shave.
Overall the razor is good for people who really need to avoid cuts and for people on the move.

I tried electric razors ten years ago with a Braun model but my skin was too sensitive and I received nicks and cuts and a poor shave. Three years ago, I tried again with a Remington, and it worked great for my head -- not so great for my face. Lots of nicks, and spread a rash. I was especially disappointed that it didn't get my neck very well. Both shavers were straight foil shavers, as I thought they would shave closer than round heads.

Then, I purchased this Norelco over 2 months ago, and it has worked like a dream for me. While the first week wasn't especially close, it was convenient as I was traveling for work. By the third week, however, the shave was CLOSER than my regular Mach 3 blade shave!

One huge difference: I bought some Letric Shave pre-shave liquid, which makes the whiskers stand up, and also disinfects the shaving heads. I haven't had one cut, and no rash, in over 60 shaves with this unit. Since then, I have used the Norelco every morning, along with the Letric Shave, and have been thrilled with the results. I have also wondered whether my previous experience with an electric would have been better had I $3.49 to get the pre-shave splash!

I have to agree with one poster who complained about the plastic parts - the only reason I didn't give the product 5 stars. I don't really know how long this unit will run. I do know in 2 months, I have already saved more on this unit than disposable blades would have cost. And, travel is a snap. Charges quickly, runs quietly, and usually holds its charge for the entire week. I'm a VERY happy customer!

This Norelco 6843XL is made in China. Norelco took a great razor design and components, then, must have told China to make it cheap. So what did China do to save money on manufacturing? It would be unbelievable, except that it's China. They took a perfectly wonderful 2.4v cord/cordless shaver and only put one 1.2v battery in it. This piece of junk now runs slow and boggs down on wiskers. If you own one of these and you hate it, write Norelco and demand a refund.

This Norelco was a great razor on the drawing board. Then, Norelco sent the plans to China and must have told them to give them the best price they could on manufacturing. So what did China cut? One of the batteries. So, instead of 2.4 volts as it was designed for, it only has one, 1.2v battery. Just shaving will stop it completely. A complete piece of junk.

This is a very good electric razor. Good, close shaves. Long battery life. No bells nor whistles. Simple, light weight and quiet. The travel bag is too small to be of use, but I woulldn't use it anyway - no whiskers escape, so I can just carry it loose in my suitcase.

Jut in time I found the best friend that I was look for. Amazing, friendly, powerful, excellent, brilliant, magnificent. I use it at all time and leave my face radiant. Since I met this friend, I don't want to continue any more a friendship with the Gillete razor. The Gillete razor was my friend for years, but Norelco is my princess now. Wonderful!!! Leave my face clean and radiant. My motto is: "A clean face, a happy face."

for an electric razor it cuts close and fast. recharges well and lasts.

I have always used Norelcos. I am a bit partial since I was born in the Netherlands. I like this product. One reason I buy Norelcos is that they last a very long time. The last one lasted over 20 years.

This is a good medium priced shaver. It does a good job, is fast, and easy to clean. It is attractive, and fits the hand well. Not top of the line, but a good value. Nothing negative to report.

Everything I expected for this price. No problem with battery life lasting over 14 shaves. It says on the instructions that there is a cleaning brush included but there was not one in mine!Not a big deal but annoying.

After reading many reviews of different products this one seemed like what I wanted.
It shaves well enough for my puppy face (sensitive skin still after all these years of shaveing with blade and electric).
The ability to use this ravor with and without cord is ideal for me and the price seems to beat other products in this range.
I've no need of fancy cleaning and charging stations that require space and refills. It cleans easily with the brush.
Overall, I am happy enough - see how long it lasts.

I first used a Norelco which lasted about 7 years before giving out. I changed over to a Braun 5000 series and it still works but the replacement guard and blades are getting harder and harder to find. Basically I can get one for about $40 with shipping and handling. So I decided I might try a change and noticed the price drop on this model.

I have had it for 5 weeks and so far it's been good. It gives a clean shave and it's rather quiet when compared to the Braun.

As to the charge, I haven't had to charge it yet but will have to in a day or so. However, I don't shave everyday and I use this to clean the neck and cheeks as I have a beard.

Cleaning the razer is easy.

Overall its not a bad razer. At least for me I don't have to search for the blades like I used to for the Braun.

nice razor does the job plus it's quieter and lighter than my old norelco thats 10 years old and still working.

The norelco shaver was not all I expected, but is OK enough to keep. Shipping and handling speed was excellent. Thanks.

This is a 'bare bones' shaver which does what the Norelco shavers have done historically. I had a similar Norelco purchased over 10 years ago and the only disappointment in the product is that there seems to be no improvement--neither in performance nor features. It gives a good shave and the sideburn trimmer works well. It does what it has always done.

my husband love Norelco... the 3-blade kind. Works great! bought for my brother & Father as well...

i replaced the battery 6-7 years later at $32 and this 2nd battery just gave up(the long-last self-sharpening head still shave well with cord). after reviewing all these reviews about diff kind of shavers and visited norelco website, i am no longer sure if i should just replace the battery the 2nd time or get a new shaver of some kind. i am kind of convinced that people who complained quality, durability, manufacturing countries, etc. in their reviews may all be wrong. the fact is the company trys to sell more shavers so the stock price will keep high, so does management's compensation. i believe the high-paid MBA of comany(not just Philips) figured out it can find money(vs. making money) by forcing users to replace. on norelco website, you can no longer see feature like self-sharpening, you can also forget durable battery. the fact is per the company, you as a user need to spend half to a full price to replace shaver-head or/and battery every year. it is not because they can no longer make the good shaver as it used, or it is because the shaver is now made in a cheap-labor country(by the way, that should increase quality as the company can afford for higher standard there), it is simply because no one except the end-user wants that.

I would like to say, thanks for the excelent servicie of sending and and the product. Saludos.

I wanted to replace my aging Norelco with a newer version. After looking at the numerous options I settled on the 6843XL as being the most cost effective choice while still keeping with the features I had enjoyed with the old razor. I have not been disappointed! Not only does this razor provide a smoother, closer shave, the motor is very quiet and the charge lasts a loooong time! I charged it when I got it and have shaved once a day for the last ten days on the same charge. Norelco continues in its tradition of quality.

Yes, it is a very close shave and no one paid me to say this.

This is the latest version of a basic Norelco rotary blade architecture that I have been using for decades. The 6843XL has a sleek design and many convenience features. It is very easy to clean, offers a clever sideburn trimmer, contains an internal charging transformer, and provides a close, comfortable shave even with a heavy growth of beard. But it is crucial, as with all nicad-powered appliances, to run the battery pack fairly low before recharging. This will ensure a maximum charge each time and prolong battery life. I wish it had been made in the USA instead of China, although I find the level of workmanship in this model (especially its plastic case) to be quite impressive. I am a happy geezer with my new Norelco!

Cheaply made plastic parts. Retainer ring that holds cutting heads in place does not secure properly on mounting pin and "disassembles" when brushing to clean. Battery needs re-charging far too often for efficient/effective shaver operation.
Over designed, over priced and over rated.

I have been using a Norelco razor for about 12 years, and the battery finally gave out. So, I can't complain of the longevity. I have always thought the thing was terribly loud, and it was only so-so for comfort. I looked at some other brands to replace mine, hoping to find something quieter and more comfortable. My father had replaced his older Norelco with a Braun, and he said it was not a lot quieter than the Norelco, and the shave was about six of one, half dozen of the other. So, I finally decided to stick with what I know and get another Norelco. Am I glad I did! This thing is very quiet compared to my old one, and the newer, articulated head improves shaving comfort and closeness 1000%! I am very pleased. I rated it 4 stars, because it lacks the an auto-shutoff when it is fully charged, so therefore you can overcharge it and ruin the batteries. A fairly minor inconvenience to have to remember to unplug it.

I had never used an electric shaver prior to trying this out. My hair didn't really grow fast enough to make traditional shaving so painful. However, as I have gotten older, I have found that my beard grows faster and also seems darker (I'm a natural redhead). So as traditional shaving took up more time (from once every other day to daily) and also was starting to result in some slight irritation, I decided to give the elctric shaver a go.

After the first time I used it, I wasn't sure if I made the right choice. It was difficult to get all the hair. However, I followed the direcions suggested and used this exclusively for 3 weeks. Each time the performance was better. I am so thrilled now with the performance that I am actually taking my time out of my day to write this review. My shaves are smoother than ever and quick and I have not had any problems with cuts or knicks. I think my electric shaver does a better job under the nose than my trad. razor. Overall I am super-satisfied as of one month of ownership.

My 15 year old, dependable, Norelco Model 4845XL rechargeable battery system finally gave out after only 15 years of service, so thought I'd try another Norelco.
This model 6843XL does a better job of de=wiskering me than the older model, and get this...the rechargeable batteries in this unit are REPLACEABLE....This unit holds its charge for 10-12 shaves and even includes a carrying case. I have a tough old beard and couldn't have bought a better shaver for twice the price.

I first started using Norelco razors in 1978; my dad gave me one for my fourteenth birthday because, as he told me: "Your voice is starting to squeak". That first model, a corded one, lasted me for fifteen years before it finally gave out. I then went through a couple of cordless models whose batteries would get flaky after about four years apiece.

Then I decided to invest in the model 6885XL "Quadra Action", a $120+ wonder which had a digital readout telling me how many minutes of charge I had left (it was good for about 45 minutes, or two weeks). Also, I could rinse it out under the tap, which made cleaning it a real breeze. It would even tell me when to do the cleaning!

Alas, after barely two years, the head assembly broke because of a shoddy little plastic nubbin wearing down too much. This fact is, I believe, relevant to the model I'm reviewing here, as I'll explain in a little bit.

Feeling completely betrayed by a company which used to produce such a great product, I decided to try the competition. Remington makes a rotary razor called the Titanium, so I gave it a whirl. Unfortunately, after about a year I couldn't take it any more: it gave me such a progressively worse facial rash that friends started to ask me what was wrong. Even replacing the blades didn't help!

So, about two weeks ago, I broke down and started looking at Norelcos again. The first thing I ascertained is that the head assemblies in all of the models I examined, be they el-cheapo or mega-expensive, look exactly the same as the one in the 6885XL, meaning that I can reasonably expect them to break in about two years. Coincidentally, this is the length of the warranty period. So the expensive razors are out. After all, if I'm going to buy what is effectively a glorified disposable razor, I might as well not spend a lot of money. After concluding that I prefer the dual corded/cordless option, the 6843XL, for around $50 on sale, proved to be my best choice.

The razor's instructions advise that it could take up to three weeks of exclusive use "to fully enjoy the closeness of a Norelco shave". I can assure you that I was feeling the joy on Day One. The difference between a Norelco and a Remington is like the difference between Rocky Mountain National Park and the Gobi Desert. Within a week my skin had almost completely healed.

I did notice a few oddities. As another reviewer also noted, I was quite surprised at how slow the razor seemed to run. It will be interesting to see if I still get a decently smooth shave in a few months, as the blades start to wear down. Given how new blades cost almost as much as the razor itself, I would hate to have to buy them more than the recommended once a year.

The other disappointment is that the charge is good for only about a week, not two weeks as with my previous razors. The instructions warn that, although the razor can be used corded, overdoing it will cut down on battery life. On the other hand, once the batteries are shot, I'll just (hopefully) use the razor as corded full time.

The charge indicator doesn't tell you when the batteries are fully charged, but if you let it charge overnight, that should do the trick.

Cleaning the razor is straightforward. You just pop the head assembly off (no hinges on this model), dump out the hairs from the "hair chamber", and use the handy little brush to clean things out. The instructions recommend cleaning the actual head assembly about every two months. Fair enough.

The travel pouch doesn't look too sturdy, but I don't do much traveling. Plus, I can always use the old pouch from several razors back.

Note that, like practically everything else nowadays, the Norelco 6843XL was made in China. I have terrible misgivings about this, considering how much shoddy merchandise China foists off on us, but it isn't like I have a lot of choice in the matter. The Remington was also made in China.

P.S. My favorite absurd instruction from the manual: "When discarding razor, unplug razor ...."

Ummm .... yes. Thanks for that useful tip. I doubt the cord would stretch all the way to the trash can!

im only 18 and after shaving for 3 years and having razor bumps they are gone. thats the only reason i went to eletric. i also use the razor to shave my stomach and it works good too

It is been years since I have used an electric razor and upon trying this model for the first time, I was disappointed at the slowness of the heads. I thought the rpm would have been a little faster giving a faster shave.

As a young adult, we experience the first "shave". This is a great shaver, because it's cordless, doesn't lose charge, and it feels great. This is a shaver for people who don't have to shave every second. Try it out, it feels great.

After reading the reviews I thought sure this was like the old Norelco shavers. It was not. The shave was average at best, not as comfortable as the old 850RX, and took longer. It was quiet, not as quiet as their more expensive 8140 model, but ok.
Guess more was expected due to the mostly positive reviews.
It seems shavers are more a personal preference than one being better than another. Oh well.

Have been very well satisfied with the razor the charge holds well and the shavig results have been well, would recommend the purchas.

I got this after stupidly trying out cheapo razors for the past two years (big mistake). It was time to actually buy something that would last and wouldn't rip up my face. I needed something to shave during my commute (while at a red light of course). Well this little razor works great so far. No problems with it, plenty of power, and no irritation. This is a great razor for the price and I have no complaints so far. My wife approves too!

When I was a kid, I used to see Norelco comercials on tv and thought how neet to be able to shave without having a blade scrapping your face. Then after I got older, someone bought me another brand of electric razor as a presant, but it pulled my beard so much that I didn't want to use it. But I am compleatly happy with my Reflex Plus. It glides over my face without any pulling and gives me a clean shave in only a couple of minites. I've had it over a month and only charged it once. It's not slowing down any. I also love the great price I got it for on Amazon.com