This shaver is the same spec as the slightly more expensive Philips 6900 Series HQ6990 Shaver. The only difference seems to be the number of hours it takes to charge. This shaver takes 8 hours to fully charge which sounds a lot but I don't see it being a problem personally. If you are in that much of a rush, you simply use the mains! If you are going away for a few days and don't/can't take the mains lead, then the 30 mins useage it gives you after a full charge is easily enough for 3-4 shaves (depending on how long it takes you to shave).

I bought this shaver as a replacement to one that I bought 9 years ago and I am pleasantly surprised at how much better these have become. It gives a really quick and impressive shave. It also has a pop up trimmer, as almost all shavers do. Its simple to use and clean. The only negative about it is that it doesn't come with a little bag to keep it in.

I think the £35-£45 that its generally priced at is well worth it. You could easily spend twice that amount and would you really get that much of a better shave? I doubt it.