Panasonic Arc5 ES-LV65-S Electric Razor Review

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April 2, 2019
Will

Panasonic has been one of the biggest names in the industry for many years. Today, I’ll be reviewing its Arc5 ES-LV65-S electric razor, mentioning its pros, cons, and more!

Panasonic Arc5 ES-LV65-S

Features

  • Five-blade shaving system
  • Two finishing foils, two reverse tapered foils, and one slit blade
  • 14,000 cuts per minute and shaving sensor technology
  • Precision nanotech blades give you a very close shave
  • Pivoting head and pop-up trimmer
  • For both wet and dry use
  • 45-minute run time
  • Travel lock
  • LCD battery indicator

The Panasonic Arc5 ES-LV65-S is a top performer in terms of providing close and comfortable shaves. It can easily outperform whatever mid-range electric shavers you are using now!

It is the next generation model of the Panasonic Arc4 ES-LA93-K, which till recently was a favorite among various users.

Pros and Cons

Let's take a look at the pros and cons of this shaver.

Pros

  • Very close shave because of the five-blade system; blades work in tandem to cut pesky hair
  • Flexibility; suitable for both wet and dry use
  • Powerful motor
  • Fully waterproof
  • Travel-friendly
  • Adjusts cutting power automatically, giving the user top-notch experience and comfort
5 blade cutting system
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Cons

  • Navigating this razor in tight areas such as the chin or mustache is little tricky because of its large shaving head.
  • Shorter running time
  • Can cause irritation to some men with very sensitive skins
  • Soft travel case
  • More expensive when compared to Arc3 models
  • Pricy replacement blades and foils

What Makes It Special

Part of Panasonic’s Arc 5 family of shavers, the ES-LV65 exhibits all the defining characteristics of this line. 

The idea behind having five precise and ultra-sharp blades is to reduce the time of a single shave with specially designed cutters to tackle short, long, and flat hair. The hypoallergenic nanotech blades set at 30 degrees handle all the heavy lifting.

Let’s look at what makes it unique:

Powerful Motor

It has a linear motor that delivers 14,000 cuts per minute and blades that offer 70,000 cross-cutting actions per minute. If you have a tough beard and need to cut it fast, nothing will work better than this electric razor!

Read: Best Electric Shavers for Men 

45 minute battery run time
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Flexible Micro-Foil Patterns

The outer two finishing foils are responsible for cutting short hair and the hair very close to the skin. The other two reversed tapered foils, also called the Lift Tech foils, lift and cut the hair, which grows parallel to the skin. One slit blade or the middle trimmer is specially designed to capture and cut longer hairs.

The inner blades correspond to the reverse tapered foils, whereas the other three blades are integrated into the foil assembly.

The ES-LV65 model comes with a feature available mostly on high-end models from Panasonic - Active Shaving Sensor that detects facial hair density. It automatically increases power when it detects dense areas and decreases power for areas with less facial hair. 

The system prevents unnecessary irritation and heat build-up on the foil. You can use this technology or entirely disable it and get the full power of the device for the entire shave.

Pivoting Head

Enabled with a multi-flex pivoting head, it is very easy to cater to the sensitive contours of your face, like the chin or neck area. The shaving head will effortlessly move around your face and minimize any sort of redness or irritation.

Pop-up Trimmer

The pop-up trimmer will be handy when it comes to trimming those sideburns or the mustache.

Wet/Dry Shaving

Whatever you like, wet or dry, the ES-LV65 allows you to shave with and without cream.

LED Display

Indication of battery charge levels, cleaning, and replacement reminders.

Difference Between ES-LV65-S, ES-LV95-S, and ES-LV81-K

I wanted to give you more information about the differences between LV65-S, LV95-S, and LV81-K models, as most people often ask this question. 

Panasonic ES-LV95-S, which is one step above the LV65, comes with a cleaning station, which is the only difference. Outside of that, they are identical.  

Now the model just below the LV65 is the Panasonic ES-LV81-K; the only difference is that the 81 does not have a pivoting head.

Is It Worth It?

Capable of delivering fantastic shaves with every use, this razor gives you close and clean shaves helping you get that perfect look!

Its 360 degrees pivoting head moves freely while you shave. Its full circular motion reaches the difficult parts easily. Because of its five-blade system, the head of the shaver becomes a bit big, so it will take a few trials before you get used to it. 

The advantage of this blade system is that it shaves quicker than other three-blade shavers.

Panasonic Arc5 ES-LV65-S in a box
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When compared to other models from Panasonic, the ES-LV65-S has a really nice pop-up trimmer. Despite the large surface of the five-blade shaving system, its head is not that tall, and the trimmer is pretty close to the top. Apart from that, if you remove the foil frame and two inner blades, you get a perfect setup with the trimmer not being obscured at all.

Some people would prefer the clean and charge station with this unit. But a cleaning station adds to the cost of the entire unit. Hence given the budget, this razor is a stand-out product with its features. 

Its sonic cleaning mode makes the blades vibrate at 17,000 CPM, dislodging any dirt or gunk traces.

Panasonic Arc5 ES-LV65-S

Conclusion

An award-winning foil razor, the ES-LV65-S undoubtedly shines above all. If you are among those who shave once every two or three days, this is the best option you can have. Its five-blade system is efficient in taking care of multi-day beards.

It is among the highest-rated electric shavers in the market. It comes with a foil guard, cleaning brush, AC charging cord, and blade oil. Equipped with the winning technologies of its predecessor, it definitely is a step ahead!

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