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Panasonic Arc5

We have found 3 professional reviews of the exact Panasonic Arc5 so far. All 3 critics recommend it.

Reviewed by Shaving Advisor, CNN Underscored and Popular Mechanics

Panasonic Arc5Image: Panasonic
84
Provisional score · average of 3 professional reviews, 3 of them estimated
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What the 3 critics say so far

All converted to 0–100
  1. 85est.
    Shaving AdvisorNo printed score · Video review · 2023

    The Panasonic Arc5 provides an exceptionally close shave, outperforming many dedicated electric head shavers.

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  2. 83est.
    CNN UnderscoredNo printed score · Hands-on review · 2026

    A gift guide that picks the Arc5 as its favorite electric razor, citing a quick test result.

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  3. 83est.
    Popular MechanicsNo printed score · Buying guide

    Tested in a beard trimmer roundup, the Arc 5 gave the closest shave of the group with little irritation and a handy pop-out trimmer.

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