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Panasonic ARC5 Palm-Sized Electric Razor, Handheld Luxury Compact Travel Shaver with 5-Blade Cutting System and USB-C Charging, Wet/Dry - ES-PV3A-K

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Features

  • Elevated Shaving Experience for Home + Travel: Power meets comfort in this elegant, ergonomic electric razor for men; the sleek minimalist design nestles in the palm of your hand, with five shaver blades to keep skin smooth and ready to go
  • Advanced Shaving Technology for Comfort and Precision: The men's electric razor has a 13,000 CPM linear motor that drives blades through thick, dense hair; the adaptive beard sensor adjusts motor power to density for a smoother shave
  • Quiet Luxury That's Travel Ready: The unique, smooth shape of these electric shavers for men makes them suited to pack for trips and offers exceptional control when shaving; powerful five-blade shaving system gently cuts every hair without irritation
  • Long Battery Life: These men's electric shavers are ready when you are with a versatile USB-C charger; 1 charge gives 50 minutes of use (at least 1 week); waterproof shaver is easy to clean by rinsing under cool water and comes with a travel case
  • High-end Look and Feel: Beautiful matte black shaver body makes shaving an elegant experience, and these electric face razors for men look great on your vanity too
  • Panasonic personal care unites Japanese craftsmanship and technologythese electric razors for men feature precision blades inspired by ancient sword making techniques and advanced designs for a superior grooming experience

Description

A new era of shaving is here. The Panasonic ES-PV3A-K is the perfect blend of power and portability, in a compact rounded shape that fits seamlessly in the palm of your hand. The ES-PV3A-K Panasonic razors for men deliver a nimble five-blade cutting performance, with flexible floating blades that hug facial contours to leave skin smooth and free of stubble. The smart beard sensor automatically detects varying beard density, adjusting motor speed accordingly for a more comfortable shave experience. The sophisticated, innovative design gives you a new sense of control and maneuverability in the palm of your hand. And, the ES-PV3A-K is able to keep up with even the fastest-paced lifestyle; its smooth rounded shape is easy to slip into your bag for shaving at the gym, the office, or while on vacation or work trips. USB-C charging makes it easier than ever to charge, even in the car, with a full charge bringing 50 minutes of shave time. This waterproof wet/dry portable razor provides a close shave with or without gel or foam, and rinses clean easily under running water, making it great for frequent traveler and busy professionals. A Gorgeous matte black design elevates your shaving experience and feels great to hold.

Brand: Panasonic


Recommended Uses For Product: Beard, Chest, Face, Leg


Special Feature: Rechargeable


Power Source: Battery Powered


Model Name: ARC5


Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10 x 5.43 x 3.35 inches; 10.86 ounces


Item model number ‏ : ‎ ES-PV3A-K


Batteries ‏ : ‎ 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included)


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Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Panasonic


Best Sellers Rank: #3,585 in Beauty & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Beauty & Personal Care) #6 in Men's Foil Shavers


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Customer Reviews: 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (14,944)


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  • Excellent every day head shaver!
Color: Silver
I shave my head completely to the baby skin point so this review will be from that perspective. First let me start by saying DON’T buy those gimmicky rotary razors with 5+ heads that make all sort of claims about ease of use and closeness of shave. I’ve tried them all - Remington, Pitbull Skull Shaver, Freebird - and they are all garbage. They take forever, do a terrible job, and always leave patches you have to clean up, and dang are they pricey for such a poor product. They suck, period. This razor is the real deal. I have extremely sensitive skin so using clippers or cartridge razors always left red blotchy spots on my head for days due to the irritation and took forever to get the close shave and look I wanted. That caused me to wait weeks to shave my head, letting it grow out to shave less frequently and save my skin. I wore hats and beanies way more frequently than I wanted to cover the growth, then the irritation. That’s a thing of the past with this bad boy. I use this every day, every other day, or every 2nd/3rd day depending on my schedule and I can keep the fresh shaved bald look with zero irritation in a matter of 2-3 minutes. And the shave is the closest I’ve ever had from an electric razor, it’s practically at blade shave level. I don’t use shave product and I go directly against the grain, however you can use product with this razor. As a note, this thing *can* handle slightly longer hair but it takes a while to get through it and it isn’t where this thing shines. If you shave your head, the best way to use this is to use clippers or a blade to shave your head once, then use this as your maintenance razor to easily keep your look. It’s super easy to clean!! Just a few drops of dish soap, a little water, and turn it on until the soap lathers through the blades. Rinse and you’re done!! This is comparable and, in my opinion, superior to Braun’s offerings with a slightly higher initial cost. This is offset by the fact that you don’t have to constantly buy cleaning cartridges for it like Braun requires. Pros: -Extremely close shave, very close to a blade -Long battery life -Great on sensitive skin, leaves no irritation marks -Easy to clean -Ridiculously fast shave if used as a head maintenance razor -Can be used with or without shave oil/cream -Excellent razor for my fellow bald kings Cons: -Not as great on longer hair -Slightly higher up front cost but offset by ease of cleaning -Not mentioned/discussed nearly enough in forums where men are doing the razor hunt This razor took my head shaving to a whole new level and is worth every penny. If you’re on the fence and this review resonates with your needs, take the plunge, you won’t regret it! *Update* - Almost a year later and this thing is still my favorite razor I’ve ever owned for head shaves. I’m in the process of filming a quick video to show how quick and effective this really is. I would add that getting a good Tea Tree face wash to use on your head, as well as a snail mucin moisturizer to rub on after shaving is excellent. For the Tea Tree I recommend Aromatica’s Tea Tree wash, and for the moisturizer I recommend Cosrx or Mizon’s snail cream. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2024 by Robert Jacobs

  • A GREAT and comfortable shave
Color: Silver
Just got this and it is working really, really well. I had a Braun Series 9 before it which after 2 years suddenly got super loud and the "power" button fell off. Replaced the Braun with this ARC5. Great product and provides a really close, clean shave. For those that have complained that it does not shave well, have no idea where that is coming from. Maybe if you "expect" a perfectly close shave after just one pass, but that is not realistic. I take about 15 minutes to effectively cover all areas with several passes and the end result is great. Thanks! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2025 by John A.

  • Good shaver and good value
Color: Silver
I purchased this shaver after the trimmers broke on two Braun Series 9 shavers I had. I'm generally happy with this Panasonic shaver. The only minor complaint I have is that I have to put more effort into getting into the tight corners where my upper lip meets my nose. I guess the Braun had blades/screens a little closer to the edge. This shaver is quiter than the Brauns and I like that. It's also easier/less time-consuming to clean without the extra, bukly apparatus required by the Braun. In gives me a good shave (perhaps microscopically less close than the Brauns), is lighter and easier to hold, and does it all for considerably less money than the Series 9 did. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2025 by Rob L.

  • Goodbye Norelco after 25 years!!
Color: Silver
I bought my first Norelco in 1994 and loved it. Some years ago, I replaced it with a model 8240XL and also loved that one too. Both cut very well and the batteries seemed to run forever. On an impulse, I bought a model S8950 a couple of years ago, because the advertising depicted the swivel head as the greatest invention since the TV remote. This new shaver turned out to be a great disappointment. The cut was awful and after a while, the head fell apart and I had to replace it. The cut from the replacement head was so bad that I decided to buy a new head for my old 8240XL. The new head arrived and low and behold, the cut was even worse than the newer model S8950. I have now come to the conclusion that a senior bean-counter at Phillips Norelco has discovered he can save a few pennies by out-sourcing the blades to a cheap maker and the result is that the quality is now awful. So, buyers don't be persuaded by the reputation of Norelco and older reviews. Look at the current reviews and you will see what I mean. So far as I am concerned, Norelco's reputation is now dead. For me, changing from Norelco was a bit like a change of religion, but I carefully researched the reviews on various brands and models and it came down to either the high-end Braun 7 Series, or the Panasonic Arc 5. In the end, I bought the Panasonic Arc 5 and I am amazed at the incredible cut this shaver gives me. It appears to be well-made and I can now get a very close shave after just a couple of minutes. Love it and my skin feels like it has had a very careful wet shave. I have only used the shaver so far in dry mode. The latest fad is for high-end shaver manufacturers to offer cleaning stations. I bought this model without the cleaning station and I am absolutely convinced that the cleaning station would be a waste of space, money and time. Why complicate a daily chore? The instructions for the non-cleaning station version, that I bought, don't mention the cleaning station at all. Instead, the instructions state to squirt a little liquid hand cleaner and water on the head and then to run the shaver. The result is that a little foam starts exuding from the head and after a 10 seconds or so, I remove the head (easy) and rinse it and briefly dry it. The whole cleaning episode takes maybe 60 seconds. Maybe, after some period of time, I will have to replace the head, but no drama and not very expensive. As a sales and marketing professional, I can tell you that every maker of long-lasting products dreams of offering a product where the purchaser has to continuously buy refills, cleaning packs etc. (Hence printers and vacuum cleaners and expensive fridge filters). If you buy this Panasonic with the cleaning station, you will need to buy packets of cleaning chemicals. If you buy the Braun, you will have to buy expensive cleaning cartridges. Don't waste your money on those gimmicks, they may work, but in my opinion, are completely unnecessary. UPDATE 5/15/2019 I have used this shaver for 2 months now and it is absolutely the best shaver I have owned and used in 50 years. I find the speed I shave is much faster than ever before. A few light strokes over an area and my skin is like a baby's bottom (without the smell!). With my previous Norelcos, I used to pound away with shaving cream and the result was nothing like this Panasonic. I did not buy the cleaning station and it is absolutely unnecessary. A quick squirt with liquid hand soap and 10 seconds running cleans it 100%, followed by a quick rinse in warm water. The Norelco is a classic example of a bean-counter buying cheaper components and ruining what was the Rolls Royce of shavers and companies, like Panasonic, quickly jump in and take over the business. UPDATE 11/25/2019 I have now used the shaver every day for the past 8 months and I can not praise it enough. In all my many years of using electric shavers, I have to say that this is absolutely the best of all of them all. Even after 8 months, it appears to be as sharp as when it was new. I did not buy the gimmicky cleaning kit and instead, put a few drops of hand washing liquid on the blades a couple of times a week and then run the shaver and the soap bubbles and removes any residues. I have tried using the shaver in the shower a few times, with shaving foam and the result is my skin feels as smooth as a baby's bottom. However, using the shaver dry does give an almost similar shave. UPDATE 5/14/2020 I noticed that after 15 months, the shaver still works very well, but has lost its initial amazing performance. It still gives a very good shave, but I have ordered a replacement foil/blades set, as I want it to deliver its original fantastic shave. Leaving it longer would be like running a Ferrari on regular gas when that incredible performance is only available with Super, if you see what I mean? ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2019 by Kindle Customer

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