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Philips
Norelco
Speed-XL
8140XL
Men's Shaver
 The
8140XL is one of Norelco's line of Speed-XL shavers, ranking just below the
SmartTouch XL series in price and features. A list of Norelco's shavers,
with their features, is available at the
company website.
According to a manufacturer's product description of the 8140XL:
Speed-XL Shaving Heads – 50% more shaving surface for a faster,
smoother and closer shave.
Precision Cutting System – Ultra thin heads with slots to shave long
hairs and holes to shave the shortest stubble.
Patented Reflex Action® System – Automatically adjusts to every curve
on your face for flexible, smoother shaving.
Superior Lift and Cut® Technology – Dual blade system lifts hair to
cut comfortably below skin level. Stainless steel blades for comfortably
close shaves.
Individually Floating Heads – Align the razor-sharp blades closer
to your skin for exceptional closeness.
Simply Rinses Clean – Quick and Easy!
A reviewer at the
StuffOnline.info website wrote:
The XL gives me the closest electric shave I’ve ever had. And I can use
it daily for a consistent smooth look without irritation....I liked the XL
so much, I got the 9160XL for home, and the less-expensive 8140XL for my
office. The 2 shavers are the same, except for the smart touch pivoting
feature, which is not a big bonus in my opinion.
The pivoting feature makes it possible to shave the neck and chin faster,
but the results for both shavers is exactly the same, meaning that some neck
hairs are going to be missed, making it necessary to use a blade to do some
quick cleanup. Electric is far from perfect, but this is the closest and
most comfortable electric yet. I’m sticking with it.
And since the XL is Norelco’s top of the line model, it is still made in
Holland. All other Norelco’s are made in China. it won’t be long before the
XL is made in China as Norelco develops it’s next breakthrough. But the XL
is the big breakthrough as far as I’m concerned. I’m hooked. And I’m a total
shaving geek now.
According to a review of shavers at
Galt Technology:
I've owned both Norelco and
Braun shavers, but the best rotary shaver I've seen is the Norelco Speed XL
8140XL ($90). Rotary shavers are great at handling longer hairs and are more
likely to be chosen over foil shavers by men who shave less often. Rotary
electric shavers don't shave as close as foil shavers, like those from
Braun. The triple-blade rotary disc technology has improved on a closer
shave and the 2-year warranty and 60 day money back trial period are big
pluses. You can even clean the Speed XL with water.
* Get the Latest Price on the
Philips Norelco
Speed-XL 8140XL Men's Shaver.
Also available is the
more expensive
Philips Norelco 8160XL Men's Shaver
which features a
self-cleaning system.
November
10th, 2006
Updated: October 5th, 2007
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