When comparing Panasonic Arc5 ES-LV65-S vs Wahl Professional 8061-100, the Slant community recommends Wahl Professional 8061-100 for most people. In the question“What are the best electric razors?” Wahl Professional 8061-100 is ranked 7th while Panasonic Arc5 ES-LV65-S is ranked 8th. The most important reason people chose Wahl Professional 8061-100 is:
This electric shaver has enough juice to deal with a couple of days worth of facial hair without jamming or pulling out the individual hair.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Deals with long hair well
The Panasonic Arc5 shavers do a decent job even when dealing with multiple day's worths of facial hair thanks to its cutting head that is armed with a trimmer. Once the trimmer is done tackling longer hair, the remaining four cutting elements that are hidden underneath the foils can kick in.
Pro Simple cleaning
The shaver can pretty much clean itself under the running water. All you'll need to do is to enable its supersonic cleaning mode.
Pro Decent shaving quality
This electric shaver has enough juice to deal with a couple of days worth of facial hair without jamming or pulling out the individual hair.
Pro Easy to clean
You'll not have to waste a lot of time cleaning this electric shaver. simply remove the lid, and brush the cutters and foil.
Cons
Con Needs to be cleaned manually
Unlike many electric shavers in its price range, the ES-LV65-S lacks cleaning station.
Con Can't be used in shower
Since the shaver isn't waterproof you can not use it in a shower or with foam.
Con Lacks precision trimmer
Unlike many other electric shavers in its price range, the Wahl Professional 8061-100 doesn't have a precision trimmer attached.