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Panasonic ES-SL41 review

Foil blades. Rechargeable battery. Priced at $119.

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Blade type View more details.

Foil shavers use oscillating blades under a perforated foil to cut the hair and are available with single, dual or multiple foil heads. Rotary shavers use two or three circular rotating heads to lift and cut the hair. We haven't found a difference in ease of use or performance, based on blade type.

Foil
Power type
Rechargeable
Recommended View more details.

We recommend shavers that score with a CHOICE Expert Rating of 75% or more.

CHOICE Expert Rating View more details.

This overall score is made up of ease of use (50%), skin feel (40%) and battery (10%).

Ease of use score View more details.

Ease of use assesses changing heads/blades, charging, cleaning, control, grip, instructions (quality and detail), trimmer performance, battery life, time required for a full shaving routine and vibration and comfort. All weighted equally.

Skin feel score View more details.

Based on feedback from the in-house expert trail. Foil and rotary models are split evenly between the four experts, with two using foil and two using rotary models.

Battery score View more details.

We test the battery performance of each shaver in our CHOICE labs by assessing the operating and charging times.

Battery operating time (min) View more details.

Measured total operating time of the battery until it's completely depleted, in minutes.

Noise at 10cm (dB) View more details.

Measured at a distance of 10cm from the shaver.

Availability View more details.


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Price View more details.

This is the recommended retail price as of August 2024.

$119
Shop Ethical rating View more details.

Shop Ethical rates the environmental and social impact of the company (not the product) using independent sources. This rating is not included in our CHOICE Expert Rating. The rating ranks from A (highest) to F (lowest); N/A means there is no rating for that company.

F
Weight (g)
152
Number of heads/foils
3
Battery type
Ni-MH
Country of origin
China
Website
panasonic.com.au
Claimed shaving time from full charge (min) View more details.
As claimed by the manufacturer.
21
Claimed charge time (hours) View more details.

As claimed by the manufacturer.

8
Waterproof for use in shower
Yes
Wet shave function View more details.

Can be used with water or a shaving balm, oil or foam to ease irritation.

Yes
Washable View more details.

Washable models can be quicker and easier to clean, compared to non-washable models that can only be cleaned with a dry brush or cloth.

Yes
Quick charge View more details.

As claimed by the manufacturer.

No
Head tilt lock View more details.

Locks the shaver head in position (either a single position or multiple positions). It can be particularly useful when shaving hard to reach areas. 

N/A
On/off switch lock
No
Trimmer View more details.

Essential if you like to style your moustache, beard or sideburns.

Yes
Head swap required for trimmer View more details.

Some models have a separate trimmer head that you need to swap before using this mode.

No
On/off indicator
No
Low battery indicator
No
Travel pouch included View more details.

Available in a variety of styles such as hard or soft, zipper or clasp etc. Pouches may also be sold separately.

N/A
Extra cleaning system View more details.

Some models come with a dual self-cleaning/charging block, while others have a sonic vibration cleaning mode.

No
Other items supplied
Protective cap, Charger stand, Instructions, Warranty sheet
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