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I've been using Norelco razors for 25 years. But the price of new heads is so expensive that I thought I'd give this razor a try. To be clear, you can buy cheap replacement Norelco knock-off heads but the reviews are mixed and they seem to be of less quality and not last as long. I could buy this razor for less than Norelco brand replacement heads, so it was worth the experiment. I received this a month ago and wanted to give the heads a chance to break in and use it for a full charge to be able to give it a proper review. I have a fairly heavy beard so the daily usage is a good test. When it arrived, I turned it on and saw that it was still showing a full charge. So instead of charging it immediately, I decided to see just how long this original charge would last. The first thing that I discovered was that it is quieter than the Norelcos I have been using over the years. I can hear it cutting the hairs on my face. Unfortunately, I find that I must go over the same area about twice as much to get a good shave. Once finished, I find that my overall shave is okay but not as close as my Norelco with good blades could give me. I like the battery level lights. My Norelcos used to have these but they removed them from the less expensive models in favor of a single light that just turns amber when it needs a charge. With this razor you get a very good idea how much battery life is left, which is very helpful if you travel and don't want to carry an additional charger just in case you are getting low. That said, this is uses a standard USB adapter and cable so I would carry one for this razor anyhow. I very much like that. On to the battery life... I was stunned to get 4 weeks out of this original charge! Simply amazing, especially given that my shaving takes twice as long now as before. My Norelco couldn't go 2 weeks. Then it fully charged back up in a little over an hour. Very nice. Pros: - Decent shave - Battery indicator - Battery life - Quiet - Quick charge - Price Cons: - not quite as good of a shave as Norelco