Rank #3 in Best Electric Shavers for Men 2026: 10 Ranked, Six Battery Units
Philips Shaver Series 5000 S5466/18 Wet & Dry
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Philips Shaver Series 5000 (model S5466/18) is third in this guide. It is a wet-and-dry rotary shaver with fully flexible heads that turn 360 degrees, a click-on SmartClick precision trimmer for moustache and sideburns, and a waterproof, non-slip body, listed at £87.12 with 4.3 out of 5 from 4,933 ratings.
On a list where the battery field is the main complaint, this one is the control case. The Battery Average Life field says 50 minutes, and the bullet a couple of lines away says shave up to 50 minutes after a 1-hour charge. The two numbers agree. The blade field does not behave as well: it is listed as 1, while the same listing describes self-sharpening ComfortTech blades with curved blade caps that cut hair just above skin level. Item weight is given as 297 g, which sits inside the 203 g to 1.16 kg spread of the other models rather than at the 0.56 g oddity one listing in this guide claims. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing as it appears, not from a shave test of our own.
How those 4,933 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.3 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £87.12 |
|---|---|
| Customer rating | 4.3 out of 5 from 4,933 ratings |
| Battery Average Life | 50 minutes |
| Runtime claimed in the product bullet | Up to 50 minutes after a 1-hour charge |
| Charge time | 1 hour for a full charge; 5 minutes gives enough power for one shave |
| Number of Blades (as listed) | 1 |
| Item Weight | 297 g |
| Best Sellers Rank | 23 in Men's Electric Rotary Shavers |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Haven't used it yet but it arrived with 3 pin plug ,not 2 pin .So good news on that front .Will update when usedShaver is excellent, giving a nice smooth clean shave.Lightweight easy to use with a comfortable grip.I recommend this shaver .”
Verified purchase“I needed a new razor and chose the 5000 series's from Philips that also comes with a trimmer attachment and the whole razor is cordless giving a great close shave .”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Electric Shavers for Men 2026: 10 Ranked, Six Battery Units.
Questions people ask
Does the battery figure in the spec sheet match the product bullet?
Yes. Battery Average Life is listed as 50 minutes, and the Philips bullet says you can shave up to 50 minutes after a 1-hour charge.
How long does the Philips Series 5000 S5466/18 take to charge?
The listing says 1 hour for a full charge, or 5 minutes for enough power for one full shave.
Can the Philips S5466/18 be used with gel or foam?
Yes. The listing describes a waterproof body and wet and dry use with gel or foam, as well as a dry shave.
How many blades does the listing say this shaver has?
The Number of Blades field says 1, while the same listing describes self-sharpening ComfortTech blades with curved blade caps, so the blade count field and the blade description do not say the same thing.
What is included with the Philips Shaver Series 5000?
The set includes the shaver, a SmartClick precision trimmer and a soft pouch.
Which replacement head fits this shaver?
The listing names the official replacement shaving head as SH50/50.
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