Rank #1 in Best Electric Shavers for Women: 10 Ranked, and the Spec Rows That Don't Add Up
Philips Lady Shaver Series 8000 (BRL129/00), 100-Min Runtime
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Philips Lady Shaver Series 8000 (model BRL129/00) takes the top spot in this guide at £39.99, with 4.3 stars from 438 ratings and a best sellers rank of 3rd in Women's Electric Shavers. It is a cordless, wet-and-dry shaver with a flexible shaving head, an integrated LED light and a 3-blade cutting system, supplied with a trimming comb and a USB-A charging cable.
The reason it ranks first is dull but useful: its numbers hold together. The bullet copy promises up to 100 minutes of runtime and the spec row for Battery Average Life reads 100 minutes — no gap between the two figures. The weight row says 207 g, a believable weight for a hand-held shaver, unlike the 4.54 g and 0.28 g entries elsewhere in this guide. One detail to read carefully: the rating bars in the listing add up to exactly 100 while the headline count is 438 ratings, so treat those bars as shares rather than counts. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing — we have not tested the shaver ourselves.
How those 438 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 | £39.99 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3 out of 5 from 438 ratings |
| Battery Runtime (bullet copy) | Up to 100 minutes |
| Battery Average Life (spec row) | 100 minutes |
| Item Weight | 207 g |
| Number of Blades | 3 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 3 in Women's Electric Shavers |
| Charging | USB-A cable included, no power adapter |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“I bought this following breast surgery for cancer as recommended to not use creams or razors. Really pleased with this. Leaves skin smooth and hair free. Good battery life too.”
Verified purchase“Not mastered it yet, as my legs still feel a little stubbly, but due to the excellent reviews Im sure its just a case of getting used to using it.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Electric Shavers for Women: 10 Ranked, and the Spec Rows That Don't Add Up.
Questions people ask
How long does the Philips Lady Shaver Series 8000 run on one charge?
The bullet copy and the spec row agree: up to 100 minutes of runtime, from an integrated rechargeable battery.
Can I use the Philips BRL129/00 in the shower?
Yes. The listing describes it as wet and dry use, with an anti-slip grip handle.
Does the Philips Lady Shaver Series 8000 come with a charging plug?
No. The set includes a USB-A charging cable only — the listing states there is no power adapter in the box.
How short does the Philips Series 8000 cut?
The listing says the 3-blade system gently removes hair as short as 0.2 mm.
Is it suitable for sensitive skin?
The listing states that the shaver has been dermatologically tested on sensitive skin, and that the 3-blade system helps minimise skin irritation.
Where is the Philips Lady Shaver Series 8000 made?
The spec row gives Country Of Origin as Indonesia.
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