Review (3/5): Not a great shaver
I had been using the old Norelco 5801XL and it gave a good shave.
Unfortunately, after many years - the battery is giving out and
lasts about 15-20 minutes. So after reading the reviews here I initially bought the Philips Norelco 6940LC - unaware it is a corded shaver. But that really gives a close shave.
Even when you turn it on - you can hear the 7140 is turning slower than the 6940 or 5801. The only way to get a close shave is by pressing hard into the skin with the shaver. And if you are sweaty - forget it. The 6940 or 5801 gave an 80% shave when sweaty whereas the 7140 gives a 50% shave - and I need to go over it later to get a proper close shave.