Review (2/5): There Are Better Norelcos
Since this model seems to be discontinued there probably isn't much chance of you finding one for sale. But just in case you do, don't get it.
I've had this shaver for years now, buying it as a replacement for my previous Norelco that I dearly loved. But I had put so many years on that one, and when it was time to replace the battery and heads (about $80.00 total), I figured it was time to just get a new one.
This was the first frustrating part of the process, finding a replacement. Norelco makes so many models. I was looking for one on sale as to limited funds. I soon found out a lot of things I didn't like. These shavers are no longer made in Holland, to fine exacting standards, but are now made in China. They are of varying quality, even within the same model, so you get the luck of the draw. This new model, for twice the money, did not have a battery charge indicator on it, and they no longer have the head height adjustment. And it was LOUD! All for TWICE the price of my old Norelco shaver that was made in Holland, had the battery indicator, and the adjustable heads.
So right away, I considered rebuilding the old one. I should have. This shaver grabbed my hair (still does), gives me razor burn, is made out of a more flimsy plastic, doesn't hold a charge nearly as long as with past models, and is just all around a poor replacement, for, did I mention, TWICE THE MONEY!
So I've put up with it for years now and am at the same place again. The heads and battery need replacing for a cost of over $80.00 and I'm sure not going to put that into this shaver. So it's off to the reviews again to find a new shaver. I understand that now that Philips has purchased Norelco that their quality has begun to come back up while their prices have stayed the same or even gone done some. I hope this is true as the alternatives don't exist.
In a word, you get what you pay for and with the 6843XL Reflex Plus, you don't get much!