Review (3/5): not the perfect shaver
I have been using Philips/ Norelco shavers for the past 12 years; and for the past 5 years, I have been using the 8894 model. for no good reason, I wanted a change and assumed that the new Philips Norelco 1090 would be more improved than the 8894.
I was wrong.
These are the highlights of the 1090 in comparison to the 8894
1. Louder.
2. less power; 65 minutes verses 100 minutes
3. the shave is not better; practically the 8894 shaves closer.
4. Plastic casing; 8894 had a leather travel case.
5. Slightly lighter than the 8894.
6. All the 10 series, rate the same
Bottom line if you have been using the 8894 and want a change; my advice is stick to your old shaver and save the money. If you are buying a new shaver, go for the 7810 instead, as the 8894 is no longer in stock.