Comments on: Could The Philips Norelco SensoTouch 3D /1250x Be The Very Best Rotary Shaver Available?

By: Groom+Style

Groom+Style — Mon, 17 Jul 2017 15:08:00 +0000

In reply to Jeremy.

Hi Jeremy,

Thanks for the question.

The cutter heads SH90/62 [ http://amzn.to/2mcLqIC ] are compatible with the RQ12PRO
(RQ12/72) [ http://amzn.to/2m7wwDg ] shaver head. Furthermore, the RQ12PRO
(RQ12/72) Shaving Head contains the SH90/62 cutters i.e. Philips have not created a
separate/additional cutter to put in the RQ12PRO (RQ12/72) shaving head.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

Kind Regards,
Pierce

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Fri, 14 Jul 2017 02:02:01 +0000

Hi Pierce,

Thank you for the detailed explanation of the evolution of the RQ12 shaver heads.Was lost in all the different models out there until I read this site.

Planning to purchase the latest RQ12PRO (RQ12/72). Just to stock up on replacement (in case the razors get dull before 2 years), would you know what replacement heads it uses? SH90/62 also or are they not sold separately in the market yet?

By: Groom+Style

Groom+Style — Wed, 01 Mar 2017 11:40:58 +0000

In reply to Eric.

Hi Eric,

Thanks for the comment. Yes, the reviews for the Philips Norelco RQ12+ (otherwise know as the RQ12/62) replacements heads for the Philips Norelco Series 8000 (SensoTouch 3D /1250x) were certainly not all complimentary.
http://amzn.to/2lpmuJs

The key functional difference between the RQ12/52 and the RQ12/62 (RQ12+) was that with the original RQ12/52 the cutters flipped open to clean. Apparently, Philips got complaints about breakages on the orignal RQ12 models when the cutters were flipped open. Therefore on the RQ12/62 (RQ12+) the cutters do not flip open to clean.

The other supposed benefit of the RQ12/62 (RQ12+) was that when the cutters wore out you could just buy SH90/52 Replacement Heads (rather than replacing the whole shaving head unit). The SH90 received a negative reception as well.
http://amzn.to/2lVU4sl

Philips now have newer replacement heads SH90/62 (which work with the Philips Norelco Series 8000) – these appear to provide a far superior cutting experience.
http://amzn.to/2mcLqIC

Either way Philips have also updated the RQ12/62 (RQ12+) with the Philips Norelco RQ12PRO Replacement ShaverHead for Series 8000 (SensoTouch 3D). The RQ12PRO (RQ12/72) is the new and improved shaver head replacing the RQ12/62. You might want to check these out?
http://amzn.to/2m7wwDg

Kind Regards,
Pierce

By: Eric

Eric — Wed, 01 Mar 2017 01:45:27 +0000

This is a great product but there is a real problem with replacement heads. The original head (RQ12) has been changed to the RQ12+ and the reviews suggest it is a cheaper, flimsier head that gives an inferior shave. Despite this it is priced at $60. A few older heads are still available online but are running $150 which is ridiculous considering that’s almost what I paid for the shaver. I will be switching to Braun.

By: GroomNStyle

GroomNStyle — Sun, 04 Sep 2016 20:29:44 +0000

In reply to Larry.

Hi Larry,
The cuts per minute, which is what Philips would argue is important, has increased steadily over the years. In addition the number of speed settings increased from 1 (on the series 5000 shavers) to 3 (on the series 9000 shavers). What is your exact concern (time to complete a shave, shaver durability etc.)?
Kind Regards,
Lisa