Panasonic
Panasonic Arc5 ES-LV97-K
$229.99
Released 2019
Best Electric Shavers · head-to-head
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Remington F5-5800 Foil Shaver is cheaper at $55.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Panasonic
$229.99
Released 2019
Remington
$55.99Cheaper
Released 2012
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Remington F5-5800 Foil Shaver is the cheaper at $55.99.
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| Spec | Panasonic Arc5 ES-LV97-K | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $229.99 | $55.99 |
| Brand | Panasonic | Remington |
| Released | 2019 | 2012 |
| Cutting system | foil | foil |
| Shaving elements | 5 (2 finishing foils, 2 lift foils, 1 center quick-slit blade) | 3 (intercept tool for pre-trimming + 2 flexible foils) |
| Wet dry | Yes | No |
| Battery min | 45 | 60 |
| Quick charge min | 3 | 5 |
| Cleaning station | Yes | No |
| Display | LCD (battery level) | LED battery gauge (light strip, shows charge level) |
| Release | 2019 | 2012 |
Sources — Panasonic Arc5 ES-LV97-K: amazon.com (verified 2026-06-15). Remington F5-5800 Foil Shaver: remingtonproducts.com (verified 2026-07-08).
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.