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Philips Norelco S9000 Prestige SP9886/89 vs Panasonic Arc5 ES-LV97-K
A sourced, side-by-side spec comparison. Panasonic Arc5 ES-LV97-K is cheaper at $229.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Side by side
| Philips Norelco S9000 Prestige SP9886/89 | Panasonic Arc5 ES-LV97-K | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $299.99 (Representative current Amazon price (observed ~$299–$380 range)) | $229.99 (MSRP; observed current retail ~$190–$260 by retailer/bundle. ES-LV67-K (no station) ~$150) |
| Brand | Philips Norelco | Panasonic |
| Released | 2023 | 2019 |
| cutting system | rotary | foil |
| shaving elements | 3 rotary heads with dual-row Lift & Cut blades (Space Grade Steel) | 5 (2 finishing foils, 2 lift foils, 1 center quick-slit blade) |
| wet dry | true | true |
| battery min | 60 | 45 |
| quick charge min | 18 | 3 |
| cleaning station | true | true |
| display | LCD (battery %, backlit) | LCD (battery level) |
| release | 2023 | 2019 |
Sources — Philips Norelco S9000 Prestige SP9886/89: usa.philips.com (verified 2026-06-15). Panasonic Arc5 ES-LV97-K: amazon.com (verified 2026-06-15).