The Remington RX5 (XR1500)is the R emington Balder Pro (XR7000) in the USA. It seems shaver companies enjoy complicating model numbers and names of the same products. Delighted with price and delivery. I was not aware just how much my original 2 year old blades had deteriorated until I used the new blades, much better shave and much faster."

RX5 Head Shaver | Remington Ultimate Series RX5 Head Shaver | Remington

The Remington RX5 (XR1500 or XR7000) Ultimate Head Shaver is a shaver that was developed with only head-shaving in mind and not for facial or any other hair. Detail Trimmer – A pop-up detail trimmer can be released from the front of the shaver for trimming near the sideburns or removing any other hair stragglers. your shaving experience. Helping you tidy up any stray hairs, you can be fully confident that you have every angle covered. Charging and Battery – You’ll need to charge it up for 2 hours to fully charge. The battery provides a maximum of 50 minutes runtime, when it is new. The shaver body has a light that illuminates when the battery is low and while it is charging. You don't have permission to access "http://www.argos.co.uk/browse/health-and-beauty/mens-shaving-and-grooming/shavers-and-shaving-accessories/c:812451/brands:remington/" on this server.

Bald-headed guys that want to make shaving their head to the wood easier without getting the clippers, razor, and creams out will enjoy using this shaver. Cordless operation – As with most shavers, the RX5 has a built-in rechargeable battery that you recharge via a power supply lead. The lead has an EU two-pin plug which buyers of the UK and other countries will need to use a Type G plug adapter with the plug lead to charge it up. Finding and buying replacement blades outside of the USA could prove to be difficult and in some way, a deal breaker. Who needs a shaver that cannot be used after the first set of blades is worn?

Replacement Assembly for Balder Pro Head Rotary - Remington Replacement Assembly for Balder Pro Head Rotary - Remington

The RX7 offers additional or improved features of the RX5 and is slightly better performance. However, the choice is yours as to whether you are happy to pay the extra, and I am just about okay with the price increase.The RX7 has had a complete redesign, and while there was nothing wrong with the simplistic, ergonomically friendly design of the RX5 (Balder Pro), many will find the RX7 slimmer design is better. Cost is an aspect of the comparison that matters. The upgrade of the RX7 won’t be worth a big price increase on the RX5.

Remington Ultimate Series RX5 Head Shaver XR1500 - Boots Remington Ultimate Series RX5 Head Shaver XR1500 - Boots

Handle/Body – The body of this shaver is the handle. The whole body fits in the hand, and the sides of the body have rubber-type grips that help with holding the shaver while shaving, even when wet. You don't have permission to access "http://www.argos.co.uk/browse/health-and-beauty/mens-shaving-and-grooming/shavers-and-shaving-accessories/shaving-accessories/c:29257/type:replacement-heads/" on this server.Excellent service from Shaver Spares with very fast delivery at a very competative price., will be using them again." The Ultimate Series RX5 Head Shaver gives you a Close Cutting Performance for an easy, skin-close head shave. Shaving closer than a standard trimmer without a comb, you can enjoy 0.2mm skin-close results, for a seriously smooth you. Wet and Dry – The shaver may be used wet or dry and with shaving foam, soap or cream if you choose. More about both of these methods while using the Remington RX5 further on. Remington state this shaver is 100% waterproof. The RX7 only has a USB cord that can be used worldwide with the correct adapter (sold separately). It can also be attached to a laptop or other device to charge.