Monday, January 23, 2012

Philips PowerTouch PT920 vs Philips AquaTouch AT890 - Some Major Differences

By James Harrow


The Philips PT920 and Philips AT890 are brand new shavers which have been flying off of the shelves this Christmas. Being the 2 best selling shavers in England, some people find it difficult to choose between them. We're going to look at some important things that set these 2 shavers apart.

The Obvious Difference

The very first thing that you need to note, is the obvious difference between these models. While the PowerTouch Pro PT920 is a dry shaver, the AquaTouch is totally waterproof and can supply either a dry shave, or a wet shave using your favorite foam or gel.

So is there much of a difference between a wet and a dry shave? The answer is, not in terms of the closeness of the shave (that's all about the shaver technology). Nevertheless most guys do have a preference. Some find that wet shaving decreases the amount of epidermal irritation that happens, whilst other individuals find that a dry shave simply leaves their skin feeling dry. It really comes down to personal choice, so you'll know from experience whether wet shaving or dry shaving is right to oneself.

Battery Life

One of the most important features of modern shavers, is the facility to shave wirelessly by powering the shaver with a fully rechargeable battery. This is a great feature for those people among us who don't actually have a power outlet in the bathroom, and definitely a handy feature for blokes who travel a lot.

The batteries of the PT920 and AT890 are very similar. Both take just 1 hour to charge to full capacity. Far more handy, is the fact that both models also have a 3 minute quick charging feature. This means, in the end, that if the battery is dead, you can charge it sufficiently for one full shave in just 3 minutes. As any man who's found their shaver battery dead just before an important meeting can swear to, this feature could well be a life-saver.

In terms of battery capacity the PowerTouch PT920 has a slight advantage, offering 60 minutes battery life compared to the 50 minutes that you will get out of the AT890. It's only a small difference, but does mean that the PT920 can provide you with an extra shave which might be handy for blokes that do a lot of traveling; every little helps in that situation!




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