Philips Premium Electric Shavers in India
Philips has introduced its range of premium electric shavers in India, incorporating advanced SkinIQ technology. The Series 7000, i9000, and i9000 Prestige Ultra are designed to adapt to individual skin and beard types, ensuring a comfortable and seamless grooming experience. Key attributes include friction-reducing coatings, motion sensors, and real-time feedback via apps.
Launch Event Highlights
The launch event was co-hosted by Vidyut Kaul, who is the Head of Personal Health for Philips in growth markets, along with tech commentator Rajiv Makhni. Kaul stated that the mission at Philips is to consistently innovate and develop products that enhance consumer lifestyles. He emphasised that these new shavers are crafted with meticulous care to provide an exceptional shaving experience, offering precision, adaptability, and utmost comfort.
Features of the Electric Shavers
i9000 Prestige Ultra
The flagship i9000 Prestige Ultra is notable for its five customisable shaving modes, a patented Triple Action Lift & Cut system, and app-enabled insights, all designed to deliver an incredibly close and irritation-free shave.
i9000
The i9000 model features NanoTech Dual Precision Blades, executing up to eight million cutting actions per minute. It also has a built-in sensor that dynamically adjusts power by scanning beard density 500 times per second.
Series 7000
Focusing on comfort and performance, the Series 7000 is equipped with SteelPrecision Blades that perform 90,000 cutting actions every minute. It features a Nano SkinGlide Coating that reduces irritation, while its Power Adapt Sensor optimises shaving power 250 times per second. A Motion Control Sensor assists users in improving their shaving technique.
Market Trends and Availability
The transition from manual to electric grooming is steadily gaining momentum in India, and Philips’ new range is anticipated to accelerate this shift. Consumers can expect to find these shavers on the official Philips website, Amazon.in, and in selected retail outlets like Croma, Reliance Digital, and Vijay Sales. Pricing begins at ₹14,999 for the Series 7000 and reaches up to ₹34,999 for the i9000 Prestige Ultra, which is currently available for pre-booking.